Glimpses of Hohenwalds Past

March 5, 1953

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March 7, 1963

Mayor W.C. Keaton signed a proclamation naming the week of March 17-23, 1963, as World Understanding Week.

The $2,500,000 Industrial Revenue bond referendum passed which allowed for a planned expansion at Lewis Products Company. The vote in the election was 1,340 for the bond issue, and 19 against.

Johnny Williams set a new Florida State track record of 3.9 for nine year olds while competing in the age group Track and Field Record at the University of Miami.

David Quillen was promoted to the rank of Cadet Sergeant at Tennessee Tech ROTC program.

Funeral services were held for Anna Jones, 75; Scott Talley, 87.

Three pounds of sausage was on sale for $0.79 at Big Brothers Grocery and Feed Store, and drip dry material was on sale for the price of $0.39 a yard. Poke salad was $0.17 a bunch at Seaton’s Bi-Rite. A ten-pound bag of sugar cost $0.98 at Piggly Wiggly.

“The Nun and the Sergeant,” starring Robert Webber and Anna Sten, and “Rider on a Dead Horse,” starring John Vivian, were the Friday and Saturday movies showing at the Highlands Drive-In and Strand Theatre.

March 8, 1973

The Tennessee Department of Transportation acquired land in Hickman, Lewis and Maury Counties and extended the right to enter onto it to the National Park Service for the purpose of extending the Natchez Trace Parkway. 54 parcels of land were acquired at cost of about $393,000.

Boyd Humphreys, Lewis County Assessor, notified property owners that due to a change in the assessment of mobile homes by the State of Tennessee for 1973 taxes, all mobile homes would be assessed as improvements upon the land and assessed to the land owners and not the mobile home owner. Residents were asked to cooperate with the law and report all mobile homes for inclusion on the tax roll by April 1.

The University of Tennessee appointed Mrs. Clarence Meislohn as a part-time program assistant to work with the 4-H program in Lewis County.

The following births were announced: Philip James, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Dupont; Meredith Larios, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Williams; Chad Johnston, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ward Clayton; and Darren Burke, son of Ronald Burke and Donetta Carroll.

Nannie Nichols was honored for her 77th birthday with a party given by friends and family.

Funeral services were held for Roena Clayton, 69; Allie Hensley, 71; Jerry Johnston, infant; and for James Jones, 79.

Grimes Flower Shop advertised that they would be offering beginning classes in decoupage starting on March 8.

“Billy Jack,” starring Tom Laughlin and Delories Taylor, and “The Omega Man,” starring Charlton Heston, were the Friday and Saturday movies showing at the Highlands Drive-In.

March 10, 1983

W.T. Rasbury, County Executive, and Philip Griner, City Mayor, signed contracts between the State of Tennessee and the local governments for the construction of a National Guard Armory in Hohenwald. They also signed deeds transferring the property to the State of Tennessee.

Construction was underway for a 6,000 square foot addition to the Genesco plant on Smith Street. The addition was expected to be completed within two to three weeks.

Greg Glover and Terry McClain were selected to attend Boys’ State. Alternates were Kevin Hinson and Craig Schmittou. Kathleen Brower and Judy Shipp were selected to attend Girls’ State. Jamie Crews and Michelle Hensley were chosen as alternates.

Christy James won first place in the Outstanding Student portion of the FHA/HERO District E competitive event held at Smyrna High School. She would compete in the state competition on April 6, 1983.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Englett announced the birth of their son, Derek Joseph.

Mr. and Mrs. Glen Harper celebrated their 22nd anniversary with a surprise party held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Brackeeen.

Funeral services were held for Loyd Harris, 58; and for Claggette Loveless, 72.

“The Concrete Jungle,” starring Jill St. John, was the weekend movie showing at the Highlands Drive-in Theatre.

March 11, 1993

Volunteer Healthcare Systems, Inc. announced its intent to sell the Lewis Community Hospital.

Rachelle Bunch was named valedictorian of the 1993 LCHS Senior Class. Amy Collier was named salutatorian.

Five churches in the community combined efforts to throw a party for the youth of the area. The event called, “See You at the Party,” was held at the community center in Memorial Park on March 6.

The Lewis County Museum announced that a Cumberland Science Museum science outreach exhibit entitled “Brain Teasers” would be on exhibit throughout the month of March 1993.

Two teams of students from LCMS competed in the Two Rivers Academic Quiz Bowl held on March 02 at Hickman County Middle School. The seventh grade team took second place in the competition. Members of the seventh grade team were Lindsey Brackeen, Michael Burgett, Jill Cooke, Dustin Davis, Krista Englett, and Jason Nance.

Scott DuPont enlisted in the United States Army.

Betty Williams was featured in the Lewis County Schools “Staff Feature” column.

Rhonda and Wayne Staggs were winners of the weekly birthday cake contest at E.W. James and Sons.

The following births were announced: Taylor Rae, daughter of Bryon and Terri Brown; Jennifer Christina, daughter of Denny and Selina Young; Caleb David, son of David and Robin Thomas; Tala Jordon Mathis, daughter of Edmund and Kerrie Gallaga; Chelsea Elizabeth, daughter of Dale and Sabrina Baker; Emily Nicole, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Leasure III; and Franklin Keith, son of Darrin and Christina Dotson.

Nannie Bunch was honored for her 101st birthday with a party held by family and friends.

Ocie Englett was honored for her 97th birthday with a party attended by family and friends.

Funeral services were held for Hazel Geiger, 88; Logan Grover, 59; Angus MacDonald, 90; and for James Mayberry, 63.

March 3, 2003

The main headline for the week was “’Tie a Yellow Ribbon…’ In Duty to Our Country.” Local members of the 771st Maintenance Company of the Tennessee National Guard in Lewis County were greeted on March 2nd with Main Street lined with family and friends from the Armory on West Main to the city limits and beyond. The gathering was held to show support for the group enroute to Ft. Campbell, KY.

A local man was sentenced to six years in prison after an October 10, 2002 incident which resulted in charges of three counts of aggravated assault and one count of vandalism.

The Lewis County Grand Jury decision to sentence a person to 1.5 years for criminally negligent homicide and 22 years for especially aggravated assault in connection with the death of James Shelton was upheld by the Tennessee Supreme Court.

LCHS junior Britni Tenison became Lewis County’s all-time leading girls basketball scorer on Friday, February 14. Tenison amassed enough points during her junior year to break the all-time five-on-five girls record of 1,335 set by Kathy Dye in 1985. Tenison had a total of 1,378 to credit at the end of regular season play.

The LCHS Panthers defeated Giles County in tournament play with a score of 57 to 49. Jon Lavett was the top scorer for the team with 16 points and 4 rebounds.

The Lady Panthers defeated Marshall County in tournament play with a score of 35 to 32. Britni Tenison led the team in scoring with 21 points and 10 rebounds. The Lady Panthers also defeated Giles County with a score of 67 to 57. Britini Tenison was the top scorer for the team with 29 points and 9 rebounds.

Funeral services were held for Austin Bromley, 76; Evelyn Buck, 89; Lois Clay, 85; Thomas Lindsey, Jr., 25; Charles Ware, 70; and for Mildred Westbrooks, 70.

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.