Glimpses of Hohenwald's Past

September 16, 1954

A public meeting was scheduled for September 21 to provide all voters with a comprehensive understanding of the details related to the bond election taking place on September 25, which concerned the expansion of the new factory building on Forrest Ave.

Henry Raines was appointed Acting Work Unit Leader for the Lewis Soil Conservation District.

The LCHS Panthers football team defeated Jackson with a score of 19 to 0. The newspaper reported that “A hard-charging Panther forward wall plus the seat-back running of Ronnie Nutt and Wayne Clay kept the Warriors in a daze most of the evening.”

The following local fishermen were spending the week at Pickwick Lake: Reverend H.H. Bixler, Ordie Cothran, R.C. Harwood, J.O. Kidd, Reverend Ralph Matlock, and E.H. Wright.

Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Kittrell announced the birth of their son, Richard Lynn.

Funeral services were held for Earl Hoover, 62; and for Mrs. George Turnbow, 73.

Sanders Market advertised that they would be giving away a 32-piece chinaware set and a cutlery set on September 18.

“Bitter Creek,” starring Wild Bill Elliott, and “The Saracen Blade,” starring Ricardo Montalban, were the Friday and Saturday movies showing at the Strand Theatre.

September 17, 1964

Mayor W. C. Keaton signed a proclamation declaring the week of October 4 as “National Employ the Handicapped Week.”

Fire Chief Ernest Pollock and Hubert Milam returned for their trip to New York to retrieve a new 1965 GMC fire truck purchased by the City of Hohenwald for the fire department.

A. B. Sisco, Jr. won the Breakfast Tournament at the Hohenwald Recreation and Golf Club.

J.W. Turnbow, Jr. was named head football coach at Perry County High School.

LCHS Panthers football team won their first home game of the season by defeating Mt. Pleasant 25 to 6. Bobby Hardwood scored two touchdowns.

Jerry Sharp graduated from recruit training at the Marine Corps Depot, Parris Island, SC.

George Stephens and David Barber completed advance training as cannoneers at the Army Artillery and Missile Center, Fort Sill, OK.

Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Coble announced the birth of their daughter, Vivian Gale.

Funeral services were held for George Turnbow, 86.

“For Those Who Think Young,” starring James Darren and Pamela Tiffin, and “Robinson Crusoe on Mars,” starring Paul Mantee, were the weekend movies showing at the Highlands Drive-In Theater.

September 19, 1974

Joe Talley was named branch manger of the Columbia office of Edenfield Electric, Inc.

The LCHS Panthers defeated Mt. Pleasant with a score of 30 to 0. A 21-yard pass from Quarterback Mark Couch to Roy Barber in the first quarter began the Panther’s victory march.

Mary French was named the Best Home Demonstration Club Member for 1973-74 at the 100% Club Party.

Frankie Floyd was attending Tennessee Highway Patrol training in Donelson.

The following births were announced: Nina Marydean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Rodgers; Billy Joe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dominick; Michael Curtis Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hinson; and Damann John, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Balcom.

Estalee Graves was honored for her 74th birthday with a party held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Naymond Graves.

Jennie Smith was honored for her 89th birthday with a celebration attended by family.

Funeral services were held for Cleo Hughes, 61.

“Mr. Majestyk,” starring Charles Bronson, and “Sugar Cookie” were the Friday and Saturday movies showing at the Highlands Drive-In Theater.

September 20, 1984

The Netherland Tait Home, near Napier, was placed on the National Register of Historic Homes. The house was built circa 1850.

Approximately 40 residents attended a meeting to begin planning for local Homecoming ’86 activities. Named to the official planning committee were Maurice Burgess, R. W. Bouldin, Ray Frederick, Steve Moore, Guy Nicholson, and W. T. Rasbury.

The LCHS Marching Band placed first in Class AA at the Marching Festival held at Montgomery Central High School in Clarksville.

Former Hohenwald Police Chief Pat Dabbs graduated from the Tennessee Highway Patrol school and was stationed in Lawrenceburg as a trooper.

Barbara Hinson won the Ladies Golf Club Championship in a play-off with Ann Corlew.

Michael Whitehead completed Army basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.

Franklin Runions completed Army basic training at Fort Dix, New Jersey.

The Timberwolf Band announced they would hold a benefit performance at Memorial Park on October 4 to raise funds to support programs at the park. Members of the band were Steve Griner, Brian Hinson, Brian Peery, Tom Rippeto, and Larry Stutts.

The LCHS Panthers football team defeated Mt. Pleasant with a score of 14 to 6. Bill McClain led the team in rushing plays with 14 points for 43 yards. Jeff Davis led the defense with 23 tackles.

Justin Reeves caught a catfish while fishing out of Austin Bromley’s lake.

Estalee Graves was honored for her 84th birthday with a dinner held at the Senior Citizens Building.

Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Sublett celebrated their 61st anniversary with a reception held at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Barry Estes and family in Fairview.

Funeral services were held for Esther Ammons, 89; Robert Carroll, 58; Jones Cotham, 54; and William “Reece” Ingram, 69.

“Best Defense,” starring Dudley Moore and Eddie Murphy, was the weekend movie showing at the Highlands Drive-in Theatre.

September 15, 1994

County Executive Terry Bunch signed a proclamation declaring September 18 as Prisoner of War/ Missing in Action Day in Lewis County.

Four residents were arrested in drug busts held by the Sheriff’s Department, 21st District Drug Task Force, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

Timothy Lindsey was named director of the Lewis and Perry County clinics of the Columbia Area Mental Center.

LCHS Panthers defeated Fairview with a score of 35 to 6. Benji Rainey was given credit for the fall of Fairview with a 94-yard touchdown run to open the second quarter; as well as, carrying the ball three times for 156 yards, two receptions for 50 yards, and scoring three touchdowns.

Patricia Hankins retired from H.I.S. after 37 years of service.

Funeral services were held for Sue Gilbert, 62; Lonnie Hensley, 67; Leon Hinson, 66; and for Thomas Wix, 86.

Hohenwald Dry Cleaners advertised a Grand Re-Opening special of all shirts cleaned for $0.95 each.

September 16, 2004

Officials at the Lewis County Court House announced increased enforcement of wheel tax violations. It was estimated that Lewis County lost $1,200 or more a year to vehicle owners failing to purchase the required license plate sticker. The Sheriff’s Department would be responsible for enforcing compliance.

On September 12, approximately 150 individuals convened at Palestine Cemetery to engage in a discussion regarding the maintenance of grave sites that have not received adequate care over the years. Earlier in the year, several graves were identified outside the fenced area of the cemetery, some of which were obscured by leaf litter and had fallen markers. It was believed that the graves located beyond the fence primarily belong to African-American individuals.

The Lewis County Volkssport Club announced their sponsorship of a 10K non-competitive walk at Meriwether Lewis Park on September 18.

Chloe Williams was featured as the LCMS Student of the Week.

Funeral services were held for Chuck Earnhart, 86; Eula Hinson, 91; Patsy Lynch, 56; and for Karoly Nagy, 91.

The Hodgepodge, located at 37 East Main Street, advertised that it was is in the final two weeks of its going-out-of-business sale, offering discounts of up to 50% on nearly all items. The business was scheduled to close on September 30th.

In area news: Rippavilla Plantation, located in Maury County, announced that their 2004 Amazing Corn Maze would pay tribute to Lewis and Clark’s Trail of Discovery by featuring a portrait of Meriwether Lewis. The representation of Lewis, designed to be viewed from the air, was been created by cutting into an eight-acre field of tall corn.

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.