Glimpses of Hohenwalds Past

March 19, 1953

The City and County announced that they were negotiating for the location of a factory in Lewis County, and requested that residents, friends, former residents, or anyone interested in working in the community participate in a labor survey to be conducted at the courthouse March 20 through March 28.

The Herald published the first of a five-part series about the Natchez Trace written by James E. Chessor.

Mr. and Mrs. Cordel Hull celebrated their 14th anniversary with a trip to Nashville with their son son Don to appear on the WSM-TV show “Luncheon at the Noel.”

Claude Bates, Jr. and James Jones were training aboard the USS Wisconsin.

Bill McKnight completed Army basic training at Fort Lee, VA.

Funeral services were held for Sarah Barber, 54; Henretta Davidson, 90; and for Carson Hill, 6.

Frank’s Clothing advertised an Adam Futura hat featuring a one-year guarantee and a “mystronic” leather inner band for the price of $7.50. Kittrell Appliance Company advertised a Frigidaire Cycla-matic featuring a combined a food freezer and refrigerator with automatic defrost for sale at the price of $399.75.

“Allegheny Uprising,” starring Claire Trevor and John Wayne, and “Dead Man’s Trail,” starring Johnny Mack Brown, were the Friday and Saturday movies showing at the Strand Theatre.

March 21, 1963

Work was nearing completion on the new Lewis County Hospital on Linden Highway.

D.L. McNabb and Hulon Dunn announced the organization of a county-wide Rook tournament. The deadline for entering was set for March 30. Jerry Fite and Hulon Dunn were the defending champions from the previous Rook tournament.

Eva Rosson was presented a pin in recognition of twenty years of service with Genesco. Other employees recognized for service were Leon Lawson, 10 years of service; Mary Catherine Breece, 3 years; and Dorothy Turnbow, 15 years.

Jerry Holt, USN, was serving aboard the tank landing ship USS Windham County.

The opening date for the “newly improved” Hohenwald Speedway race track was announced for March 31.

The following births were announced: Tanna Arlene, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Adair; Lynda Lee, daughter Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Duncan; Jand ane Marie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Sublett.

Funeral services were held for Felix Odom, 66.

“Seven Daring Girls,” starring Adrian Hoven, and “The Savage Guns,” starring Richard Basehart, Don Taylor and Alex Nichol, were the Friday and Saturday movies showing at the Highlands Drive-In and Strand Theatre.

March 22, 1973

The Buffalo River and creeks all over Lewis County were at the flood stage for over a week as a result of heavy rainfall in the area. Many roads and bridges in the county were damaged or washed out. A total of 6.22 inches fell within in three days, bringing about the flood conditions.

Terry Warren was inducted into the Order of Engineers during special ceremonies at Tennessee Tech.

Red Mitchell announced that he would be teaching a singing school at Springer Ridge Church of Christ April 2 through April 13.

A community art show was held at the Hohenwald Bank in observance of Girl Scout Week.

The following births were announced: Jason Eugene, son of Lester and Linda Barber; and Amy Lyne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Sisco.

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Whitehead celebrated their 35th anniversary with a reception attended by family and friends.

Funeral services were held for Cora Johnson, 64.

“Black Mama, White Mama,” starring Margaret Markov and Pam Grier, and “Killers Three,” starring Diane Varsi and Dick Clark, were the Friday and Saturday movies showing at the Highlands Drive-In.

March 24, 1983

Over 500 people attended the annual Health Fair held on March 19th with 350 of those taking advantage of free health screenings.

Holt’s IGA, owned by Danny and Theresa Holt, was one of 37 independent groceries in the Southeast region listed in the March 1983 issue of Progressive Grocery Magazine, where it was given the honor of “Outstanding Independents.”

Loudean Keathely was presented two golden cordials and a trip to Las Vegas in recognition of her outstanding sales achievements for Stanley Home Products in 1982.

Wilda Lawson and Ernestine Dye were named co-chairs of memorials for the American Cancer Society in Lewis County.

The following births were announced: Rachel Amanda, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Kemp; Jennifer Nacole, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Skelton; and David Wayne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Billy James.

Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Goodman celebrated their 45th anniversary at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Loveless in Dickson.

Funeral services were held for Dolly Baker, 61; Guss Broadway, 80; Leamon Hinson, 58; Ester Seiber, 62; Magonette Sibenlist, 71; and for Lillie Starbuck, 86.

“Best Friends,” starring Burt Reynolds and Goldie Hawn, was the weekend movie showing at the Highlands Drive-in Theatre.

March 25, 1993

Associates from the Hohenwald Wal-Mart, in cooperation with IBM, donated an IBM 5170 personal computer to LCMS.

Al Chevalier of High Forest Guns donated a night vision scope to the Lewis County Drug Enforcement Team.

Specialist Bobby Simmons was awarded the Army Achievement Medal.

The following people were named winners in the Investigators project held at LCMS: Christy Ricketts, faculty winner; Crystal Lee Smith, eighth grade; Joshua Pierce, seventh grade; Sonja Miller, sixth grade; and Elizabeth Garret, fifth grade. There were 127 projects entered in the competition.

The Lewis County Sesquicentennial Committee sought pictures of any past elected official of Lewis County and any old buildings or public gatherings to be copied for historic use and returned to the owner.

LCHS Panthers baseball team one their season opener against Waynesboro with a score of 7 to 3.

Ginger Hull and Lee Riley were named as LCMS People of the Week.

The following births were announced: Chelsea Marie, daughter of Shannon and Lorie Peters; Desmond Kelsey, son of Lynn and Jan Ammons; Keila Shanise, daughter of Skip and Alisa Kirby; and Alex Steven, son of Stephanie Allen and Stacy Woods.

C. F. Thompson was honored for his 95th birthday with a dinner attended by family and friends.

Funeral services were held for Elmer Chessor, Sr., 68; Randall Dailey, Jr., 28; Marty Dixon, 25; Bessie Gay, 81; Edna Mathis, 77; Verda Sanders, 87.

March 20, 2003

Lewis County Schools was organizing a blood drive in honor of those in service and on deployment. Prizes would be awarded to students who recruited the most donors and cards would be available for anyone to sign their best wishes to the guard troop.

Andrews Circle Six and Andrews Discount Grocery, next door, on Summertown Hwy were burglarized.

Eaton Corporation recognized employees for continuous service. Receiving awards were Hubert Barber, 35; Mike Carroll, 25 years; and W. C. Lovell, 15 years.

Rodney and Kimberly Brasfield announced the birth of their daughter, Jasmine Nicole.

Funeral services were held for Joshua Carroll, 22; Nelle Cathey, 80; George Davis, Jr., 83; Bessie Graves, 101; Charles Sealey, 76; Lizzie Talley, 87; Emma Tanner, 81; and for Clyde Turnbow, 91

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.