7 30 1229 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/840394f704a811969faa1b824e074265.jpg 4e34bb4a6712b45954952b866a1ae6c2 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 Vintage Postcards 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 Bird's Eye View from Turner County Courthouse Postcard Description An account of the resource Buildings of note: The building in the bottom right corner is the Shingler Building, built in 1914. The bottom left building was the second post office but in 1926, became the new location of the Ashburn Bank. The water tower and smokestack are no longer standing but were part of the Betts Lumber Co. Location: 219 E. College Avenue in Ashburn, Georgia Date: 1924 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1924 Ashburn Bank Ashburn Commercial Historic District Betts Lumber Co. John Samuel "J.S." Betts (1848-1918) Shingler Building Shingler Hardware Company Turner County Courthouse https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/4ec5eb3ed59331cac0bfd6a298f713da.tif ca9530ebf7172cc6a1782872736e323d https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/29c15f2c2938588ec56c6cb3b33f5fe4.tif 5f732ff1988d8ad92512d3eface86c96 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 Vintage Postcards 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 Ashburn Motor Inn + Honeybear Restaurant Postcard Description An account of the resource Ashburn Motor Inn Honeybear Restaurant t Interstate Hwy. 75 Ashburn Rebecca Exit Room Phones - TV - Cribs - Family Rooms - Year Round Air Conditioned - Heated Baths, Tub & Shower - Swimming Pool - Kiddie Pool - Playground - Pony Rides - Instant Buffet - Dinners - Snacks - Sandwiches. We accept credit cards from American Oil Co., Standard Oil (Indiana), American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners' Club, Phillips 66, C & S Interbank Card, BankAmericard, Master Charge. Call Collect for Reservations Mr. & Mrs. H. K. Rigdon Box 101 * Tel. 567-3346 Ashburn, GA 31714 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource R. E. Drew Box 173 Dublin, GA 31021 Ashburn Motor Inn H.K. Rigdon Honeybear Restaurant https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/64f9c8c7bb84b6b1beee37816d114e5b.jpg 9d7a10542d5dff46f2a5a0c1bdc572bb 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 4 generations of Shinglers Description An account of the resource "The above picture was taken after the christening at the Ashburn Methodist church of Herbert Ives Shingler III, son of Lt. Col. and Mrs. H.I. Shingler Jr. In the picture are four generations, all named Shingler, including H.I. Shingler Sr., Mrs. J.S. Shingler (Emma Shipman Baldwin Shingler), Lt. Col. H.I. Shingler Jr., and H.I. Shingler III, who is the only great grand child hat bears the name Shingler. Mrs. Shingler Sr. had nine children. She has thirteen living grand children, nine of them boys and all in service. They include Lt. Col. H.I. Shingler, Cpl. George Shingler,, Lt. Cmdr. Julian Shingler, Cpl. Clinton Shingler, Sgt. Simon Shingler, Lt. Jimmy Shingler, Clark Shingler M.O. M. M. 1-c, Pvt. Gordon McKenzie, Pvt. Henry McKenzie. There are also eight living great grand children." Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 1, 1945 Ashburn Methodist Church Clinton Felder Shingler Jr. (8/13/1913 - 9/4/1996) Dr. Clark Henderson Shingler (1923-2001 ) Emma Shipman Baldwin Shingler (11/19/1867-8/13/1953) George Jacob Shingler (1924-2007) Gordon Columbus McKenzie Jr (8/8/1918 - 9/20/1991) Henry James “Pok” McKenzie (1922-1992) Herbert Ives Shinger II (1918-1959) Herbert Ives Shingler I (1893 -1978) Herbert Ives Shingler III James Simon Shinger III (1920-1984) Julian James Shingler Sr. (1917-1998) Simon B. Shingler (1917-1998) The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/1f7d06d0dad23d5868beb253fe0b6767.jpg 1aed8c95df7dfd2b5927ab7b483db8b1 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 Scout Leaders Description An account of the resource "Dr. G.C. McKenzie of Ashburn, president of the Chehaw Council of the Boy Scouts of America, is pictured above congratulating J.R. Stott, newly appointed field executive for the council. Congratulations took place following a meeting of the various committees of the council yesterday at the First Baptist Church. Seated are Jeff White (left) of Albany, chairman of the health and safety committee, and Frank J. Lunsford (right) of Leary, chairman of camping and activities committee. Standing (left to right) are Field Executive J.B. Helms of Ashburn, President McKenzie, Scout Executive Heidt S. Swearingen and Mr. Stott. (Herald Photo by Jack Holland.