Nashville Then: November 1964

Mrs. Ida Gaines, center, a member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, U.S., serves a slice of the huge cake she baked for the 66th anniversary of her church Nov. 1, 1964 to guest speaker, Rabbi Randall Falk, left, as the minister of the church, Rev. William A. Alexander Sr., looks on.

Rep. Ross Bass, right, takes a last minute pre-election phone call at the state headquarters of his campaign for the U.S. Senate race Nov. 2, 1964. Looking on are J.R. (Happy) Stephens, left, and Mrs. Stephens, who managed BassÕ office during the campaign.

Jean Shepard, widow of Hawkshaw Hawkins, is building the future for her two small sons, Don Robin, left, and Harold Franklin II, here Nov. 2, 1964, by taking to the performance circuit. She is booked to sing in shows throughout the South for the next month.

Crowds of voters wait patiently in line Nov. 3, 1964 to cast their ballots at Hillsboro Fire Hall. Officials at the precinct said the voter turnout there was one of the largest in history.

Crowds of voters wait patiently in line Nov. 3, 1964 to cast their ballots at Hillsboro Fire Hall. Officials at the precinct said the voter turnout there was one of the largest in history.

Sen. Albert Gore, center, gets election night victory kisses from his daughter and campaign manager, Nancy, left, and his wife, Mrs. Pauline Gore, after being re-elected to his third term in the U.S. Senate Nov. 3, 1964.

ÒThis is the famous Fulton machine,Ó says U.S. Rep. Richard Fulton, center, surrounded by his family and friends after winning his re-election Nov. 3, 1964. They are his sister, Miss Wyadine Fulton, left, administrative assistant Jim Drake, Clyde Stone, a supporter, daughter Donna, 10, and Mrs. Fulton, George Barrett, and son Richard, 16.

Celebrating a Democratic sweep in the first two-seat Senate election in Tennessee in 30 years, Rep. Ross Bass, left, and Sen. Albert Gore and their wives flash victory grins Nov. 3, 1964 after turning back determined Republican opposition. Enjoying the moment are Mrs. Avanell Bass, second from left, and Mrs. Pauline Gore.

John Michael Seigenthaler, right, congratulates Sen. Albert Gore for being re-elected to his third term in the U.S. Senate Nov. 3, 1964. Sen. Gore is visiting the offices of The Nashville Tennessean.

Tomi Fujiyama, center, called the Kitty Wells of Japan, does some recording with backup singers, left, and Jack Logan, right, in the Nugget Records studio Nov. 5, 1964 during the D.J. and Grand Ole Opry convention week.

ThereÕs nothing like having the family together to produce smiles for one and all, especially when theyÕve been separate by several hundred miles for weeks. That was the case for Nashville Dixie Flyers coach John McLellan, second from right, and his family. This season, Karen, 8, left, Donnie, 10, John Joe, 4, Mrs. McLellan and Danny, 11, here Nov. 5, 1964, are living on Lynn Drive in Nashville instead of South Porcupine, Ont., while he coaches the Flyers.

ÓAlright boys, letÕs go. One, tow and three with the ÒWabash Cannonball,Ó says baseball great Dizzy Dean, left, with Ott Devine of WSm, Grand Ole Orpy stars Roy Acuff and Pete ÒBrother OswaldÓ Kirby backstage of the Ryman Auditorium Nov. 5, 1964. Dean is in town for the WSM Grand Ole Opry 39th annual birthday celebration.

Director Gene Nelson, left, and actress Susan Oliver arrive at the LoewÕs Theater in downtown Nashville Nov. 6, 1964 for the premiere of ÒYour CheatinÕ Heart,Ó the life story of the late country music star Hank Williams Sr.

Inside the LoewÕs Theater, entertainers making up the packed house for the Nashville premiere of ÒYour CheatinÕ HeartÓ Nov. 6, 1964 includes Grand Ole Opry star Goldie Hill, left, television star Jimmy Dean and singer Faron Young, sharing his popcorn before the start of the movie.

Seventy-one degrees is no weather for anti-freeze as Rob Robinson takes a break from the heat Nov. 10, 1964 beside a product display that should be in season. Robinson operates a service station at 11th and Woodland streets.

Mrs. Frank Blair Jr., right, receives two tickets to New York from Robert B. Noble, district sales manager of American Airlines, Nov. 10. 1964. The tickets were donated to Cheekwood by the airlines and were won by Mrs. Blair at the Swan Ball, an annual event that benefits Cheekwood. Mrs. Blair and her husband will leave the next day for New York.

Julanne Ray, 19, a Cumberland College student, casts a wary eye Nov. 11, 1964 at two the traditional bad luck symbols of Friday the 13th, black cats and the ladder. The three-month-old kittens are named Samantha and Ringo.

