Glimpses of Hohenwalds Past

October 30, 1952

Mr. and Mrs. Sam T. Bates celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at their home with an open house during the afternoon and evening.

The Herald colorfully reported that the LCHS football team “cut a big notch in their stick… when they gave Centerville a 18 to 0 rubbing at the new athletic field before a record crowd.”

Residents donated over 1,309 pounds of clothing to the Clothing for Korea drive sponsored by the Nashville Banner.

The American Legion Post 127 announced that they would host a Halloween “spook” party on Halloween night after the Homecoming game against Savannah. Admission would be free to those wearing costumes, and monetary prizes would be awarded to the best costumes.

The Forestry Department reported that farmers and lumbermen of Lewis County set 258,000 tree seedlings in 1952. Of the trees set, the majority were either loblolly or yellow pine.

Eddie Duncan completed a Passive Defense course at Langley Air Force Base, VA.

Piggly Wiggly advertised that with each loaf of bread purchased, shoppers would a free package of chewing gum. Other special at Piggly Wiggly included sugar for $0.85 a pound, a 50-pound can of hog lard for $5.85 or a 4-pound carton for $0.48, a pound of Maxwell House coffee for $0.79, and a 25-pound bag of Pride of Dixie flour for $1.79.

“Best of the Bad Men,” starring Robert Ryan and Claire Trevor; and “The Lady and the Bandit,” starring Louis Haywood, were the Friday and Saturday double feature showing at the Highlands Drive-in Theatre.

“Fort Defiance,” starring Dane Clark and Peter Johnson; and “The Golden Hawk,” starring Rhonda Fleming and Sterling Hayden, were the Friday and Saturday double feature showing at the Strand Theatre.

November 01, 1962

Dr. W. E. Boyce was presented the University of Tennessee’s Golden T Award in recognition of his 50 years of his medical service to Lewis County and his profession. Dr. Boyce was a member of the 1913 U.T. graduating class. The award was presented by UT Alumni Association Member Dr. R. W. Bouldin.

LCHS Panthers accepted their first bowl game and were scheduled to play Nashville Overton in Springfield on November 17.

The annual Punt, Pass, Kick contest was scheduled to be held on November 03.

Airman Basic Jerry Davidson was reassigned to MacDill AFB, FL for training and duty as an air policeman.

Funeral services were held for Jim Rigby, 16.

Starkist tuna was on sale at Parkette Food Store at the price of three cans for $0.89, and Spam cost $0.42 a can. Cabbage cost $0.05 a pound at Seaton’s Bi-Rite.

“Tarzan’s Hidden Jungle,” starring Gordon Scott; and “Don’t Fence Me In,” starring Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, were the Friday and Saturday double feature shown at both Highlands Drive-In and Strand Theatres.

November 02, 1972

The Lewis County Jaycees announced that floats were needed for the Christmas parade.

Jerry Sublett was promoted in the U. S. Navy to the rank of Petty Officer Third Class.

Sonja Rawdon was appointed to the Student Government Association at Clayton Junior College in Morrow, GA.

Jay Gaylon was elected to the board of directors for the Columbia Production Credit Association.

The LCHS Panthers defeated College Grove with a score of 14 to 12. Steve Ellis carried the ball 111 yards in 19 carries.

Twin sisters Mrs. Ashlee Cotham and Mrs. Estlee Cotham celebrated their 82nd birthday with a dinner at Memorial Park. Interestingly, both sisters married brothers and had ten children each.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brewer announced the birth of their daughter, Theresea Anne.

Funeral services were held for Abner Moore, 69; J. F. Richardson, 79; Halbert Rochelle; Alonzo Vick, 74; and for Jane Wakefield.

Gladys Roden and Shelia Gray advertised that the Kraft Shake on East Main was accepting handicrafts to sell and would be holding a drawing for kraft kits and supplies.

“The Doberman Gang,” starring Byron Mabe, and “Twilight People,” starring John Ashley and Pat Woodell, were the Friday and Saturday night movies showing at the Highlands Drive-In.

October 28, 1982

A referendum was placed on the ballot for the November 2 election regarding the allowing of retail package stores to sell alcoholic beverages in the City of Hohenwald. A full-page ad consisting of the signatures of county residents against legalizing liquor in Lewis County was placed in the paper.

A fire was discovered in the shipping department of Boston Industrial Products. It was believed the fire was started from a spark where welding was being done by maintenance. The company sprinkler system extinguished the blaze and damage was reported as minor.

The Lewis County Jaycees announced that they would host a haunted house at the former bowling alley on Summertown Hwy on October 28 through 30.

LCHS Panthers defeated Collinwood with a score of 42 to 8. Paul Rawdon led the team in rushing with 121 yards in 11 carries, and Ed McClain snared 4 of Rawdon’s passes for 59 yards.

Bret Hankins and Ed McClain were selected as LCHS Players of the Week.

Funeral services were held for Frank Whitworth, IV, infant.

“Best Little Whore House in Texas,” starring Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds, was the Friday, Saturday and Sunday movie showing at the Highlands Drive-in Theatre.

November 05, 1992

Lewis County had a good turnout at the polls for the 1992 Presidential Election with 69 percent of registered voters casting ballots. Lewis County totals for the office of president of the United States were 2,491 votes for Bill Clinton, 1,218 votes for George Bush, and 434 votes for Ross Perot.

The Lewis County Sheriff’s Department held a Red Ribbon Week October 24 through November 01. A total of $3,300 was raised for drug education and drug prevention in Lewis County.

The Hohenwald State Vocational-Technical School administered their first GED test at their test center on October 29.

Clifford Daniels was selected as the November Employee of the Month at American Counseling Systems.

Lewis County Girl Scout Troop 1461 visited the Nashville Zoo on October 30. Those going on the trip were Dana Edwards, Christine Peery, Ashley Runions, and Valerie Warren.

Doris Russell successfully grew a pineapple in Hohenwald. She cut the top of a store-bought pineapple and planted it in her yard, and later the plant produced fruit.

Mary Kelley was featured in the Teacher Feature column.

LCHS Panthers defeated Waverly with a score of 27 to 7. Randal Hankins led the team in rushing with 31 carries for 224 yards. Cory Pitts and Chad Spears led in tackles with seven each.

Dustin Whitehead and Kasta Whitworth were named LCMS People of the Week.

The following births were announced: Ryan Adam, son of Cliff and Melanie Carroll; and James Andrew, son of Anthony and Helen Ozier.

October 31, 2002

The State of Tennessee General Election would be held on November 05. In addition to voting for state officials, residents would also vote on a state constitutional amendment to allow a state lottery.

The Lewis County Basketball Booster club annual Tip-Off Banquet was scheduled for November 09.

A collection of Grand Ole Opry memorabilia was on display at Webb’s Music and Museum on Main Street.

A story ran about a quilt made by Neva Burns of Hohenwald hanging in the home of Susan Green of Chester, England.

Funeral services were held for Joanna Cole; Mattie Gibbs, 85; Cyrenna Harder, 93; Mattie Maddox, 81; and for Doris Pugh, 71.

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.