Glimpses of Hohenwald's Past

July 21, 1960

General elections in Lewis County were set for August 4. No Lewis County candidate had opposition.

The 1960 Horse Show, sponsored by the Lewis County Civic Club, was scheduled for July 22 at Memorial Park.

W. L. Tuttle shot a hole-in-one while playing golf on vacation at the Abilene Municipal Golf Course in Texas.

Jerry Armstrong was stationed with the Early Warning Squad at the Naval Air Station at Barber’s Point, HI.

Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Johnston celebrated their 50th anniversary with a picnic lunch enjoyed by family and friends at their family home.

Funeral services were held for Melia Clark, 84; William Stewart, 82.

Advertised specials this week at Seaton’s Super Market included a pound of bologna for $0.29, a pint of Kraft mayonnaise for $0.29, ten pounds of sugar for $0.99, and eight Fizzies instant drink tablets for $0.25.

“Yesterday’s Enemies,” “Commanche,” and seven cartoons were the Friday and Saturday feature at the Highlands Drive-In and the Saturday feature at the Strand Theatre.

July 23, 1970

Hubert Milam, manager of Hohenwald Natural Gas Department, resigned to accept a position of gas pipeline safety inspector for the Tennessee Public Service Commission. He had served as head of the local gas department for 14 years.

Sherry Quillen, forward for the LCHS basketball team, was scheduled to play in the East-West All-Star basketball game on August 1 in Knoxville.

Mrs. E. H. Wright was appointed director for the Candy Stripers volunteer program at Lewis County Hospital.

Tom Beard, Gene Hill, and Elmer Hubbard were selected as Yard of the Week winners for the month of July.

Local airport manager Naymond Graves reported that airplane rides offered to the community on July 12 and 19 were successful with approximately 220 people taking advantage of this opportunity. Rides cost $2.50 which was a dollar less than typical fees and the ride was longer than normal. County Judge A. B. Nicholson and his wife, Della, were given a wedding gift of a one-hour aerial tour of the county.

Piney Baptist Church was constructing a new church building. A volunteer workday would be held the afternoon of July 25 with a free supper served afterward.

Funeral services were held for Edna Quillen, 82 and Daisy Sealey, 85.

“Charro,” starring Elvis Presley and Ina Balin, and “Castle Keep” starring Burt Lancaster, were the Friday and Saturday double feature at the Highlands Drive-In.

July 24, 1980

Grover Neeley, a repairman at Columbia Gulf Transmission Company’s compression station near Hampshire, retired on July 1 with 25 years of service.

Albert and Lena Kelley of Hohenwald established a scholarship at Freed-Hardeman College to be awarded annually to a ministerial student.

Jerry Harris was selected as winner of the 5 to 7 age group for boys in the Tiny Tot Review held at Lewis County Fair. Christy Hinson was selected as winner of the 8 to 11 age group girls. Poppy Hedrick was selected as the winner of the 5 to 7 age group. Abbey Morton, 2 to 4 girls; and Chad Wilson, 2 to 4 boys.

The following births were announced: Jennifer Len, daughter of Ronnie and Karen Frazier; Joseph Andrew, son of Joe and Shirley Lay; Joshua Michael, son of Terry and Linda Binkley; Joshua Glen, son of Johnny and Lisa Moser; and Christopher Michael, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Sisco.

Funeral services were held for James Blocker, 89; Sara Collier, 69; Susan Cotham, 89; and Letha Weaver, 80.

“Rough Cut,” starring Burt Reynolds, was the weekend double feature at the Highlands Drive-In Theater.

July 26, 1990

Tony Turnbow was selected to be Executive Director of the Tennessee Natchez Trace Corridor Association.

The 911 Emergency Communications District Law will be placed on the ballot for the August 2 General Election. The adoption of the enhanced 911 program was approved by the Lewis County Commission and required approval of county residents before being installed.

The Lewis County Sheriff’s Department conducted a raid on two marijuana patches on July 17, confiscating 126 plants ranging in size from 2 feet to 8 feet.

Ralph Spears was presented a certificate of appreciation by General Sessions Judge Billy Townsend for his volunteer work in connection with the court’s prisoner work program.

Darren Henderson caught a seven-pound largemouth bass while fishing with live chub minnow.

Jeff and Sherry Dye announced the birth of their son, Ethan Riley.

Funeral services were held for Raymond Cook, 71; Frederick Crookshank, 85; John Moore, 66; Lloyd Renfro, 71; and for Paul Wray, 39.

“Days of Thunder,” starring Tom Cruise, was the weekend movie at the Highlands Drive-In Theater.

July 27, 2000

A Lewis County woman was found guilty of homicide for the death of James Shelton which occurred on March 20, 1999.

A severe storm hit Lewis County on July 20. The storm resulted in heavy rain that fell so hard and fast that gutters were unable to accommodate the volume. High water covered many streets and created large areas of water, including at Memorial Park. It also resulted in widespread power outages.

A public meeting at Memorial Park was scheduled for August 1. The topic of the meeting was future recreation improvements for Hohenwald and Lewis County.

Swan Conservation Trust was featured in the Chamber Spotlight column.

Alice Hinson grew the world’s longest Phillipino green bean in her garden in Hohenwald. The bean measured 32.5 inches.

Kristine Malone placed first in fighting and second in forms at the Magnolia State Classic 9th Annual Open Karate Championship.

Rod and Misty Carter announced the birth of their daughter, Makayla Alivia.

Ernest Clay was honored for his 90th birthday with a party held at Windlands Retirement Center in Madison.

Funeral services were held for Robert Matthews, Jr., 84; James Porter, 90; and for Johnnie Zimmermann, 65.