Glimpses of Hohenwalds Past

April 2, 1953

With this issue the Herald entered its 34th year under the publication of the Pollock family, with W.W. Pollock having begun publishing the Herald on April 1, 1920.

A photo of devastation caused by a tornado that hit Lewis County 17 years earlier on April 5, 1936 was reprinted.

A total of 1,927 persons registered for work during the labor survey that was held by the City of Hohenwald March 20 through 28.

The Annual Palm Sunday paper sale held here raised $700 for the Junior League Crippled Children’s Home in Nashville.

A neighborhood movie, sponsored by the F.B.L.A. Club of LCHS, was planned for April 6th at the school auditorium. Admission would be $0.06.

Sgt. Robert King was serving with the 7th Infantry Division in Korea.

Funeral services were held for Loyd Cotham, 82; and for J.A. Warren, 76.

An announcement was made by Kittrell Motor Company, that they would handle sales for Armour’s “Old Black Joe” fertilizer.

Highland Drive-In advertised that they would open April 3rd at 7 p.m., and would be open seven nights a week.

“Apache War Smoke,” starring Gilbert Roland and Glenda Farrell, and “Yellow Haired Kid,” starring Guy Madison and Andy Devine, were the Friday and Saturday movies showing at the Strand Theatre.

April 4, 1963

Dalton “Kayo” Whitwell was elected president of the Lewis County Jaycees.

A resident was charged after leading city police on high speed a chase that started in Hohenwald and ended on a country road near his home in the Little Swan community.

The community Rook Tournament was scheduled to being the following week. People interested in participating were asked to see D. L. McNabb or Hulon Dunn immediately.

Clarence Meislohn caught an 8 ¼ pound largemouth bass while fishing on Buffalo River.

Sam T. Bates, Sr. was honored for his 80th birthday with a dinner at Memorial Park.

Eggs were on sale at Seaton’s Bi-Rite for the price of three dozen for $1.00. A ten-pound bag of sugar cost $0.88 at Piggly Wiggly.

“Follow that Dream,” starring Elvis Presley, and “The Phantom of the Opera,” starring Herbert Lom, were the Friday and Saturday movies showing at the Highlands Drive-In and Strand Theatre.

April 5, 1973

The Lewis County Hospital planned to activate its emergency disaster plan and simulate a disaster on April 6th. The Hohenwald Area Vocational-Technical School, Lewis County Civil Defense, ambulance service, fire department, city and county police, and highway patrol would cooperate and participate in this activity.

Two young people were arrested after butchering a registered Hereford calf on Hassell Kelley’s farm. The boys were picked up by Maury County patrolmen, admitted to killing the calf, and carried the patrolmen to the scene. The beef, valued at $240, was found stored in a freezer at the 43 Club in Summertown.

Harold Sublett announced that a Grand Opening and Open House would be held at the recently constructed Sublett Studio on April 14th and 15th.

The LCHS senior play, “Headin’ for a Wedin” by Le-Roma Greth was planned for April 13th.

Ernest Pollock advertised that effective April 8th, the price of admission to the Highlands Drive-In would be increased to $1.50 per person, with children under the age of twelve being admitted for free.

The following births were announced: Heidi Jolee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Schwendimann; and David Keith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Clark.

“John Wayne & the Cowboys” and “Zeppelin,” starring Michael York and Elke Sommer, were the Friday and Saturday movies showing at the Highlands Drive-In.

April 07, 1983

The Mayor and City Council voted to keep the city property tax rate at $1.65, the same rate used in 1982.

Melody Runions was selected to be a state finalist in the 1983 Miss United Teenager Pageant at MTSU.

Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Burgess were named to the Mid-South Youth Camp Board operated by Freed-Hardeman College.

Kelli Kea represented Lewis County at the Tennessee 4-H Congress.

Former resident Ora Hickerson was chosen to star in a marketing video for Chiropractic Sleeping Systems.

Terry Quillen penned an article on Lewis County’s then-oldest active church, Goshen Primitive Baptist Church, which was established in 1825. Only one church was organized earlier in this area, Ebenezer Methodist Church at Palestine in 1824, but no longer existed at the time the article was written.

Chad Cotham caught a 10 ¼ pound bass while fishing with his uncle, Dwight Cotham, in West Tennessee.

The following births were announced: Dara Beth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Durham; Arthur Dudley IV, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dudley III; Kara Cecila Anna, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Schwartz; and James Daniel, Julie Nicole, and Micheal Edward, triplets of Lester and Judy Hensley.

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lawson celebrated their 54th anniversary at their home with children and grandchildren.

Funeral services were held for Ella Griner, 84; and for Hulda Johnson, 85.

“The Man from Snowy River,” starring Tom Burlinson and Kirk Douglas; and “Six Pack,” starring Kenny Rogers, was the weekend movie showing at the Highlands Drive-in Theatre.

April 8, 1993

The branch of First Citizens Bank on Hwy 412 East held their grand opening on April 3rd.

A resident was charged with first degree murder after allegedly shooting a .32 caliber pistol at another person on Metal Ford Road.

The LCHS band was scheduled to perform at Epcot Center at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL.

A report by J. Laurie Byrne, U.T. Agricultural Extension, stated that “Tennessee is becoming wine country.”

The Pilot Club of Hohenwald sponsored a Sesquicentennial fashion show on April 3rd with models displaying modern and historical ensembles.

LCHS band performed at the U.T. Martin Concert and Sightreading Festival, and was judged superior in its concert performance and excellent in its sightreading performance.

Dorsey Adair was featured in the Lewis County School Staff Feature column.

The LCHS baseball team defeated Pulaski with a score of 8 to 4. Pitching for the team were Brent Johns, Jason Herring, and Jason Graves.

Rev. and Mrs. H.H. Bixler were honored at Hohenwald United Methodist Church for service to the church and community, and in recognition of their 55th wedding anniversary.

Funeral services were held for Jason Bates, 76; Effie Clay, 82; William O’Dell, 65; Sannie Odil, 85; and for Ted Wilson, 79.

April 3, 2003

The Lewis County Sheriff’s Department seized an indoor marijuana grow operation after a late night raid on Piney Creek Road.

Final preparations for the new 911 dispatching system were being implemented, including new computer equipment and mapping procedures.

Davis Sublett was deployed to Kuwait as an Airborne Medic with the Army.

“Who Dunit…. and to Whom?” was announced as the LCHS Class of 2003 Senior Play scheduled for April 4 at LCMS auditorium.

The following births were announced: Shaun Alexzander, son of Patrick and Christy Baxter; Emma and Madison, twin daughters of Casey and Amy Hagee; and Hannah Lynn, daughter of Bobby Dale and April Bean.

Funeral services were held for Brooke Brashears, 8; Jessie Choate, 65; Billy Jackson, 78; Gerald Jones, 64; and for Lillie Swinea, 61.

This article was written using local history resources available at the Lewis County Public Library and Archives. Libraries are guardians of history. Visit the library and archives to learn more about our community’s unique past.