Glimpses of Hohenwald's Past

December 08, 1960

The main headline for the week was “Annual Christmas Parade Tonight.” The parade would begin at 6 p.m. and followed the following route: began at intersection of Walnut and Main Street, travelled east to Cedar Street, turned north on Cedar and travel to Swan, turned west on Swan and travelled to Park Avenue North, turned south on Park and ended at LCHS.

The population of Hohenwald was increased by approximately 500 people with the annexation of property at East Side and the Blondy community. Mayor W. C. Keaton stated that the city had received no complaints from the people annexed into the city.

Logan Grover was elected Worshipful Master of the Hohenwald Masonic Lodge.

Mack Holt, a senior center for the 1960 LCHS football team, signed a contract with Mississippi State to play football.

The Bureau of the Census announced that 6,296 residents were counted in the 1960 Federal Census. The Bureau also released a preliminary report stating that 424 farms were counted in Lewis County as part of the 1959 Census of Agriculture.

Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Goodman won the café naming contest sponsored by D. D. Humphreys, Jr. and Harlan Staggs. Their entry of “Swan Café” was selected and they were rewarded with their choice of a steak, chicken, or catfish dinner when the café opened on December 12, 1960. The drive-in café was located on Old Highway 99 on what was formerly known as the Old Swan Road.

James Dudley was promoted to the rank of machinist’s mate third class while serving aboard the destroyer USS Harry E. Hubbard.

The LCHS boys basketball team defeated Waynesboro with a score of 61 to 39. Melvin Brackeen was the top scorer for the team with 24 points. The Panthers also defeated Summertown with a score of 46 to 41. Jerry Ivie was the top scorer for the team with 14 points.

Funeral services were held for Russell Akin, 78

Swan Café advertised an Open House would be held December 10 with free coffee and donuts served. A Grand Opening would be held on December 12. The ad stated that plate lunches, short orders, curbside service, and special dinners were available. The restaurant had two private dining rooms that could be reserved for private parties and dinners; and a special “teen-age room” would be open for parties without reservations.

“Tarzan the Magnificent” and “Because They’re Young” were the Saturday night double feature movies at both the Highlands Drive-In and the Strand Theatre.

December 10, 1970

A large crowd lined the streets of Hohenwald to witness the first Christmas parade held in Hohenwald in several years. The parade route was as follows: began at LCHS and proceeded north on Park Avenue to Smith Street, turned left onto Smith, then turned left onto North Court, proceeded to Main Street, and then made a second trip through town when winners in the float divisions were announced.

The Lewis County Civic Club announced that a Home Lighting contest would be held with Mayor Dol Willis and Kenneth Kistler serving as the planning committee.

The Hohenwald Post Office announced that it would remain open until 5 p.m. on Thursday afternoons on December 10 and 17 for the convenience of citizens wishing to mail Christmas packages and letters.

Herbert Rochelle was elected Worshipful Master of the Hohenwald Masonic Lodge.

Funeral services were held for Elmer Smith, 82.

“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 11, 1980

Lewis County Hospital announced the closing of a Federal term loan which helped fund the hospital’s expansion and remodeling.

Tommy Finerty completed his first solo flight, and in keeping with time-honored tradition, had his shirttail cut off by his instructor, Paul Bridges.

James Graves was elected Worshipful Master of the Hohenwald Masonic Lodge.

Ben Anderson won first place in his age category at the Mountaineer Run held at Fall Creek Falls State Park.

The LCHS boys basketball team defeated Clifton with a score of 56 to 49. Clifton Stewart led the team in scoring with 25 points. The Lady Panthers defeated Clifton with a score of 47 to 41. Denise Goodman was the top scorer for the team with 14 points.

Funeral services were held for Sam Alexander, 84; Brackton Gay, 65; and for Nearvie Pulley, 91.

December 13, 1990

There were 78 entries in the annual Christmas parade, sponsored by the Lewis County Jaycees, including 10 floats. The Jaycees gave $300 in reimbursements for non-profit organizations who entered floats.

The annual American Legion Big Brothers Paper Sale raised approximately $2,370, exceeding their goal of $2,100. Proceeds from the sale supported their community assistance program in Hohenwald at Christmas and throughout the year, including the delivery of food baskets to needy families.

A resident was being sought in connection of a shooting death of a Lewis County resident.

Three individuals were convicted in a jury trial for a rash of burglaries in Lewis County.

The LCMS and LCHS bands announced they would present a holiday concert on December 17 at the LCHS commons area.

Jethro Barger was selected by the People to People Program to be a Student Science Ambassador and would travel to Russia in the summer with 60 other students.

Marsha Smith was promoted to Division Sales Service Supervisor for the Business Sales department in the southern division of Liberty Mutual Group.

Georgia Prince was named Employee of the Year at Lewis County Manor.

Michael Duncan graduated from Navy recruit training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois.

Warrant Officer Bernad Winkley was stationed in Saudi Arabia.

Matt Burgess, formerly of Hohenwald, was hired as a part-time disc jockey and sports broadcaster on WLIJ Radio in Shelbyville.

The Memorial Park Board of Directors ran a community needs survey in the newspaper.

C. H. Lankford won the $1,100 Pantry Filler drawing at Morrow’s FoodTown.

Greg and Monica Tripp announced the birth of their twin sons, Cameron Gregory and Casey Graham.

Funeral services were held for Jethro Baxter, 73; Curtis Dabbs, 83; and for Arthur Peters, 63.

The Highlander Restaurant and Lounge advertised a Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on December 15. Free appetizers, drawings for t-shirts, and door prizes would be given throughout the day.

December 14, 2000

The main headline for the week was “Corps Assist in Tri-County Water Supply Planning.” The U. S. Army Corps and Lewis, Lawrence, and Wayne Counties signed an agreement on December 8, 2000 for a regional water planning partnership that would help communities plan for long-term water supply.

Hohenwald native Bill Marbet, of Columbia, was selected as the TSSAA Football “Official of the Year.”

LCHS head coach Bobby Sharp and Athletic Director Mike Tatum were honored by the TSSAA Legislative Council. Sharp was presented the A. F. Bridges award as 1999 Coach of the Year. Tatum was presented the A. F. Bridges award for being the top athletic director in District 6.

Austin Carroll, Hohenwald native, was one of four people selected to receive the 5th annual Kentucky Governor’s Development Leadership Award.

LCHS Librarian Cindi Baxter was appointed to the Newspaper in Education Advisory Board for the Tennessean.

The Lewis County School System announced a Partnership in Education initiative with the celebrated and accomplished local artist Bill Logan. Logan would serve as the official Artist in Residency and would introduce art to students at all grade levels.

The LCHS Panthers defeated Marshall County in overtime play with a score of 55 to 53. Kyle Clayburn was the top scorer for the team with 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 1 assist.

The following births were announced: Caleb Miller, son of Joe and Joannie Duncan; and Jeremy Chase, son of Jeremy and Selena Gordon.

Sadie Owen was honored for her 93rd birthday with a luncheon at the home of Jack and Dot Collier.

Funeral services were held for Mrs. J. H. Austin, 87; Gayle Brackeen, 79; and for Monroe Talley, 81.