Glimpses of Hohenwald's Past

February 15, 1951

A number of photos depicting trees broken to the ground and photo lines almost bowed to the ground due to heavy snow and ice were published. The Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company began the installation of a new system to replace old, patched-up lines that were used for a number of years due to scarcity of materials. It was anticipated that all phones would be back in service by February 19 or earlier, depending on the weather.

Doris Skelton won a $25 U.S. Savings Bond for placing second, in Middle Tennessee, in a statewide essay contest on “Equal Opportunity in Employment for the Physically Handicapped.”

Millard Thompson was serving aboard the fleet oiler USS Passumpsic in the Korea area.

The Swan Creek News column reported “the weather man has treated us pretty badly for the past two weeks, did not have any mail for eight days and were left in the dark for a couple of nights. The roads are still terrible, but see more traffic today.”

The LCHS Panthers defeated Linden with a score of 32 to 31.

The LCHS girls team defeated Lawrenceburg with a score of 29 to 28.

Funeral services were held for Forry Jones, 62; William Murphree, 88.

“Dynamite Pass,” starring Tim Holt and Lynne Roberts, was the Friday and Saturday night feature at the Strand Theatre.

February 16, 1961

The Hohenwald City Council voted to extend sewer and water facilities to more residents of the city. Construction for this project was not to exceed $4,500 and would benefit residents from Walnut to the Rolling Hills Estate and from Walnut to the corner of Fifth and Oak Street.

Forrest Seiber completed eight weeks of military police training at the Provost Marshal General’s School at Fort Gordon, GA.

Larry Jones enlisted in the U. S. Air Force and left for basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, TX.

A land judging contest was held for members of the F.F.A. and 4-H. Winners from the F.F.A. were Billy Brooks, Bill Lawson, Larry Lawson, and Boyce Sims. Winners from 4-H were Bobby Burklow, Joe Cothran, Tim Gowder, and David Hensley. Both teams would go on to compete in the District Contest held in Maury County.

Charlotte Ray was elected as the F.F.A. Sweetheart. Her attendants were Kay Grover and Janie Williams. She would be crowned at the annual party on February 18. Melvin Brackeen was elected F.F.A. King. His court attendants were Larry King and Larry Lawson.

The LCHS Panthers defeated Clifton with a score of 78 to 71. Jerry Perry was the top scorer for the team with 20 points. The Panthers also defeated Mt. Pleasant with a score of 78 to 59. Melvin Brackeen led the team in scoring with 21 points.

The Hohenwald Independents basketball team defeated Summertown with a score of 13 to 1. Jerry Curry, Howard Dodson, and Daniel Williams each scored 18 points during the game.

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lynch announced the birth of their son, Gregory Ray.

Funeral services were held for Dewey Hinson, 61; and for Walter Parnell, 70.

Residents who required a shrubbery that looked nice were invited to visit B. L. Atnip at the Hotel Meriwether Lewis, who advertised “let me show you my line of shrubbery before you buy… Lots of satisfied customers in Hohenwald.”

“Subterraneans” and “The Quite Americans” were the Friday and Saturday double feature at the Strand Theatre and the Saturday movies at the Highlands Drive-In.

February 18, 1971

The main headline for the week was “New Library Construction to Begin in the Near Future.” The Lewis County Herald reported that “one of the most modern libraries in the State of Tennessee will be built in Lewis County.” Construction was set to begin by May 15 on the site of the American Legion and V. F. W. Veteran’s Building which had been sold to the county and would be razed to make way for the new library. Upon completion, the Lewis County Public Library would move from the basement of the Lewis County Court House to their new building.

Lt. W.C. Amacher, Jr. of the Tennessee Highway Patrol was reassigned to the district headquarters in Lawrenceburg due to the restructuring of THP districts.

Dee Gee Lester was named Most Talented non-finalist and alternate finalist in the 1971 Miss Knoxville Beauty Pageant preliminary contest.

An article about Hohenwald native Carmen Christian Workman marking 18 years as ER Supervisor in a Sarasota hospital was reprinted.

Marion Vaughn was named section superintendent at Columbia Gulf Transmission Company’s Hampshire Compressor Station.

Mr. and Mrs. Doug Johnson announced the birth of their son, Dean Douglas.

Funeral services were held for Sadie Harbin, 66; Walter Collins, Sr.; and for Nannie York, 73.

Walt Disney’s “101 Dalmations” and “Sabata,” starring Lee Van Cleef and William Berger, were the weekend movies showing at the Highlands Drive-In Theater.

February 19, 1981

Preliminary figures were released by the U. S. Census Bureau showing Lewis County had a population of 8,756. This was an increase from the 1979 population estimate of 6,761. The City of Hohenwald also showed an increase of 3,937 in 1980 compared to the 3,385 recorded in 1970.

