Glimpses of Hohenwald's Past

September 20, 1951

The main headline for the week was “Save A Soldier’s Life By Giving A Pint of Blood, Tomorrow, Friday.” A total of 150 pints of blood was set as the quota for Lewis County when the Red Cross Bloodmobile visited on September 21. W.L. Tuttle, Blood Drive Chair, was quoted as saying, “The casualty lists from Korea have already demonstrated the drastic need for blood by our armed forces. In addition, the seriousness of the world situation in general is evidence that our government should build up reserves to be used in the event of a national attack.”

Southern Bell Telephone Company announced they activated a new dial telephone office in Hohenwald on Feb. 5, 1952. In addition, a number of line extensions would be constructed in rural areas adjacent to Hohenwald to serve approximately 70 new customers.

The City Council passed an ordinance providing for the construction of sidewalks starting with the most traveled streets and eventually extending to all city streets. The program was on a volunteer basis with the city and abutting property owners equally sharing the cost of constructing the sidewalks.

Leda Clay was announced as the “Hobbyist of the Month” for her collection of antique dishes and glassware. One of her favorites was an old bowl which was brought from Switzerland to Hohenwald by an early settler, and which, had been acquired by Leda’s mother from a Mrs. Fleury.

Earlene Ethridge was presented a pin for 20 years of service with Southern Bell Telephone.

Mrs. D.C. Grimes was honored for her 73rd birthday with a surprise dinner held at the home of Mrs. Leroy Hickerson.

Funeral services were held for Dorsey Craig, 15; George H. Pennington, 70; Mattie Reed, 81; Marcelus Rochelle, 44; and for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Odis Reeves.

The Strand Theatre announced that the Carter Sisters featuring Mother Maybelle from WSM Nashville would perform at the Strand on Thursday, Sept. 27. Admission would be $0.25 to $0.50. A movie would be shown after their performance.

“Mrs. O’Malley and Mr. Malone,” starring Marjorie Main and James Whitmore, and “Trail of the Rustlers,” starring Charles Starrett and Smiley Burnett were the Friday and Saturday double feature showing at the Strand Theatre.

September 21, 1961

Employees of the Hohenwald Genesco plant voted to reject representation by the Boot and Shoe Worker’s Union with a 169 to 72 vote against union affiliation.

James Helton was presented a Treasury Award certificate from the Hohenwald Bank and Trust Company for achieving a goal of 25 percent or more increase in participation in the 1961 Payroll Savings Bond Campaign among employees of the Bureau of Public Roads Office in Hohenwald.

A county-wide Rook tournament was being organized. Interested players could register at Ray’s Drug Sundries. A 25 cent registration fee would be charged to help cover the costs of the purchase of a trophy for the winner.

Carl Lomax and J. G. Sims were called by the Selective Service “Draft” Board and left for their Army physical examination.

The Lewis County Highway Department reported killing 32 copperhead snakes on Highway 48, near Duncan’s Store, where they were repairing a bridge.

The LCHS Panthers defeated Mt. Pleasant with a score of 13 to 6. This was their third straight win for the season.

William Austin graduated from Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base.

The following births were announced: Teva Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Love; Patsy Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Whitehead; and Gregory Owen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Pace.

Mrs. Bud Graves was honored for her birthday with a dinner held at Memorial Park.

Funeral services were held for Barbara Amacher, 92; John Baker, Sr., 87; John Hensley, 68.

A “Cartoon Carnival,” “Prisoners of the Congo,” and “The Misfits,” starring Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe were the Friday and Saturday triple feature at the Highlands Drive-In.

September 23, 1971

The Tennessee Highway Patrol announced that Troopers Wendell Bradford and Michael Maddox had been assigned to Hohenwald.

Thomas Driver graduated from Army basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO.

Project “Eye-Me” which had been developed at McDowell School in Columbia would be implemented in Lewis County Schools. The purpose of the project was to implement exemplarary music education for Elementary children.

A re-organizational meeting of the Lewis County Hospital Ladies Auxiliary was announced for October 6. The auxiliary had discontinued meetings when the hospital was closed due to a lack of doctors.

