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Write up featured in Georgia Living Magazine.
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…
Teacher's Contract - Parmalee Davis for Home Economics (September 1934)
Teacher's Contract
FOR TEACHERS OF VOCATION HOME ECONOMICS EDUCATION
Employed in cooperation with the Division of Vocational Education, State Department of Education, Georgia
A contract between Ashburn Public Schools ad Miss Parmalee Davis to…
FOR TEACHERS OF VOCATION HOME ECONOMICS EDUCATION
Employed in cooperation with the Division of Vocational Education, State Department of Education, Georgia
A contract between Ashburn Public Schools ad Miss Parmalee Davis to…
Teacher's Contract - Rebecca Adams for Home Economics/9th Biology (September 1936)
Teacher's Contract
FOR TEACHERS OF VOCATION HOME ECONOMICS EDUCATION
Employed in cooperation with the Division of Vocational Education, State Department of Education, Georgia
A contract between Ashburn Public Schools ad Miss Rebecca Adams to…
FOR TEACHERS OF VOCATION HOME ECONOMICS EDUCATION
Employed in cooperation with the Division of Vocational Education, State Department of Education, Georgia
A contract between Ashburn Public Schools ad Miss Rebecca Adams to…
Mrs. Turner Wins Special Election
by Austin Saxon
"Mrs. Shirley Turner became the first woman ever to earn a place on the Ashburn City Council Thursday as she narrowly defeated William I. (Bill) Posey in a special election to fill a vacancy in Post No. 4."
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Mrs. Turner who is…
"Mrs. Shirley Turner became the first woman ever to earn a place on the Ashburn City Council Thursday as she narrowly defeated William I. (Bill) Posey in a special election to fill a vacancy in Post No. 4."
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Mrs. Turner who is…
Painting of Victoria Evans with reference photo
Photograph of Victoria Evans, date unknown, by T.B. Blackshear, photographer in Macon, GA.
Painting was created by Minnie G. Brown of Ashburn, GA based on the photograph of Victoria Evans.
Plaque next to the painting says:
VICTORIA CHARITY…
Painting was created by Minnie G. Brown of Ashburn, GA based on the photograph of Victoria Evans.
Plaque next to the painting says:
VICTORIA CHARITY…
Turner County Courthouse - National Registration of Historical Places Application + Photos - #80001247
Pages: 4
This red and buff colored courthouse has three entrances. Two are elaborate. They are projecting, Ionic tetrastyle. The cement columns are coupled on each side of a pedimented doorway. The columns are capped by a pediment filled with a…
This red and buff colored courthouse has three entrances. Two are elaborate. They are projecting, Ionic tetrastyle. The cement columns are coupled on each side of a pedimented doorway. The columns are capped by a pediment filled with a…
Bird's Eye View of John Samuel "J.S." Betts Lumber Plant Postcard
Bird's-eye view J.S. Betts' Lumber Plant, Ashburn, Ga.
Small "W" insignia in the lower left hand corner.
Small "W" insignia in the lower left hand corner.
Portrait of John Samuel "J.S." Betts
J.S. Betts was one of Ashburn’s founding fathers, long-time Mayor of Ashburn, and owner of the Betts Lumber Company. It was said that his wife Elmira Josephine Bohannon Betts (May 2, 1858 – September 27, 1907) used to “signal” her sister Ella…
Portrait of John West Evans
JOHN WEST EVANS
(September 27, 1844 – January 16, 1904)
Born in Hancock County to Sterling G. and Mary West Evans, John and his wife Ella, followed his business partner/brother-in-law John Samuel “J.S.” Betts (July 29, 1848 – April 25, 1918)…
(September 27, 1844 – January 16, 1904)
Born in Hancock County to Sterling G. and Mary West Evans, John and his wife Ella, followed his business partner/brother-in-law John Samuel “J.S.” Betts (July 29, 1848 – April 25, 1918)…
Memorial Service held Sunday for Lt. Garner
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"Lt. Ernest Garner was reported last seen climbing into the clouds his plane came down, but Ernest kept climbing."
