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Turner's First War Bride Arrives in Rebecca
"Turner County's first war bride arrived in Rebecca late Tuesday night with her three months old baby, Herbert Michael, from Angers, France. The petite blonde French girl is the wife of Mr. Arthur Pullin [also spelled Pullen later in article] of…
Lt. Austin Scott Liberated from German Prison
"Lt. Austin Scott has been liberated from a German prison camp, according to a cablegram from him received by his wife, Mrs. Mary Raines Scott last Friday. His parents, Dr. and Mrs. W.R. Scott received word Jan. 7, 1944 that he was missing in action…
Word of [German] Surrender Received With Thanksgiving Here
![1945 May 10 WGF - Word of [German] Surrender received with thanksgiving WW2.jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/a2b44a99ce36c289175c7700e6d8e38e.jpg "1945 May 10 WGF - Word of [German] Surrender received with thanksgiving WW2.jpg")
Word of Germany's surrender was received in Ashburn and Turner County quietly, gratefully, and with Thanksgiving.
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Col. and Mrs. J.J. Story Sr. receive KIA Son's Awards
![1945 Mar 8 WGF - Mr. _ Mrs. John H Story presented son_s [JJ Story Jr] awards picture.jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/818e2def7259d43bbede13358285c292.jpg "1945 Mar 8 WGF - Mr. _ Mrs. John H Story presented son_s [JJ Story Jr] awards picture.jpg")
Col. and Mrs. J.J. Story Sr. photograph taken at Turner Field in Albany, GA as they receive their son John J. Story's post-humously Air Medal Award.
Memorial Services For Lt. Story Held Sunday
"Impressive memorial services for Lt. John J. Story Jr., age 23, son of Col. and Mrs. John J. Story Sr. of Ashburn, who was killed Nov. 5 on his tenth bombing mission over Germany, were held Sunday morning at 11 o'clock at the Ashburn Methodist…
Storys are presented their Son's Awards
![1945 Mar 1 WGF - Story_s Presented their son_s [John J Story Jr] awards.jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/6107ca1fddb15ecc02775c33a346c6af.jpg "1945 Mar 1 WGF - Story_s Presented their son_s [John J Story Jr] awards.jpg")
Formal Presentation took place last Saturday afternoon at Turner Field by Col. C.U. True
"Lt. John J. Story, Jr., 23, was posthumously decorated with the Air Medal by Col. C.U. True, who made the presentation to Postmaster and Mrs. J.J. Story, of…
"Lt. John J. Story, Jr., 23, was posthumously decorated with the Air Medal by Col. C.U. True, who made the presentation to Postmaster and Mrs. J.J. Story, of…
Lt. Austin Scott is Home from Nazi Prison
Lt. Austin Scott, son of Dr. and Mrs. W.R. Scott of Ashburn, arrived in Ashburn Monday night is being warmly welcome home. He has been a prisoner of war in Germany since Dec. 8, 1943, when the plane which he piloted was shot down over Greece. He was…
Pfc. Willie T. Nelson Killed in Action
Pfc. Willie T. Nelson (above) son of Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Nelson, Ashburn Rt. 3, was killed in action in Luxembourgh Dec. 28, according to a telegram received from the War Department. He was 19 years old.
Pfc. Nelson was born near Quitman April 18,…
Pfc. Nelson was born near Quitman April 18,…
Staff Sgt. Hobby Killed in Action
Staff Sgt. Leon Eugene Hobby, who is overseas, has been reported killed in action. He has been in service about four years and was in the Pearl Harbor attach. His name is now added to the honor roll of boys who have made the ultimate…
Lt. J.J. Story Reported Dead by Government
Col. and Mrs. J.J. Story have received word from the government that their son, Lt. J.J. Story Jr., who has been missing in action over Germany since Nov. 5, is officially dead. The German government notified the American Red Cross, who relayed the…
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
![1944 Sep 21 WGF Sgt. Akin writes a letter from Italy [ww2].jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/4a4f26b6475d0ee471634cf0e4340301.jpg "1944 Sep 21 WGF Sgt. Akin writes a letter from Italy [ww2].jpg")
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
![1944 Nov 30 WGF - John J. Story Jr MIA [ww2].jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/b8283c63f9166411da4dbe088c77f0d6.jpg "1944 Nov 30 WGF - John J. Story Jr MIA [ww2].jpg")
"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
![1944 Nov 23 WGF - WW Odom reported dead by Government [ww2].jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/cf45b68beabbdfdac3a98868a18d54a7.jpg "1944 Nov 23 WGF - WW Odom reported dead by Government [ww2].jpg")
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
![1944 March 9 WGF - Mrs. Scott writes a letter to son in Germany [Austin Scott who was captured 18 months].jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/b05b3509ecc21c442bbdf2293267792a.jpg "1944 March 9 WGF - Mrs. Scott writes a letter to son in Germany [Austin Scott who was captured 18 months].jpg")
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
![1944 Mar 9 WGF - Workers needed to Fold Sponges [WW2].jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/376dbf29c06c3102a2721185f5600ed5.jpg "1944 Mar 9 WGF - Workers needed to Fold Sponges [WW2].jpg")
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
![1944 Apr 30 - WW Odom Jr. MIA but praised by commanding general [ww2].jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/3f4ea442c21979bbfaad336c366e12a1.jpg "1944 Apr 30 - WW Odom Jr. MIA but praised by commanding general [ww2].jpg")
"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.
Jack Albritton
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…
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.'
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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.'
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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…