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House by the Road front postcard.jpg
Vintage postcard of the House by the Road, home and business of Robert Royal Shingler (February 7, 1897 – January 31, 1966) and his wife, Lillian Hughes Shingler (August 22, 1887 – April 15, 1980).

Location: 721 N. Main St. in Ashburn,…

First Methodist Church Postcard.jpg
Location: 406 N. Main Street in Ashburn, Georgia
Date: 1947

Bird's Eye View - from Courthouse - 1924.jpg
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…

Ashburn Motor Inn Restaurant - 79374-C - postcard front.tif
Ashburn
Motor Inn
Honeybear Restaurant
t Interstate Hwy. 75 Ashburn Rebecca Exit
Room Phones - TV - Cribs - Family Rooms - Year
Round Air Conditioned - Heated Baths, Tub &
Shower - Swimming Pool - Kiddie Pool - Playground
- Pony Rides -…

1948 Jan 15 - WGF - GC McKenzie.jpg
"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…

GC McKenzie - 1936 ACE Yearbook - Ashburn High School - accessed on classmates.com.jpg
Dr. Gordon C. McKenzie
Chairman of the Board of Education

1948 Apr 15 WGF - Beer is Legalized in Ashburn.jpg
"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…

1969 Sept 4 - WGF sold to G.C. Patten of Adel 1.jpg
(6 images)

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…

1970 Jan 15 - Law Smashes Liquor Still 1.jpg
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…

1970 March 12 - Chamber plans peanut monument.jpg
"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…

1994 Nov 2 - Heritage Park donated by Ashburn Bank.jpg
"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…

1995 Apr 19 - Heritage Park Named.jpg
"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…

1995 Jul 6 - Victoria Evans Memorial Library.jpg
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.…

1996 Dec 18 - TC Blankets.jpg
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...

1996 Jul 3 - Turner County Flag.jpg
"The Turner County Flag had a blue background with Georgia in White and Turner County a solid color within the state."

1995 Aug 2  - FAF -  spirit of the south festival name.jpg
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…

1995 Jul 6 - FAF - Ben Baker wants the Fire Ant Festival name.jpg
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…

1995 Jun 7 - FAF - festival seeks name.jpg
"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..."

1995 Nov 1 - FAF - festival named changed to Wiregrass Festival.jpg
"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…

1995 Nov 15 - FAF - WGF name change explained.jpg
"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…

1996 Aug 28 - FAF Game of Turner County coming.jpg
"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…

1996 May 29 - FAF - 1997 theme announced.jpg
"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,…

eSMP_3813-1440x2048.jpg
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…

1970 Aug 13 - Sparrow's Nest 1.jpg
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.
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