James Armstrong announced he had purchased a half interest in the Quik-Serv Station from Buck Jones.

Funeral services were held for Mrs. James Duncan, 55; Helen Gordon, 52; Grady Kincade, 61; and for Dora Rasbury, 93.

“Werewolves on Wheels,” starring Stephen Oliver and Severn Darden, and “Captain Nemo and the Underwater City” were the Friday and Saturday night double feature at the Highlands Drive-In.

September 24, 1981

J. H. Warf was the recipient of the first annual Civic Heritage Award presented by the Lewis County Chamber of Commerce.

The City of Hohenwald and the Farmers Home Administration signed papers closing a $98,000 loan to make possible the purchase of a new fire truck and other equipment for the Hohenwald Volunteer Fire Department.

Construction began on a new South Central Bell telephone facility in Hohenwald.

Ken Crowell and Jeff Hinson were named LCHS Players of the Week.

The LCHS Panthers defeated David Lipsomb with a 35 to 0 victory. Ken Crowell carried the ball 16 times for 147 yards in the game, scored four of the five touchdowns, snared three passes for 54 yards, and intercepted one pass.

The following births were announced: Freddy O’Neil, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Sharp; Andy Lynn, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Lawson; Andrew Lee, son of 1Lt. and Mrs. Stephen Johnson; and Jason Nathanial, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Zimmerman.

“Under the Rainbow,” starring Chevy Chase was the weekend movie at the Highlands Drive-In.

In area news: A Grand Opening for Shady Brook Mall in Columbia was announced for September 30. The doors to the mall would open at 10 a.m.

September 19, 1991

The Natchez Trace Corridor was chosen to participate in a pilot heritage tourism program sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the TN Dept. of Tourist Development. The program was designed to assist selected local communities in developing and marketing historic attractions.

Richard Childers, Barbara Hinson, Bobby Johnston, Annette Peery, Patricia Pollock, Jerry Risner, and Dennis Whittenberg worked as waiters and waitresses at the Golden Saddle Restaurant on Saturday, September 14 as a charity fundraiser. Their tips, totaling $267.85, were donated to Helpline, a crisis intervention hotline.

E.H. Wright, 81, was judged the “Best Older Golfer” at Hohenwald Recreation and Golf Club during a tournament held Labor Day weekend. Mr. Wright shot an 85, 88, and 86.

The LCHS Panthers defeated Hickman County with a score of 19 to 6. David Clark led the defense with 9 tackles. Marshall Webster ran for 115 yards on 18 carries.

Danny Holt graduated from the Nashville Auction School.

Services were held for Mable Anglin, 42; Glen Floyd, 68; and for Clara Lovejoy, 77.

September 13, 2001

Local residents joined the nation in prayer on September 14 for those people who lost their lives in the September 11th terrorist attacks against America.

Lewis County Schools announced it would hold “A Time of Unity and Remembrance” public memorial program at the LCMS football field on September 21 to remember the 9/11 attack on America.

The first Lewis County Music and Crafts Festival was scheduled to take place September 22 at the Historic Blackburn Farmstead and Pioneer Museum.

The LCHS Panthers defeated the Fairview Yellowjackets with a score of 42 to 0. David Sharp was awarded the WMLR Pizza Hut Player of the Game Award for his efforts. Miles Staggs was awarded the Nashville Tennessean’s Game Ball Award for his performance in this game.

David Primm was honored for 35 years of continuous service with the Dana Corporation.

Ricky Frazier scored his first hole-in-one on the 155-yard hole number four at the Hohenwald Recreation and Golf Club.

The following births were announced: Dylan Tyler, son of Kenneth and Amanda Barnes; Marisa Grace, daughter of Rick and Shelly Sandoval; Zackery Cole, son of Joel and Katherine Bunch; Ethan Scott, son of Jared and Christi Hinson; and Trinity Grace, daughter of Robbie and Candice Runions.

Funeral services were held for Johnny Baker, 60; Edwin Duncan, 76; Tommy Skelton, 69; Velma Stoltz, 83; and for Earl Townsend, 79.

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 community’s unique past.