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Board Wants 'Free Choice' - 500 Hear Plan for Schools
"A plan which calls for freedom of choice by students who will be allowed to attend any school they wish in Turner County will be submitted Feb. 28, school officials said.
They said they intend to follow this plan to 'the letter of the law.' If it…
They said they intend to follow this plan to 'the letter of the law.' If it…
Board Wants Free Choice - School Official's Must Submit Plan Here By March 1
Discusses the deadline - March 1, 1970 - for submitting a plan for integration of Turner County Schools. The Board of Education has a petition of more than 1,100 names of parents who want their children to have a choice of what school they attend. If…
Board's Plan is Turned 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."
Bob Hardy Pilkinton (1883-1943)
page 53
Brutal slayings shake small town
In 2002, Rebecca, Ga was awaked with the tragic news of a triple homicide of the Turner County chief property appraiser, his wife, and pregnant daughter.
Bryan Opens Law Office in Ashburn
Cheryle was the first woman to practice law in Turner County and the first woman in the Tift Judicial Circuit.
Bryant Facing Life Sentence
This newspaper article reports on the conviction and sentencing of an Ashburn man for the murder of his wife following a March 30 shooting at a local finance company. A Superior Court jury found the defendant guilty of murder and recommended mercy,…
Budget of Ashburn Public Schools for year beginning July 1, 1935, ending June 30, 1936.
Board of Education:
G.C. Mckenzie, Pres.
Mrs. H.I. Shingler, Vice-Pres.
F.M. Tison, Sec.-Treas.
Mrs. V.A. North
E.W. Garner
J.R. Brown
J.S. North
signed by R.L. Todd Jr., Superintendent
G.C. Mckenzie, Pres.
Mrs. H.I. Shingler, Vice-Pres.
F.M. Tison, Sec.-Treas.
Mrs. V.A. North
E.W. Garner
J.R. Brown
J.S. North
signed by R.L. Todd Jr., Superintendent
Businessman Found Dead in Rebecca
Murder of J. Zeekes Shivers, Rebecca business man.
C.S. Young
page 57
Camp Meeting Revivals Date Back to Revolution
"Wesleyan Methodist tabernacle in Ashburn was completed in 1902."
Capt. Oesterle Says America Follows Treaty
POW attend church services in Ashburn
Carrie Bell Traylor (1888-1974)
Page 57 of Diamond Jubilee Booklet.Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/92279428/carrie-b-traylor
Case Against White Men Dismissed
On April 22, 1910, the Turner County Banner reported that charges against five white men, accused of assault and battery related to the lynching of Albert Royals and Charles Jackson, were dismissed due to insufficient evidence and conflicting witness…
Cedar Drive Sunflare
Location: corner of Cedar Drive and Grand St.
Certificate of Death Azzie Martin filed April 10, 1938
Azzie Martin of 342 W. Washington Avenue. in Ashburn, Ga
Female
Colored
Single
Date of Birth: 1/27/1911
Age 27 years, 1 month, 25 days
Profession: Cook
Date deceased last work at this occupation: 12/11/1937
Birthplace: Arabi, Ga
Father:…
Female
Colored
Single
Date of Birth: 1/27/1911
Age 27 years, 1 month, 25 days
Profession: Cook
Date deceased last work at this occupation: 12/11/1937
Birthplace: Arabi, Ga
Father:…
Chamber of Commerce Plans A Monument to Peanut on 1-75
"A giant 30-foot emblem saluting the peanut and 'the world's largest peanut shelling plant' has been proposed for location in a rest area north of Ashburn on the boundary of Interstate 75."
Second article clipping:
"...the first time architect…
Second article clipping:
"...the first time architect…
Changes at Public Works Camp
Dear Sir,
This Public Work Camp has completed the following changes which was required by the State,
1. complete laundry (washer and dryer)
2. installed lavatory and drinking fountains in isolation cells
3. installed fire extinguishers
4.…
This Public Work Camp has completed the following changes which was required by the State,
1. complete laundry (washer and dryer)
2. installed lavatory and drinking fountains in isolation cells
3. installed fire extinguishers
4.…
