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Major Renovation Underway Now to Restore Dow[n]town McKenzie Building
"Renovation of the McKenzie Building in Downtown Ashburn is underway now by Jay Leatherwood and his wife, Shirley, who plan to restore the structure to its original beauty and distinction.
Mr. Leatherwood who purchased the property from Luke…
Mr. Leatherwood who purchased the property from Luke…
Chamber of Commerce Plans A Monument to Peanut on 1-75
"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…
Second article clipping:
"...the first time architect…
Ending 30 years, J.T. McLendon Retires as Ashburn First Dept. Chief
"Concluding 30 years of service to the community, J.T. McLendon, chief of the Ashburn Fire Department, revealed this week that he is retiring.
Mr. McLendon who will continue his business duties at Mitchell-Stewart Hardward Co. with which he has…
Mr. McLendon who will continue his business duties at Mitchell-Stewart Hardward Co. with which he has…
Law Smashes Liquor Still; 3 arrested at Huge Hide-out
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…
Location: Southeast corner of Turner County near…
Wiregrass Farmer Sold; G.C. Patten of Adel Purchaser
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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…
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…
Beer Is Legalized in Ashburn 4 To 1
"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…
Dr. G. C. McKenzie
Dr. Gordon C. McKenzie
Chairman of the Board of Education
Chairman of the Board of Education
Scout Leaders
"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…
4 generations of Shinglers
![1945 Feb 1 WGF - 4 generations of shinglers [HI Shingler i, ii, iii, & Emma Shingler].jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/64f9c8c7bb84b6b1beee37816d114e5b.jpg "1945 Feb 1 WGF - 4 generations of shinglers [HI Shingler i, ii, iii, & Emma Shingler].jpg")
"The above picture was taken after the christening at the Ashburn Methodist church of Herbert Ives Shingler III, son of Lt. Col. and Mrs. H.I. Shingler Jr. In the picture are four generations, all named Shingler, including H.I. Shingler Sr., Mrs.…
Bird's Eye View from Turner County Courthouse Postcard
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…
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…
First Methodist Church postcard
Location: 406 N. Main Street in Ashburn, Georgia
Date: 1947
Date: 1947
Akin Service Station Garage Postcard
From the Macon Telegraph, December 8, 1943 (page 3):
Ashburn, Ga., Dec. 7- “Henry Grady Smith, age 33, died Saturday at the Tifton hospital from burns he received in a fire which occurred at Akins Filling Station and Garage early Saturday morning…
Ashburn, Ga., Dec. 7- “Henry Grady Smith, age 33, died Saturday at the Tifton hospital from burns he received in a fire which occurred at Akins Filling Station and Garage early Saturday morning…
Ashburn High School Alma Mater
Excerpt from ther 1936 ACE Yearbook
POW Prisoner Postcard & Photograph
Letter from a POW prisoner, Gerhard Lorenz, who was once at the Turner County POW camp and worked for Mr. Chester Lee "C.L." Wilson of Chula, Georgia.
Chester's wife's name was Unez Pilkinton Wilson. This could explain the Pilkinton family…
Chester's wife's name was Unez Pilkinton Wilson. This could explain the Pilkinton family…
Giddens Coins
These coins were used to pay employees who worked at the W.W. "Bill" Giddens’ sawmill in Coverdale. The employees could use the coins at the company-owned store. There was also an agreement with the Ashburn merchants that they would accept them as…
Plowing Up Peanuts for Harvest
Farmer Steven Poole plows up peanuts for harvest 2021. Steven works for Phil Coley at Coley Farms.
Former Turner County Man Wants A Wife
L.H. Timmons, formerly of Turner County, wrote a personal advertisement to the Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman newspaper looking for a new wife from his hometown.
Nina Cox - To The Bat for Turner County
A Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman clipping showing Nina Cox holding a bat that says "I will bat for Turner Co."
Nina Cox, an Ashburn High School teacher, resigned from her position in 1924 and entered the race for the Turner County School…
Nina Cox, an Ashburn High School teacher, resigned from her position in 1924 and entered the race for the Turner County School…
Tourist Are Coming
![1945 Nov 22 WGF - Tourists are coming [House by the Road].jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/7b6b3aa5268fc2f633b10f8607bc9d16.jpg "1945 Nov 22 WGF - Tourists are coming [House by the Road].jpg")
Discussing prominent guests at the House by the Road,
"Mrs. Shingler, who is a delightful hostess, is an asset to Ashburn, in that she has many tourists from all over the United States, and her service and the atmosphere of her home, makes every…
"Mrs. Shingler, who is a delightful hostess, is an asset to Ashburn, in that she has many tourists from all over the United States, and her service and the atmosphere of her home, makes every…
Auditors's Report of the City of Ashburn (February 1, 1942-Jan 31, 1945)
Appearing in the Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman, Harvey H. Hunts Co. audit report for the City of Ashburn from February 1, 1942 - January 31, 1945. Submitted by Harrison Martin “Harry” Harp Sr. (mayor).
J. H. Gilmore
"Mr. Gilmore is a prosperous farmer of the Rebecca district and is highly esteemed by those who know him. He has good business qualifications and the interest of the county at heart."
An Unfortunate Affair. Two Prominent Citizens of Ashburn Engage in Pistol Duel.
A clipping from the Turner County Banner discussing the duel by Col. Jas. H. Pate and W. A. Aultman in front of Citizen's Bank. Fortunately, neither were seriously injured.