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Facing April 1 Deadline- Board's Plan is Turned Down
"A 'freedom of choice' plan submitted by the Turner County Board of Education for abolition of a dual school stems here has been rejected..."
"... Right now, Turner County's educators are faced with a crisis of time since a plan for total…
"... Right now, Turner County's educators are faced with a crisis of time since a plan for total…
Farmer's Year Book
compliments of
Southland Manufacturing Company
Manufacturers of cotton seed products
peanuts and fertilizers
ASHBURN, GA.
Southland Manufacturing Company
Manufacturers of cotton seed products
peanuts and fertilizers
ASHBURN, GA.
Farming Polaroids
photo 1:
BUG AND MARGENE WYNN IN A COTTON FIELD.
DATE: SEPTEMBER 23, 1991
photo 2:
BUG WYNN AND KEITH CARTER IN A PEANUT FIELD.
DATE: SEPTEMBER 11, 1992
BUG AND MARGENE WYNN IN A COTTON FIELD.
DATE: SEPTEMBER 23, 1991
photo 2:
BUG WYNN AND KEITH CARTER IN A PEANUT FIELD.
DATE: SEPTEMBER 11, 1992
Fest name changed again
"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…
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…
Festival name register to avoid another change
"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…
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…
Festival Picks 1996 Logo
Flame the Fire Ant drawn by Minnie G. Brown
Fiance Hiding As Poison Hunt Stirs Countryside, c. 1912
![1912 Nov 15 - The Atlanta Georgian - Fiance hiding [in Ashburn] as poison hunt stirs countryside.pdf](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/6c10b85085f9bd9c869393a1fb60e1ab.jpg "1912 Nov 15 - The Atlanta Georgian - Fiance hiding [in Ashburn] as poison hunt stirs countryside.pdf")
"Turner County officers today are searching the woods in Amboy direct for Tan Cleghorn, a young farmer who was to have been married to pretty Minnie Marchman last Tuesday. Instead of a wedding at the Marchman home there was a funeral, and the same…
Field Corn
Alberson Road in Ashburn, Ga
Field Road
on Ireland Road in Ashburn, Ga
Field road and peanut field
On McKenzie Road in Ashburn, Ga
Final Decree in Betts Case
Regarding the old firm J.S. Betts & Co. with a valuation of over $500,000.00.
Fire Ant Festival 2008 photos
The theme that year was Ring of Fire Ants.
Fire Ant Festival Pet Parade Entry
Pictured is Caroline Flake with her Ferret.
Fire Ant Festival Sign
located at the Turner County Courthouse on E. College Avenue in Ashburn, GA
Fire Ant Frenzy on line for '97 Festival
"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,…
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,…
Fire Ants song Lyrics by Duane Hershberger
This was sent to Chamber of Commerce president Nan Lee in March of 1996.
First Baptist Church of Ashburn, (1891-1903)
From Wayne Blue:
The first building built by the church and remained the place of worship until 1903, when a new larger wooden building was built on McLendon St. The new building had two wings and 3 balconies. In 1956 this building was replaced by…
The first building built by the church and remained the place of worship until 1903, when a new larger wooden building was built on McLendon St. The new building had two wings and 3 balconies. In 1956 this building was replaced by…
First Methodist Church postcard
Location: 406 N. Main Street in Ashburn, Georgia
Date: 1947
Date: 1947
First United Methodist Church
Ashburn, GA
Fish Fry
Around Turner County, the fish fry is a family favorite.