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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…
Lt. Ernest W. Garner Declared Officially Dead
"Altho hostilities of [World] War II has ceased, yet, the grim tragedies still goes on. This is impressed on Turner County's citizens this week more indelibly and forcibly when the news came to Ashburn last Thursday from the government to Mrs. E.W.…
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…
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…
Looks and Rides Like a Pullman Car
The motor caravan was built and owned by ex-Senator Clinton F Shingler. Everything in the car is a Georgia product. It is all Georgia-made.
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..."
Local Architect, Contractor, Built Theater at Ashburn
Description of the now burned down Ashburn Theater.
Live Oak Tree covered in Ivy
Location: 507 N Main St in Ashburn, GA
Live Oak Road
Named after the Live Oak tree, official tree of Georgia. Also, located on Live Oak Road is Live Oak Methodist Church.
Live Oak Methodist Church
Live Oak Methodist Church, founded in September 1888, is located on Live Oak Rd. The church has been completely abandoned and in disrepair.
Live Oak Methodist Church
Live Oak Methodist Church, founded in September 1888, is located on Live Oak Rd. The church has been completely abandoned and in disrepair.
Live Oak Church Piano
Location: Live Oak Rd in Ashburn, GA
Linda Wiggins Williford - Wiregrass Farmer History
To read more of Linda Wiggins Williford's interview, click here: https://turnercountyproject.com/2021/04/11/linda-wiggins-williford/
Linda Wiggins Williford
On March 24, 2021, Linda Wiggins Williford, daughter of Henry Richard “H.R.” Wiggins (May 10, 1924 – October 14, 2010) and Frankie Ireland Wiggins (November 7, 1923 – September 5, 2018), sat down for an hour-long interview with the Turner County…
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…
Letter from teacher [Miss Louise Forbes] to F.M. Tison (April 11, 1934)
![Letter from teacher [Miss Louise Forbes] to FM Tison accepting position - April 11, 1934.jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/09724515d12c29a5eba2080cd8ff7dfe.jpg "Letter from teacher [Miss Louise Forbes] to FM Tison accepting position - April 11, 1934.jpg")
Ashburn, GA
April 11, 1934
Mr. F.M. Tison
Ashburn, Ga.
Dear Mr. Tison,
I received your letter telling me of my reelection as high school teacher in the Ashburn school. this is to tel you of my acceptance of the position.
Yours…
April 11, 1934
Mr. F.M. Tison
Ashburn, Ga.
Dear Mr. Tison,
I received your letter telling me of my reelection as high school teacher in the Ashburn school. this is to tel you of my acceptance of the position.
Yours…
Letter from R.L Jones Poultry to Mr. A.C. Hawkins (1908)
Script:
Mr. A.C. Hawkins (Lancaster, Mass)
Dear Sir,
Please write me your best price on one Barred Plymouth cockerel about one year old. I want a nice bird something that will do to show. Also write me best price on two 2 year old hens nice…
Mr. A.C. Hawkins (Lancaster, Mass)
Dear Sir,
Please write me your best price on one Barred Plymouth cockerel about one year old. I want a nice bird something that will do to show. Also write me best price on two 2 year old hens nice…
Letter from Prof. E. Murray Wharton to Ashburn School Board of Trustees requesting consideration (January 8, 1930)
226 Boscoma Ave.,
January 8, 1930
School Board of Trustees
Ashburn, Ga.
Dear Sirs,
I do not know what changes you are contemplating making in the ensuing school year, but if you are going to elect a new Superintendent or other teacher, I…
January 8, 1930
School Board of Trustees
Ashburn, Ga.
Dear Sirs,
I do not know what changes you are contemplating making in the ensuing school year, but if you are going to elect a new Superintendent or other teacher, I…
Letter from potential teacher [Miss Minnie McGee] to Secretary of the Board of Trustees Ashburn Public Schools requesting position (August 1, 1930)
![Letter from potential teacher [Miss Minnie McGee] to Secretary of the Board of Trustees Ashburn Public Schools requesting position - August 1, 1930 1.jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/6f94d01d7e5f04ee2b7d3069de679582.jpg "Letter from potential teacher [Miss Minnie McGee] to Secretary of the Board of Trustees Ashburn Public Schools requesting position - August 1, 1930 1.jpg")
Envelope
Postmarked: August 1, 1930
2 cents postage stamp
Address to: Secretary of the Board of Trustees
Ashburn Public Schools
Postmarked: August 1, 1930
2 cents postage stamp
Address to: Secretary of the Board of Trustees
Ashburn Public Schools
Letter from potential teacher [Clarette Bessent] to K.P. Baker (March 16, 1931)
![Letter from potential teacher [Miss Clarette Bessent] to K. P Baker requesting position - March 16, 1931 1.jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/b3aa3f952f64361b71ec4c108ee91878.jpg "Letter from potential teacher [Miss Clarette Bessent] to K. P Baker requesting position - March 16, 1931 1.jpg")
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Georgia State Teachers College
Miller Hall
Athens, Georgia
March 16, 1931
Mr. K.P. Baker.
Ashburn, Georgia.
Dear Mr. Baker,
I wish to apply for a position as teacher in your school for the coming year.
