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Most of Ashburn, Turner County ignore Klan March, Rally
From Mayor Charles B. Perry,
"I was very proud of our city. For the most part, our people literally ignored the klansmen on the streets and at the Tabernacle. Those who were along the parade route I believe were there out of curiosity. Most had…
"I was very proud of our city. For the most part, our people literally ignored the klansmen on the streets and at the Tabernacle. Those who were along the parade route I believe were there out of curiosity. Most had…
Crime Lab Says Shivers Was Struck
Officials say that they still have no clues or leads in what has been called “the most brutal crime in Turner county.”
Back in the Day When Sycamores Shaded Sycamore
original photo date: 1911
Businessman Found Dead in Rebecca
Murder of J. Zeekes Shivers, Rebecca business man.
Clements Chapel Celebrating 100
Clements Chapel Methodist Church was organized in 1891 and named for Rev. William N. Clements, who donated the property for the church.
Hallman Service Station
Bill Hallman, his daughter Janette Hallman, and others at his service station and grist mill around 1947. This was located at 2633 US Hwy 41, Sycamore, GA. The building is no longer there and is currently another business and building.
From Erlene…
From Erlene…
Sycamore School Yearbook 1946-1947
Photos by Meagan Caton
Germans Behind Wire at POW Camp; Lt. Staluka is CO
250 prisoners, 65 U.S. personnel, and one medic. The camp was started in late 1943 and disbanded in 1946.
Most of the prisoners spoke German with a few who could speak English.
They built tables, mounted animals, painted, turpentined, stacked…
Most of the prisoners spoke German with a few who could speak English.
They built tables, mounted animals, painted, turpentined, stacked…
John Wesley Kendall Death Certificate
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John Wesley Kendall Register of Convicts
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