Glimpses of Hohenwald's Past

June 25, 1953

The Fred E. Lomax Post 127 of the American Legion announced they would give away a 1953 four-door Chevrolet sedan in a drawing planned for July 11th in Hohenwald. Ticket chances could be purchased at a number of local businesses. Proceeds would go toward the local child welfare program.

Curtis Devore graduated from Army basic training.

Funeral services were held for David Jackson; Maude Jones, 67; and for Ella Warren, 74.

“Woman of the North Country,” starring Rod Cameron and Ruth Hussy, and “Army Bound,” starring Stanley Clements and Karen Sharp, were the Friday and Saturday night double features at the Strand Theatre.

“Carson City,” starring Randolph Scott, and “Lure of the Islands,” starring Margie Hart and Robert Lowery, were the Friday and Saturday night double features at the Highlands Drive-In Theater.

In statewide news: The price of gasoline went up about one cent per gallon. This article made front page news as it was reported that “it has been three years since the last general adjustment of gasoline prices.”

In statewide news: Tennesseans were now required to display only one license plate; however, two license plates would be issued by county court clerks because the law was passed after the plates were already shipped to clerks. Officials said the extra plate could be installed on the front or thrown away.

June 27, 1963

Ranger James Estes announced that films and slide talks would be shown at the Meriwether Lewis Monument Museum each Saturday evening throughout the summer.

The lawn at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Plummer on Park Avenue South was selected as “Lawn of the Week.”

An article about Larry Grimes, title “High School Grad Overcomes Handicap” was reprinted from the Trenton, Michigan Times.

The 35th annual Tennessee Reunion and Picnic was held at Lowell Park in Dixon, IL. There was an attendance of 72, including Grace and Kenneth Kistler who had traveled from Hohenwald.

Chiropractor Dr. L. E. Bailey opened an office located in Dr. R. W. Bouldin’s building.

The following births were announced: Joseph Anthony, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Duckworth; and Bryan Keith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Runions.

Mrs. S. T. Bates was honored for her 77th birthday with a dinner at Memorial Park.

“Rodeo,” starring Jane Nigh and John Archer, and “A Summer Place,” starring Troy Donahue and Sandra Dee,” were the Friday and Saturday night double feature at the Highlands Drive-In.

June 28, 1973

Dr. Harvey Anderson filed a $3 million lawsuit in Circuit court charging that two doctors and the hospital administrator embarked on a series of actions over a long period of time that were intended to harass and infuriate him. He further charged that these acts led to a conspiracy to prevent him from practicing medicine in Lewis County.

Naymond Graves was presented a Master Salesman Award by United Farm Agency, Inc. for real estate sales.

Floyd Brewer, Jr. and James Carroll graduated from Air Force basic training and were assigned to Sheppard AFB, Texas.

Two Lexington men, Greg Hancock and Steve Threadgill, won the first canoe race held by the Lewis County Jaycees. There were 18 canoes entered in the race.

Funeral services were held for Vicie Carroll, 75; and for Lynott McLemore, 60.

“Coffy,” starring Pam Grier and Booker Bradshaw, and “Save the Tiger,” starring Jack Lemon were the Friday and Saturday double feature at the Highlands Drive-In.

June 30, 1983

Terry Colley was named plant manager of Hohenwald’s Henry I. Seigel plant.

Glen Ammons and Charles Carney received an Award of Excellence from the Employment Security Commission.

Devin Pickard was named a 1983 United States National Award winner in basketball.

Alice Tubbs was selected as the first runner-up in the Wrangler Country Showdown, a talent contest held by Dodge Trucks and sponsored by the Lobelville radio station WPCT-FM 94.

A new bridge was being constructed at the mouth of Grinder across the Buffalo River.

Harvey Shaw caught a four-pound largemouth bass while fishing at Pickwick Dam.

Joe Cook, Lannie Crowe, Trav McKissack, Travis McKissack, and Jim Musselwhite caught a string f 54 catfish and 17 bluegill while fishing with rod and reel.

G. Y. Bennett and Ruff placed first in the Buffalo River Coon Hunt.

Douglas Spears departed on a deployment to the Mediterranean aboard the USS Virginia.

Dawn Darden was chosen as Gamma Beta Phi member of the week at Bethel College.

David Griner was completing advanced Navy training before reporting for duty aboard the USS Reid.

Terry McClain was elected to office during Boys State as a member of the Boys State Supreme Court.

The following births were announced: Carl Bret, son of John and Lee Ann Mayfield; and Bryan Paul, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Young.

Funeral services were held for Mary Andrews; Sam Baker, 46; and for Addie Pace, 79.

“Sweet Sixteen,” starring Bo Hopkins and Susan Strasberg, and “Graduation Day,” starring Christopher George and Patch Mackenzie, were the weekend double feature at the Highlands Drive-In Theatre.

July 1, 1993

Nannie Bunch, who celebrated her 101st birthday earlier in the year and was the oldest citizen in Lewis County, was named as the Grand Marshall of the Lewis County Sesquicentennial Parade on July 3.

Four prisoners held at the Lewis County Jail were charged with felonious jail escape after escaping from the facility by climbing over the fence on the jail roof and down the outside of the fire escape. All were apprehended.

Van Vansandt was named minister at Lomax Church of Christ.

Paula Spears was promoted to extension agent with the Agricultural Extension Service of the University of Tennessee.

Charles Qualls retired from Boston Industrial Division of Dana after 28 years of service.

Jonathan Owen was deployed to the Western Pacific and Persian Gulf aboard the submarine USS Pogy as part of the USS Nimitz Battle Group.

William Campbell and Woody Esque caught a 61-pound white catfish while fishing in the Tennessee River.

The following births were announced: Donavin Brett, son of Spc. And Mrs. Bobby Don Simmons; and Michael Remington, son of Allon and Chanda Brumely.

Mr. and Mrs. Leon Willis celebrated their 40th anniversary with a reception held at the Hohenwald Church of Christ Annex.

Funeral services were held for James Brooks, Sr.; Sarah Dawson, 69; and for Myrtle Lindsey, 72.

In area news: A new sign was placed on the Natchez Trace to mark completion of nine additional miles of Parkway between Tennessee Highways 46 and 96.

June 26, 2003

The Lewis County Volunteer Fire Department was awarded a $44,964 grant for fire operations and firefighter safety.

Newly-elected County Executive Kenneth Turnbow was featured in a “Closer Look” column.

A reception was held at the LCHS commons area to honor Dr. Tim Webb who had been recently appointed Assistant Commissioner of Resources and Support Services with the Tennessee Department of Education.

Intermediate School Guidance Counselor Tom Pierce agreed to have his head shaved at field day if the students reached 36,000 accelerated reader points—the students reached 44,000. The four top readers were B. J. Smith, 3rd grade; Katilyn Presson and Sam Leonard; and Deidra Dicus, 5th grade.

T. R. Runions retired after 19 years of continuous service with Eaton Corporation.

The following births were announced: Andrew Jay, son of Brian Willis and Kathy Carroll; and Tucker Maddox, son of Chris Burns and Bethaney Dabbs.

Duke and Opal Cowan celebrated their 50th anniversary with a reception held at Memorial Park.

Funeral services were held for Dorothy Brown, 84; William Davis, 81; and for Thomas Durham, 96.

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.