Glimpses of Hohenwald's Past

July 05, 1951

The newspaper reported that Hohenwald had a quiet 4th of July with the community contenting “itself with just allowing it to pass as another day.”

The Tennessee Valley Authority reported that 1950 was the wettest year since 1932 in the Tennessee Valley, and the third wettest in the 61 years for which records were available.

Victor Rasbury graduated from Navy recruit training at U. S. Naval Station, San Diego, CA.

Captain Joseph Petway was returning to the United States on rotation after serving three years in Japan and Korea.

A “village” at Camp Lejeune was named “Evansville” after Captain Robert C. Evans of Hohenwald. The village would be used for combat house-to-house training and contained 28 one and two-story constructures of residential and commercial type design.

Harold Sisco graduated from an Air Force automotive preventive maintenance school at Okmulgee.

D. T. Hardy and Tommie Skelton enlisted in the U. S. Navy.

Tennessee Bureau of Aeronautics gave notice of their intent to make settlement with J. Paul Nickell Company, Contractors of Centerville, for the construction of Lewis County Airport designated as Project No. 461.

Lt. and Mrs. John Zopfi announced the birth of their daughter, Brenda Kay.

Funeral services were held for Ward Banks, 75; and for Hubert Peery.

“Iroquois Trail,” starring George Montgomery and Brenda Marshall, and “Cherokee Uprising,” starring Whip Wilson and Andy Clyde, were the Friday and Saturday double feature at the Strand Theatre.

July 06, 1961

The City of Hohenwald announced a complete street renovation project to begin around July 15. This project was estimated to approximately $150,000.

New mercury vapor street lights had been installed throughout the city replacing all incandescent fixtures (with the exception of lights that were installed during the past two years). The newspaper reported that this upgrade “greatly improved the street lighting in the city” giving a “daylight glow” to streets.

A teenager was struck by an automobile near the Golf Club. He was taken to St. Thomas where he was treated for injuries.

The annual Horse Show, sponsored by Lewis County Civic Club, was scheduled for August 3 at the LCHS football field.

Funeral services were held for Mollie Hinson, 82; James Petry, 21; and for Cora Scott, 72.

“Stranger Wore a Gun,” starring Randolph Scott, “Macumba Love,” and “Ma & Pa Kettle at Waikiki” were the Friday and Saturday triple feature at the Highlands Drive-In Theater.

July 08, 1971

A.L. Poore retired from the Hohenwald Rehabilitation Office, effective June 30, 1971. Roy Harlan was transferred from the Correctional Rehabilitation Center at the Tennessee State Prison to replace Poore’s position.

Mrs. Mackie Haywood was honored for 55 years of continuous service at the Tennessee Orphan Home in Spring Hill at the June 10 annual meeting of the Board of Directors.

Johnny Atkins caught a seven-pound largemouth bass while fishing in the Tennessee River with his Dad.

Mr. and Mrs. Billy Mitchell announced the birth of their daughter, Neil Ann.

Lillie Brady was honored for her birthday with a surprise party given at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Anderson.

Funeral services were held for Ralph Sisco, 43.

“THX 1138,” starring Robert Duvall and Donald Pleasence, and “Venus in Furs,” starring James Darren and Barbara McNair, were the Friday and Saturday double feature at the Strand Theatre.

In area news: The Natchez Trace Association of Tennessee was formed by a group of individuals interested in supporting completion of the Natchez Trace Parkway.

July 09, 1981

Naymond Graves was awarded a 25-year service pin by Gary McCowan, District Manager, Untied Farm Agency, Inc.

A resident was charged with carrying a pistol for the purpose of going armed and with assault with an attempt to commit murder after having shot a man in the arm during an argument on July 4 at the mouth of Grinder’s Creek on Buffalo River.

Hassell Kelley Motor Company was awarded the prestigious Penestar Award for the sixth consecutive year. This award was given for superiority in all phases of a dealership’s facilities and operations.

Wayne Staggs was promoted in the U. S. Air Force to the rank of Master Sergeant.

Bobby Barnes was the first place winner in the Buffalo River Coon Hunters Club coon hunt held June 27.

W.W. McDonald grew a Bermuda onion in his garden that weighed 1.68 pounds and measured 15.5 inches in circumference.

The following births were announced: Melissa Dawn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Holley; Dylan James, son of Jim and Robin Toole; Tiffany Nicole, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Greg Edwards; Kristen Alexandra, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Hinson; and Brandon Lee, son of Randy and Glenda Harris.

“Outland,” starring Sean Connery and Peter Boyle, was the Friday and Saturday feature at the Highlands Drive- In.

This article was written using local history resources available at the Lewis County Public Library and Archives. Libraries are guardians of history. Visit the library and archives to learn more about our communities unique past.