Glimpses of Hohenwald's Past

October 04, 1951

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October 5, 1961

LCHS Panthers won their fifth straight game in a row when they beat Dickson 12 to 7. This victory was the Panthers’ first victory over the Dickson Dragons in over six seasons.

A.B. Sisco, Jr. defeated Ed Holman 5 to 4 and won the Club Championship Golf Tournament at the Hohenwald Recreation and Golf Club. Mr. Sisco was a senior at LCHS and stated that he had been playing golf for only two years.

Robert Russell, Jr. graduated from the 7th U.S. Army Non-Commissioned Officer Academy in Bad Toiz, Germany.

Charley Conder re-enlisted in the US Army.

Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Rawdon entertained the members of the 1961 LCHS football team with a fish fry held at the Oak Grove Community Building.

Hobert Carroll retired from Genesco after 17 years of service

The following births were announced: Charles Daniel, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Durham; Jerry Wayne, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Edwards; Timothy Wayne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hobert Tidwell, Jr.; and Marlin Wayne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Jennings.

“Cimarron,” starring Glen Ford, and “the Young Savages,” starring Burt Lancaster were the Saturday night double feature shown at both the Highlands Drive-In and Strand Theatre.

In statewide news: A new bee law went into effect that required the registration of all bee hives located in Tennessee.

October 7, 1971

The Bible Quiz Team from the First Pentecostal Church of Hohenwald placed second in the nation at the National Quiz finals held in Houston, Texas. The team consisted of coaches Gary and Marilyn Hensley and team members Joey Hensley, Johnny Hensley, Rickey Hensley, and Brenda Hooks.

Chief Master Sergeant William L. Turner received his third award of the Air Force Commendation Medal at Kirtland Air Force Base in NM. Pfc. Thomas Driver graduated from the Army Postal Course at U.S. Army Adjutant General School in Ft. Harrison, IN.

Andy Evans received a letter of commendation honoring him for his high performance on the 1971 National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

Mr. and Mrs. Lytton Brown celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a party held at the community room of the Hohenwald Bank and Trust Company.

Dr. and Mrs. R.W. Bouldin returned home after a three-week tour of European countries.

The following births were announced: Joe Reed, Jr., son of Joe and Linda Epley; Pamela Lee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Grover; and Johnny Wayne, son of John and Virginia Barber.

Funeral services were held for Clova Staggs, 54.

“Fireball Jungle,” starring John Russell, and “It Happened at the World’s Fair,” starring Elvis Presley, were the Friday and Saturday double feature at the Highlands Drive-In.

October 8, 1981

Hohenwald earned a Governor’s Three Star Award for the successful completion of a state-sponsored community economic preparedness program.

Sixteen bags of marijuana estimated to weigh a pound, and paraphernalia, were found in a raid on a Hohenwald home. The marijuana was valued at approximately $320.

Jimmy Griner won first prize in the Heritage Foundation Oriental Art Show held in Franklin, TN for his entry entitled “Fortune Comes to Those Who Smile.”

The LCHS Panthers won their fifth-straight victory against Fairview with a score of 36-0. Barry Tennison and Tommy Clayton were selected as players of the week in the Panther game against Fairview.

Tyler Bell and Duke Turnbow were named Jr.-High Players of the Week.

Members of the Hohenwald Lions Club and their wives held a pancake breakfast on October 8, 1981 to raise funds for their sight program.

Clista Bennett was honored for her birthday with a surprise dinner held at Meriwether Lewis Park.

Funeral services were held for Vera Baker, 73; Aaron Bell, 70; and for Wallace Chandler, 56.

The animated films “Heavy Metal” and “American Pop” were the weekend movies showing at the Highlands Drive-In.

October 3, 1991

Super D Drugs officially opened their business at their new expanded location with a ribbon cutting ceremony held on Tuesday, October 1, 1991.

Approximately 175 people attended the H.I.S. open house which was held on Saturday, September 28, 1991.

The LCHS band won a 7-ft. Sweepstakes trophy for being best in overall competition when they participated in the first annual Hickman County Marching Classic on September 28.

A human-interest story ran on J. B. Skelton and how he was able to excel as an assomplished musician despite a childhood accident which left him visually disabled.

The following births were announced: Maci Shae and Savanna Kelly, twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Barry Hinson; Allison Lacey, daughter of Jeff and Michelle Sisco; William Nolan, son of Lonnie and Kay Mayberry; and Mason Leon, son of Stan and Tammy Jackson.

Alton McLemore, Jr. was honored for his birthday with a surprise supper at his home.

Funeral services were held for Walter Bunch, 73; and for Palice White, 74.

October 04, 2001

The National Park Service announced they would celebrate the restoration of the Meriwether Lewis Monument at a rededication ceremony on October 11th.

Oliver Technologies was featured in the Chamber Spotlight column.

Maury Regional donated $30,000 to the practical nursing program at the Tennessee Technology Center at Hohenwald.

Douglas Adams was featured in a human-interest story titled “Success in Community Employment.”

The LCHS Panthers defeated Waverly with a score of 31 to 6. The Nashville Tennessean Game Ball went to David Sharp who ran for 109 yards on just 8 carries and threw for another 50 yards, scored a touchdown and kicked 3 extra points. The WMLR/Pizza Hut Player of the Game was Eric McKnight who made 5 tackles on the five Panther kickoffs.

Jason and Stephanie Carroll announced the birth of their son, Caleb Matthew.

Alton McLemore, Jr. was honored for his birthday with a celebration at the home of Mrs. Wayne Clay.

Funeral services were held for Charlotte Efferson, 91; Betty Shew, 82; and for Maude Talley, 97.

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.