Glimpses of Hohenwald's Past

September 10, 1953

The Lewis County Civitan banquet held to honor H.D. “Breezy” Wynn was attended by 250 persons. Wynn, in his address to the group, stated that the factory to be built in Hohenwald would manufacture men’s and boys’ suits and slack. An estimated 350 persons would be employed.

Irvin Epley was named as Lewis County Extension Agent.

Alton Crowell was presented a 10-year service pin by Genesco Superintendent Hardin Gillespie.

Basil Staggs caught a 39-pound catfish while fishing in the Buffalo River.

Colonel and Mrs. Bob Hamsley announced that the Lewis Jewelry Store, 17 West Main S...