Glimpses

October 23, 1953

The Herald reported that Lewis County was feeling the “full extent” of a record breaking heat wave and drought.

The County and City building committee met on October 19 for further consideration of the letting of a contract for the construction of the industrial building to be leased by Breezy Wynn. Joseph Hart of Nashville was chosen as architect.

Billy Griner and Carl Talley were inducted into the U.S. Army.

Funeral services were held for Clara Doyle, 55; James Pollock, 79; Winnie Staggs, 16; Caleb Turnbow, 65.

“Flame of Calcutta,” starring Denise Darcel and Patric Knowles,...