Greensboro Generals goaltender Jacques Monette blocks a Nashville Dixie Flyers shot as FlyersÕ Norm Ryder (3) and GeneralsÕ Garry Sharp watch from behind the net. Greensboro handed the Dixie Flyers a 7-4 beaten before 2,489 at the Municipal Auditorium Nov. 12, 1964.

Nashville Dixie Flyers defenseman Leo Olivier, left, and Greensboro GeneralsÕ Bobby Boucher scuffle briefly after crashing into the boards. Greensboro handed the Dixie Flyers a 7-4 beaten before 2,489 at the Municipal Auditorium Nov. 12, 1964.

U.S. Dist. Judge William E. Miller, left, congratulates English born Sidney Albert Groom, director emeritus of American Legion Post 5 band, on becoming a American citizen Nov. 17, 1964 at the Federal Courthouse. Groom, 77, was one of 37 new citizens after the ceremonies.

German born Bryan Keith McClain, left, and Kathi Diann McClain, adopted children of Mr. and Mrs. James Douglas McClain of Cookeville, wave their American flag after becoming naturalized American citizen during the ceremonies at Federal Courthouse Nov. 17, 1964.

Harlem Globetrotters start Meadowlark Lemon, second from left, shows off his skills with the basketball for St. Louis Cardinals catcher Tim McCarver, left, baseball great Satchel Paige and Abe Saperstein, his coach and owner, before the start of their game at Municipal Auditorium Nov. 17, 1964.

During warms up before the start of the game with Washington Generals, the Harlem Globetrotters do what they do best, entertain the crowd of some 5,000 fans at Municipal Auditorium Nov. 17, 1964.

Harlem Globetrotters star Meadowlark Lemon kept the crowd of some 5,000 fans in stitches with his antics at Municipal Auditorium Nov. 17, 1964. Lemon waves to the crowd after putting two in for their 69-59 victory over the Washington Generals.

Don Sheffield, left, and John Sawyer are two of five soloists in an upcoming concert by the Nashville Symphony Orchestra. The two, here Nov. 18, 1964, are members of the Nashville Symphony and have graduates of orchestras conducted by the great Leopol Stokowski.

ThereÕs just a fraction of an inch between a goal and a blocked shot and this time Long Island Ducks goalie Andre Daoust comes out the winner as Nashville Dixie Flyers winger George Standing (12) fires. However, Standing was not to be denied and he drilled two other shots past Daoust for a 6-3 victory before some 2,000 fans at Municipal Auditorium Nov. 19, 1964.

Nashville Dixie Flyers winger Wayne Clairmont (14) battles a Long Island Ducks player for the puck. The Dixie Flyers defeated the Ducks 6-3 before some 2,000 fans at Municipal Auditorium Nov. 19, 1964.

Five-year-old Judy Stem enjoys the turkey dinner served to 300 children of the South Nashville area Nov. 21, 1964 at the Youth Hobby Shop on Lindsley Ave. The Brentwood Civitan Club, which sponsors the hobby shop, was host for the event.

Nashville Dixie Flyers winger Joe Zorica (15), left, races by fallen teammate Ted McCaskill for the loose puck as Greensboro Generals goalie Jacques Monette and Ron Quenville defends. The Dixie Flyers scored 12 goals, beating the old record by four goals, for a 12-3 victory before some 4,500 fans at Municipal Auditorium Nov. 21, 1964.

Nashville Dixie Flyers George Standing (12) has his shot blocked by Greensboro Generals goalie Jacques Monette. The Dixie Flyers scored 12 goals, beating the old record by four goals, for a 12-3 victory before some 4,500 fans at Municipal Auditorium Nov. 21, 1964.

Nashville attorney John Jay Hooker Jr., second from right, is surrounded by officials of the Knights of Columbus prior to a John F. Kennedy memorial banquet Nov. 22, 1964. They are Kenneth B. Schoen, left, KC state master; John Barrett, Nashville KC faithful navigator; and Edward Campion, banquet co-chairman.

Tennessee State University Olympians and coach Ed Temple hold plaques presented to them by Gulf Oil Company at a luncheon Nov. 24, 1964. At the event are Olympians Vivian Brown, front left, Edith McGuire, Ralph Boston and Wyomia Tyus; Dr. W.S. Davis, back left, A&I president; Wise Crunk of Gulf Oil; Coach Temple; George Farras of Gulf Oil; and Dan Kean, public relations man for Gulf Oil.

Minnie Pearl, center, of Grand Ole Opry fame, is working with Mrs. John J. Brady Jr., left, and Mrs. John L. Craig Jr. Nov. 24, 1964 for the upcoming annual St. Nicholas Bazaar by the St. BartholomewÕs Episcopal Church on Belmont Park Terrace.

Owners, directors and future occupants, Neil Bass, left, Andrew Benedict, John Grissim, Morton Howell Jr., John Maddin Jr., Hugh Howser and S. McPheeters Glasgow Jr. participate in a groundbreaking ceremonies for the Court Square building in the Capitol Hill Redevelopment area Nov. 24, 1964.

