Glimpses of Hohenwald's Past

January 3, 1952

All draft registrants classified as 4-F were to be reexamined under the newly-issued Universal Military Training Act. Men classified as 4-F who married and sired children since registering were to immediately contact the Lewis County Draft Board.

Reverend Ferguson, pastor of the Nazarene church, invited the community to attend a special lecture and color slide show about his recent Alaskan mission trip. The talk was scheduled for January 3, 1952.

The local American Legion basketball team played their first game here on December 28, 1951 defeating Hampshire with a score of 67 to 37.

Long’s Grocery announced that they had moved from Kimmins to the Peters Building, just across Park Avenue from the General Shoe plant. In addition to carrying a full line of groceries, feeds, men’s overalls and work shirts, and work shoes, they added a full line of U.S. Army surplus supplies including caps, hats, pants and gas masks.

Funeral services were held for T.M. Cothran, 77; John Hoover, 69; Richard Pope, 81; and for Tom Scott, 27.

“Triple Trouble,” starring Leo Gorcey and the Bowery Boys, and “Redwood Forest Trail,” starring Rex Allen and Jeff Donnell, were the Friday and Saturday night films showing at the Strand Theatre.

January 04, 1962

Jack Ingram was appointed Service Manager at Kittrell Motors. Mr. Ingram had served with the company since January 1, 1939.

Herb Hawks of Lawrenceburg announced his purchase of land for the construction of a ten-lane bowling alley to open in April at the junction of Swan Road and Highway 99.

James Estes, Park Ranger at the Meriwether Lewis National Park, reported that the precipitation for the entire year of 1960 was 45.95 inches. The temperature also dropped to its lowest mark on December 22, 1961 when the thermometer registered 1 degree.

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Grover announced the birth of their daughter, Lucinda Faye.

Melba Wallace was honored for her birthday with a dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. R Brady.

Funeral services were held for Henry Berry, 72; Debbie Patterson, 6; Frances Patterson, 2; Sharon Patterson, 4; and for Vernon Patterson, 29.

A 23” GE Consolette TV with a swivel base cost $219.95 at Sharpe’s Service Center. Ira Brackeen advertised that he wanted to buy fur hides of all kinds and that he would be in town every Saturday. Campbell’s tomato soup cost $0.10 a can at Seaton’s Super Market.

“Fast and Sexy,” starring Gina Lolabrigada, and “Riot in Juvenile Prison,” starring Jerome Thor, were the Saturday-night double feature shown at both the Highlands Drive-In and Strand Theatre.

January 06, 1972

J.H. Warf was appointed the Board of Trustees of the Columbia State Community College Foundation.

A well was being developed by the City of Hohenwald to supplement the city water supply from Downey Springs. The well, located at the end of Smith Street, would be capable of pumping 576,000 gallons of water per 24 hours. The capacity of the pumping station at Downey Springs was 700,000 per 24 hours.

Terrell Maynard assumed the duties as pastor of the Hohenwald Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

The LCHS Panthers defeated Waynesboro with a score of 81 to 55. Greg Durham led the team in scoring with 25 points.

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Lloyd Grinder, 58; and for Mary Sisk, 34.

“The Deserter,” starring Beken Fehmiu, and “Clambake,” starring Elvis Presley and Shelly Fabares, were the Friday and Saturday night double feature at the Highlands Drive-In.

January 07, 1982

The City of Hohenwald announced that a public hearing would be held on February 02 regarding the annexation of 28 acres on Highway 99.

An article about John and Carol Melton was reprinted from the Cookville Herald – Citizen paper for being honored for their contributions to the Trenton, TN community.

The LCHS Panthers won over Hampshire with a score of 50 to 45 with overtime play after the Lady Panthers took their game with a score of 45 to 33. Ken Wenger was the top scorer in the boys’ game with 17 points. Denise Goodman and Melinda Murphy both scored 10 points to be the top scorers in the girls’ game.

A community quilting was announced to be held every Tuesday at the Flatrock Community Building. Those attending on January 5 were Nola Bunch, Lee and Mattie Dabbs, Freda DePriest, Barbara Dickey, Georgia Fite, Eva Grover, Mary Harder, Oma Hensley, Jean Swaw, Hettie Warren, and Vera Woolford.

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Carroll announced the birth of their son, David Wayne.

Funeral services were held for William McClearen, 83; Tony Sanderson, 11; and for Melissa Sullivan, 90.

“One Night Stand” and “Escort Girls” were the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday double feature showing at the Highlands Drive-In Theatre.

January 02, 1992

Rick Brewer was named Director of the Hohenwald Area Vo-Tech School.

Reverend and Mrs. Harry Agee held an open house at the Hohenwald United Methodist Church Circuit parsonage.

The following births were announced: Kaitlyn Danielle, daughter of Rodney and Kathy Hensley; Bobby Ray, son of Daniel and Barbara Sanders; and Merissa Renee, daughter of Roman and Carlye Schwartz.

Funeral services were held for Bill Bastin, 80; Rebecca Dabbs, 86; Kenneth Hinson, 52; Charles Prince, 75; Amos Mathis, 56; and for Charlotte Walker, 50.

January 03, 2002

Lewis County ranked fourth in the highest unemployment rate in the state at 10 percent, among all counties, both metropolitan and non-metropolitan.

Lewis County was awarded federal funds in the amount of $8,920 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the area.

A Lewis County School Crisis Response Rehearsal was announced for January 8. The rehearsal would involve representatives from all local government and emergency management.

Shawna Pounds and her Creative Writing Class at LCHS worked with Librarian Cindi Baxter to create a keepsake quilt for classmate Kerri Ellison who had been ill and missed class.

Elton Jackson retired from Dana Corporation after 40 years of service.

Funeral services were held for Karen Combs; Odessa Haloostock, 88; Claudine Middlebrook, 77; and for Geraldine Talley, 78.

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.