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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…
Smaller School? Academy Calls Meeting Here. Academy Turns to Plan for Smaller Private School Here.
The new school venture, The Turner County Academy, requires 150 students minimum to be enrolled or the "plans for a private school will be considered dead."
"'Quite frankly, the outlook is bleak,' a spokesman for the board said after its meeting…
"'Quite frankly, the outlook is bleak,' a spokesman for the board said after its meeting…
Private School List Dwindles - Deadline now on April 1
Only 75 students have paid the 50% of tuition for the new proposed private school. They are considering only making it for grades 1-9 due to lack of high school student registration.
March 12 is Deadline for Registration for Private School Slated at Rebecca
"March 12 is the final date for enrollment of a student in Turner County Academy, the proposed private school here which will begin operation Sept. 1."
Tuition is $500.
It was voted to purchase the former Rebecca School from Charles Wideman of…
Tuition is $500.
It was voted to purchase the former Rebecca School from Charles Wideman of…
Board Wants Free Choice - School Official's Must Submit Plan Here By March 1
Discusses the deadline - March 1, 1970 - for submitting a plan for integration of Turner County Schools. The Board of Education has a petition of more than 1,100 names of parents who want their children to have a choice of what school they attend. If…
Board Wants 'Free Choice' - 500 Hear Plan for Schools
"A plan which calls for freedom of choice by students who will be allowed to attend any school they wish in Turner County will be submitted Feb. 28, school officials said.
They said they intend to follow this plan to 'the letter of the law.' If it…
They said they intend to follow this plan to 'the letter of the law.' If it…
Private School Now Lists 270; Board Meets
"Confronted with a Federal Court order to abolish a dual school system by integrating all students and faculties, the Turner County Board of Education met..."
Turner County was one of 81 systems that were required to integrate or risk losing their…
Turner County was one of 81 systems that were required to integrate or risk losing their…
Private School Entries Climb
"A count showed that 210 students already have been enrolled as prospective attendants at a private school which has been proposed by a citizens' group..."
"The crowd which turned out to discuss plans for the private school - an effort to take…
"The crowd which turned out to discuss plans for the private school - an effort to take…
Forum Set on Private School
A public rally planned to discuss creating a private school for those who do not wish to integrate.
"Turner County Schools - like most other schools in Georgia - are faced with abolition of the dual school system and the possibility of extensive…
"Turner County Schools - like most other schools in Georgia - are faced with abolition of the dual school system and the possibility of extensive…
The House by the Road recipe cards (front only)
Coconut Pie
A Sweet Sandwich
Biscuits
Waffle Recipe
This item only includes the front page of the recipe cards.
More info about the House by the…
A Sweet Sandwich
Biscuits
Waffle Recipe
This item only includes the front page of the recipe cards.
More info about the House by the…
The original blueprint for the “J.S. Shingler” main cornice
The original blueprint for the “J.S. Shingler” main cornice. This is featured on what is known as “The Shingler Building” at the corner of McLendon St. and E. College Avenue. It was originally intended to go on the McKenzie Building.
View from Turner County Courthouse Bell Tower (after 1912)
Ashburn Methodist Church far upper left and Ashburn First Baptist Church far right.
The House by the Road (date unknown)
Built in 1919 by J.S. Shingler for his son Robert Royal Shingler. Within a few years, he married his distant cousin Lillian Hughes. In 1926, Lillian turned her home into a hospitality suite with lodgings and a restaurant for travelers who frequented…
Pioneers Sheep Bennett Pate and Daniel H. Davis, early ~1900s
Pioneers Sheep Bennett Pate and Daniel H. Davis, early ~1900s
Dot Ireland Coker swearing in as Probate Judge (~1980s)
Dot Ireland Coker, first woman county officer (~1980s)
Pictured L to R is Dot, her husband Bussey, and her two sons Randy and Mike.
Pictured L to R is Dot, her husband Bussey, and her two sons Randy and Mike.
Ashburn First Baptist Church Baracca Sunday School Class (1915)
Handwritten note on back:
Mr. Frank Marion Tison Sr. Class
He is seventh on second row, reading L to Right.
Mr. Frank Marion Tison Sr. Class
He is seventh on second row, reading L to Right.
Ashburn First Baptist Placing of the Steeple (1956)
Tifton Machine Shop lifting the steeple in place with an extended boom. The boom tilts against the steeple base and another truck was tied to the front of the skidded so that the steeple could be set on the foundation.
