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Japanese Surrender
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.…
Cpl. Lawrence Hancock Killed At Iwo Jima
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…
Cpl. Hancock was…
Sgt. Akin Writes Interesting Letter From Italy
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…
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…
Lt. Story of Ashburn Missing In Action
"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.…
Lt. W.W. Odom Reported Dead By Government
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…
Mrs. Scott Writes Letter to Son in Germany
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…
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…
Workers are Needed to Fold Sponges
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…
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…
Mrs. Odom is Given her Son's Awards
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…
"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…
W.W. Odom Jr., Praised by Commanding General
"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…
My dear Mrs. Odom:
It is my sad portion to write that your…
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…
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."
"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.
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,…
Festival Picks 1996 Logo
Flame the Fire Ant drawn by Minnie G. Brown
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 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…
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…
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..."
'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…
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…
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."
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...
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…