36 30 1276 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/818e2def7259d43bbede13358285c292.jpg 460a46257088bcaadbdb0f4961a003d0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World War II (1940-1945) Description An account of the resource This collection primarily consists of clippings from the Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman, the local Turner County Legal Organ and Newspaper, which include any references to Turner County citizens who either died in service, were captured as POWs, or featured in other WWII-related articles. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Col. and Mrs. J.J. Story Sr. receive KIA Son's Awards Description An account of the resource Col. and Mrs. J.J. Story Sr. photograph taken at Turner Field in Albany, GA as they receive their son John J. Story's post-humously Air Medal Award. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 8, 1945 John Jackson Story Jr. (1921-1944) John Jackson Story Sr. (1882-1959) Rhoda Van Buskirk Story (1890-1982) The Wiregrass Farmer Turner Field (Albany GA) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/0a2b9131bcc205e26f6b21a40aeb25ed.jpg 28c00dd39279575a483e82390812eb06 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World War II (1940-1945) Description An account of the resource This collection primarily consists of clippings from the Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman, the local Turner County Legal Organ and Newspaper, which include any references to Turner County citizens who either died in service, were captured as POWs, or featured in other WWII-related articles. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Memorial Services For Lt. Story Held Sunday Description An account of the resource "Impressive memorial services for Lt. John J. Story Jr., age 23, son of Col. and Mrs. John J. Story Sr. of Ashburn, who was killed Nov. 5 on his tenth bombing mission over Germany, were held Sunday morning at 11 o'clock at the Ashburn Methodist Church, of which he was a member. ... Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 8, 1945 Andrewnette Goff Wilson (1931-2003) Annelle Frances Thrasher Murphy (9/12/1897 - 6/3/1987) Ashburn Methodist Church Betty Davison Betty Sue Shealy Dorothy Paulk Georgia Muriel Shealy Stephens (1928-2015) James Simon Shinger III (1920-1984) John Jackson Story Jr. (1921-1944) John Jackson Story Sr. (1882-1959) Langdon H. Raines (1918-2008) Netta Dayton Jacobs Shingler (1893-1989) Nettie H. Burch (1911-1981) Rev. W.B. Cheshire Rhoda Van Buskirk Story (1890-1982) Shirlene McLeod Lee (1927-2019) The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/6107ca1fddb15ecc02775c33a346c6af.jpg bf549bbecd85eed127ff51bd13f6b7d2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World War II (1940-1945) Description An account of the resource This collection primarily consists of clippings from the Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman, the local Turner County Legal Organ and Newspaper, which include any references to Turner County citizens who either died in service, were captured as POWs, or featured in other WWII-related articles. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Storys are presented their Son's Awards Description An account of the resource Formal Presentation took place last Saturday afternoon at Turner Field by Col. C.U. True "Lt. John J. Story, Jr., 23, was posthumously decorated with the Air Medal by Col. C.U. True, who made the presentation to Postmaster and Mrs. J.J. Story, of Ashburn, during formal ceremonies in the commanding officer's office last Saturday afternoon. ... J.J. Story Jr. entered into the AAR in March 1943. He won his silver wings Jan. 7, 1944 ... "The pilot was cited for 'meritorious achievement, coolness, courage and skill' while participating in bombing runs on some of the most important military and industrial objectives in Germany." ... Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 1, 1945 John Jackson Story Jr. (1921-1944) John Jackson Story Sr. (1882-1959) Rhoda Van Buskirk Story (1890-1982) The Wiregrass Farmer Turner Field (Albany GA) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/51e3b087a4ed11012d933af0edea12c7.jpg 661f37d40b7328101c7c24ff59bf434a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World War II (1940-1945) Description An account of the resource This collection primarily consists of clippings from the Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman, the local Turner County Legal Organ and Newspaper, which include any references to Turner County citizens who either died in service, were captured as POWs, or featured in other WWII-related articles. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lt. Austin Scott is Home from Nazi Prison Description An account of the resource Lt. Austin Scott, son of Dr. and Mrs. W.R. Scott of Ashburn, arrived in Ashburn Monday night is being warmly welcome home. He has been a prisoner of war in Germany since Dec. 8, 1943, when the plane which he piloted was shot down over Greece. He was liberated May 31 and arrive in Boston, Mass., last Thursday. His wife, Mrs. Mary Raines Scott, met him in Atlanta Sunday. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 28, 1945 Capt. Jack Austin Scott (1920-2001) Mary Raines Scott (1923-1994) Susie Tyler Scott (1891-1969) The Wiregrass Farmer William R. Scott (1889-1953) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/2402e307048af0abb6090e9d9cae9d5c.jpg 4809b072916f19a4100dbafe3448659f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World War II (1940-1945) Description An account of the resource This collection primarily consists of clippings from the Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman, the local Turner County Legal Organ and Newspaper, which include any references to Turner County citizens who either died in service, were captured as POWs, or featured in other WWII-related articles. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pfc. Willie T. Nelson Killed in Action Description An account of the resource Pfc. Willie T. Nelson (above) son of Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Nelson, Ashburn Rt. 3, was killed in action in Luxembourgh Dec. 28, according to a telegram received from the War Department. He was 19 years old. Pfc. Nelson was born near Quitman April 18, 1925 but was reared in Turner County. ... Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 4, 1945 Earl Henry Nelson Eula Bell Pitts Nelson Kerr (?-2004) Florence Mae Nelson (1903-1994) James F. Nelson Jenny Lee Nelson John N. Nelson (1889-1960) John R. Nelson (1918-2005) Mary Evelyn Nelson Ruthie Mae Nelson Whiddon (1932-2007) The Wiregrass Farmer Willie T. Nelson (1925-1944) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/a09f3ca83b9451a48f79acea373e0a5c.jpg 25aa67e7333a8b41226849275087a406 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World War II (1940-1945) Description An account of the resource This collection primarily consists of clippings from the Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman, the local Turner County Legal Organ and Newspaper, which include any references to Turner County citizens who either died in service, were captured as POWs, or featured in other WWII-related articles. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Sgt. Hobby Killed in Action Description An account of the resource Staff Sgt. Leon Eugene Hobby, who is overseas, has been reported killed in action. He has been in service about four years and was in the Pearl Harbor attach. His name is now added to the honor roll of boys who have made the ultimate sacrifice. His father, Mr. Wright Hobby and sister Miss Pauline Hobby live in Tifton. A brother, Mr. Warren L. Hobby lives in Fitzgerald. Staff Sgt. Hobby was a nephew of Mr. John B. Hobby, Mrs. Luther Hobby, Mr. Claude Hobby and Mrs. Dave Embry of Turner County. Mrs. A. L. Hobby is his grandmother. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 22, 1945 Andrew Lott Hobby (1857-1930) Claude Lee Hobby (1899-1948) Easter Rouse Hobby (1857-1896) John B. Hobby (1888-1953) Leon Eugene Hobby (1918-1945) Lula Blanch Smith Hobby (1883-1920) Luther Clyde Hobby (1898-1975) Pauline Hobby The Wiregrass Farmer W. Wright Hobby (1883-1952) Warren L. Hobby (1910-1971) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/1d523a4d1a46b745c74ece8324cd503b.jpg 74a15d3b0038df24b64d2e3c0780227e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World War II (1940-1945) Description An account of the resource This collection primarily consists of clippings from the Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman, the local Turner County Legal Organ and Newspaper, which include any references to Turner County citizens who either died in service, were captured as POWs, or featured in other WWII-related articles. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lt. J.J. Story Reported Dead by Government Description An account of the resource Col. and Mrs. J.J. Story have received word from the government that their son, Lt. J.J. Story Jr., who has been missing in action over Germany since Nov. 5, is officially dead. The German government notified the American Red Cross, who relayed the information to our government. Turner County citizens are deeply grieved to hear the final news of this popular Ashburn boy and extend sympathy to the family. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 15, 1945 John Jackson Story Jr. (1921-1944) John Jackson Story Sr. (1882-1959) Rhoda Van Buskirk Story (1890-1982) The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/cae13dd9570128dad22051e0c40d6a47.jpg 3e84a4e846397b172184064f43bcb21f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World War II (1940-1945) Description An account of the resource This collection primarily consists of clippings from the Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman, the local Turner County Legal Organ and Newspaper, which include any references to Turner County citizens who either died in service, were captured as POWs, or featured in other WWII-related articles. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Japanese Surrender Description An account of the resource The news of Japan's official surrender at 6 o'clock Thursday evening, which came in over the raid, set Ashburn and Turner County citizens rejoicing. The hour of the day, coming at 6 o'clock, was an opportune time, the day's work for all being over. Stores closed immediately and remained closed all day yesterday.. Some business houses and offices are closed today. ... Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 16, 1945 Jack Roberts Rev. A.W. Green T.D. Abercrombie The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/a9f766582e5d2edb48be77530daececa.jpg 0029bd6f62c5f38c09d57b3ea0f61db5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World War II (1940-1945) Description An account of the resource This collection primarily consists of clippings from the Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman, the local Turner County Legal Organ and Newspaper, which include any references to Turner County citizens who either died in service, were captured as POWs, or featured in other WWII-related articles. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cpl. Lawrence Hancock Killed At Iwo Jima Description An account of the resource Cpt. Lawrence Hancock was among the many thousands killed in Iwo Jima during the fierce fighting there. He was killed March 17 in action according to a telegram received from the War Department to his sister, Mrs. Estelle Hay. Cpl. Hancock was born and reared in Ashburn, the son of the late Ordinary and Mrs. Joe Mac Hancock of Ashburn. He graduated from Ashburn High School in 1937. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 12, 1945 Ashburn High School Cpt. Lawrence "Larry" Hancock (1920-1945) Estelle Hancock Hay (1897-1966) Geraldine Striplin Hancock Joseph Mack Hancock (1859-1941) Judith Hancock The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/4a4f26b6475d0ee471634cf0e4340301.jpg f58b98ca5ec79a494efe5cdb66eb2526 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World War II (1940-1945) Description An account of the resource This collection primarily consists of clippings from the Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman, the local Turner County Legal Organ and Newspaper, which include any references to Turner County citizens who either died in service, were captured as POWs, or featured in other WWII-related articles. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sgt. Akin Writes Interesting Letter From Italy Description An account of the resource Letter from A.V. Akin Jr. to the Wiregrass Farmer Editor Nora Lawrence Smith. Italy August 20, 1944 Dear Miss Nora: I've just learned from home that my subscription to the 'Wiregrass' has been renewed and thanks to you, I'll continue to look forward to getting the news from home. I'll assure you, during these 21 months overseas, my paper has been one of my main sources of pleasure. I read every page and every line, it's all 'news' and it comes from home. That along makes it important." .... "I'll say again, for all the men I've worked and lived with along the way - thanks to those on the homefront- and personally, I thank the good people in Turner County who are doing such a swell job in backing us up. My best wishes to everyone, Respectfully yours, A.V. Akin Jr. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource September 21, 1944 Arthur Virlyn Akin Jr (1920-2000) Nora Lawrence Smith The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/b8283c63f9166411da4dbe088c77f0d6.jpg 2f954022a8ee978163d06c096560eeca Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World War II (1940-1945) Description An account of the resource This collection primarily consists of clippings from the Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman, the local Turner County Legal Organ and Newspaper, which include any references to Turner County citizens who either died in service, were captured as POWs, or featured in other WWII-related articles. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lt. Story of Ashburn Missing In Action Description An account of the resource "Turner County's casualty list, Lt. John J. Story Jr., pilot of a standstill for a number of months, last Thursday received a shocking addition when Col. and Mrs. J.J. Story received a War Department telegram stating that their only son, Lt. John J. Story Jr., pilot on a B-17 Flying Fortress has been listed as missing in action over Germany since Nov. 5. ... Lt. Story is a member of the Ashburn Methodist church and is one of Ashburn's most loved and popular young men, his life being an exemplary one. The news of his missing in action has brought sorrow to all in Turner County who hope good news will yet come from the missing flyer." ... Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource November 30, 1944 Ashburn High School Ashburn Methodist Church John Jackson Story Jr. (1921-1944) John Jackson Story Sr. (1882-1959) Phyllis Story Morgan (1923-2003) Ramona Kathyn Story Brown Porter (1916-2000) Rhoda Van Buskirk Story (1890-1982) The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/cf45b68beabbdfdac3a98868a18d54a7.jpg bffbe7b1a85c1d7ed68fd9b82ccb78f1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World War II (1940-1945) Description An account of the resource This collection primarily consists of clippings from the Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman, the local Turner County Legal Organ and Newspaper, which include any references to Turner County citizens who either died in service, were captured as POWs, or featured in other WWII-related articles. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lt. W.W. Odom Reported Dead By Government Description An account of the resource Mrs. W.W. Odom [Sr.], mother of Lt. W.W. Odom [Jr.], has received word from the government that Lt. Odom who has been missing since December 30, 1943 over France is officially dead. Turner County citizens are deeply grieved to hear the final news of this popular Ashburn boy. His sisters, Mrs. Graham Batchelor of Douglas and Mrs. Jack Howell of Valdosta came Monday to visit with their mother. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource November 23, 1944 Leecy Cravey Odom (1890-1982) Lt. William Wesley Odom Jr. (1919-1943) The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/b05b3509ecc21c442bbdf2293267792a.jpg abd5260b7780cf981d8645e83e42facc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World War II (1940-1945) Description An account of the resource This collection primarily consists of clippings from the Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman, the local Turner County Legal Organ and Newspaper, which include any references to Turner County citizens who either died in service, were captured as POWs, or featured in other WWII-related articles. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mrs. Scott Writes Letter to Son in Germany Description An account of the resource Ashburn, GA Feb. 25, 1944 To My Son First Lt. Jack Austin Scott O-736383, A Prisoner Somewher bin Germany: Dear Son: Tonight I am banking my faith for you in God, Red Cross and yourself. Faith that God will watch over you physically, that the Red Cross will keep you nourished and warm, and that your own inner self will retain that manly noble spirit that you went down with. ... Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 9, 1944 Capt. Jack Austin Scott (1920-2001) Mary Raines Scott (1923-1994) The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/376dbf29c06c3102a2721185f5600ed5.jpg da7680321e258e6d723219cd72c6c577 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World War II (1940-1945) Description An account of the resource This collection primarily consists of clippings from the Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman, the local Turner County Legal Organ and Newspaper, which include any references to Turner County citizens who either died in service, were captured as POWs, or featured in other WWII-related articles. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Workers are Needed to Fold Sponges Description An account of the resource Surgical Dressings Now Being Made Are Seeing Duty on Many Fronts in Many Lands. Those donating 50-100 hours in February: Mrs. K.P. Baker, Mrs. W.B. Cheshire, Mrs. D.H. Rose, Mrs. H.I. Shingle, Mrs. W.K. Stewart Those giving 20-50 hours: Mrs. H.W. Bitler, Mrs. J.A. Comer Mrs. Margaret Corn, Mrs. R.H. Elrod Mrs. Stewart Gilmore Mrs. H.L. McCard Mrs. Keith Reyher Mrs. E.E. Shealy Mrs. Alex Story Mrs. R.M. Sumner Those giving 1-20 hours: Vermell Akin Mrs. Lawrence Avery Joy Boland, Mrs. J.S. Brannon Mrs. J.R. Brown Mrs. J.R. Burgess Mrs. M.S. Cantey, Blanche Cockrell Mrs. B.S. Davis Estelle Dixon, Mrs. J.H. Ellis Mrs. J.L. Evans Dorothy Faircloth Mrs. E.W. Garner Ellen Gordon Tempie Hancock Mrs. Silas Hearn Mrs. O.M. Hobby Mrs. O.B. Jarman Martha Jenkins Mrs. J.F. Johnson Sue Jordan Mrs. T.E. Kennedy Mrs. J.E. Kohn, Mrs. Dale Lake, Mrs. J.R. Launius, Mrs. G.R. Luke, Mrs. Sue Melton Mrs. T.B. McKenzie Mrs. C.J. McLendon Mrs. Smith North Mrs. W.W. Odom Sr. Mrs. J.D. Raines Leona Roberts, Mrs. E.A. Rogers Mrs. F.W. Rogers Louise Shingler Mrs. Julia Stevens Eleanor Stewart Hough Stewart Mrs. L.A. Stewart Mrs. J.J. Story Marion Tharpe Nellie Thrasher Mrs. F.M. Tison Sr. Mrs. W.C. Wilson Mrs. J.W. Zorn Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 9, 1944 Addie Holmes McLendon (1887-1978) Allie S. Zorn (1888-1973) Alma Jessup Comer (1881-1948) Aurena Emmie Josephine Evans Burgess (7/22/1880 - 3/2/1974) Belle Rainey Brannon (1904-1952) Blanche Cockrell Bonnie Beatrice Harris Hobby (1895-1986) Dorothy Faircloth Eleanor Stewart Eliza McGough Luke (1889-1963) Elizabeth Ann Acree Cantey (1916-1962) Ella Mae Evans Rogers (1884-1983) Emily Clyde McKenzie Reyher (1912-1994) Essena "Essa" Howell Story (1905-1993) Estelle Dixon Florrie Smith Evans (1873-1955) Georgia Lenora "Joy" Boland (1908-1985) Hattie Burdette McCard (1898-1986) Hattie Mae Lemons Sumner (1897-1951) Hortense Royal Raines (1904-1975) Hough Stewart Julia Kennings Stevens (1870-1946) Laura Talton Launius Leecy Cravey Odom (1890-1982) Lela Saffold Garner (1895-1981) Leona Roberts Lessie Mims Gilmore (1893-1976) Lillian Stevens North (1896-1998) Louise Shingler Cannon (1908-1993) Margaret Belle Rainey Elrod (1886-1953) Margaret Jernigan Corn (1892-1946) Marion Tharpe Martha Bibb Jenkins (1910-2000) Mary Ellen Gordon (1901-1965) Minnie Lee Johnson Tison (1887-1964) Mrs. B.S. Davis Mrs. D.H. Rose Mrs. Dale Lake Mrs. E.E. Shealy Mrs. F.W. Rogers Mrs. H.W. Bitler Mrs. J.E. Kohn Mrs. J.F. Johnson Mrs. J.R. Brown Mrs. K.P. Baker Mrs. L.A. Stewart Mrs. Lawrence Avery Mrs. Silas Hearn Mrs. T.B. McKenzie Mrs. W.B. Cheshire Mrs. W.C. Wilson Mrs. W.K. Stewart Murilla Zelina Bryant Ellis (1884-1959) Nellie Phillips Jarman (1910-1995) Nellie Thrasher (1879-1961) Netta Dayton Jacobs Shingler (1893-1989) Rhoda Van Buskirk Story (1890-1982) Sue Jordan Sue West Melton (1907-2004) Tempie Hancock The Wiregrass Farmer Vernell "Honey" Akin (1918-1975) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/01f07d99be2e7c112d1995d603f3b1d2.jpg 189969ef5c76b16c59a036f1dfc8575d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World War II (1940-1945) Description An account of the resource This collection primarily consists of clippings from the Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman, the local Turner County Legal Organ and Newspaper, which include any references to Turner County citizens who either died in service, were captured as POWs, or featured in other WWII-related articles. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mrs. Odom is Given her Son's Awards Description An account of the resource Formal Presentation took place Saturday at Turner Field in Albany With All Military Audience. "At a simple but touching ceremony, Mrs. W.W. Odom, of Ashburn, 54-year-old mother of First Lt. W.W. Odom Jr., a P-47 Thunderbolt fighter pilot, last Saturday received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal and three Oak Leaf Clusters at Turner Field in behalf of her son who was killed in action..." Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 21, 1944 Ashburn High School Leecy Cravey Odom (1890-1982) Lt. Col. W.S. Cook Lt. E.B. Downey Lt. William Wesley Odom Jr. (1919-1943) The Wiregrass Farmer Turner Field (Albany GA) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/3f4ea442c21979bbfaad336c366e12a1.jpg 72c5dcf2a47be0cc06c9b7277aed1953 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World War II (1940-1945) Description An account of the resource This collection primarily consists of clippings from the Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman, the local Turner County Legal Organ and Newspaper, which include any references to Turner County citizens who either died in service, were captured as POWs, or featured in other WWII-related articles. