Glimpses of Hohenwald's Past

May 03, 1951

The main headline for the week was “Citizens of Hohenwald Go To Polls To Elect Mayor and Council Here Today.” In the mayoral race, J. R. Richardson was running against incumbent W. C. Keaton. The following candidates were on the ballot for city council: Rex Bates, R. W. Bouldin, V. K. Conner, Grady Elkins, J. W. Finerty, J. E. Rowland, H. E. Spain, and Dol Willis.

Byron Lynch was named first place winner in the annual MLEC essay contest. Patsy Lewis was named second place winner.

An Agricultural Mobilization Committee was formed in Lewis County with T. M. Lawson as chair. The purp...