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Board's Plan is Turner Down
"A 'freedom of choice plan submitted by the Turner County Board of Education for abolition of a dual school system here has been rejected. It was learned last week-end by the Wiregrass Farmer."
Lieutenant Austin Scott Writes From Germany
"Word has been received from Lt. Austin Scott, son of Dr. and Mrs. W.R. Scott of Ashburn, who was reported in January a prisoner in Germany. He wrote a card to his mother dated Jan. 3, 1944 which was received this week. The messags [message] was…
W.W. Odom Jr., Praised by Commanding General
![1944 Apr 30 - WW Odom Jr. MIA but praised by commanding general [ww2].jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/3f4ea442c21979bbfaad336c366e12a1.jpg "1944 Apr 30 - WW Odom Jr. MIA but praised by commanding general [ww2].jpg")
"Mrs. W.W. Odom has received the following letter from W.E. Kepner, who was the Commanding General of her son, W.W. Odom Jr., who has been reported missing since early in January:
My dear Mrs. Odom:
It is my sad portion to write that your…
My dear Mrs. Odom:
It is my sad portion to write that your…
Mrs. Odom is Given her Son's Awards
Formal Presentation took place Saturday at Turner Field in Albany With All Military Audience.
"At a simple but touching ceremony, Mrs. W.W. Odom, of Ashburn, 54-year-old mother of First Lt. W.W. Odom Jr., a P-47 Thunderbolt fighter pilot, last…
"At a simple but touching ceremony, Mrs. W.W. Odom, of Ashburn, 54-year-old mother of First Lt. W.W. Odom Jr., a P-47 Thunderbolt fighter pilot, last…
Workers are Needed to Fold Sponges
![1944 Mar 9 WGF - Workers needed to Fold Sponges [WW2].jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/376dbf29c06c3102a2721185f5600ed5.jpg "1944 Mar 9 WGF - Workers needed to Fold Sponges [WW2].jpg")
Surgical Dressings Now Being Made Are Seeing Duty on Many Fronts in Many Lands.
Those donating 50-100 hours in February:
Mrs. K.P. Baker,
Mrs. W.B. Cheshire,
Mrs. D.H. Rose,
Mrs. H.I. Shingle,
Mrs. W.K. Stewart
Those giving 20-50…
Those donating 50-100 hours in February:
Mrs. K.P. Baker,
Mrs. W.B. Cheshire,
Mrs. D.H. Rose,
Mrs. H.I. Shingle,
Mrs. W.K. Stewart
Those giving 20-50…
Mrs. Scott Writes Letter to Son in Germany
![1944 March 9 WGF - Mrs. Scott writes a letter to son in Germany [Austin Scott who was captured 18 months].jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/b05b3509ecc21c442bbdf2293267792a.jpg "1944 March 9 WGF - Mrs. Scott writes a letter to son in Germany [Austin Scott who was captured 18 months].jpg")
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…
Lt. W.W. Odom Reported Dead By Government
![1944 Nov 23 WGF - WW Odom reported dead by Government [ww2].jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/cf45b68beabbdfdac3a98868a18d54a7.jpg "1944 Nov 23 WGF - WW Odom reported dead by Government [ww2].jpg")
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…
Lt. Story of Ashburn Missing In Action
![1944 Nov 30 WGF - John J. Story Jr MIA [ww2].jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/b8283c63f9166411da4dbe088c77f0d6.jpg "1944 Nov 30 WGF - John J. Story Jr MIA [ww2].jpg")
"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.…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Storys are presented their Son's Awards
![1945 Mar 1 WGF - Story_s Presented their son_s [John J Story Jr] awards.jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/6107ca1fddb15ecc02775c33a346c6af.jpg "1945 Mar 1 WGF - Story_s Presented their son_s [John J Story Jr] awards.jpg")
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…
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…
Col. and Mrs. J.J. Story Sr. receive KIA Son's Awards
![1945 Mar 8 WGF - Mr. _ Mrs. John H Story presented son_s [JJ Story Jr] awards picture.jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/818e2def7259d43bbede13358285c292.jpg "1945 Mar 8 WGF - Mr. _ Mrs. John H Story presented son_s [JJ Story Jr] awards picture.jpg")
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.
Word of [German] Surrender Received With Thanksgiving Here
![1945 May 10 WGF - Word of [German] Surrender received with thanksgiving WW2.jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/a2b44a99ce36c289175c7700e6d8e38e.jpg "1945 May 10 WGF - Word of [German] Surrender received with thanksgiving WW2.jpg")
Word of Germany's surrender was received in Ashburn and Turner County quietly, gratefully, and with Thanksgiving.
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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…
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. 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.…
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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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)…
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…
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.
Ashburn Commercial District - National Registration of Historical Places Application + Photos - #92001042
Ashburn Commercial Historic District - Along Main Street, roughly between Murray and Monroe Avenues of Ashburn, GA 31714
Application - 12 pages
Photos - 10 images
Ashburn Com. Hist. District Application Photo - 1 of 10 - Streetscape view of…
Application - 12 pages
Photos - 10 images
Ashburn Com. Hist. District Application Photo - 1 of 10 - Streetscape view of…
Ashburn Heights/Hudson-College Avenue Historic District - National Registration of Historical Places Application + Photos - #92001411
Ashburn Heights/Hudson-College Avenue Historic District - Roughly bounded by McLendon, Phillips, Monnie, Hudson, and College Avenues of Ashburn, GA 31714
Application - 19
Photos - 28
Description of Photograph(s):
1 of 28: McLendon Street,…
Application - 19
Photos - 28
Description of Photograph(s):
1 of 28: McLendon Street,…
County Jail Turner County - National Register of Historic Places #82002490
From Application:
"The Turner County jail was built in 1906 as the newly formed (1905) county's first jail. County records show the first order of business was issuing $60,000 in bonds for a jail and courthouse. The jail was designed by Wagoner &…
"The Turner County jail was built in 1906 as the newly formed (1905) county's first jail. County records show the first order of business was issuing $60,000 in bonds for a jail and courthouse. The jail was designed by Wagoner &…
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…