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource W.W. Odom Jr., Praised by Commanding General Description An account of the resource "Mrs. W.W. Odom has received the following letter from W.E. Kepner, who was the Commanding General of her son, W.W. Odom Jr., who has been reported missing since early in January: My dear Mrs. Odom: It is my sad portion to write that your splendid son is now missing. While this is not official, I hasten to extend my heartfelt and personal sympathy. He was a superior man and son of his great country. We shall miss him and the strong help he always gave in full more and more as our battles become increasingly difficult. His comrades have only the deepest affection and respect for the memory of such a man..." Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 30, 1944 Leecy Cravey Odom (1890-1982) Lt. William Wesley Odom Jr. (1919-1943) The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/0f3e7c96866927f4185ddc040e82a5eb.jpg 0575d8d03d168f100905c18b41145484 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World War II (1940-1945) Description An account of the resource This collection primarily consists of clippings from the Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman, the local Turner County Legal Organ and Newspaper, which include any references to Turner County citizens who either died in service, were captured as POWs, or featured in other WWII-related articles. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lieutenant Austin Scott Writes From Germany Description An account of the resource "Word has been received from Lt. Austin Scott, son of Dr. and Mrs. W.R. Scott of Ashburn, who was reported in January a prisoner in Germany. He wrote a card to his mother dated Jan. 3, 1944 which was received this week. The messags [message] was reassuring and is as follows: 'All O.K.. and treated swell! Please don't worry, will send you my address as soon as it's given. The food is swell and we have plenty of reading material and clothes. The Red Cross is swell so give them $5.00 for me. I will be able to write twice a month so you and Mary swap letters. Give my love to family and the rest for you and Mary. All my love. AUSTIN" Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 6, 1944 Capt. Jack Austin Scott (1920-2001) Mary Raines Scott (1923-1994) Susie Tyler Scott (1891-1969) The Wiregrass Farmer William R. Scott (1889-1953) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/f22321d9797337d6a82b78e37446036c.jpg 3d9e17f60a497fc1cc269a581379c01c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Integration in Turner County Schools, 1970 Description An account of the resource This collection includes mostly clippings from the Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman, the local Turner County Legal Organ and Newspaper, and shows the [primarily white] community stances on Integrating the Turner County Schools. Attempts to fund and create a private school, the Turner County Academy, as well as propose a "Freedom of Choice" plan by the Turner County Board of Education to the government were two actions. Culminating in August 1970 when the school system became fully integrated. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Board's Plan is Turned Down Description An account of the resource "A 'freedom of choice plan submitted by the Turner County Board of Education for abolition of a dual school system here has been rejected. It was learned last week-end by the Wiregrass Farmer." Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 26, 1970 Board of Education Daniel Carlton Royal Sr. (1/5/1907 - 5/18/1991) Hodge King (1914-1999) Integration of Turner County Schools Jimmy Alberson (1936-2019) Rudene Gentry The Wiregrass Farmer William G. "Bill" Hardin (1928-2012) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/129f4ece2c8983c10ff9bdf913e7d7d9.jpg 7fe9aaff51a1800792040c062a12f179 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/4e37ab3e6439fb42f6bf907094d48fa3.jpg c0844522be5fb69fc8ac33b59472be28 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/076edc4ded81f6b9ef36a33cc6efc1f1.jpg e3ed3855b21e4e95fefb367d020fdfc1 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/586655b8a90449cbc347aebce534bc9e.jpg 0d47f76e8fd2172ba02ff92b6b2dcb0a https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/a956be8bc5d55e1eaa40325ce117eb56.jpg f77e0c4a5f12b8764695ea419a8b56f3 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/ce1f5be6673c2ba1ec47d1037787f7ac.jpg 63822e44297795b8cde6458aef919b2e https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/b54ec062cb0a571836d217eab98e273b.jpg 02c7b41ca6e747eaeed887e940ad4feb https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/37075e836798275be956d0621f62d06e.jpg f8c34fda766385b92f675c5d277d6443 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/ae607aede921ac376456bb314f85524e.jpg 3200c35a6f97c19dcb1ece5bb723a4ef https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/8cacf0cd5150fa4ecad545dc3ea01842.jpg 2e6a1b26bf8fa54fd02c69fe2fa73e85 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buildings of Turner County Subject The topic of the resource Architectural structures found within Turner County, past and present. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Turner County Project Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Sparrow's Nest" - Showplace of Turner County - Cannon Home Description An account of the resource A feature showcase on the Sparrow's Nest, home built by town pioneer James Simon Shingler in 1895. The images featured in the article discuss the unique features such as the intricate woodwork, the painted ceilings, and the yard ornaments. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 13, 1970 Carl Cannon (7/5/1898 - 11/18/1973) James Simon "J.S." Shingler (1859-1943) John Samuel "J.S." Betts (1848-1918) John West Evans (1844-1904) Louise Shingler Cannon (1908-1993) Lula Cater (1908-1988) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/7652beca066109ca6beae610b44ae9b6.jpg b42afc057260f441591e04a9315ab04f https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/45f83f72c4d95f6774406b77f1c76267.jpg 959bffe67a83d786d77e35d320227faa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource People of Turner County Subject The topic of the resource Portraits and interviews collected of the People of Turner County from past and present. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Turner County Project Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2021 - present Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jack Albritton Subject The topic of the resource A portrait of Jack Albritton, former Sycamore Mayor and business owner. Also, a portrait of Jack Albritton with daughter Rene Albritton Fortson. Description An account of the resource James Riley “Jack” Albritton, who turns 95 in 2022, has lived a life worth talking about. He served in the Air Corps at age 17 (yes, underage) to help clean up Pearl Harbor. He created a thriving mechanic business in the sleepy town of Sycamore. He was a role model to young teens in the community, active in local politics, a leader in his church, and has even survived prostate and bladder cancer. He lived and breathed his work but even retirement doesn’t slow him down. Just ask the neighbor who saw him cutting down a tree in his front yard a few years back by himself. The Turner County Project got to sit on the Albritton side porch on January 15, 2022, with Jack, his wife Patsy, and his daughter Rene Fortson to discuss his life and his legacy. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario, Turner County Project Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://turnercountyproject.com/2022/01/17/jack-albritton/">Link to Jack Albritton's Interview with the Turner County Project.</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 15, 2022 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource photograph Ashburn Bank Belflower's Equipment and Machine Works Bill Christian Cortez Henderson Sconyers (1908-2000) D.C. Royal Danny Leggett (1953-2007) Family Grill James Riley "Jack" Albritton Manhattan Shirt Company R.A. McNair Rene Albritton Fortson Sconyers Gin & Warehouse Sycamore Sycamore Baptist Church Sycamore Elementary Sycamore Georgia William Maxie Forshee (1891-1968) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/a14c907304543dce64fe8248c9666479.jpg c26d5a93ed39557c50cb85d8fcf433cc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Fire Ant Festival (previously known as the Wiregrass Festival) Description An account of the resource Held the fourth weekend of March, small-town Ashburn welcomes visitors to the Fire Ant Festival, but not the ants themselves. Known for its wacky and off-the-wall activities, the festival offers family-oriented fun for all ages. Activities include the fire ant calling contest, the giant fire ant maze, carnival, arts and crafts, fireworks, bands, 5K run and 1-mile fun run, BBQ cook-off, and much more! http://www.fireantfestival.com/ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fire Ant Frenzy on line for '97 Festival Description An account of the resource "At its regular meeting, the Wiregrass Festival Committee decided a theme for the 1997 festival. It will be: 'Fire Ant Frenzy,' a gene suggested by Sue Lanneau. In the discussion, Mrs. Lanneau noted that 'Frenzy' implies a lot of activity, something the Festival does want." ... Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 29, 1996 Ashburn Bank Ashburn-Turner County Chamber of Commerce Fire Ant Festival Hobby's Jay Leatherwood (1936-2019) Olde Towne Deli Steve Lee Sue Lanneau The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/27df656baf82560dc6c10d6a813cce48.jpg 15687e981a11afb8f58e5fbab1aa25da Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Fire Ant Festival (previously known as the Wiregrass Festival) Description An account of the resource Held the fourth weekend of March, small-town Ashburn welcomes visitors to the Fire Ant Festival, but not the ants themselves. Known for its wacky and off-the-wall activities, the festival offers family-oriented fun for all ages. Activities include the fire ant calling contest, the giant fire ant maze, carnival, arts and crafts, fireworks, bands, 5K run and 1-mile fun run, BBQ cook-off, and much more! http://www.fireantfestival.com/ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Festival Picks 1996 Logo Description An account of the resource Flame the Fire Ant drawn by Minnie G. Brown Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 24, 1996 Bancorp Finance Fire Ant Festival McKenzie Building Minnie G. Brown Rev. John Townsend Tabernacle The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/311c5f365712e68ee908127c6d47cbd8.jpg 9e0df5f633a6e51b66bf1f2e57f91068 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Local Noteworthy Newspaper Clippings Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman, The Ashburn Advance, & The Turner County Banner Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Game of Turner County coming Description An account of the resource "The Game of Turner County is coming soon. The board game is based around buying and selling properties and trying to run other players our of business and bankrupt them. The Wiregrass Festival [now known as the Fire Ant Festival] is contracting with MGP, in Michigan, a national company. MGP makes the game, named after the local community where it will be sold, and contract with local groups to sell the game as a fundraiser. The game is similar to Monopoly and other property/real estate board games, but does have a number of major differences." ... Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 28, 1996 Ben Baker Fire Ant Festival Sue Mastrario The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/18e1d4fc9824bbd8ddb8f2576d5d8bfa.jpg 6e55f3e55171fa84df7ea6da88a1e072 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Fire Ant Festival (previously known as the Wiregrass Festival) Description An account of the resource Held the fourth weekend of March, small-town Ashburn welcomes visitors to the Fire Ant Festival, but not the ants themselves. Known for its wacky and off-the-wall activities, the festival offers family-oriented fun for all ages. Activities include the fire ant calling contest, the giant fire ant maze, carnival, arts and crafts, fireworks, bands, 5K run and 1-mile fun run, BBQ cook-off, and much more! http://www.fireantfestival.com/ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Festival name register to avoid another change Description An account of the resource "Another stumbling block was jumped by the Turner County festival committee last week. The committee voted several weeks ago to officially name the festival the 'Wiregrass Festival.' ... Mr. Leatherwood said he received a call from a man living in Quitman who said that city recently held its first-ever Wiregrass Festival. This could present a conflict. The Turner County committee decided last week to incorporate under the name 'Wiregrass Festival' and thereby copyright that name for Turner County's event. Quitman then could not specifically use 'Wiregrass Festival' as its festival name, although a variation on that name is possible." Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource November 15, 1995 Ashburn Bank Jay Leatherwood (1936-2019) McKenzie Building Shelley Zorn Snow Jamison The Fire Ant Festival The Wiregrass Farmer Thrasher House Turner County Civic Center Turner County Commission https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/f5eaaae072dfddd68d19ae12b80f6870.jpg f3ba04617ca9bd68acd7f3f69a0a407b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Fire Ant Festival (previously known as the Wiregrass Festival) Description An account of the resource Held the fourth weekend of March, small-town Ashburn welcomes visitors to the Fire Ant Festival, but not the ants themselves. Known for its wacky and off-the-wall activities, the festival offers family-oriented fun for all ages. Activities include the fire ant calling contest, the giant fire ant maze, carnival, arts and crafts, fireworks, bands, 5K run and 1-mile fun run, BBQ cook-off, and much more! http://www.fireantfestival.com/ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fest name changed again Description An account of the resource "The name for the planned Turner County festival has been changed again. At its regular meeting last week, the festival voted to change the name to 'Wiregrass Festival.' This year's theme will be 'Flame the Fire Ant.' Several committee members noted if the name is changed again, it will be done without them serving on the committee. The name was changed from Fire Ant Festival because of negative comments received." ... Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource November 1, 1995 Community National Bank Fire Ant Festival Jerry Parker McKenzie Building Rotary Club Sue Rochfort The Wiregrass Farmer Turner County Motors Wanee Lake Country Club https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/2e858a44f656574afd43c151d60e6089.jpg 1b9620c239f1f0739c9a235793044e07 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Fire Ant Festival (previously known as the Wiregrass Festival) Description An account of the resource Held the fourth weekend of March, small-town Ashburn welcomes visitors to the Fire Ant Festival, but not the ants themselves. Known for its wacky and off-the-wall activities, the festival offers family-oriented fun for all ages. Activities include the fire ant calling contest, the giant fire ant maze, carnival, arts and crafts, fireworks, bands, 5K run and 1-mile fun run, BBQ cook-off, and much more! http://www.fireantfestival.com/ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Local festival seeks name; set of last weekend in March Description An account of the resource "The Festival Committee agreed to have a contest to name the event. The Committee is also seeking someone to draw a mascot for the planned annual event..." Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 7, 1995 Ashburn-Turner County Chamber of Commerce Community National Bank Fire Ant Festival Jay Leatherwood (1936-2019) Kiwanis Club Rotary Club Shelley Zorn The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/393be75a7c8214a5dc8e946a33b469b2.jpg 07a09b550c3ab76ca43e07be8eb639d9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Fire Ant Festival (previously known as the Wiregrass Festival) Description An account of the resource Held the fourth weekend of March, small-town Ashburn welcomes visitors to the Fire Ant Festival, but not the ants themselves. Known for its wacky and off-the-wall activities, the festival offers family-oriented fun for all ages. Activities include the fire ant calling contest, the giant fire ant maze, carnival, arts and crafts, fireworks, bands, 5K run and 1-mile fun run, BBQ cook-off, and much more! http://www.fireantfestival.com/ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 'Fire Ant Festival' my choice Description An account of the resource Editorial by Wiregrass Farmer Editor Ben Baker advocating for the Turner County festival to be named the Fire Ant Festival. "I like the idea for a number of reasons (not just because I came up with the name.) Think about the other festival around Georgia. Georgia has kudzu, mule, hogs and gnats for goodness sake with festivals in their name. "We can have a mascot, an ant in a fire chief's hat and bunker gear standing with a hose ready to put out a fire. Or maybe an ant in camp fatigues and a flamethrower strapped to his back... Fire ants are everywhere down here. Everybody has been bitten by a fire ant at least once. I can't think of a single redeeming feature for these insects. Our festival would be an honoring tribute to the fire ant but a simple recognition for all this tiny creature has done since coming here from another continent..." Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 6, 1995 Ben Baker Fire Ant Festival Shelley Zorn The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/aca5da2b032f268473f295d82b665741.jpg 6b898f6a84aca0c9270a0c609af697cf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Fire Ant Festival (previously known as the Wiregrass Festival) Description An account of the resource Held the fourth weekend of March, small-town Ashburn welcomes visitors to the Fire Ant Festival, but not the ants themselves. Known for its wacky and off-the-wall activities, the festival offers family-oriented fun for all ages. Activities include the fire ant calling contest, the giant fire ant maze, carnival, arts and crafts, fireworks, bands, 5K run and 1-mile fun run, BBQ cook-off, and much more! http://www.fireantfestival.com/ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Committee Picks festival name 'Spirit of the South' Description An account of the resource Spirit of the South is the name for the planned Turner County festival. Shirley Whiddon suggested the name. The festival will be in March, 1996 and is planned to involve all parts of Turner County... The committee set up a festival checking account at Ashburn Bank. The bank, Ashburn Machine, Hobby's and the City of Ashburn agreed to donate $100 toward the account to get it opened. The Rotary Club and the Branding Iron agreed to contribute $50. Festival Chairman: Jay Leatherwood Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 2, 1995 Ashburn Bank Ashburn Machine Ashburn-Turner County Chamber of Commerce Branding Iron Charles Marion Payne (1938-2010) City of Ashburn (government) Fire Ant Festival Hobby's Jay Leatherwood (1936-2019) Rotary Club Shirley Beard Whiddon (1942-2018) Tabernacle The Wiregrass Farmer Turner County Courthouse Turner County Elementary School https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/131cc6b2617a88802b67d9f3c55c89d3.jpg 76732f4d1dc3858831318904f558ec45 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/c0320c0a69a8c7a953c0f923c892dbfa.jpg 313a0596b57dc8a6cf211568aff4d470 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Local Noteworthy Newspaper Clippings Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman, The Ashburn Advance, & The Turner County Banner Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Whatever happened to the Turner County flag? Description An account of the resource "The Turner County Flag had a blue background with Georgia in White and Turner County a solid color within the state." Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 3, 1996 Austin A Saxon Jr (1927 - 2/3/2001) Clyde Lamar "Tump" Haman (1919-2002) Dorothy Joe Bean Russell Ridgon Shingler Building The Wiregrass Farmer Turner County Courthouse Wayne Ellsworth Blue (1936-2018) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/55427dadd909b4234c5bd637b754a225.jpg 5ca2f603ccabbb9163bc4e2207caa7a2 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/1951d1126562284789206f5de50f766c.jpg a4a8ff3d467f154d2b05723b0be35f49 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/4c6fa14e733b38ddc524eaa7d5382ca1.jpg 8cbe253647db45a62ae3f1dc469a0d27 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/9548d69bca61ded52ab9636064c8945b.jpg e255d0d5914ceb9363e66854dd034794 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/3d483ee5c923f3289234de2b910898df.jpg 318bd71e723d07b981a7aa8fca6abb7d https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/99c8b997344e18442fca78afdc7a2e99.jpg bf583c66a3c835a94d3326ba018224b0 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/1f3c228ca575611060353ddc47e5416f.jpg 0b06c056ac83f5a9d0003b59aa50df1a https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/05742f1165e865dc2a39e3df3c961aa0.jpg f9c21752b3ff5f009e8edf9d5b26d36d https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/da224c955511518749cdfc6b75bfcb3b.jpg fea83a1ea5841d29f00b75ab364395c1 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/8e5e66d3049ff764ea71d1671b23d18b.jpg 7a2f1f1c15626a7669a17ef38dd89dd9 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/39b51026c482c411d3b9b697898122fa.jpg 223da50547c5c2d34952d98191cf26f2 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/2aa42b171282d7bdfd5e2ab558d6c305.jpg 1cbc857730d3c99451c21302c5f59dd6 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/fa4ffdeec664cf05f37e8bc8cb4dca24.jpg 07aa06c8578b0be94c692c27665924ac https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/997895225d898617c74a18196c8d68ec.jpg ab247f83380f7e8f151f7fca4a3b8d8d https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/9dd6933db02960aa8672e1d438079377.jpg 1bd1a9119d6b4c1f83edf73235b9b866 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Local Noteworthy Newspaper Clippings Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman, The Ashburn Advance, & The Turner County Banner Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Historic Throws are in Description An account of the resource The historic throws of Turner County, feature several historic and memorable scenes of Turner County have arrived. The throws are available in background colors of green, cranberry and blue and are $50.00... Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 18, 1996 Ashburn Historical Preservation Ashburn Methodist Church Ashburn Train Depot Betts-Evans Trading Company Big Peanut Monument Shingler Mule Barn Sparrow's Nest Tabernacle The House by the Road The Wiregrass Farmer Thrasher House Turner County Courthouse Turner County Jail