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Fire Ants song Lyrics by Duane Hershberger
This was sent to Chamber of Commerce president Nan Lee in March of 1996.
Fire Ant Frenzy on line for '97 Festival
"At its regular meeting, the Wiregrass Festival Committee decided a theme for the 1997 festival.
It will be: 'Fire Ant Frenzy,' a gene suggested by Sue Lanneau. In the discussion, Mrs. Lanneau noted that 'Frenzy' implies a lot of activity,…
It will be: 'Fire Ant Frenzy,' a gene suggested by Sue Lanneau. In the discussion, Mrs. Lanneau noted that 'Frenzy' implies a lot of activity,…
Fire Ant Festival Sign
located at the Turner County Courthouse on E. College Avenue in Ashburn, GA
Fire Ant Festival Pet Parade Entry
Pictured is Caroline Flake with her Ferret.
Fire Ant Festival 2008 photos
The theme that year was Ring of Fire Ants.
Final Walkthrough of Turner County Middle/High School
From Meagan:
We did a walk through of the old Turner County Middle/High school before it gets torn down next week and I documented some of the rooms that I frequented when I attended school there in the 90s.
Pictured hopefully in order…
We did a walk through of the old Turner County Middle/High school before it gets torn down next week and I documented some of the rooms that I frequented when I attended school there in the 90s.
Pictured hopefully in order…
Final Decree in Betts Case
Regarding the old firm J.S. Betts & Co. with a valuation of over $500,000.00.
Field road and peanut field
On McKenzie Road in Ashburn, Ga
Field Road
on Ireland Road in Ashburn, Ga
Field Corn
Alberson Road in Ashburn, Ga
Fiance Hiding As Poison Hunt Stirs Countryside, c. 1912
"Turner County officers today are searching the woods in Amboy direct for Tan Cleghorn, a young farmer who was to have been married to pretty Minnie Marchman last Tuesday. Instead of a wedding at the Marchman home there was a funeral, and the same…
Festival Picks 1996 Logo
Flame the Fire Ant drawn by Minnie G. Brown
Festival name register to avoid another change
"Another stumbling block was jumped by the Turner County festival committee last week.
The committee voted several weeks ago to officially name the festival the 'Wiregrass Festival.'
...
Mr. Leatherwood said he received a call from a man living…
The committee voted several weeks ago to officially name the festival the 'Wiregrass Festival.'
...
Mr. Leatherwood said he received a call from a man living…
Fest name changed again
"The name for the planned Turner County festival has been changed again.
At its regular meeting last week, the festival voted to change the name to 'Wiregrass Festival.' This year's theme will be 'Flame the Fire Ant.'
Several committee members…
At its regular meeting last week, the festival voted to change the name to 'Wiregrass Festival.' This year's theme will be 'Flame the Fire Ant.'
Several committee members…
Father of Forty Children
"He has had two wives, the first dying several years ago. She was the mother of twenty-four of his lusty offspring and his second wife who is still living and strong and health has up to this time presented him with sixten. She is only 42 years old,…
Farming Polaroids
photo 1:
BUG AND MARGENE WYNN IN A COTTON FIELD.
DATE: SEPTEMBER 23, 1991
photo 2:
BUG WYNN AND KEITH CARTER IN A PEANUT FIELD.
DATE: SEPTEMBER 11, 1992
BUG AND MARGENE WYNN IN A COTTON FIELD.
DATE: SEPTEMBER 23, 1991
photo 2:
BUG WYNN AND KEITH CARTER IN A PEANUT FIELD.
DATE: SEPTEMBER 11, 1992
Farmer's Year Book
compliments of
Southland Manufacturing Company
Manufacturers of cotton seed products
peanuts and fertilizers
ASHBURN, GA.
Southland Manufacturing Company
Manufacturers of cotton seed products
peanuts and fertilizers
ASHBURN, GA.
Farm Worker Convicted By Jury in Incest Case
Re: baby born in November 1957 and died in June 1958. Buried in the yard in a dresser drawer.
Helen admitted that in addition to her father, she had had sexual relations with five other men.
Helen admitted that in addition to her father, she had had sexual relations with five other men.
Farm is Purchased for Turner County
"According to the recommendation of two grand juries, Ordinary Joe Mellancock [McHancock] has purchased a farm located between Sycamore and Ashburn for a county farm for Turner County. The buildings on the farm are to be used for convict camps and a…