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A Sad Death in Ashburn
Death of J.S. Betts, Jr. from appendicitis.
Turner Co. Pioneer, Ashburn Founder, Dead
Death of John Samuel Betts, Sr. announced.
Final Decree in Betts Case
Regarding the old firm J.S. Betts & Co. with a valuation of over $500,000.00.
Mrs. Flora Shingler Cannon
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Flora Shingler Cannon died unexpectedly after an "illness of less than a day."
Flora Shingler Cannon died unexpectedly after an "illness of less than a day."
George Betts - Leader in Turner County Permanent Prosperity Program - The Country Gentleman
![George T Betts obit - The State [Columbia, SC] - 22 Jul 1923.PNG](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/421a3dc571e29dcbebadffda50976b8b.jpg "George T Betts obit - The State [Columbia, SC] - 22 Jul 1923.PNG")
"Georgia must carry on his work to the splendid end he sought."
You Gave Us the Key to Prosperity
![George T Betts quote w picture - Evening Public Ledger [Philly] 10.23.1922.JPG](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/5a44a84c8f0c5091f2688a61223ee94f.jpg "George T Betts quote w picture - Evening Public Ledger [Philly] 10.23.1922.JPG")
Photo of George T. Betts as featured in the Country Gentleman.
![George T Betts remembered - the State [Columbia SC] June 19, 1923.JPG](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/3557b5ac6d094f2b3f36057c5e3ada1f.jpg "George T Betts remembered - the State [Columbia SC] June 19, 1923.JPG")
The GulfLine Railway Company - industrial development
"The territory traversed by the Gulf Line Railway is the finest farming section of South Georgia, possessing as it does soil that is fertile and suitable to the highest possible state of cultivation. Churches and schools in every section; unsurpassed…
With the Army, Navy, and Marines - Awarded
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…
McKenzie-Monroe Betrothal Announced
Katherine Beverly McKenzie to marry Bill Greer Monroe, both of Ashburn.
Mrs. Shingler of Ashburn Dies at 85
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Mrs. Shingler suffered three heart attacks before her death.
Mrs. Shingler suffered three heart attacks before her death.
"Uncle Joe" Lawrence, Farm Editor, "Cow-Hog-Hen" Plan author, Dies
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'He was a man of great capabilities and of untiring loyalty to high principles. Georgia has had few men of such vision. He was a tower of strength among Georgia newspapermen, and was one we could ill-afford to lose." - J. Roy McGinty,…
'He was a man of great capabilities and of untiring loyalty to high principles. Georgia has had few men of such vision. He was a tower of strength among Georgia newspapermen, and was one we could ill-afford to lose." - J. Roy McGinty,…
Sen. Talmadge seeks divorce
![Sen. Talmadge seeks divorce from Betty Shingler Talmadge - Hattiesburg American [Mississippi] Dec 30 1976 page 12.JPG](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/21490388489d6a3ddb1b31d2bbbd3acb.jpg "Sen. Talmadge seeks divorce from Betty Shingler Talmadge - Hattiesburg American [Mississippi] Dec 30 1976 page 12.JPG")
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Six days after his 35th anniversary! Mrs. Talmadge was with friends at Sea Island and had not yet been served with copies of the divorce suit.
Six days after his 35th anniversary! Mrs. Talmadge was with friends at Sea Island and had not yet been served with copies of the divorce suit.
The Gentlemen... from Ashburn
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Senator E. W. Garner of Ashburn, of the 47th
Senator E. W. Garner of Ashburn, of the 47th
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.
