Glimpses of Hohenwald's Past

March 29, 1951

Private Eugene Crowe was reported wounded in action in Korea.

General Shoe released a statement to dispel “ridiculous rumors around the city” that “the outcome of the [Mayor] election May 3rd will determine whether General Shoe will move the Hohenwald plant to another location or not.” General Shoe held an impartial position concerning local politics in each community where they operated. “General Shoe is in the business of manufacturing shoes—not politics in the remotest way… General Shoe very positively will not be affected one way or the other regardless of who is or who is n...