Glimpses of Hohenwald's Past

April 19, 1951

Mayor J. F. Richardson signed a proclamation declaring the months of April through May 1951 as Clean Up Month in the city.

A special election was planned for April 25 to allow voters to decide on the issuance of $500,000 in bonds for the purpose of constructing a factory building in Hohenwald.

The Mt. Pleasant District of the Methodist Church voted to move the offices of the District Superintendent of the Church to Hohenwald as soon as a suitable lot could be purchased and a residence constructed.

Arthur Haley was promoted in the U. S. Air Force to the rank of Staff Sergeant.

Tom Willis gave notice that the Willis Lumber Company dissolved partnership and the mill and mill supplies were not owned by Claud Willis. Tom would no longer be connected with the mill business.

Alice Bailer was honored for her birthday with a surprise covered dish dinner hosted by her friends.

Funeral services were held for Robert Boyce, Sr., 60; Mrs. Ollie Coble, 93; and for Siccilly Dabbs, 75.

“Post Office Investigator,” starring Audrey Long and Warren Douglas, and “Mule Train,” starring Gene Autry, were the Friday and Saturday night double feature at the Strand Theatre.

In area news: Three employees of the Lawrenceburg City Water Works Department admitted making false statements on claims for unemployment insurance and were each sentenced to 30 days in jail.

April 20, 1961

R. K. Roney, Jr. and Herbert Rochell were the first residents of Lewis County to complete their three-gallon donor card with the Red Cross Bloodmobile Unit.

MLEC notified residents of a planned power interruption to allow an electricity expansion to serve the new Boston Woven Hose and Rubber plant.

A hail storm lasting approximately 20 minutes fell in Lewis County on April 15, leaving the yards and streets covered. Roofs were damaged all over town with windows also broken out in Swiss Colony where the hail stones were reportedly larger.

Mr. and Mrs. W.K. Kittrell left for a 27-day tour around South America.

The following births were announced, William Allen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Bell; and Sherry Faye, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Everette Long.

Funeral services were held for Thomas Bastin, Jr., infant; Armeada Coble, 45; and Jimmy LaRue, 46.

“Savage Innocents,” starring Anthony Quinn, and “Heroes Die Young” were the Saturday double feature at the Strand Theatre. “The Goddess of Love” and “Key Witness,” starring Jeffery Hunter, were the Friday and Saturday double feature at the Highlands Drive-In.

April 22, 1971

J. H. Warf, Chair of the Lewis County Hospital Commission announced that Dr. Ivan Krohn of Philadelphia would begin medical practice at the hospital on May 1.

George Anderson of Lynn Beard Ford was honored for outstanding sales performance during 1970 at a banquet held in Louisville.

W.T. Rasbury was reappointed to the State Soil Conservation Committee for another three-year term.

The U. S. Department of Agriculture reported that 1,037 people in Lewis County were registered for the food stamp and commodity distribution programs. This was a 5% increase over the number of residents participating in the program in December 1970.

The Tennessee Department of Public Health released figures showing that Lewis County was number one in infant health care effectiveness, besting the other 94 counties in the state, in the percentage of children who returned to the local health department for complete immunizations.

Carlotta Bogart was scheduled to present a lecture at the International Reading Association annual convention at Atlantic City, NJ.

Mrs. Emmett Quillen was elected president of the V. F. W. Auxiliary.

Diane Fite caught a 6.25-pound largemouth bass while fishing with a cane pole.

Funeral services were held for William McCluskey; and for Anna Stockard.

“I am a Groupie,” starring Billy Boyle and Richard Shaw, and “The Lawyer,” starring Barry Newman and Harold Gould, were the weekend movies showing at the Highlands Drive-In Theater.

April 23, 1981

Russ Dickerson was named plant manager for Certified Industries Corporation.

Thomas Kelley of Hassell Kelley Motor Company, Inc. was honored as a member of the new Chrysler Corporation Pentastar Club at a dealer conference held in Scottsdale, AZ.

Devin Williams was recognized nationally by being named a United States National Band award winner for 1981.

The Carolyn’s Beauty Shop team received first place trophies in a City tournament held by the Women’s Bowling Association. Members of the team were Joyce Bowman, Carolyn King, Cynthia Miller, and Sandy Tatum.

The date for the first Country Boy Horse Show of the season was set for April 25 at the Bridle and Saddle Club arena on Hwy 48.

The Lewis County Volunteer Fire Department burned a house on Piney Road as part of a training drill.

The LCHS Panthers defeated Collinwood with a score of 18 to 2. Pitcher Brian Hinson only allowed one hit. The baseball team also defeated Waynesboro with a score of 11 to 0. Scott Williams was the winning pitcher, striking out eight and only allowing four hits. The Panthers played a doubleheader against Loretto, winning the games by scores of 4 to 1 and 5 to 4. Barry Hinson was the winning pitcher in the first contest, pitching a one hitter; and Brian Hinson, Kerry Seiber, and Scott Williams pitched in the second contest.

Mr. and Mrs. Robin York announced the birth of their daughter, Sara Allison.

Funeral services were held for James Davis, 81.

“9 to 5,” starring Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin, was the weekend feature at the Highlands Drive-In Theatre.

April 18, 1991

The Lewis County Commission voted to rescind a $2,200,00 bond issue to finance capital projects including a new jail and additions at three county schools. The decision was made in light of a petition signed by 634 voters asking that a referendum be held to allow residents to vote on the issue and a letter sent by the Lewis County Board of Education. The letter stated that “The Board simply does not desire to be caught in the middle of a community conflict at the risk of our children…. We ask you to take whatever action you deem necessary to stop all funding procedures for this proposed building project.”

Basic 911 emergency services would become operational on May 1, 1991, for residents of Hohenwald whose phone numbers began with the 796 prefix.

Major renovations were underway at the City Parking Lot and included the construction of new raised sidewalks, a new entranceway, and planting of trees along the sidewalks.

A community-wide cleanup was being planned to celebrate Earth Day on April 20.

A travelling exhibit marking the 700s anniversary of Switzerland would be unveiled at the grand opening of the Lewis County Museum. The exhibit entitled “Helvetica America” featured photographs of Swiss settlements in America and would run through May 15.

The Panthers baseball team defeated Waynesboro with a score of 9 to 5. Derek Powers and Jason Graves pitched for the team, only allowing four hits.

Funeral services were held for Lewis Midthun, 90; Anna Moran, 92; Martha Potts, 71; and for Roy Trip, 57.

April 19, 2001

Lisa Moorehead, LCHS English teacher, was selected by WSMV Channel 4 to receive the Apple for the Teacher award.

Hohenwald/Lewis County received the Three-Star award from the state for the third year in a row.

Renovations were currently underway at the Lewis County Court House, including the installation of an elevator.

Judge Russ Heldman was featured in an article about his wearing of a camouflage judicial robe to court on April 16.

Tinker Tenison was awarded the Mark of Excellence by GM Motor Company for the second year in a row.

Natchez Trace Maternity Center announced that Elaine Wakeland would serve as the facility’s full-time Certified Nurse Midwife.

Mae McLemore was honored for her birthday with a dinner hosted by her daughter.

Greg and Kena Mash announced the birth of their son, Gage Ryan.

Mr. and Mrs. Sherrel O’Guin celebrated their 70th anniversary with a reception hosted by family.

Funeral services were held for Alva Coop, 91; Bertha Hunt, 82; and for Ora Moriarity, 60.

412 Building Supply advertised a Grand Opening for April 21 with a yard sale, giveaways, and live broadcasts by WMLR.