Glimpses of Hohenwald's Past By Crystal Nash

January 22, 1954

The Lewis County Soil Conservation District reported that county farmers planned orders for over 125,000 tree seedlings to be planted in the 1953-54 planting season. The trees were furnished free of charge by TVA.

Hohenwald native Mutt Quillen was named assistant coach at Tennessee Tech University.

The LCHS girls basketball team defeated Lobelville with a score of 38 to 35.

The following births were announced, Marie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilburn Shaffer; Karen Dinise, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Sublett; and Joyce Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Trull.

Funeral services were held for Alton Collier, 49; and for Ralph Edwards, 45.

Advertised specials this week at U-Tote-Em Super Market included Jell-O for $0.15 a box, a ten-pound bag of sugar for $0.89; and a ten-pound bag of red potatoes for $0.37.

“Sky Commando,” starring Dan Duryea, and “Behind Southern Lines,” starring Guy Madison, were the Friday and Saturday movies showing at the Strand Theatre.

January 23, 1964

Two fifteen-year-old boys were convicted of beating a Sinclair service station operator with a piece of pipe during an attempted holdup on January 16.

The Lewis County Sheriff’s Department shot and wounded a resident during a scuffle that occurred in the squad car after picking the person up and giving him a ride.

An Old Black Joe Company truck was involved in an accident near Athens, GA. The driver was uninjured; however, three people in the other vehicle were reported dead.

Cecil Miller was named the new circuit minister for the Hohenwald Methodist circuit churches.

Master Sergeant William Turner was awarded the United States Air Force Commendation Medal.

James Hinson completed Navy basic training at the Naval Training Center in San Diego, CA.

The LCHS Panthers defeated Waynesboro with a score of 45 to 43. Bobby Harwood led the team in scoring with 15 points. The Panthers defeated Clifton with a score of 61 to 41. Lynn Brown was the top scorer for the team with 21 points.

The LCHS girls basketball team defeated Clifton with a score of 53 to 34. Jane Ann Adcox was the top scorer for the team with 24 points.

Mrs. J. F. Richardson was honored for her birthday with a dinner at the Southside Café.

The following births were announced: Donna Elaine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norris Givins; and Kay Ellen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Keaton.

Funeral services were held for William Brown, 83; Edward McCann, 68; and for Darrell Roden, infant.

“The Interns,” starring Cliff Robertson and James MacArthur, and “Trigger Happy,” starring Maureen O’Hara and Brian Keith, were the Friday and Saturday movies showing at the Highlands Drive-In Theater.

January 24, 1974

Dr. Humberto Florian served as “Doctor of the Day” on January 14 at the State Capital during the second session of the 88th TN General Assembly.

Dr. Harvey Anderson was issued a 30-day suspension of his medical license by the state regulatory board for advertising by the use of newspapers in violation of Section 63-123 (22), TCA.

A gas transport truck belonging to Highland Oil Company turned over North of Wrigley on Hwy 100, resulting in the loss of over 12,000 gallons of gasoline. There were no injuries.

Robert Johnson and John Shannon of Hohenwald were named alternates by Congressman Robin Beard’s appointments to the U. S. Military Academy at West Point.

Franklin Anderson graduated from Naval recruit training.

The owner of Sharp’s Taxi on Maple Street was arrested and charged with possession of four cases of illegal liquor and carrying a concealed weapon for the purpose of going armed.

The LCHS Pantherettes defeated Holliday in a TSSAA benefit game with a score of 68 to 13. The Panthers also defeated Holliday with score of 100 to 14. Sheri Peppers led the team in scoring in the girls game. Freddy Hudson was the top scorer for the boys team with 13 points.

The Pantherettes defeated Linden with a score of 55 to 46 in regular play. Susie Davis led the team in scoring with 25 points. The Panthers defeated Linden with a score of 71 to 65. Randy Carroll was the top scorer for the team with 22 points.

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Pollock celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a luncheon at David Crockett State Park.

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Ray Baker, 57; Mary Turnbow, 83; Claude Willis, 67.

“Young Seducers” and “Red Seven” were the Friday and Saturday movies showing at the Highlands Drive-In Theater.

January 26, 1984

County Extension Agent W. E. Black retired after 20 years of service.

Steven Harlow won Mr. Christmas Prince and Most Photogenic in a contest held in Columbia, TN.

The LCHS Lady Panthers defeated Page with a score of 45 to 48. Kathy Dye led the team in scoring with 24 points. The Lady Panthers defeated Linden with a score of 46 to 41. Kathy Dye was the top scorer for the team with 15 points, 6 recoveries, and 5 rebounds.

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Barber celebrated their 50th anniversary with a reception at the First Pentecostal Church.

Mavis Loveless was honored for her 88th birthday with a surprise dinner at the Silver Leaf Restaurant between Centerville and Dickson.

Funeral services were held for Alida Beatty, 88; Mary Bell, 81.

“The Keep,” starring Scott Glenn and Ian McKellen, was the weekend movie showing at the Highlands Drive-In Theatre.

January 27, 1994

County Executive Terry Bunch signed a proclamation naming January 28 as Activity Professionals Day in the county.

The Lewis County Commission voted to approve the purchase of the E-C Vote Punchcard, Voting and Ballot Tabulating System.

MLEC reported that temperatures for the period of December 20 to January 20 were 20 percent colder than normal for January and 50 percent colder than last January; resulting in higher utility bills for residents.

The Lewis County Counseling Center’s Advisory Board announced the production of the award-winning play “Steel Magnolias” to be presented at the LCMS auditorium on February 18, 19, and 20.

Hugh Smith was featured in the “Teacher Feature” column.

The following births were announced: Matthew Kyle, son of Stacey and Donnie Davis; Kenny Landon, son of Brian and Suzanne Graves; Blake Cordell, son of Michael and Betty McDonald; and Karsynn Noelle, daughter of Danny and Michelle Ogg.

Funeral services were held for Sarah Carroll, 91; William Johnson, 97; Lucille Kilpatrick, 86; Omer Shaffer Jr., 64; and for Tommye Williams, 69.

January 22, 2004

In an effort to resolve financial problems, the Board of Directors for the Hohenwald Recreation and Golf Club met with the mayor and city council to hash out options concerning a stockholder’s vote that would turn the club over to the city.

Paul Webb, Jerry Hensley, Mark Graves, and the Hohenwald water treatment plant was featured in the “A Closer Look…” column which pointed out that the Hohenwald plant was the first of its kind in the United States to use a vertical loop reactor to reduce, clarify, kill disease, and then discharge into a dead stream.

Tom Rippeto and Don Jones held a live broadcast of WMLR radio in connection with a “Lottery Party” held January 20 at Defoe’s Auto Parts.

The LCHS Panthers were ranked 11th in an Associated Press Poll and Lady Panther Britni Tenison had just surpassed the all-time scoring for Lewis County boys and girls 5 on 5 with 1,719 points through the game played against Wayne County on January 15.

The LCHS Panthers defeated Wayne County with a score of 40 to 39. Jeff Sparkman was the top scorer for the team with 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 blocked shots. LCHS defeated Creekwood with a score of 53 to 29. Luke Curfman led the team in scoring with 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 blocked shots.

The LCHS Lady Panthers defeated Wayne County with a score of 54 to 42. Delicia Brugman and Britni Tenison both led the team in scoring with 10 points each.

Ashlyn Tanner was named LCMS Student of the Week.

Funeral services were held for Jerry Sims, 63; and for Judith Tanner, 51.

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.