February 18, 1954

City officials requested that Hohenwald residents take extra precaution when burning rubbish, trash, and other combustible material. The city reported that every fire alarm answered cost the taxpayers $30, and that the Fire Department requested that fire alarms should not be turned in, except in cases where property losses might occur.

An editorial ran on the “ruthless practice” of poisoning dogs as “some person or persons are distributing poison about town and are making good headway in riding the town of dogs.”

Farmers in the Gordonsburg community began to turn their land and get ready for the early crops.

Funeral services were held for Bessie Himes, 17.

Advertised specials this week at U-Tote-Em Super Market included a pound of Peaberry coffee for $0.86, two loaves of bread for $0.25, and a half gallon of Foremost milk for $0.39.

“Northern Patrol,” starring Kirby Grant and Marion Carr, and “Texas Bad Man,” starring Wayne Morris, were the Friday and Saturday movies showing at the Strand Theatre.

February 20, 1964

The annual March of Dimes drive held in Lewis County by the Lewis County Jaycees resulted in a total of $810.59 collected to aid in research, hospital care, and equipment for birth defects, arthritis, and polio.

Winners of the Lewis County Egg Recipe Contest were announced. In the Junior Division, the winners were Fran Poore, first place; Carol Pennington, second; and Georgia Pennington, third. Mrs. Charles Duncan received first place in the senior division; Mrs. Jack Rountree placed second and Marjorie Graves placed third.

Rebecca Davis returned home after spending 16 months in Tanganyika with the Peace Corps.

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Tatum hosted a get-acquainted party honoring Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Allen who moved to Hohenwald from Nashville.

Mrs. Wilson Smith was honored for her 82nd birthday with a party at the home of her daughter.

Funeral services were held for Luther Conner, 69; and for Samuel Morton, 57.

“Tammy Tell Me True,” starring Sandra Dee, and “13 Frightened Girls,” starring Murray Hamilton and Joyce Taylor, were the Friday and Saturday movies showing at the Highlands Drive-In Theater.

February 21, 1974

Judge Henderson rejected the petition of the Farm group asking for the suspension of the sentences of four members convicted of growing marijuana as part of a religious rite. Farm members said more than 600 persons, including a number of lawyers and county officials from Middle Tennesse signed the document asking for a suspension of sentence. Judge Henderson ordered the men sent to prison, ruling that suspensions of the sentences would grant the four “a license to violate those laws, in preference to other citizens…”

The City of Hohenwald informed citizens that a two-hour parking limit in the both the city parking lot and along designated streets effective March 20. Those violating the parking limit would be fined $2.00 for each time period of more than two hours during which the vehicle was parked. Vehicles left over 24 hours would be towed at the owner’s expense.

The Lewis County Public Welfare and Food Stamp Office relocated from the basement of the courthouse to 119 Park Avenue.

W. B. Lester was named chair for the Lewis County Boy Scouts program.

Robert Overbey was named a member of the Outstanding Crew of the Month at Little Rock Air Force Base.

Terry Willis received a letter of commendation from Captain John E. Barrington for his outstanding performance while on guard duty the night of 29 November 1973.

The LCHS Panthers defeated Waynesboro with a score of 70 to 53. Randy Carroll was the top scorer for the team with 21 points and 8 rebounds.

Mr. and Mrs. David Barber announced the birth of their son, William Aaron.

Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Beard celebrated their 35th anniversary with a surprise party.

Funeral services were held for Mrs. T.C. Allison, 83; Louise Campbell, 67; Sam Carson, 83; Saphronia Hinson, 85; and for Robert Plummer, 68.

“The Italian Connection,” starring Henry Silva and Woody Strode and “Boxcar Bertha,” starring David Carradine and Barry Primus, were the weekend movies showing at the Highlands Drive-In Theater.

February 23, 1984

David and Irene Hiscox, with the help of the Civil Defense, upgraded a truck purchased by the Lewis County Volunteer Fire Department. The converted upgrades included the use of an existing 1,100-gallon tank, a TVA 8x2 pump from a previous truck, and a siren from a 1951 Hohenwald police car.

LCES publicized an open house scheduled for February 26 to allow the public to view renovations that had been made to the two-story classroom building.

Robert Treadwell was presented a five-year service award by Washington Manufacturing Company.

Alaina Carroll competed in three beauty pageants, bringing home trophies from each.

LCHS announced the top ten seniors for 1984. The following three seniors shared top honors, completing seven semesters of high school with perfect 4.0 averages: Melissa Brower, Terry McClain, and Judy Shipp.

The following births were announced: Chase Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Inman; Lisley Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Burke Wallace; and Christa Lane and Amy Beth, twins of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Webb.

Funeral services were held for Earl Staggs, 78.

“Running Hot” and “Calendar Girls” were the weekend movies showing at the Highlands Drive-In Theatre.

February 24, 1994

Natchez Trace Parkway Superintendent Dan Brown announced that the Parkway was one of the ten most outstanding scenic byways in the United States.

TWRA reported that wild turkeys were being relocating into unpopulated areas within the state.

On the night of the February 10th ice storm, J.B. Skelton, a local blind man, rescued his senior citizen neighbor, Tommie Britton, by using his cane for support and a guide to help him reach Britton’s house in order to help her make it over to the safety of his and his wife’s house. The Herald reported that just as Skelton and Britton reached the street from Britton’s home, power lines fell behind them; however, neither was harmed.

Freddy Harwell enlisted in the U.S. Army.

Maynord Rochelle and Jo Ann James were crowned King and Queen at a Valentines Party held at the Lewis County Manor.

Robert Patterson of Columbia won the 4th Annual Black Forest Hare Scramble held in Hohenwald on February 20.

Funeral services were held for Anne Baxter, 81; Leonard Carroll, 16; Alfred Hanvy, 22; Neil McKee, 78; Loyd Odom, 69; Donita Wunschel, 50.

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.