Glimpses of Hohenwalds Past

January 8, 1953

Pfc. John A. Russell was wounded in action in Korea.

The Tennessee railroads paid Lewis County a total of $5,457.69 during 1951 as taxes. Of this amount, $3,067.85 was allocated entirely for the schools of this county.

The Oak Grove Club met on January 03 and agreed to ask the County Court for an anti-Rabies law and to have the requested law enforced so that all dogs in the county would be vaccinated.

The LCHS band planned to give a concert consisting of popular music, waltzes and marches on January 16.

Arthur Jackson, Horace Murphy, Boyce Tatum, and Claude Whitehead were inducted into the U.S. Army.

Johnnie Lee Zimmerman volunteered into the U.S. Navy.

Brother W.C. Neal replaced Brother Riley Moore as minister for the Hohenwald Church of Christ.

The LCHS Panthers defeated Centerville with a score of 53 to 51.

The LCHS girls team defeated Centerville with a score of 38 to 28. The girls team also defeated Waynesboro with a score of 72 to 38.

The following births were announced: Susan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Grimes; and Kenneth Conrad, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Duncan.

Funeral services were held for George Adkins, 90; Carroll James, 74; Robert Sanders, 43; and for Harvey Skelton, 73.

“Aladdin and His Lamp,” starring Patricia Medina and John Sands, and “Fargo,” starring Wild Bill Elliott, were the Friday and Saturday movies showing at the Strand Theatre.

January 10, 1963

An editorial entitled “Fed Up” was published on the front page of the Herald in response to the Nashville Tennessean’s daily written editorials condemning J.H. Warf as the State Commissioner of Education and demanding that Governor-elect Clement “take it back” and appoint another person to the post.

Major Guy Petway retired after over 20 years of service in the United States Air Force.

The Game and Fish Commission reported that they were aware that several individuals in the county had in their possession birds and animals contrary to law. Citizens were reminded that persons keeping wild birds or animals as pets were required to have a pet permit.

The LCHS Lady Panthers defeated Linden with a score of 29 to 27. Glenda Floyd was the top scorer for the team with 14 points.

The following births were announced: Dan Frederick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kittrell; Leslie Earl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Hinson; and Daryl Keith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Crews.

Funeral services were held for Nell Brown, 36; James Harris; and for William Lewis III, 22 months.

“The Delicate Delinquent,” starring Jerry Lewis and Martha Hyer, and “Joy Ride,” starring Rad Fulton, Ann Doran and Regis Toomey, were the Friday and Saturday movies showing at the Highlands Drive-In.

January 11, 1973

Five inches of snow blanketed Lewis County in a storm on January 06. Schools were closed for a week due to the snow.

The Lewis County Court re-elected Mrs. J.H. Warf as County Superintendent of Schools for a term of four years and an annual salary of $13,260.

The Hohenwald Area Vocational-Technical School received full accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Arson was suspected in a factory fire that gutted the inside of the Old Grover building on Summertown Hwy that was being used by Excell Plastic Plant. Excell made parts for the Peterbilt Truck Company.

Gene Durham was elected president of the Lewis County Bridle and Saddle Club.

Funeral services were held for Ed Hensley, 77; Carl Hinson, 66; and for William “Jack” Porter, 62.

Frosty Queen Café advertised that customers could call orders in and they would be delivered anywhere within in city limits in 45 minutes or less. The cost for delivery was $0.50. In addition, they were offering one free large drink with all orders over $5.00.

“Here Come the Fuzz,” starring Raquel Welch and Burt Reynolds, and “Dagmar’s Hot Pants, Inc.,” starring Diana Kjaer, were the Friday and Saturday movies showing at the Highlands Drive-In.

January 13, 1983

The LCHS marching band was asked to march in the Inaugural parade for Governor Lamar Alexander in Nashville on January 15.

Dr. Robert Wingate announced the opening of his internal medicine practice in Lewis County.

Twenty 4-H’ers competed in the annual bread baking contest. Jessica Miller won first place in the fourth grade, Angela Messina won top honors in the junior contest, and Lydia Lane won first place in the junior high contest.

Russ and Cindy Ward announced the birth of their daughter, Hannah Lanae.

W.B. Sublett was honored on his 80th birthday with a surprise dinner at his home.

Mr. and Mrs. Claude Bates celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception held in the annex-building of the Hohenwald Church of Christ.

Funeral services were held for John Baker, 73; and for Ullis Jackson, 69.

Save-A-Lot announced that it would hold its Grand Opening on January 18.

“Last American Virgin,” starring Lawrence Monoson and Diane Franklin; and “Cherry Hill High,” starring Nina Carson, Lynn Hastings and Gloria Upson, were the weekend movies showing at the Highlands Drive-in Theatre.

January 14, 1993

Henry I. Siegel Company announced that the Hohenwald plant would be adding a line of 14-ounce denim Chic jeans. This would necessitate the installation of approximately $1.2 million worth of new equipment in the plant. The plant had previously been sewing various styles of lightweight slacks.

An accident in Lewis County on the Natchez Trace resulted in three people being convicted in a Tennessee federal court of fraud. The ordeal began when a man fell down a 30-foot cliff at Fall Hollow, breaking his back. Two couples pulled the man to safety. He was taken to Lewis Community Hospital where one of the men who pulled him to safety checked his friend in under his own name and insurance number fearing his he would be turned away since his had no insurance.

The Hohenwald Post Office sold 4,800 of the newly-released Elvis stamps in less than 20 minutes on January 8 as a huge crowd gathered to make purchases.

Lewis Community Hospital welcomed Dr. Michael J. Sitzman to a newly-created position as staff psychologist for Another Chance Recovery Programs.

Nancy Crowell was featured in the “Teacher Feature” column.

The Lewis County Highway Department advertised a $250 reward for the arrest and conviction of anyone caught taking or destroying county road signs.

Terri Clock announced the birth of her daughter, Kalieen Renea. Kaileen had the distinction of being the first baby of the year born at Lewis Community Hospital.

January 9, 2003

Vernalissi Walker was chosen as one of the top 15 finalists to compete in the final competition in America’s Rising Stars karaoke contest.

The LCHS Panthers Junior Varsity defeated Cheatham County with a score of 46 to 31. Adam Melton was the top scorer for the game with 23 points.

The LCHS Lady Panthers defeated Cheatham County with a score of 53 to 37. Britni Tenison was the top scorer for the team with 15 points, 12 rebounds, and 1 blocked shot.

Funeral services were held for Mary King, 80; Cecil McKennon, 79; Rose Nagy, 84; and for Ronnie Shipp, 50.

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.