September 17, 1953

B. & O. Pharmacy had a camera go missing from the store and received a letter from the shoplifter a few days later. Dr. Hurt reported that the letter included a one-dollar bill along with a note stating that twelve dollars would be sent, a dollar a week, to pay for the camera. The newspaper added, “Doc days he believes their conscious must be hurting them… he will be glad to get the twelve dollars, although it was a $14.95 camera.”

Members of the Hohenwald Baptist Church honored their minister, Brother Marvin Wayland, with a picnic and going away gift. Wayland was moving to Louisville, KY to anted the Baptist Seminary.

Miss Ann Pollock was given a surprise birthday party at the home of her sister, Mrs. John Tucker, in Linden.

Mrs. Johnnie Scheiwiller, Mrs. Curtis Dabbs, and Mr. Johnston celebrated their birthdays with a dinner held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Scheiwiller.

Funeral services were held for Bessie Durham, 68; and for Porter Loveless, 66.

“The Homesteaders,” starring Wild Bill Elliott, and “Annie Oakley” starring Barbara Stanwyck, were the Friday and Saturday movies showing at the Strand Theatre.

September 19, 1963

Mayor W.C. Keaton and Vice Mayor Dol Willis called a meeting with all law enforcement officers in the city and county to ask them to cooperate and help crack down on traffic violations. The meeting was called because of numerous citizen complaints about speeding, ignoring stop signs and traffic lights, and recent wrecks.

Billy Grimes made his first a hole-in-one while playing at the Hohenwald Recreation and Golf Club with friends.

Charles Stutts completed eight weeks of advanced Army infantry training at Ft. Polk, LA.

The LCHS Panthers defeated Mt. Pleasant with a score of 13 to 12.

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Duncan announced the birth of their daughter, Jana Lynn.

Funeral services were held for Escar Barber, 57; Izora Bell; and for John Chumney, 61.

“The Nutty Professor,” starring Jerry Lewis, and “Jason and the Argonauts,” starring Todd Armstrong, were the Friday and Saturday movies showing at the Highlands Drive-In Theatre.

September 20, 1973

Mayor Dol Willis announced that the city landfill was now open for county residents to dump their garbage without a permit.

C.W. Ogle, Superintendent, announced that the Natchez Trace would no longer charge fees for camping.

Pamela Hamm was selected as Lewis County Fairest of the Fair.

The following births were announced: Sherman Dwayne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Holloway; David Allen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sublett; and Jennifer Leanne, adoptive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Harris.

Estalee Graves was honored on her birthday with a dinner held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Billy B. Grimes.

Felix Beatty and his granddaughter, Joy Grinder, were honored with a birthday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Grinder.

Mr. and Mrs. Homer Reeves celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary with a surprise dinner hosted by their children and grandchildren.

Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Sublett celebrated their 50th anniversary with a country ham breakfast, followed by a cake and punch reception hosted by their children.

“Slaughters Big Rip Off,” starring Jim Brown, and “A Man Called Sledge,” starring James Garner, were the Friday and Saturday movies shown at the Highlands Drive-In.

September 22, 1983

Sheriff T.C. Carroll announced he would retire from his position as Sheriff, effective October 1, 1983. Robert Connor, Chief Deputy, would serve as interim until the County Commission could meet to appoint a permanent successor to serve until the August 1984 election.

Ricky Morrow was elected to serve on the Board of Directors of Bi-Rite Foods, a cooperative composed of over 250 store owners.

New traffic signals were scheduled to be installed at four intersections on Main Street in January or February 1984.

Wilma Mitchell was presented with a silver tray in recognition of her volunteer work at Lewis County Hospital.

Bobby and Cathy Barnes announced the birth of their daughter, Tabitha Ann.

Mr. and Mrs. Everett Bates celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with only immediate family present.

Mr. and Mrs. Barney DePriest celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the Lewis County Senior Citizens Center.

Wendell Cotham and Bret Hankins were named as LCHS Players of the Week.

Funeral services were held for Hubert Clay, 70.

“Cujo,” starring Dee Wallace and Daniel Hugh Kelley, was the weekend movie showing at the Highlands Drive-in Theatre.

In area news: A 17-year-old Columbia Academy student had been missing since August 11, having been last seen at Mercury Hotel in Nashville. The teen was formerly from Linden.

September 23, 1993

A traffic accident at the intersection of Hwy 48 North and Hwy 20 East caused severe damage to utility lines and knocked out phone service to parts four counties.

Bessie Skelton retired from the local H.I.S. plant after 38 years of service.

Scherry Talley and Catherine Breece visited their son and grandson, Jeramey Harrington, who was stationed in Spangdahelm, Germany with the U.S. Air Force. They also visited Rotterdam, Holland, Brussels, and Belgium.

Dale and Cindy Floyd announced the birth of their daughter, Rachel Anne.

Donald and Jennifer Johns announced the birth of their son, Hunter Keith.

Estalee Graves celebrated her 93rd birthday with a party held at the Senior Citizens Center.

September 17, 2003

Howard Moore, E-911 Board Chair, reported to the County Commission that the work which began in August 1990 to clarify road names and existing numbering house in the county had been completed, and the E-911 system had been in operation since October 1992. In that time, approximately 1,000 calls had been made to 911.

County Mayor Terry Bunch along with representatives from Hickman and Humphreys County toured a solid waste incinerator in Wisconsin.

Bessie Skelton retired from the local h.i.s. plant after 38 years of service.

The Sesquicentennial Volksmarch was held September 18 with 160 people from Alabama, Mississippi, Kentucky, Michigan, Oregon, and Tennessee participating in the event. Each person represented a year from 1843 to the then-present in celebration of the county’s sesquicentennial year.

Jamie Spears and Ito Rodriguez participated in the AAV National Championship basketball tournament in Memphis.

The following births were announced: Rachel Anne, daughter of Dale and Cindy Floyd; and Hunter Keith, son of Donald and Jennifer Johns.

Estalee Graves was honored for her 93rd birthday with an event held at the Senior Citizens Center.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Carroll celebrated their 50th anniversary with a reception held at the Flatrock Church of Christ Community Building.

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.