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"Lt. Ernest Garner was reported last seen climbing into the clouds his plane came down, but Ernest kept climbing."
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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.…
Turner's First War Bride Arrives in Rebecca
"Turner County's first war bride arrived in Rebecca late Tuesday night with her three months old baby, Herbert Michael, from Angers, France. The petite blonde French girl is the wife of Mr. Arthur Pullin [also spelled Pullen later in article] of…
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…
Word of [German] Surrender Received With Thanksgiving Here
Word of Germany's surrender was received in Ashburn and Turner County quietly, gratefully, and with Thanksgiving.
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Col. and Mrs. J.J. Story Sr. receive KIA Son's Awards
Col. and Mrs. J.J. Story Sr. photograph taken at Turner Field in Albany, GA as they receive their son John J. Story's post-humously Air Medal Award.
Memorial Services For Lt. Story Held Sunday
"Impressive memorial services for Lt. John J. Story Jr., age 23, son of Col. and Mrs. John J. Story Sr. of Ashburn, who was killed Nov. 5 on his tenth bombing mission over Germany, were held Sunday morning at 11 o'clock at the Ashburn Methodist…
Storys are presented their Son's Awards
Formal Presentation took place last Saturday afternoon at Turner Field by Col. C.U. True
"Lt. John J. Story, Jr., 23, was posthumously decorated with the Air Medal by Col. C.U. True, who made the presentation to Postmaster and Mrs. J.J. Story, of…
"Lt. John J. Story, Jr., 23, was posthumously decorated with the Air Medal by Col. C.U. True, who made the presentation to Postmaster and Mrs. J.J. Story, of…
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…
Pfc. Willie T. Nelson Killed in Action
Pfc. Willie T. Nelson (above) son of Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Nelson, Ashburn Rt. 3, was killed in action in Luxembourgh Dec. 28, according to a telegram received from the War Department. He was 19 years old.
Pfc. Nelson was born near Quitman April 18,…
Pfc. Nelson was born near Quitman April 18,…
Staff Sgt. Hobby Killed in Action
Staff Sgt. Leon Eugene Hobby, who is overseas, has been reported killed in action. He has been in service about four years and was in the Pearl Harbor attach. His name is now added to the honor roll of boys who have made the ultimate…
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…
Japanese Surrender
The news of Japan's official surrender at 6 o'clock Thursday evening, which came in over the raid, set Ashburn and Turner County citizens rejoicing. The hour of the day, coming at 6 o'clock, was an opportune time, the day's work for all being over.…
Cpl. Lawrence Hancock Killed At Iwo Jima
Cpt. Lawrence Hancock was among the many thousands killed in Iwo Jima during the fierce fighting there. He was killed March 17 in action according to a telegram received from the War Department to his sister, Mrs. Estelle Hay.
Cpl. Hancock was…
Cpl. Hancock was…
Sgt. Akin Writes Interesting Letter From Italy
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…
Lt. Story of Ashburn Missing In Action
"Turner County's casualty list, Lt. John J. Story Jr., pilot of a standstill for a number of months, last Thursday received a shocking addition when Col. and Mrs. J.J. Story received a War Department telegram stating that their only son, Lt. John J.…
Lt. W.W. Odom Reported Dead By Government
Mrs. W.W. Odom [Sr.], mother of Lt. W.W. Odom [Jr.], has received word from the government that Lt. Odom who has been missing since December 30, 1943 over France is officially dead. Turner County citizens are deeply grieved to hear the final news of…
Mrs. Scott Writes Letter to Son in Germany
Ashburn, GA
Feb. 25, 1944
To My Son First Lt. Jack Austin Scott O-736383, A Prisoner Somewher bin Germany:
Dear Son:
Tonight I am banking my faith for you in God, Red Cross and yourself. Faith that God will watch over you physically, that the…
Feb. 25, 1944
To My Son First Lt. Jack Austin Scott O-736383, A Prisoner Somewher bin Germany:
Dear Son:
Tonight I am banking my faith for you in God, Red Cross and yourself. Faith that God will watch over you physically, that the…