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Rosemary Plant
"Rosemary thrives in a strong woman's garden." -Unknown
Location: Glynn Cook Rd. in Ashburn, GA
Location: Glynn Cook Rd. in Ashburn, GA
Rye Field Gradient
Location: Rock House Rd. in Ashburn, GA
Scan of a blank check for the Exchange Bank in Sycamore, Georgia from the 1920s.
Scan of a blank check for the Exchange Bank in Sycamore, Georgia from the 1920s.
School Men HEW Session
The beginning of the article discusses newly elected board member, Felton Pate. However, the second half discusses how the Turner County Board of Education planned "to wait until the last possible minute to submit a plan for abolishing Turner…
Schools Will Resume Today - Classes Open 1970 Term
The newly integrated Turner County School System starts the first year together. Over 2,000 students go back to school.
Schools Withstand Tension
in reference to Robert Wright Jr.'s shooting death and subsequent riot in Ashburn.
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…
Sellars-Garrett
Wedding announcement for Annie Belle Sellars to W. Cluria Garrett
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")
page 12
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.
Sgt. Akin Writes Interesting Letter From Italy
![1944 Sep 21 WGF Sgt. Akin writes a letter from Italy [ww2].jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/4a4f26b6475d0ee471634cf0e4340301.jpg "1944 Sep 21 WGF Sgt. Akin writes a letter from Italy [ww2].jpg")
Letter from A.V. Akin Jr. to the Wiregrass Farmer Editor Nora Lawrence Smith.
Italy
August 20, 1944
Dear Miss Nora:
I've just learned from home that my subscription to the 'Wiregrass' has been renewed and thanks to you, I'll continue to look…
Italy
August 20, 1944
Dear Miss Nora:
I've just learned from home that my subscription to the 'Wiregrass' has been renewed and thanks to you, I'll continue to look…
Sheriff Faces Trial Tomorrow on Count of Office Misconduct, c. 1955
![Sheriff [Wesley Fiveash] faces trial tomorrow - The Dothan Eagle 17 Aug 1955 page 3.JPG](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/81d4aaf449cd4ecd8256b9bd4a194a17.jpg "Sheriff [Wesley Fiveash] faces trial tomorrow - The Dothan Eagle 17 Aug 1955 page 3.JPG")
"Sheriff Wesley H. Fiveash of Turner County, sentenced to two years in federal prison on a liquor conspiracy conviction, will face trial tomorrow on 28 charges of misconduct in office.
So. Gen. W.J. Forehand filed a petition seeking Fiveash's…
So. Gen. W.J. Forehand filed a petition seeking Fiveash's…
Shingler Building
8 photographs of the Shingler Building located on the corner of McLendon St. and College Avenue in Ashburn, GA.
Descriptions:
1 - Front McLendon St. Fascade facing towards First Baptist church; Photographer facing north
2 - J.S. Shingler…
Descriptions:
1 - Front McLendon St. Fascade facing towards First Baptist church; Photographer facing north
2 - J.S. Shingler…
Shingler Heights Historic District - National Register of Historical Places Application + Photos - #92001571
Shingler Heights Historic District - Along North Main Street (U.S. Hwy 41) between Murray and Hill Avenues of Ashburn, GA 31714
Application - 21 pages
Photos - 14 images
Description of Photograph(s):
1 of 14: Ashburn First United Methodist…
Application - 21 pages
Photos - 14 images
Description of Photograph(s):
1 of 14: Ashburn First United Methodist…
Shingler Park, Ashburn, GA (vintage postcard)
Script:
I was not at all surprised to get your card. Had been expecting one sometime. F. told me you would send me a card.
So warm here we have no fires. Just lovely Spring weather.
F.L.B.
Address to:
Miss Tillie Simpkins
Princess Ann,…
I was not at all surprised to get your card. Had been expecting one sometime. F. told me you would send me a card.
So warm here we have no fires. Just lovely Spring weather.
F.L.B.
Address to:
Miss Tillie Simpkins
Princess Ann,…
Shingler Park, Ashburn, GA (vintage postcard)
Script:
Dearest Summers how are you feeling this [missing] in? I have just had a [illegible], it was fine.
Say Burman is going to have a turkey dinner Sunday and she told me to write you and Mr. Summers to come down in the car and bring Johnston…
Dearest Summers how are you feeling this [missing] in? I have just had a [illegible], it was fine.
Say Burman is going to have a turkey dinner Sunday and she told me to write you and Mr. Summers to come down in the car and bring Johnston…
Shivers Family, 1941
From Bradley Shivers: “This photograph is of the James H. Shivers family taken in Rebecca in October 1941. Pictured are James and Ida Covington Shivers with their children Barney, Myrtle, Mattie Lucy, Belton (front left), Rogers and Roy.
Belton…
Belton…
Simon Baldwin Shingler and Henry McKenzie
written by Betty Talmadge:
"Simon Baldwin Shingler 16 yr. old 1938
on left
Henry McKenzie 15 yr. old 1938
middle
my 1st cousin
Do not know Boy on right."
"Simon Baldwin Shingler 16 yr. old 1938
on left
Henry McKenzie 15 yr. old 1938
middle
my 1st cousin
Do not know Boy on right."
Simon Shingler
Virgil R Boozer Studios
12 Fagon Arcade
West Palm Beach, Florida
12 Fagon Arcade
West Palm Beach, Florida