Keith Lawson was named valedictorian of the LCHS Class of 1981. Gwen Bell was named salutorian.

Wendy Garrard, who held the title of “Miss Personality” of Queensland, Australia was presented a key to the City of Hohenwald by Mayor Philip Griner during her visit here. Garrard was visiting members of the Darden family whom she met during their recent European tour.

Waldrup Brown and Annette Peery were promoted at First Citizens Bank. Brown was promoted to executive vice-president, and Peery was promoted to senior vice-president of the bank.

Scout Lauderdale, of Mississippi, was named executive vice-president of the Hohenwald Bank and Trust.

Sandra Thompson was presented a plaque of appreciation by the Hohenwald Lions Club for serving as chair of the club’s sight screening program.

A jury began hearing evidence on a first degree murder charge of a resident accused of killing his brother.

Gray Anderson was promoted to Eagle Scout by members of the Boy Scout Eagle Review Committee.

Pauline Hinson and Rufus Coleman were crowned Valentine Queen and King at the Lewis County Manor.

The LCHS Panthers closed their basketball season with a 54 to 52 win over Mt. Pleasant. Bill Hill was the top scorer for the team with 20 points.

The following births were announced: Hollie Alison, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Edwards; Amar, son of Dr. and Mrs. Virender Anand; and Jessie Michelle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Puidk.

Funeral services were held for J. Ray Garrett, 83; Robert Epley, 70; and for Belle Middleton, 93.

To Your Health! Spa announced it was opening at 17 West Main. The spa was owned and operated by Stan and Lee Gray.

“Boogy Man” was the weekend feature at the Highlands Drive-In Theatre.

February 14, 1991

Approximately 500 people turned out to show their support for troops serving in Operation Desert Storm by participating in a February 7 patriotic march from the Hohenwald Church of Christ to candlelit ceremonies at the Lewis County Court House.

Additional names of men and women serving in Operation Desert Storm who were either from Lewis County or had a local connection were published.

Lewis County Senior Citizens, Inc. announced a new rural transportation route in southern Lewis County for all residents of Highway 20 East of Hohenwald, Napier, Oak Grove, North Riverside, Rockhouse Creek, and Shubert.

Marvin Wilkins resigned his pastorate of the Hohenwald Cumberland Presbyterian Church in order to accept the pastorate of a church in Kentucky.

Two residents were charged on burglary and theft at Just Hair Salon and Durham’s Grocery.

An In-Service Police Training School was organized by Sheriff Larry Hensley and Chief Deputy W. C. Hamm. Hensley stated that these classes had never been offered before in Lewis County. Twenty-nine officers from Lewis and Perry Counties would participate in the courses held at the National Guard Armory.

The LCHS Panthers defeated Columbia Academy with a score of 46 to 44. Terry Shipp led the team in scoring with 18 points, but Mark Graves won the game with a 15-foot shot as the buzzer sounded.

The Lady Panthers defeated Columbia Academy with a score 43 to 26. Andrea Kea was the top scorer for the team with 12 points.

Louis and Cynthia Potts announced the birth of their son, Ryan Thomas.

Funeral services were held for Jessie Bruce, 80; Zolla Clay, 82; Verna Doyle, 77; Jean Hinson, 74; and for Ruth Suylar.

February 15, 2001

Mayor Guy Nicholson signed a proclamation declaring February 2001 as Boy Scouts of America Month in Hohenwald.

Members of the Lewis County Board of Education were treated to a demonstration of parliamentary procedures by a group of LCHS students representing the Future Farmers of America.

The Pilot Club of Hohenwald announced they would hold their annual Taste Fair on February 17.

Lewis County Schools would undergo crisis response drills on February 19.

The Lewis County Citizens Police Academy was scheduled to begin on March 1.

The alumni game was scheduled to be the first game held on the new baseball field at LCHS on March 4th. The game would feature players from past Panther baseball teams.

Sixth graders from LCMS participated in the local Education Edge’s Job Shadowing Day on February 2. Ninety-three businesses participated in the effort to teach students the value of a good education needed for work.

Ernie Holt was named Employee of the Month at the Lewis County Manor.

Bobby Fuller graduated from Marine Corps basic training at Paris Island, SC.

The LCHS Panthers defeated Hickman County with a score of 42 to 37. Kyle Clayburn led the team in scoring with 14 points.

The Lady Panthers defeated Hickman County with a score of 52 to 41. Delicia Brugman was the top scorer for the team with 14 points.

Brian and Elissa Maze announced the birth of their son, Brady Lee.

Funeral services were held for Ostein Edwards, 78; Mary Rushton, 74; and for Georgia Sublett, 95.