The House by the Road was a popular tourist home located on U.S. Hwy 41 N in Ashburn, Ga. Mrs. Robert Shingler [Lillian Hughes Shingler (1887-1980)] was the manager of the home.
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…
"Mrs. Shirley Turner became the first woman ever to earn a place on the Ashburn City Council Thursday as she narrowly defeated William I. (Bill) Posey in a special election to fill a vacancy in Post No. 4."
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Mrs. Turner who is…
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Tues. Feb. 15,, 1944
Hi there- we spent the night in Sylvester, Ga. last night and drove over here this morning. It rained all day yesterday but the sun is out bright today- it is cool tho. We will spend the night in Sylvester…
"'Turner' count was the first case on the docket yesterday before the house and senate committees on new counties."
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"Judge Lawton Miller, of Macon, appeared as counsel for those interested in and urging the creation of the new county of…
"The big, sprawling, yellow-brick building constructed and equipped at a cost near $450,000 will be inspected by the public after Governor Talmadge's address."
By December 5, the case had grown colder. The Wiregrass Farmer ran the headline “No Clues to Brutal Death” and reported that the investigation had stalled. Sheriff Kennedy admitted that the victim remained unidentified and that law enforcement may…