McKenzie Building Postcard Rendering
NOTICE HOW THIS ~1909 POSTCARD RENDERING HAS THE NAME “SHINGLER BUILDING” AND THE “J.S. SHINGLER” MARQUIS. DUE TO A TIMING ISSUE, THE MARQUIS WAS ORDERED FOR WHAT WE KNOW AS THE MCKENZIE BUILDING BUT IT WAS NOT COMPLETED IN TIME. HOWEVER, IN 1914,…
Certificate of Death Azzie Martin filed April 10, 1938
Azzie Martin of 342 W. Washington Avenue. in Ashburn, Ga
Female
Colored
Single
Date of Birth: 1/27/1911
Age 27 years, 1 month, 25 days
Profession: Cook
Date deceased last work at this occupation: 12/11/1937
Birthplace: Arabi, Ga
Father:…
Female
Colored
Single
Date of Birth: 1/27/1911
Age 27 years, 1 month, 25 days
Profession: Cook
Date deceased last work at this occupation: 12/11/1937
Birthplace: Arabi, Ga
Father:…
Amendment to Certificate of Death - Azzie Martin, Turner County
"This girl was employed to cook a chicken supper on the night of Dec. 11, 1937 and according to court investigation the date of her death has not been determined. Her body was found in a lake near town about ninety days later but my opinion is that…
Ashburn Public Schools - Memo from H.L. Williams [principal at Eureka School) and from C.J. Cheves (superintendent) to K.P. Baker (March 24, 1930)
Mr. K.P. Baker,
Sec. and Treasure;
Dear Sir,
Please pay to the order of Earnest Edge $6.00 for wood for the school.
Yours truly
H.L. Williams
Prin.
OK
C.J. Cheves, Supt.
CB
#919
Sec. and Treasure;
Dear Sir,
Please pay to the order of Earnest Edge $6.00 for wood for the school.
Yours truly
H.L. Williams
Prin.
OK
C.J. Cheves, Supt.
CB
#919
Ashburn Public Schools - Memo from H.L. Williams [principal at Eureka School) and from C.J. Cheves (superintendent) to F.M. Tison (February 4, 1931)
Ashburn, Ga.
Feb. 4th, 1931
Mr. F.M. Tison,
Dear Sir:
Please pay to the order of Mr. G.R. Coleman $3.00 wood for the school
Yours truly
H.L. Williams
Prin,
Mr. Tison:
Please pay for this:
C.J. Cheves, Supt.
#1325 Ashburn…
Feb. 4th, 1931
Mr. F.M. Tison,
Dear Sir:
Please pay to the order of Mr. G.R. Coleman $3.00 wood for the school
Yours truly
H.L. Williams
Prin,
Mr. Tison:
Please pay for this:
C.J. Cheves, Supt.
#1325 Ashburn…
Ashburn Public Schools - Memo from H.L. Williams [principal at Eureka School) and from C.J. Cheves (superintendent) to F.M. Tison (Feb 11, 1931)
Ashburn, Ga.
Feb 11th 1931
Mr. F.M. Tison
Dear Sir:
Please pay to the order of Mr. G.R. Coleman $3.00 wood for the school.
Yours truly
H.L. Williams
Typed note:
Mr. Tison: Please pay the above bill.
C.J.…
Feb 11th 1931
Mr. F.M. Tison
Dear Sir:
Please pay to the order of Mr. G.R. Coleman $3.00 wood for the school.
Yours truly
H.L. Williams
Typed note:
Mr. Tison: Please pay the above bill.
C.J.…
Ashburn Public Schools - Memo from C.J. Cheves (superintendent) to F.M. Tison (Jan. 27, 1931)
Handwritten notes:
#1306
Ashburn Bank
#1306
Ashburn Bank
Ashburn Public Schools - Memo from C.J. Cheves (superintendent) to F.M. Tison (Feb 5, 1931)
Handwritten Notes:
#1327
Ashburn Bank
2-5-31
#1327
Ashburn Bank
2-5-31
Ashburn Public Schools - Memo from C.J. Cheves (superintendent) to F.M. Tison (August 22, 1931)
Ashburn, Ga.
August 22, 1931
Mr. Tison:
Please pay V.R. Christmas $22.30 for repair work done at school house.
C.J. Cheves
Superintendent
(Handwritten notes):
Paid by check #1129
Citizens Bank
8-22-31
I suggest that you give this…
August 22, 1931
Mr. Tison:
Please pay V.R. Christmas $22.30 for repair work done at school house.
C.J. Cheves
Superintendent
(Handwritten notes):
Paid by check #1129
Citizens Bank
8-22-31
I suggest that you give this…
