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First Methodist Church postcard
Location: 406 N. Main Street in Ashburn, Georgia
Date: 1947
Date: 1947
Bird's Eye View from Turner County Courthouse Postcard
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…
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…
4 generations of Shinglers
![1945 Feb 1 WGF - 4 generations of shinglers [HI Shingler i, ii, iii, & Emma Shingler].jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/64f9c8c7bb84b6b1beee37816d114e5b.jpg "1945 Feb 1 WGF - 4 generations of shinglers [HI Shingler i, ii, iii, & Emma Shingler].jpg")
"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.…
Scout Leaders
"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…
Dr. G. C. McKenzie
Dr. Gordon C. McKenzie
Chairman of the Board of Education
Chairman of the Board of Education
Beer Is Legalized in Ashburn 4 To 1
"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…
Wiregrass Farmer Sold; G.C. Patten of Adel Purchaser
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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…
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…
Law Smashes Liquor Still; 3 arrested at Huge Hide-out
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…
Location: Southeast corner of Turner County near…
Ending 30 years, J.T. McLendon Retires as Ashburn First Dept. Chief
"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…
Mr. McLendon who will continue his business duties at Mitchell-Stewart Hardward Co. with which he has…
Chamber of Commerce Plans A Monument to Peanut on 1-75
"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…
Second article clipping:
"...the first time architect…
Major Renovation Underway Now to Restore Dow[n]town McKenzie Building
"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…
Mr. Leatherwood who purchased the property from Luke…
Ashburn Bank donates new park to community
"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…
Bank park named
"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…
Community Pulls for library
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.…
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.…
Historic Throws are in
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...
Whatever happened to the Turner County flag?
"The Turner County Flag had a blue background with Georgia in White and Turner County a solid color within the state."
Committee Picks festival name 'Spirit of the South'
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…
The festival will be in March, 1996 and is planned to involve all parts of Turner County...
The committee set up a festival checking…
'Fire Ant Festival' my choice
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…
"I like the idea for a number of reasons (not just because I came up with the name.) Think about the other festival around…
Local festival seeks name; set of last weekend in March
"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..."
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…
Game of Turner County coming
"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…
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…
Festival Picks 1996 Logo
Flame the Fire Ant drawn by Minnie G. Brown
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,…
"Sparrow's Nest" - Showplace of Turner County - Cannon Home
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.
Board's Plan is Turner Down
"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."
Lieutenant Austin Scott Writes From Germany
"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…