Glimpses of Hohenwald's Past

December 1, 1960

Federal revenue officers from Columbia raided a still on Pond Creek, destroying about 250 gallons of mash.

Roger Bouldin was elected president of the Lewis County Civic Club.

Reverend Jack Barker was named minister of the Hohenwald Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Lela Holland won a set of drapes in a nationwide contest sponsored by Aetna Insurance Company for fire insurance policies sold.

D. D. Humphreys, Jr. and Harlan Staggs announced a contest to name the new drive-in café they were constructing on Old Highway 99 near the new factory site. The family submitting the winning restaurant name would receive a free chicken dinner on December 18.

The Strand Theatre announced it would be open four days a week during the winter months, Friday through Monday; and the Highlands Drive-In Theater would be open on Saturday and Sunday nights only during the winter.

Funeral services were held for Bessie McClain, 82; Mrs. Lester Mathis, 59; Carl Poore, 47; R. L. Tuttle, 70; and for Howard Vaughn, 39.

Advertised specials at Seaton’s Super Market included minute steaks at the price of $0.89 a pound, Pet-Ritz frozen fruit pies for $0.39 each, a half-gallon of sweet milk for $0.44, and 10 five cent Mars candy bars for $0.39.

“Ulysses,” starring Kirk Douglas, and “The Mysterians” were the Saturday night double feature movies at both the Highlands Drive-In and the Strand Theatre.

December 3, 1970

Guns stolen from Ray Grimes Hardware on Thanksgiving Day were recovered by the Columbia Police Department in weekend raids on two Maury County homes.

The newspaper reprinted a story from the Dyersburg State Gazette about Sue Hughey (formerly of Hohenwald) receiving a letter from her husband, Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth Hughey who was a prisoner of war. It was the first word she received since he was reported missing in action three years earlier.

A resident was charged with “possession of legend drugs” by the TBI and charged with burglary of the Maddox Lodge in Napier and concealing property stolen from the Jimmy Minor Body Shop.

Ranger James Estes reported a record low of eight degrees on November 24 and a high of 74 degrees on November 8. Total rainfall for the month was 3.63 inches.

The High Forest Art Students League was holding a bottle drive to earn money for art supplies and to take field trips to art galleries and museums in Nashville, Memphis, and other cities.

Funeral services were held for Claudie Belew, 74; and for Mary Hinson, 71.

Mr. and Mrs. Junior Thomason advertised their purchase of the Snip Snap Bite Café.

“I Walk the Line,” starring Gregory Peck and Tuesday Weld, and “Frankie and Johnny,” starring Elvis Presley, were the Friday and Saturday double feature movies at the Highlands Drive-In.

December 4, 1980

The study committee on the consolidation of city and county government met November 21 when Don Jackson, Executive Director of the Tennessee Taxpayers Association, was a guest.

A number of items reported stolen by a Hohenwald resident were recovered in Rutherford County when two men were arrested in connection with the robbery of a Mt. Pleasant drug store.

W. W. McDonald grew a radish in his garden that measured 11 inches around and 5.5 inches long. The radish came up volunteer where seeds had been grown in the spring.

The following births were announced: Marissa Kay, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Greg Anderson; Andrea Lee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Baker; and Tracy Genevieve, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Peeler.

Funeral services were held for Mima Worrell, 57.

Potts Appliance & Catalogue Sales Agency advertised a Grand Opening sale for December 4 through 6. Specials included a hot dog and Coke for $0.25, a 1.5 cubic feet microwave for $382.41, and a 12.2 cubic feet refrigerator with manual defrost for $313.88.

“Motel Hell,” starring Rory Calhoun and Nancy Parsons, was the weekend feature movie at the Highlands Drive-In Theater.

December 6, 1990

Construction began on a new Hardee’s fast-food restaurant. The restaurant was scheduled to open in January 1991 and would employ about 40 local residents.

Brooke Duncan lit the community Christmas tree at the Hohenwald Depot during Pilot Club Lite-A-Light ceremonies held December 3.

American Diversified of Nashville received the bid for removal of asbestos-filled insulation from 1,500 linear feet of steam pipes and boilers under the floor of the LCMS two-story building. Work would begin on December 21 after the school closed for the holidays.

The Hohenwald City Council authorized the Mayor to appoint a fact-finding committee to investigate the feasibility of putting a public swimming pool in Hohenwald.

Bobby Sharp was named Coach of the Year in District 9AA for the 1990 season.

Mike Taylor won first place in the Grand National Motorcross Championships held December 2.

The LCHS boys basketball team defeated Columbia Academy with a score of 45 to 36. Lee Burklow was the top scorer for the team with 22 points and 14 rebounds. The Panthers also defeated Perry County with a score of 70 to 69. Lee Burklow was the top scorer for the team with 28 points.

Missy Perdue won the high sales contest and Shirley Zumstein won a $100 gift certificate as part of a local Mary Kay Beauty Consultants contest.

Crystal Potts won Miss Christmas Starr in her age division at the Little Miss Christmas Pageant held in Anniston, Alabama.

Cody Kelley was selected for the “New Faces” feature section of the January 1991 issue of the True Stories Magazine.

Imogene Johnson won $200 for entering the correct guess in the Tom and Don weight loss contest sponsored by B & O Heathmart and WMRL Radio.

The following births were announced: Nychelle, daughter of Travis and Mylie McKissack; Ryan Benjamin, son of Ken and Judy Hoke; and Donna Marie and Dylan Scott, twins of Lynn and Cindy Hinson.

Ethel Holt was honored for her 96th birthday with a dinner held at the Pineview Church of Christ annex building.

Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Peery celebrated their 50th anniversary with an event hosted by their children at the Hohenwald Church of Christ annex building.

Funeral services were held for Bobby Dickson, Jr., 36; Ed Jackson, 75; Melvin Patterson; and for Joseph Skelton, 74.

December 7, 2000

A preliminary and bond hearing was held for the man charged with murder in the November 27th shooting of Hohenwald Police Officer Alan Ragsdale.

Billy Ray Cyrus announced he would hold a benefit concert for the Alan Ragsdale family on December 23 at the LCHS gymnasium. A minimum $10 would be taken at the door.

Jamie Durham would light the Christmas tree at the Hohenwald Depot for the Pilot Club Lite-A-Lite program.

Jeff Skelton was named the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies’ Officer of the Year.

Retired teachers living in Lewis County were honored with a luncheon sponsored by Community South Bank on November 30.

Funeral services were held for Cynthia Bartholomew, 90; Janifie Brown, 57; Clarice Collins, 51; Ruth Conduff, 75; Kristopher Pigg, infant; Beryl Smith, 80; and for William Sublett, 75.