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 15, 1948 Chehaw Council of the Boy Scouts of America First Baptist Church Frank J. Lunsford (Leary GA) Gordon Columbus "G.C." McKenzie (2/10/1885-2/25/1958) Heidt S. Swearingen J. B. Helms J.R. Stott Jeff White (Albany GA) The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/cabba32dff5268aee9528c97baefdf54.jpg 2a49573bf7f134204275042ff3503c32 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 Dr. G. C. McKenzie Description An account of the resource Dr. Gordon C. McKenzie Chairman of the Board of Education Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived 1936 ACE Yearbook Ashburn High School accessed on classmates.com Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1936 Ashburn Public Schools Board of Education Gordon Columbus "G.C." McKenzie (2/10/1885-2/25/1958) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/9390a9f1acf48dda06d1bab173d207e0.jpg 9f51fbcd74fc0fea66e2edfa81d3fc98 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 Beer Is Legalized in Ashburn 4 To 1 Description An account of the resource "The City Council has voted 4 to 1 to legalize beer in Ashburn. In explaining the vote, two of the councilmen have made the statement, first that revenue, needed in Ashburn, can be derived from the sale of beer. Second, that beer is openly sold in Ashburn, bringing no revenue, and better sell it licensed and controlled than bootleg it." Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer & Stockman Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 15, 1948 Ashburn City Council The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/95dd4222b8b834d846eaa77fee181444.jpg 9bdf3d433d8c716c7e3b6181a0cddbf1 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 Turner County Expenditures for Month of November 1947 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 18, 1948 Annelle Frances Thrasher Murphy (9/12/1897 - 6/3/1987) Ashburn City Water Works Ashburn Dept. Stores Ashburn Public Library Barnett National Bank Ben Columbus Bolden Electric Shop Burroughs Adding Machine Co. Carl Cannon (7/5/1898 - 11/18/1973) Charles L. Ray Jr. (5/14/1913 - 4/2/1966) Clyde Redding Hobby (2/22/1906 - 4/22/1992) Col. James H. Pate Dr. James H. Baxter Ducit Business Co. Elzie Tillman McSwain (8/3/1874 - 2/7/1954) First National Bank & Trust Foote and Davies G.W. Warren Georgia Power Co. Gulf Oil Co. H.V. Kell Harold Ray Harold Whiddon Harry D. Bell (1900-1969) Hattie May Lockett Hattie Mizelle Hezekiah Wesley Bussey Jr. (1883-1961) Horace Walker J.H. Sims J.W. Shaw John B. Hobby (1888-1953) John Clarence Holland (1893-1982) John Jackson Story Sr. (1882-1959) John Mercer John Merritt John William Hall (1877-1950) Joseph Wilson Haley (1885-1962) K.S. Jellison L.C. Cone Lewis W. "Judge" Perry (1893-1964) Marshall & Bruce McCorvey Garage McKenzie Motor Co. Mildred Sauls Mitchell Stewart Hardware Co. North's Garage Pearl Hughes (1883-1964) Preacher Battle Raines Pharmacy Roy B. Thompson (1904-1970) Standard Oil Co. Strickland & Zorn Supreme Sales Co. The Wiregrass Farmer Tri-State Tractor Co. Turner County Courthouse Turner County Frozen Foods Turner County Jail Union Drug Co. Vanilla Edwards W.C. Forehand Walter W. Cowan (1870-1950) Will Floyd William David Shepherd (1909-1959) Young's Market https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/58eeccca0425948043f03d00d7e9ae44.jpg 36fe83c0cf5fcdefa768945061bff588 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 Turner Will Wage War on Ants Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer & Stockman Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 24, 1969 Ants Fire Ant Festival Georgia Department of Agriculture State Representative Ted Hudson The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/7b0a49703386918561ea429140642994.jpg c8b676e519edff6e8e91bec8dd5b7b93 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/3d99b0eb57a70d0d06ed0a85ddac81ed.jpg 5973f970aa5308b011b86f4925d95bd6 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/e03161fcbe3f16b1d5f5271fe2289bdb.jpg 8bbb968835f492656177d8d183eb3bb6 