Glimpses of Hohenwald's Past

November 11, 1954

A special meeting of the Lewis County Civic Club was scheduled for November 13 at Ray’s Drug Sundries for the purpose of making plans for the Christmas parade. The newspaper reported that “Last year was the first year that the City of Hohenwald and the Businessmen had undertaken a Christmas Parade and due to the huge success of the parade and program a bigger and better plan is to be worked out for this year.”

The LCHS Panthers ended their 1954 season with a 42 to 7 victory over Loretto.

The floors and footings of the new addition to the H.I.S. factory building were almost complete.

Kate Schubert won $25 in suggestion award money at Genesco by suggesting combining stitching. Mrs. Schubert and David McClanahan also received $10 for a joint suggestion that bows be stapled only once rather than twice.

Mrs. Wamer Poore advertised that she had a “lovely selection” of personalized Christmas cards, along with box assortment cards and gift wrapping paper for sale at her home.

Advertised specials at Piggly Wiggly included smoked bacon butts for $0.29 a pound, a three-pound can of Crisco for $0.89, two cans of Vienna Sausage for $0.25, and a free $0.29 Halo shampoo with the purchase of one Colgate giant-sized toothpaste for $0.63.

“Jesse James versus the Daltons,” starring Brett King and Barbara Lawrence, and “Call of the Wild,” starring Clark Gable and Loretta Young, were the Friday and Saturday movies showing at the Strand Theatre.

November 12, 1964

The United States Army Strike Command announced that it planned to conduct maneuvers in Lewis County during March 1965, as part of a wide-scale air and mobility test in Northern AL, South-central TN, and areas adjacent to Fort Campbell, KY.

The Cavalier Quartet won a recording contract in Nashville. Johnny Poore was a member of the group.

Loyd Peevyhouse and his blue tick hound won a championship coon hunt near Lawton, OK while Peevyhouse was stationed with the Army at Fort Lawton.

The American Legion advertised that they would hold a turkey shoot on November 21 at Memorial Park to raise funds for the Big Brothers Christmas Basket for needy children of Lewis County.

Willie Massey was honored for her 85th birthday with a dinner held at the Oak Grove Community Building.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pollock announced the birth of their son, Myles Wilson.

Mr. and Mrs. Lester Gray would celebrate their 36th anniversary on November 17.

Funeral services were held for Mary McNabb, 48; John Smith, 64; and for Boyd Tatum, 27.

“Twice Told Tales,” starring Vincent Price, and “Shock Treatment,” starring Roddy McDowell, were the Friday and Saturday night movies shown at the Highlands Drive-In Theater.

November 14, 1974

The Lewis County Jaycees pledged $4,000 to be applied toward the acquisition or construction of a community center for Lewis County.

Mrs. Richard Dorning was elected president of the Lewis County Hospital Auxiliary.

The LCHS Panthers ended the 1974 football season with a 14 to 8 victory over the Fairview Yellow Jackets. Bobby Sharp was the leading rusher as well as the leading pass receiver. For the evening, he had 101 yards rushing in 22 attempts, two pass receptions for 50 yards, and one touchdown for a total offense of 151 yards.

Sedonna Warren placed first in a Drum Majorette’s America competition held in Ypsilanti, MI.

Tex Stacy enlisted in the U.S. Army.

The LCHS Pantherettes defeated Perry County with a score of 45 to 36. Susie Davis had 29 points and 5 rebounds.

The following births were announced: Greg Ryan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Mash; Rebecca Sue, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Lawson; and Ann Marie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Meislohn.

Funeral services were held for Gaylord Olson.

“The Resort Girls,” starring Sybil Danning and Astrid Frank; and “Three Tough Girls” were the Friday and Saturday movies showing at the Highlands Drive-In Theater.

November 15, 1984

Jerry Yokley, past president of the Hohenwald Bank and Trust Company, entered a plea of guilty to making false and misleading entries in bank records and concealing bank transactions in the 17th Judicial Circuit Court in Franklin on November 12.

Holt’s I.G.A., located on Linden Highway, was completely destroyed by fire in the early hours of November 8. The cause of the blaze, estimated to have caused in excess of half a million dollars damage, was not determined at press time.

The LCHS Panthers defeated Loretto with a score of 46 to 18. Danny Henderson caught three passes for 77 yards.

Tabriya Choate was crowned Miss Southern Charm Queen in the 5 to 7 age group in a beauty pageant held in Lawrenceburg.

Sheila Sapp met actor Charlton Heston while she was volunteering for Women for Reagan at a fund-raising luncheon in Nashville.

Mr. and Mrs. Reggie Swinea announced the birth of their son, Matthew Lee.

Aslee Cotham was honored for her 94th birthday with a dinner held at Hohenwald Memorial Park.

Funeral services were held for Bertha Ashton, 77; Dorothy Hinson, 64; Annie Rodgers; and for Jessie Wright, 98.

“Dreamscape,” starring Dennis Quaid, was the weekend movie showing at the Highlands Drive-in Theatre.

November 10, 1994

The major headline for the weeks was “Panthers Capture Region 6AA Crown.” The Panthers finished their regular season by defeating Richland with a score of 49 to 0. Benji Rainey carried the ball 20 times for 262 yards. Bubba Hall had 11 tackles. For the regular season, the Panthers outscored their opponents 245 to 87 and had 3,294 yards total offense opposed to 1,747. Assistant coach Benny Pace and head coach Bobby Sharp both received a cold bucket of ice water down their backs as a Panther win and playoff berth were realized.

Lewis County Executive Terry Bunch signed a proclamation declaring November 13-19 as American Education Week in Lewis County.

The theme of the 1994 Christmas parade was announced as “Swiss Christmas.” Maryland “Yogie” Spears was named as the Grand Marshall of the parade.

D. J. Peluso was helping to fight fires in Sequoia National Park.

Marcus Natschke and Tera Sublett earned their black belts in karate.

Rebecca Harrison was featured In the Teacher Feature column.

David and Sandra Thompson announced the birth of their son, Jacob Taylor.

Mr. and Mrs. M.E. Vaughn celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception given by their children at St. Luke Methodist Church.

Funeral services were held for Loraine Bates, 59; Boyd Burns, 84; Garry Denton, 42; Mary Mincey, 88; Nellie Runions, 78; and for Ruby Staggs, 67.

Citizens for Democracy ran an ad in the newspaper asking voters to sign a petition demanding that the $84 solid waste tax be repealed by a majority vote of residents.

November 11, 2004

L. C. Loveless was named 2004 Lewis County Soil Conservationist of the Year.

The Lewis County Jaycees announced that the theme for the 2004 Christmas parade would be “Babes in Toyland.” A change from the traditional Thursday evening event, the Jaycees would join forces with the Chamber of Commerce as part of the 2nd annual Winterfest activities, which featured activities in the Historical District of downtown Hohenwald.

A Lewis County businessman plead guilty to attempting to evade sales tax. His guilty plea in Circuit Court resulted in judicial diversion and restitution to the State of Tennessee in the amount of $16,458.54.

Advanced Heating & Cooling was featured in the Chamber Spotlight column.

LCHS Senior Robert Rawdon would participate in the Lee University Honor Band in Cleveland on November 11 through 13. Rawdon was one of 85 band musicians from Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama invited to participate.

Kevin Hinson and Dr. Kimberly Ray announced the birth of their daughter, Krislyn Raylei.

Funeral services were held for Elva Spain, 79.

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.