43 30 1276 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/f371d16ddec76c4f2dfcf31b217d6db8.pdf 566383065e2e0c6b0d38e4e38f18557c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Fire Ant Festival (previously known as the Wiregrass Festival) Description An account of the resource Held the fourth weekend of March, small-town Ashburn welcomes visitors to the Fire Ant Festival, but not the ants themselves. Known for its wacky and off-the-wall activities, the festival offers family-oriented fun for all ages. Activities include the fire ant calling contest, the giant fire ant maze, carnival, arts and crafts, fireworks, bands, 5K run and 1-mile fun run, BBQ cook-off, and much more! http://www.fireantfestival.com/ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wiregrass Festival features fire ants, fun Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Albany Herald Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 24, 1996 Charnelle Reinhardt Debbie Free E. College Ave. Fire Ant Festival Fire Ant Festival Strawberry Cook-off Heritage Park Jay Leatherwood (1936-2019) Sycamore Elementary The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/2ed811e8cf231b2d6ae7d5240afdfb97.jpg 13b8fb50c9918183aaf9c0d9246a9c5d https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/d0ced0f81ddc0feadd79ff47dc0f40bb.jpg e29f4eb68c3231d7c89d813a7a157314 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Fire Ant Festival (previously known as the Wiregrass Festival) Description An account of the resource Held the fourth weekend of March, small-town Ashburn welcomes visitors to the Fire Ant Festival, but not the ants themselves. Known for its wacky and off-the-wall activities, the festival offers family-oriented fun for all ages. Activities include the fire ant calling contest, the giant fire ant maze, carnival, arts and crafts, fireworks, bands, 5K run and 1-mile fun run, BBQ cook-off, and much more! http://www.fireantfestival.com/ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wiregrass Festival Postcard Description An account of the resource 1996 1st Annual Wiregrass Festival (now known as the Fire Ant Festival) Postcard March 20-24, 1996 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1996 Ashburn Fire Ant Festival https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/2843d708575e543d31507ee1af3c37c5.jpg de7d12f153c4b307f8d713eea8342e84 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/7163613756729e4afdfa186c0a0c55c0.jpg b1cf25f77d109bc5b30965909ce7528e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Signs, Murals, & Advertisements Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wiregrass Festival Window Painting from 1997 Description An account of the resource Wiregrass Festival Window Painting from 1997. The festival is now known as the Fire Ant Festival (www.fireantfestival.com). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario, Turner County Project Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 3, 2021 E. College Ave. Fire Ant Festival McKenzie Building https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/183e4965bed81b8f7ffc5fb4ae03f296.jpg d72d10691b783e91d30e28c38094042a https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/76031d61768a4559b8d92e79de22838f.jpg bd50c62da3c892793ffbc42cbbd710b2 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/f1fdf2b6db5a95854307b0e35509371b.jpg 7b1999fc35c6ec2ea468d425a6f0f9f9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource National Newspaper Clippings about Turner County Description An account of the resource Any newspaper that is not considered "local" - meaning created in Turner County, Georgia. This collection includes national newspapers far and wide as well as surround counties and community. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wiregrass Mystery Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Atlanta Journal Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 10, 1941 Alapaha River Ashburn Daniel Henderson Davis (1861-1942) Deep Creek Ross Lake Ross Lake Road Turner County Courthouse https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/1f0787f4322265f124e46ea0a1f0b19c.JPG 8230b3f4b1d9f1052427c04e119088bb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource National Newspaper Clippings about Turner County Description An account of the resource Any newspaper that is not considered "local" - meaning created in Turner County, Georgia. This collection includes national newspapers far and wide as well as surround counties and community. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource With the Army, Navy, and Marines - Awarded Description An account of the resource Hervert I. Shingler, Jr. is awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for "extraordinary heroism and gallantry while participating in the bombing attack against the Ploesti oil refineries of Rumania. Colonel Shingler also holds the Distinguished Flying Cross, an Oak Leaf Cluster, an Air Medal and tree Oak Leaf Clusters for the Air Medal." page 12 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Atlanta Constitution Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 18, 1943 Herbert Ives Shinger II (1918-1959) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/aaaaebb4fd43314e4e66d4aac89e7ded.jpg ff0eb492b978762b8d67fda31d0d4876 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Victoria Evans Memorial Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Women's Art Classes Are a First Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Macon Telegraph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 26, 1974 Ashburn Exchange Club Madge Rouse Rotary Club Victoria Evans Memorial Library https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/a2b44a99ce36c289175c7700e6d8e38e.jpg 6482a5c221729f3d3fcf24409efb1889 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World War II (1940-1945) Description An account of the resource This collection primarily consists of clippings from the Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman, the local Turner County Legal Organ and Newspaper, which include any references to Turner County citizens who either died in service, were captured as POWs, or featured in other WWII-related articles. