Glimpses of Hohenwald's Past

March 4, 1954

The county extension agent, vocational agriculture teacher, and the FFA teamed up to hold a rabies vaccination clinic on March 9th with vaccination locations held throughout the county. The cost was $0.60 per average dog.

Franklin Tanner enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was completing basic training.

The David Lipscomb College Chorus was scheduled to perform at LCHS auditorium on March 11 at 7:30 p.m. The announcement noted that “This will not be a religious program, but an hour or more of good, clean entertainment.” No admission would be charged.

Funeral services were held for Wallace Bates, 49; and for Samuel Warf, 85.

U-Tote-‘Em Super Market advertised a nine-cent sale with numerous items being on sale for $0.09. Some of those items included: onion sets, St. Joseph aspirin, Hershey’s chocolate syrup, Libby’s baby food, canned hominy, and 60-count napkins.

Kittrell Motor Company advertised that they had lespedeza and grass hay for $30 per ton.

“Ma and Pa Kettle Back Home,” starring Percy Kilbride and Marjorie Main, and “Prisoner of Cashba,” starring Gloria Grahame and Cesar Romero, were the Friday and Saturday movies showing at the Strand Theatre.

March 5, 1964

The following members of the LCHS band received top ratings in the solo and ensemble festival held at Peabody College in Nashville: Darlon Smith, carinet, B; Carol Sisco, clarinet, A; Tim Gowder, bass, B; and Danny Milam, trumpet, A.

The quota of $850 was reached in the heart fund drive held during the month of February. A total of $858.61 was collected.

The following births were announced: Janet Sherea, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Garrett; and Vickey Janine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Wiggins.

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ammons celebrated their 50th anniversary with an open house hosted by their children.

Funeral services were held for Leonard Curtis, 55; and for James LaRue, 6.

A five-piece oak bedroom set was on sale at Western Auto for $99.88.

“The Great Escape,” starring Steve McQueen, was the Friday and Saturday movie showing at the Highlands Drive-In Theater.

March 7, 1974

One man died and another was jailed following an apparent tavern fight at Sharp’s Place on North Maple Street. The City Beer Board met and suspended the licenses of the tavern and gave the owner five days to dispose of his beer stock.

Dr. Harvey Anderson resumed his medical practice after a 30-day suspension for advertising.

Randy Carroll and Dwight Cotham were named to the boys All Tournament District 10 basketball team, and Joyce Haley and Susie Davis were named to the All-Tournament girls team.

The Farm Band, a musical group from The Farm near Summertown, was scheduled to perform in concert at Columbia State Community College on March 8.

The TN Malt Beverage Association released figures showing Lewis County received $32,887.02 in taxes from the sale of beer in 1973.

The LCHS Panthers and Pantherettes won their first games of Region 5 “S” tournament play. The girls team defeated Huntland with a score of 45 to 36. Susie Davis led the team in scoring with 24 points and 7 rebounds. The boys team defeated Huntland with a score of 66 to 57. Randy Carroll was the top scorer for the team with 19 oints.

An unseasonably warm February saw the mercury climb to 75 degrees on February 1st for the high reading of the month. The low was recorded on February 26 at 6 degrees.

Funeral services were held for John Flowers, 72; Mollie King, 88; Charles Pollock, 74; Ollie Webster; Mrs. William J. Staggs, 64; and for Roy Whitehead, 43.

“The Shanghi Killers,” starring James Tien, and “Harry in Your Pocket,” starring James Coburn and Michael Sarrazin, were the weekend movies showing at the Highlands Drive-In Theater.

March 8, 1984

The LCHS Lady Panthers basketball team defeated Lewisburg with a score of 38 to 34 to win the 9AA District Championship. Kathy Dye led the scoring with 13 points and 5 rebounds.

Howard Spears, coach of the Lady Panther basketball team, was named Coach of the Year in District 9AA.

Named to the All-Tournament team from the Lady Panthers were Kathy Dye, Shalene Grinder, Kim Sublett, and Melody Runions. Ken Wenger was selected as All Tournament from the LCHS Panthers boys basketball team.

A birthday party was held at the home of Irene Sanford to celebrate three birthdays: J.C. Hinson, Nora Reeves and Irene Sanford.

Mr. and Mrs. Walton Dunn announced the birth of their daughter, Erin Elizabeth.

March 10, 1994

Several county residents attended a public meeting held by the County Commission for the purpose of discussing solid waste and requirements needing to be met for compliance with the Solid Waste Act of 1991.

Amanda Hinson was named Valedictorian for the LCHS Senior Class of 1994. Rikki Douglas was named Salutatorian of the class.

James Rippeto enlisted in the U.S. Army.

The local h.i.s. plant honored employees with service pins. Malcolm Kelly and Mary Mackin were presented 35-year pins. Wilma Hill and Lorine Hinson were presented 30-year pins. Receiving 25-year pins were Martha Cross, Dorothy Crowell, and Willie Johnston. Receiving 20-year pins were Regina Darnell, Danny Murphy, and Fay Treadwell.

Mr. and Mrs. Austin Sharpe celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a gathering at the home of Wilson Sharpe.

Lewis Sanders was honored for his 87th birthday with a visit by the shut-in ministries of the Hohenwald United Methodist Church.

Nannie Bunch was honored for her 102nd birthday with a celebration held at the Lewis County Manor.

Funeral services were held for Leroy Davis, 76.

March 4, 2004

Massive losses in tax revenue for the county was the main headline for the week. With Eaton’s announced closure for October 2004, the city and county were set to lose approximately $90,000 in tax revenue. A lawsuit won by Maury Regional Hospital was projected to lose the city and county a combined total of $47,924.76. A ruling by the State Board of Equalization would also cause the county to lose $55,000 in the 2004-2005 fiscal year. Tax law changes would also result in a tax loss of $56,000 in pipeline taxes.

Dispatchers at Hohenwald City Hall were featured in the “A Closer Look…” column.

The Hohenwald Historic Preservation Commission voted to move forward with the designation of a residential and commercial district at their monthly meeting.

Leslie Lyell was named LCIS Teacher of the Year.

The LCHS Lady Panthers advanced to the second round of Region 5 AA tournament play, defeating Wavely with a score of 53 to 29. Allyson Brewer and Britini Tenison led the scoring for the team with 14 points each.

The Lewis County Highway Department entered into an agreement with Natural Resource Conservation Services to perform watershed protection measures at various sites throughout Lewis County.

Carol Buckley, co-founder and director of The Elephant Sanctuary, presented a life sciences lecture on biology to eighth grade students at LCMS.

The following births were announced: Ashlyn Jade, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wright; and Halliegh Elizabeth, daughter of Keith and Cindy Wunder.

Funeral services were held for William Hensley, 70; Eddie Hinson, 69; Edith Lankford, 95; and for Jimmy Tanner, 54.

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.