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/1878c438f3e3040d968dd77a8616ae50.jpg 7ed994860c527a9c5f327737c8da5c27 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/2661c12fcb2595d0f7d53a227d71ae0d.jpg 161d659f47db58e98367c19d5ae5b140 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/12868b559708b7f92ccc95671fb750e4.jpg 680c5b336afc1fbb3d4cd8fec988a80f 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 Wiregrass Farmer Sold; G.C. Patten of Adel Purchaser Description An account of the resource (6 images) Although there is new ownership, there will be no changes in staff. Nora Lawrence Smith, Editor: "I love the work. when I was 13 years old I crawled up on a stool and learned to set type by hand and have been working ever since only to go to school and college. I was a read daddy girl and I did this just to help him. I came to Ashburn when I was four years old, nothing was here, only a wilderness. So I have watched the town grow and love it. It is marvelous how to town has grown the past few years with an active Chamber of Commerce made up of members who have given time and money to bring industry here. We beg of every citizen to lend their support to making Ashburn and Turner County grow." Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource September 4, 1969 Ashburn-Turner County Chamber of Commerce Austin A Saxon Jr (1927 - 2/3/2001) Frank Marion "F.M." Tison (1881-1951) Frank Marion "F.M." Tison II (1914-1979) Franklin Henry G.C. Patten (Adel GA) Jere Jordan Joe Lawrence (1858-1939) Nora Lawrence Smith The Turner County Plan of Farming The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/2a857ddbfaa58f48c4303ff0d30402cd.jpg 6074e942fcd63ba33e46ad701cd953b8 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/a74f87b434099ebc21e170494f2043f5.jpg 7908bafe9194bc19ccd1d86255089e8b 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 Law Smashes Liquor Still; 3 arrested at Huge Hide-out Description An account of the resource Described as the "biggest illegal liquor operation ever uncover in Turner County" by lawmen, a four-vat liquor still was demolished by Sheriff T.E. Kennedy Jr. (Thomas Evans Kennedy, 1911-1986)... Location: Southeast corner of Turner County near the Tift County and Irwin County lines and adjacent to a branch which trails through the isolated area. Caught at the scene: Jack Nelson Eldridge, 27 (released on $5,000 to Roy Coker) Earl Eugene Smith, 25 (released on $4,000 to Roy Coker) John Wesley Hooks, 21 (remained in jail under $4,000 bond) Also confiscated: 1961 Ford 1960 Chrysler "On the morning of the raid, the brand new still had just begun its first operation with its initial run, turning out 268 and 1/2 gallons in an approximate eight hour period before lawmen intervened and broke up the elaborate machinery which had a capacity to turn out as much as 500 gallons of illegal liquor a day." "Sheriff Kennedy said 125 gallons of the illegal liquor was poured out in a mantle near the Turner County courthouse after the raid, and the raider was destroyed at the raid." Assisting in arrest/sting: Deputy E.L. Bean David Bailey Ray Hunt Bobby Bryant (State Revenue Dept.) Wendell Aikens (State Revenue Dept.) Lee Purvis (Federal Agent) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 15, 1970 Bobby Bryant (State Revenue Dept.) Bootlegger David Bailey Earl Eugene Smith Elbert L. Bean (1932-2009) Jack Nelson Eldridge John Wesley Hooks Lee Purvis (Federal Agent) Ray Hunt Roy Coker The Wiregrass Farmer Thomas Evans "T.E" Kennedy (1911-1986) Wendell Aikens (State Revenue Dept.) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/748e1a38c7ae3fbd4e33a9682475bb39.jpg 73bca61b538766ea7e49b7203578480f https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/bbd057274997bb7a1bfcca3f72c0d5c7.jpg 0ef20a7d26af051c1f7de58ea10bac44 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 Ending 30 years, J.T. McLendon Retires as Ashburn First Dept. Chief Subject The topic of the resource Joseph Tye "J.T." McLendon (1911-1991) Description An account of the resource "Concluding 30 years of service to the community, J.T. McLendon, chief of the Ashburn Fire Department, revealed this week that he is retiring. Mr. McLendon who will continue his business duties at Mitchell-Stewart Hardward Co. with which he has been associated for 28 years has been a member of Ashburn's volunteer fire department unit since the