February 4, 1954

B. C. Black was elected Worshipful Master of the Hohenwald Masonic Lodge.

Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Johnson lost a milk cow.

The LCHS Panthers defeated Summertown with a score of 54 to 45. The LCHS girls team defeated Summertown with a score of 47 to 31.

The following births were announced: Richard Edwin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elton Graves; and John Allan, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Trent, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Leland Turnbow were given a surprise house warming.

Funeral services were held for John Dowell, 57; and for Eliza Harris, 60.

Advertised specials this week at McClearen’s Grocery included 100 pounds of red potatoes for $3.30, Pillsbury chocolate chip cookie mix was $0.40, and 1 pound of American Ace coffee for $0.94. On February 6, the grocery store would take $0.25 off the price of each Pillsbury flour purchased by customers.

“Combat Squad,” starring John Ireland and Lon McCalister, and “Pecos River,” starring Charles Starrett, were the Friday and Saturday movies showing at the Strand Theatre.

February 6, 1964

Mayor W.C. Keaton signed a proclamation naming the week of February 9, 1964 as National Beauty Salon Week.

Thomas Quillen was appointed to serve as an Indian Agent in Montana at the Fort Peck Indian Agency.

Clint Jones killed a 20-point deer while on a hunting party directed by Luther Hinson. The deer was reported to be one of the largest killed not only in this area, but also in the state.

Airman Cecil Baker reported for duty at the Naval Air Station in Key West, Florifa.

Airman Charles Woolridge reported for duty at Sheppard Air Force Base in Terxas.

The LCHS girls basketball team defeated Linden with a score of 84 to 42. Jane Ann Adcox led the team in scoring with 17 points.

Funeral services were held for Emanuel Ary, 76; George Frazier, 88.

Advertised specials at Turnbow’s Shoe Shop and Shoe Store included men’s dress shoes for $4.95 a pair, men’s work shoes starting at $5.00 and up, and men’s work books $8.95.

Fresh pig feet were on sale at Piggly Wiggly for the price of three feet for $0.20; a four-pound bag of Winesap apples cost $0.39.

“In the French Style,” starring Jean Seberg, and “California,” starring Jock Mahoney, were the Friday and Saturday movies showing at the Highlands Drive-In Theater.

February 7, 1974

Rainfall during January 1974 totaled 11.42 inches, resulting in a surplus of 5.30 inches for the month. The high for the month was 73 degrees on January 22 and the low was 16 degrees on both January 1 and 13.

A truck owned by Carlton Reeves, enroute to Shelbyville to pick up a load of cattle, was fired on near Hampshire, but continued on its journey until snipers opened fired at the intersection of Hwy 99 and 31A at Chapel Hill. One of the shots barely missed the driver of the truck.

Six local truckers were arrested and charged with intimidating, terrorizing, and attempting to prevent a Hohenwald Truck Line truck from making a run to Nashville on State Highway 99.

Lewis County Ambulance Service employees James L. Cotham, Joe Smith, and Frederic Smith completed a five-month Tennessee State Emergency Medical Technicians school conducted by the Tennessee Department of Public Health and would receive a license by the state.

Danny Jackson completed basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas.

“School for Unclaimed Girls,” starring Renee Asherson and Dennis Waterman, and “Bloody Mama,” starring Shelly Winters, were the Friday and Saturday movies showing at the Highlands Drive-In Theater.

February 9, 1984

Mayor Nicholson signed a proclamation naming February 12-18, 1984 as National Vocational Week.

The junk stores in Hohenwald was scheduled to be featured on Portfolio, a Nashville PBS television program on February 9 and on February 11. Vickie Osborn, a Nashville PBS personality, was in Hohenwald visiting the junk stores as a customer and thought they would make a good story for her show.

Clinton Reeves won the Lewis County Spelling Bee competition held at the LCES library. Reeves would represent Lewis County in the regional bee in April 1984 at Memphis State University. The two winning words in the contest were “masonry” and “matchbook.” Runner-up in the competition was Jonnie Self.

Gregory Kilpatrick completed recruit training at the Naval Recruit Training Command in Orlando, FL.

Clayburn Smith received a presidential commendation from Ronald Reagan for his patriotism and former service to the country.

The LCHS Lady Panthers gained first place in the district by defeating Marshall County with a score of 38 to 34 and Hickman County with a score of 55 to 52. Kathy Dye led the team in scoring during the game with Marshall County with 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 recoveries. Jill Tharp was the top scorer in the game with Hickman County with 20 points, all in the second half of the game, and 3 rebounds.

The following births were announced: McKenzie Rae, daughter of Kenny and Brenda Mash; and Jarred Dwayne, son of Tony and Pamela Holder.

Marvin Cotton and Ada Tharp were honored on their birthday with a dinner at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Larry Dabbs.

Funeral services were held for Barney Pevahouse, 51; and for Edward Phelan, 52.

“Sacred Grounds,” starring Tim McIntire, Jack Elam and L.Q. Jones., was the weekend movie showing at the Highlands Drive-In Theatre.

February 10, 1994

Members of the Hohenwald Police Department and Lewis County Sheriff’s Department conducted a drug raid that led to the seizure of several pounds of marijuana and a large amount of cash. Four individuals were arrested on drug charges.

The Lewis County Board of Education awarded Brindley Company of Pulaski a construction contract for the building of additions to LCES and LCHS.

The LCMS Raiders basketball team defeated Parsons 64 to 29 to win the championship at the Parsons Tournament.

Michele Booz was featured in the Teacher Feature column.

The following births were announced: Hayden Lee and Haley Renee, twins of W.C. and Sherri Hamm; Caitlin Rhea, daughter of Dr. Kenneth and Angela Salhany.

Mr. and Mrs. Odie Holt celebrated their anniversary with a planned reception.

Funeral services were held for Esther Baker, 85; Dona Rodgers, 91; and for Charles Walker, 83.

In area news: A Lewis County jury found a Franklin attorney and a former Hickman County commissioner guilty of committing crimes in 1992 while helping a former Hickman County Executive try to defend an ouster suit.

February 5, 2004

The Hohenwald City Council passed ten utility-related resolutions designed to save the city money.

Sensei Kazutaka Otsuka, grandson of Wado-Ryu karate founder, traveled from Japan to visit Hohenwald. He conducted three martial arts classes at the Hohenwald Karate School.

Hershell Clay and the staff of the Hohenwald Housing Authority were featured in the “A Closer Look…” column.

Clovis Johns was recognized for 40 years of service with Eaton Corporation.

The LCHS Lady Panthers won their 15th game of the season, defeating Hickman County with a score of 51 to 35. Delicia Brugmann was the lead scorer for the team with 15 points and 5 rebounds.

Alexander Grinder was named LCMS Student of the Week.

The following births were announced: Emily Andrea, daughter of Robbie and Shanon Hooks; Kaden Bryant, son of Christopher and Jennifer Salyers; Noah Preston, son of Cody Cotham and Chelsey Sisco; and Brantley Waine, son of Jeremy and Brandy Raymer.

Mr. and Mrs. Barney Sharp celebrated their 57th anniversary.

Funeral services were held for George Collison Jr., 85; Janice Gaddes, 54; Alan Gatly, 29; Erma Hopkins, 86; Lassie Lomax, 85; Louis Misurale, 86; William Smith, 46; and for Mamie Tharp, 90.

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.