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Word of [German] Surrender Received With Thanksgiving Here Description An account of the resource Word of Germany's surrender was received in Ashburn and Turner County quietly, gratefully, and with Thanksgiving. ... Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 10, 1945 Ashburn Methodist Church First Baptist Church Rev. T.W. Wilson Rev. W.B. Cheshire The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/376dbf29c06c3102a2721185f5600ed5.jpg da7680321e258e6d723219cd72c6c577 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World War II (1940-1945) Description An account of the resource This collection primarily consists of clippings from the Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman, the local Turner County Legal Organ and Newspaper, which include any references to Turner County citizens who either died in service, were captured as POWs, or featured in other WWII-related articles. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Workers are Needed to Fold Sponges Description An account of the resource 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 hours: Mrs. H.W. Bitler, Mrs. J.A. Comer Mrs. Margaret Corn, Mrs. R.H. Elrod Mrs. Stewart Gilmore Mrs. H.L. McCard Mrs. Keith Reyher Mrs. E.E. Shealy Mrs. Alex Story Mrs. R.M. Sumner Those giving 1-20 hours: Vermell Akin Mrs. Lawrence Avery Joy Boland, Mrs. J.S. Brannon Mrs. J.R. Brown Mrs. J.R. Burgess Mrs. M.S. Cantey, Blanche Cockrell Mrs. B.S. Davis Estelle Dixon, Mrs. J.H. Ellis Mrs. J.L. Evans Dorothy Faircloth Mrs. E.W. Garner Ellen Gordon Tempie Hancock Mrs. Silas Hearn Mrs. O.M. Hobby Mrs. O.B. Jarman Martha Jenkins Mrs. J.F. Johnson Sue Jordan Mrs. T.E. Kennedy Mrs. J.E. Kohn, Mrs. Dale Lake, Mrs. J.R. Launius, Mrs. G.R. Luke, Mrs. Sue Melton Mrs. T.B. McKenzie Mrs. C.J. McLendon Mrs. Smith North Mrs. W.W. Odom Sr. Mrs. J.D. Raines Leona Roberts, Mrs. E.A. Rogers Mrs. F.W. Rogers Louise Shingler Mrs. Julia Stevens Eleanor Stewart Hough Stewart Mrs. L.A. Stewart Mrs. J.J. Story Marion Tharpe Nellie Thrasher Mrs. F.M. Tison Sr. Mrs. W.C. Wilson Mrs. J.W. Zorn Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 9, 1944 Addie Holmes McLendon (1887-1978) Allie S. Zorn (1888-1973) Alma Jessup Comer (1881-1948) Aurena Emmie Josephine Evans Burgess (7/22/1880 - 3/2/1974) Belle Rainey Brannon (1904-1952) Blanche Cockrell Bonnie Beatrice Harris Hobby (1895-1986) Dorothy Faircloth Eleanor Stewart Eliza McGough Luke (1889-1963) Elizabeth Ann Acree Cantey (1916-1962) Ella Mae Evans Rogers (1884-1983) Emily Clyde McKenzie Reyher (1912-1994) Essena "Essa" Howell Story (1905-1993) Estelle Dixon Florrie Smith Evans (1873-1955) Georgia Lenora "Joy" Boland (1908-1985) Hattie Burdette McCard (1898-1986) Hattie Mae Lemons Sumner (1897-1951) Hortense Royal Raines (1904-1975) Hough Stewart Julia Kennings Stevens (1870-1946) Laura Talton Launius Leecy Cravey Odom (1890-1982) Lela Saffold Garner (1895-1981) Leona Roberts Lessie Mims Gilmore (1893-1976) Lillian Stevens North (1896-1998) Louise Shingler Cannon (1908-1993) Margaret Belle Rainey Elrod (1886-1953) Margaret Jernigan Corn (1892-1946) Marion Tharpe Martha Bibb Jenkins (1910-2000) Mary Ellen Gordon (1901-1965) Minnie Lee Johnson Tison (1887-1964) Mrs. B.S. Davis Mrs. D.H. Rose Mrs. Dale Lake Mrs. E.E. Shealy Mrs. F.W. Rogers Mrs. H.W. Bitler Mrs. J.E. Kohn Mrs. J.F. Johnson Mrs. J.R. Brown Mrs. K.P. Baker Mrs. L.A. Stewart Mrs. Lawrence Avery Mrs. Silas Hearn Mrs. T.B. McKenzie Mrs. W.B. Cheshire Mrs. W.C. Wilson Mrs. W.K. Stewart Murilla Zelina Bryant Ellis (1884-1959) Nellie Phillips Jarman (1910-1995) Nellie Thrasher (1879-1961) Netta Dayton Jacobs Shingler (1893-1989) Rhoda Van Buskirk Story (1890-1982) Sue Jordan Sue West Melton (1907-2004) Tempie Hancock The Wiregrass Farmer Vernell "Honey" Akin (1918-1975) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/db2988929c53353adc31043f9d35f97f.tif ead308bd0893329c94a597711d2dd776 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/4b334addd1bb2d907320b2b5e1c3f869.tif 05638aafefb93b6f08b34b2c640bb4c9 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/46ec1790d0b61fa6f077e0bfe1a212f7.tif ef9b8ef9564ad9071eaee05c3b02ed86 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Misc. Documents, Books, and Items Physical Object An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource World's Largest Coloring sheet Description An account of the resource If you travel around enough you're sure to encounter some really nutty sites, but none as tasty looking at the giant peanut that sits atop the monument to this noble nut, Georgia's official state crop. It was built in 1975 and dedicated to Nora L. Smith, publisher of the "Wiregrass Farmer." Ashburn is also home to the largest peanut-shelling plant in the world. Big Peanut Monument Golden Peanut Company Nora Lawrence Smith (1885-1971) The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/2238c69321a77c258d48a478d13f491e.jpg da5304f3361dfdf22e77873e52bf81e0 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/2c00f780d33f6f4ad82bc90a4aeab6ee.jpg 105f30b5312ea4e4950c035c941e63c6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Local Noteworthy Newspaper Clippings Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman, The Ashburn Advance, & The Turner County Banner Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wright Case Awaits Grand Jury Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived the Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 10, 1985 Ashburn Austin A Saxon Jr (1927 - 2/3/2001) Charles B. Perry (1943-2013) Charles V. Perry (1912-1988) David Perry Dorothy "Dot" Ireland Coker Dorothy Joe Bean McLendon St. Preston Lamar Whiddon (1934-1993 Robert Lee Wright Jr. (1963-1985) Scotty Joe Ireland The Wiregrass Farmer Turner County Courthouse https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/76ef299dca765763d8107a86b456958b.jpg dc5d5149c7de2d3ce756fc0cb6a771ea Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Local Noteworthy Newspaper Clippings Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman, The Ashburn Advance, & The Turner County Banner Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wright Laid to Rest at Sunday Service here Description An account of the resource Grave photo of Robert Lee Wright Jr., victim of shooting in Ashburn on September 30, 1985. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 10, 1985 Ashburn Robert Lee Wright Jr. (1963-1985) The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/fe44826339b5aed6eeddb2cdb0fd10eb.jpg f2e4bd045ad04430fc05f981c64702e8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buildings of Turner County Subject The topic of the resource Architectural structures found within Turner County, past and present. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Turner County Project Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wynn Peanut & Sheller Description An account of the resource Location: 37 N Labelle Avenue, Sycamore, GA Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource September 15, 2023 LaBelle Ave. Samantha “Sami” Mastrario Sami Mastrario Sycamore Wynn Peanut & Sheller https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/998c2016700a54efe5b68731cf5bc548.jpg f5d4608c540a1b66a4f0e872d917eea3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Photos of Turner County Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yard Ornaments Description An account of the resource Location: 324 S. Main Street Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 20, 2021 Main St. Main Street S. Main St. Samantha "Sami" Mastrario https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/5a44a84c8f0c5091f2688a61223ee94f.JPG 4684351f688868e29fa5492d6b503b4f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource National Newspaper Clippings about Turner County Description An account of the resource Any newspaper that is not considered "local" - meaning created in Turner County, Georgia. This collection includes national newspapers far and wide as well as surround counties and community. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource You Gave Us the Key to Prosperity Description An account of the resource Photo of George T. Betts as featured in the Country Gentleman. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Evening Public Ledger (Philadelphia, PA) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 23, 1922 Ashburn Board of Trade George Terrell Betts Sr. (1881-1923) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/3dcd0822f10a1f43850060d3206bd642.jpg 034fb81d6278372e09ca6b11d12c2c62 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buildings of Turner County Subject The topic of the resource Architectural structures found within Turner County, past and present. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Turner County Project Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Young Fashion & Hair Products Description An account of the resource Young Fashion & Hair Products on Washington Avenue in Ashburn, GA From Deedie Fay Cameron: “This was Fay’s Jewelry. My Father owned this store. He bought it from Mr. Bailey. After my Father passed away in 1971, the business was purchased by Clive Elliot. If you look closely on the front of the awning, you can see the words diamonds, watches, watch repair, silver, gifts. On the side of the awning, it reads, Fay’s Jewelry. The building still belongs to us.” Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 4, 1994 Ashburn Clive Elliot Deedie Fay Cameron Fay's Jewelry Washington Ave. Young Fashion & Hair Product https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/5c8aceae297b4da7332bb3f691813f2d.jpg 517d7cc61530254d63df121ba8bcd595 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mysteries, True Crime, and more of Turner County Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Zeke Shivers Services Sunday Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Macon Telegraph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource September 22, 1974 Subject The topic of the resource Murder of J. Zeekes Shivers, Rebecca business man. Delena Houston Shivers (1921-2005) J. Zeekes Shivers (1916-1974) J.Z. Shivers Gro. & Mkt. James Douglas “Red” Shivers (1939-1992) Live Oak Cemetery Perry Funeral Chapel Rebecca Rebecca Methodist Church Shivers Oil Co. Tom Shivers Turner County Sheriff's Department Virginia Faye Shivers Wilson (1941-2023) William Harold Shivers (1944-2009)