The puck looks like it going into the net, but Nashville Dixie Flyers goalie Marv Edwards kicks away the shot by Knoxville KnightsÕ Jack Martin (10) during the first period. Edwards was strong in the goal as the Dixie Flyers defeated the Knights 3-1 before 1,900 fans at Municipal Auditorium Nov. 24, 1964.

Nashville Dixie Flyers winger Wayne Clairmont (14) attempts a shot despite the defensive effort of Knoxville Knights goalie Harrison Gray and Jack Martin, left. The Dixie Flyers defeated the Knights 3-1 before 1,900 fans at Municipal Auditorium Nov. 24, 1964.

Nashville Dixie Flyers captain and ace defenseman Lloyd Hinchberger (2) skids on his stomach and clutches the puck as he shuts the door on a Charlotte Checkers scoring attempt Nov. 26, 1964. Looking on in the Dixie Flyers 6-4 victory are Dixie Flyers goalie Marv Edwards, left, and Norm Ryder (3) and CheckersÕ Gus Brassard, right.

Nashville Dixie Flyers winger Wayne Clairmont (14), center, is attempting a shot as Charlotte Checkers goalie Gaeton Dessureault kicks out at the puck. The Dixie Flyers defeated the Checkers 6-4 before over 5,000 fans at Municipal Auditorium Nov. 26, 1964.

The Nashville Tennessean publisher Amon Carter Evans, left, shows officials of Third National Bank the Civil War color map Nov. 27, 1964 that will be offered for sale to the public by the newspaper and bank. Looking at the map are Sam Fleming, center, president of Third National, and Branville Bourne, bank vice president.

A modern ÒRebelÓ soldier exhibits the patience common to fighting men throughout the ages, as he listens to a speech at the opening ceremonies for a three-day 100 years celebration of the Civil War Battle of Franklin Nov. 28, 1964. About 1,000 gather at FranklinÕs public square for the event.

Housewives donÕs mind that milk prices are the lowest in five years. Here, Mrs. Leonard Schoate of Chamberlain St., mother of two, picks up a carton Nov. 28, 1964. Nashville milk market will probably close 1964 with consumers paying as little as 39 cents per half gallon, the lowest seen here since 1959.

The nativity scene, sponsored by the Harveys Department store, is set up next to the Parthenon in Centennial Park for the holidays Nov. 28, 1964.

A 45-foot Christmas tree, decorated with more than 12,000 lights and topped with a white star, dominates the scene in Memorial Square Nov. 28, 1964. Ceremonies will be held Dec. 1st to turn on nearly 25,000 Christmas lights in the downtown area.

Church Street in downtown Nashville Nov. 28, 1964 is all dressed up for the holidays as shoppers start looking for gifts to buy.

Vanderbilt halfback Bob Sullins (22) follows the block of teammate Paul Guffee (64) to score the only touchdown of the game against Tennessee on the two-yard run Nov. 28, 1964. Vanderbilt upset Tennessee 7-0 before an estimated 30,000 fans at Dudley Field. It was the first time in 10 years the Commodores beat the Vols at home.

Tennessee fullback Stan Mitchell (31) attempts to shakes off one Vanderbilt defender as another, Phil Brooks (42), comes up to hit him Nov. 28, 1964. Vanderbilt upset Tennessee 7-0 before an estimated 30,000 fans at Dudley Field.

Vanderbilt head coach Jack Green is lifted on the shoulders of his players, as Tennessee head coach Doug Dickey, white shirt, is caught in the mob, after the Commodores upset Tennessee 7-0 Nov. 28, 1964 before an estimated 30,000 fans at Dudley Field.

Vanderbilt head coach Jack Green, center, is held under the shower by his players, including tackle Gary Hart (79), after the Commodores upset Tennessee 7-0 before an estimated 30,000 fans at Dudley Field Nov. 28,1964.

A crowd of 1,500, including 600 former students, help dedicate the spanking new W.H. Yarbrough gymnasium of West High School Nov. 28, 1964. The gym was named in the honor of the late Dr. Yarbrough, a former principal and staunch sports fan at the school. They then defeated East High 64-61 for the first win in the gym.

The new liturgy of the Roman Catholic Church is the first step in a time of awakening, Msgr. Thomas P. Duffy, right, tells the congregation of Christ the King Church in a historic services in which English was spoken in the Mass for the first time in the United States Nov. 29, 1964. There was general excitement with the congregation as they heard the Mass spoken in English as decreed by the Second Vatican Council last year.

A confederate civil war cannon is getting ready to booms out a salute Nov. 30, 1964 to the nearly 9,000 men who fell in the Battle of Franklin 100 years ago. Ceremonies of the three-day celebration of the battleÕs centennial ended with a memorial service honoring the Union and Confederate dead.