I prefer beginners work as…
Georgia State Teachers College
Miller Hall
Athens, Georgia
March 16, 1931
Mr. K.P. Baker.
Ashburn, Georgia.
Dear Mr. Baker,
I wish to apply for a position as teacher in your school for the coming year.
I prefer beginners work as…
Letter from Mrs. L.R. Whatley [Effie Whelchel Whatley] to F.M. Tison (June 9, 1934)
![Letter from teacher [Mrs. L. R. Whatley] to FM Tison accepting position - June 9, 1934 1.jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/22f844a32e2126c21afd04f72a788b30.jpg "Letter from teacher [Mrs. L. R. Whatley] to FM Tison accepting position - June 9, 1934 1.jpg")
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114 Rainey St.
Ashburn, Ga.
June 9, 1934
Mr. F.M. Tison
Ashburn, Ga.
My dear Mr. Tison,
It is with a mixed feeling of satisfaction, appreciation, and pleasure that I accept the position as teacher of Fourth Grade for the term…
114 Rainey St.
Ashburn, Ga.
June 9, 1934
Mr. F.M. Tison
Ashburn, Ga.
My dear Mr. Tison,
It is with a mixed feeling of satisfaction, appreciation, and pleasure that I accept the position as teacher of Fourth Grade for the term…
Letter from Mrs. J.S. Shingler Jr. [Eudora Henderson Shingler Thrasher] to F.M. Tison accepting position (April 12, 1934)
![Letter from teacher [Mrs. J. S. Shingler, Jr.] to FM Tison accepting position - April 12, 1934.jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/d6dd651cfc86fb5716c0fae04da57d46.jpg "Letter from teacher [Mrs. J. S. Shingler, Jr.] to FM Tison accepting position - April 12, 1934.jpg")
Ashburn, Ga.
April 12, 1934
Mr. F.M. Tison
Sec.-Treas. of Board of Education
Ashburn, Ga.
Dear Mr. Tison,
It is with pleasure that I accept my position as third grade teacher for the term 1934-35.
I wish to take this opportunity to…
April 12, 1934
Mr. F.M. Tison
Sec.-Treas. of Board of Education
Ashburn, Ga.
Dear Mr. Tison,
It is with pleasure that I accept my position as third grade teacher for the term 1934-35.
I wish to take this opportunity to…
Letter from Mrs. J.C. McKnight to F.M. Tison accepting position (April 25, 1934)
![Letter from teacher [Mrs. J.C. McKnight] to FM Tison accepting position - April 25, 1934.jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/3cb5cf1121b856cf13855da4d63ed6c6.jpg "Letter from teacher [Mrs. J.C. McKnight] to FM Tison accepting position - April 25, 1934.jpg")
Ashburn, Ga.
April 25, 1934
Mr. F.M. Tison, Sec.
Ashburn, Ga.
Dear Mr. Tison: -
In reply to your letter of recent date, I accept the position of teacher of the first grade for another year.
Very truly,
Mrs. J.C. MnKnight
April 25, 1934
Mr. F.M. Tison, Sec.
Ashburn, Ga.
Dear Mr. Tison: -
In reply to your letter of recent date, I accept the position of teacher of the first grade for another year.
Very truly,
Mrs. J.C. MnKnight
Letter from M.C. Collins to G.C. McKenzie (February 25, 1937)
Letter from M.D. Collins, State Superintendent of Schools for Georgia, writing back to Gordon McKenzie and congratulating him on Mr. Todd remaining at the school system.
G.C. McKenzie wrote an internal memo to F.M. Tison to have him read because…
G.C. McKenzie wrote an internal memo to F.M. Tison to have him read because…
Letter from Laura Sue Hawkins to F.M. Tison accepting position (June 22, 1934)
![Letter from teacher [Laura Sue Hawkins] to FM Tison accepting position - June 22, 1934 1.jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/a4d801a9ea3f1fa39b1f60a71a4fbcbb.jpg "Letter from teacher [Laura Sue Hawkins] to FM Tison accepting position - June 22, 1934 1.jpg")
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Athens, Ga.
June 22, 1934
Mr. F.M. Tison
Sec. City Board of Education
Ashburn, Ga.
Dear Mr. Tison:
In reply to your letter of April 5, 1934 notifying me of my reelection as High School and seventh grade teacher for the term…
Athens, Ga.
June 22, 1934
Mr. F.M. Tison
Sec. City Board of Education
Ashburn, Ga.
Dear Mr. Tison:
In reply to your letter of April 5, 1934 notifying me of my reelection as High School and seventh grade teacher for the term…
Letter from L.E. Bowen of Tifton Buick Company Re: H.L. Williams to F.M. Tison
Letter to make "certain remittances" from H.L. Williams salary starting October 1931.
Letter from Katherine Shepard to F.M. Tison accepting position (May 21, 1934)
![Letter from teacher [Miss Katherine Shepard] to FM Tison accepting position - May 21, 1934.jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/7ae0c6bbbb4388e298b02cb1b5931f67.jpg "Letter from teacher [Miss Katherine Shepard] to FM Tison accepting position - May 21, 1934.jpg")
Accepting job as English teacher and librarian for 1934-35 term.