late 1930's when the department only had one truck and 12 firemen. Ashburn's modern fire department now has three trucks and a volunteer corps of 14 fire fighters." Other members of the Ashburn Fire Dept.: Kent Robinson (1908-1979), Eddie Benjamin "E.B." Kilcrease (1911-1988), Garrett Lathem (1925-1989), Billy Shivers (1929-2007), Guy Pylant (1925-1993), Earl Martenn (1933-1994), Earl Braswell, Bobby Zorn, Elias Fletcher (1929-1990), Charlie T "Buddy" Britt (1920-2003), Tommy Kennedy, (William) Henry Royal (1914-2001), B.M. Pilkinton, John Clark (1926-1984) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 29, 1970 (William) Henry Royal (1914-2001) Ashburn Fire Department B.M. Pilkinton Billy Shivers (1929-2007) Bobby Zorn Charlie T "Buddy" Britt (1920-2003) Earl Braswell Earl Martenn (1933-1994) Eddie Benjamin "E.B." Kilcrease (1911-1988) Elias Fletcher (1929-1990) Garrett Lathem (1925-1989) Guy Pylant (1925-1993) John Clark (1926-1984) Joseph Tye "J.T." McLendon (1911-1991) Kent Robinson (1908-1978) Mary Frances Law McLendon (1914-1999) Mary Katherine McLendon Milan (1940-2016) Mitchell Stewart Hardware Co. The Wiregrass Farmer Tommy Kennedy https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/5dd41ac9030813fb3ff9ce047107cf51.jpg 98e8be1dc5e5d6e52a655687953fc01c https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/3dccffd3db0416933a83ded280faaf2b.jpg ef691c399b3461d79526082d82129994 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 Chamber of Commerce Plans A Monument to Peanut on 1-75 Description An account of the resource "A giant 30-foot emblem saluting the peanut and 'the world's largest peanut shelling plant' has been proposed for location in a rest area north of Ashburn on the boundary of Interstate 75." Second article clipping: "...the first time architect Arthur Smith's drawing of the proposed monument which has a tower crowed with a giant peanut and a message calling attention to Turner County's contribution to peanut farming and processing." ... "There would be no Turner County without the peanut farmer, and no peanut shelling plants without the peanut farmer, and we hope our people will always recognize just how important the peanut is to our way of life and to our very existence." Chamber president: John R. Rogers Architect: Arthur Smith Jr. (Ashburn native and Valdosta Architect). Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 12, 1970 Arthur Smith Ashburn-Turner County Chamber of Commerce Big Peanut Monument Charles B. Perry (1943-2013) Dr. George P. Donaldson (Georgia Peanut Commission president) Georgia Peanut Commission Gold Kist Peanuts Harvey Christopher "H.C." Barber Jr. (1926-2015) John R. Rogers National Peanut Council Peanuts Quality Courts Restaurant Rev. George Herndon Terry Norris (Peanut Princess of Worth County) The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/2e18554497dfdd0435d57f303297e1f1.jpg 9850157f368a0e8c509613a90ae178f7 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 Major Renovation Underway Now to Restore Dow[n]town McKenzie Building Description An account of the resource "Renovation of the McKenzie Building in Downtown Ashburn is underway now by Jay Leatherwood and his wife, Shirley, who plan to restore the structure to its original beauty and distinction. Mr. Leatherwood who purchased the property from Luke Sconyers said he and his wife plan to spend a substantial amount of money on the renovation project and hopefully succeed in having the building placed on the National Register of Historic Places." They succeeded: https://npgallery.nps.gov/AssetDetail/NRIS/92001042 "Built by J.S. Shingler in 1906 as one of the first buildings in the new town of Marion which became Ashburn, Dr. G.C. McKenzie whose first wife was Mrs. Clyde Shingler, daughter of J.S. Shingler, became the owner of the building in the mid-1920s and removed the name of J.S. Shingler from the front wall over the entrance. Dr. McKenzie installed the marquee with the name "McKenzie Building" which stood under the marker fell into disrepair. One of the first drug stores in Ashburn was located on the Main St. and College Ave. corner of the building and later became the Union Drug Store with Vance North as pharmacist, Blannie Forshee, Stella Stevens, and Jane North Pitts were clerks in the struggle store which continued service into the 1950s." Other business within the