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Round the Clock Jailers on Duty at Improved Facilities

Tags: Ashburn, Ashburn Jail, Betty Carol Jerkins Dean (1940-2017), Elie Solomon "Sol" Griffin (1950-2007), James B. “Jimmy” Kingsley (1934-2007), Leon Martin, The Wiregrass Farmer, Tommy Blalock, Turner County Jail, Willie Turner

Bethel Community Remembers School With Fondness

Bethel School began in 1905 and closed its doors in 1957 when the schools were consolidated. The building was used as Prospect Methodist Church.

Between the time the school was built and 1938, two more rooms were added to provide more space. After…

Tags: Alvin J. Williford (1928-1999), Annie Haynie Story (1911-1997), Arthur Mauldin (1907-1995), Ashburn, Ashburn Bank, Ashburn Elementary School, Bethel School, Bonnie Elnita Hobby Morris (1918-2007), Christine Kelly, Dakota School, Davis Bussey School, Deep Creek School, Edward Ray Pinkerton Sr. (1907-1995), Emily Eilene Butler Perry (1913-2007), Frank Welch, Friendship School, Hazel Coker Wells (1920-2000), Henderson School, Hobby's, Jacob Lott “Jake” Ross (1874-1964), Joe Tucker, Katherine Dean Fletcher, Mallie Tillman Mathis (1886-1961), Margie Manus Freeman, Marquis Fleming, Mary Alice Story McGuire Avery (1930-2005), Mildred Coker, Nancy C. Owen Wells (1920-2000), Nell Dean Eidson (1919-2002), Newton School, Post Office, Prospect Methodist Church, Rebecca School, Rev. Woody Roberts, Southgate Five and Ten, Sycamore, Sycamore High School, The Wiregrass Farmer, Vera Stella Jackson Baldwin (1888-1979), Warren L. Story (1909-1959), William D. Wood Jr (1920-2012), William D. Wood Sr. (1879-1958)

Do You Remember...1916

"Remember the good old days? Here are some scenes of Ashburn in the year 1916. The photos, shared by A.V. Akin, are scenes of some parade that was being held. If you remember, send us a letter or call and tell us about it, so we can tell the story."

Tags: Arthur V. Akin Jr. (1920-2000), Ashburn, Betts-Evans Trading Company, Main Street, The Wiregrass Farmer

Monument Ready, CofC Plans Meeting

Tags: Ashburn, Ashburn-Turner County Chamber of Commerce, Big Peanut Monument, Floyd Wardlow, Gold Kist Peanuts, I-75, Interstate 75, John R. Rogers, Main Street, Marvin Raines, Miles Scott, Nora Lawrence Smith (1885-1971), Turner County Hospital

Encountering a 'Pistol-Packin' Mama, Teens Change Their Travel Plans

Tags: Ashburn, Ashburn Jail, Ben Hill (1924-1999), Cleveland Street, Dean Pate's Used Car Lot, E. College Ave., Elie Solomon "Sol" Griffin (1950-2007), James B. “Jimmy” Kingsley (1934-2007), Johnson Street, Julia Bailey Hill (1926-1992), The Wiregrass Farmer, Turner County Jail, Washington Ave., Washington Avenue

Most of Ashburn, Turner County ignore Klan March, Rally

From Mayor Charles B. Perry,
"I was very proud of our city. For the most part, our people literally ignored the klansmen on the streets and at the Tabernacle. Those who were along the parade route I believe were there out of curiosity. Most had…

Volunteers of Ashburn Fire Department Stand Ready

Turner Hospital Staff Has Sixteen Members

Tags: Ashburn, Corine Hasty, Doris Morrell, Eloise Adams, Eloise Floyd, Florence Smith, George Long, Georgia Mae Wright, Jimmy Lou Ward, Nellie Ruth Smith, Oma Lee NeSmith, Patricia Burdette, Peggy Bennett, R.E. Bartell, The Wiregrass Farmer, Turner County Hospital, William Hinson

New Turner Hospital will be opened Sunday

"The big, sprawling, yellow-brick building constructed and equipped at a cost near $450,000 will be inspected by the public after Governor Talmadge's address."

Tags: Alexander Stevens Story (1892-1973), Ashburn, Clyde S. Young, Henry Holmes Gorday (1902-1972), J. Mallory Hardy (1905-1980), Rev. A.W. Green, Rev. J.H. Pate, The Wiregrass Farmer, Turner County Hospital, Turner Hospital Authority, W.E. "Buck" Leverette (1907-1989)