Glimpses of Hohenwald's Past

October 21, 1954

Mayor W.C. Keeton signed a proclamation naming the week of October 17-24 as United Nations Week in Hohenwald.

The first murder trial in over a decade in Lewis County began on October 21, with 150 local residents subpoenaed to serve on the jury. The defendant faced charges for allegedly shooting his wife at their home on October 9. He was apprehended just two blocks from the crime scene after a three-hour manhunt. The Herald reported that large crowds were anticipated at the courthouse.

The Lewis County Agricultural Workers Association was organized. A. O. Ramay was named presi...