McKenzie building: Royce Hanner's television sales and service Southeastern Telephone Co. The first Post Office of Ashburn Royal's Barber Shop Glenn Pitts' Barber Shop Johnny Raines' Barber Shop Attorney Edwin Rogers with son John Rogers McKenzie Insurance and Farm Loans Josephine Miller distributed ration cards during WWII Jenkins Insurance Company Attorney Roland Arthur Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 15, 1994 Blannie Forshee Clyde Shingler McKenzie (11/15/1887 - 6/30/1934) Edwin A. Rogers (1881-1954) Glenn Pitts' Barber Shop Gordon Columbus "G.C." McKenzie (2/10/1885-2/25/1958) James Simon "J.S." Shingler (1859-1943) Jane North Pitts Herndon (1921-2016) Jay Leatherwood (1936-2019) Jenkins Insurance Company Jesse Royce Hanner (1929-2016) John R. Rogers Johnny Raines' Barber Shop Josephine Evans Miller (1901-1981) Luke Sconyers Martha Bibb Jenkins (1910-2000) McKenzie Building National Register of Historic Places #: 92001042 Roland M Arthur (1917-1959) Royal's Barber Shop Shirley Leatherwood Southeastern Telephone Co. Stella Cockrell Stevens (1901-1985) The Wiregrass Farmer Union Drug Co. Vance Allen "Doc" North (1890-1966) World War II https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/d382757341bc58277f6ab4ce163d821b.jpg 03613d640dbd020cb7f2ee058f1154ec https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/0408037853fbf2cc9321fd068da92ff4.jpg 03613d640dbd020cb7f2ee058f1154ec 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 Ashburn Bank donates new park to community Description An account of the resource "Ashburn Bank has known great success in its 94 years of service to Ashburn and Turner County. In 94 years, it has prospered and grown even in the face of many economically hard times. All of our progress has been made possible by the community support we have been shown through the years. By building this park, Ashburn Bank hopes to show our support for the community and to say thank you for its years of loyal patronage." "Construction of the park is expected to start at the beginning months of 1995, with an open date tentatively set for late spring of next year... Upon competition, the park will feature a gazebo style pavilion, benches, picnic tables and walking trails. The park will be professionally landscaped with a variety of trees, bushes and flowering plants." 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 2, 1994 Ashburn Bank Colony Bank (previously Ashburn Bank) Heritage Park Shelley Zorn Steve Wood The Wiregrass Farmer William B. "Bill" Roberts (1942-2021) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/598203ad0703e53f24f95e81eb2b4adc.jpg d7e4b0d8162e2bc54539ce75b0d6bfae 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 Bank park named Description An account of the resource "The new park being build by Ashburn bank has been given its official name, Ashburn Bank Heritage Park. The official name was chosen for the new park on Friday, April 14th (1995) by Ashburn Bank board of directors. The winning selection was the entry or Mrs. Lisa Johnston. Mrs. Johnston received a $100.00 savings bond as a prize for her winning entry." 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 19, 1995 Ashburn Bank Colony Bank (previously Ashburn Bank) Heritage Park Lisa Youngblood Johnston (1962-1997) Shelley Zorn The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/b680c9efde3f5daf85cd5a6f3c45870d.jpg 4d88696961e86078b41c4f7a12be053b 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 Community Pulls for library Description An account of the resource Article discusses the new building for the Victoria Evans Memorial Library, located at 605 North St. Ashburn, GA "The library in Turner County was actually started in the early 1920s by a group of local women who were members of a sewing club. Mrs. Madge Rouse, who served as librarian for many years, the women were each asked to buy a book and circulate it among themselves and friends. The young ladies were excited and within days had their books and the Turner County Library was born." 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 Madge Rouse The Wiregrass Farmer Victoria Evans Memorial Library 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 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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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)