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Young Fashion & Hair Products
Young Fashion & Hair Products on Washington Avenue in Ashburn, GA
From Deedie Fay Cameron: “This was Fay’s Jewelry. My Father owned this store. He bought it from Mr. Bailey. After my Father passed away in 1971, the business was purchased by Clive…
From Deedie Fay Cameron: “This was Fay’s Jewelry. My Father owned this store. He bought it from Mr. Bailey. After my Father passed away in 1971, the business was purchased by Clive…
You Gave Us the Key to Prosperity
![George T Betts quote w picture - Evening Public Ledger [Philly] 10.23.1922.JPG](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/5a44a84c8f0c5091f2688a61223ee94f.jpg "George T Betts quote w picture - Evening Public Ledger [Philly] 10.23.1922.JPG")
Photo of George T. Betts as featured in the Country Gentleman.
Yard Ornaments
Location: 324 S. Main Street
Wynn Peanut & Sheller
Location: 37 N Labelle Avenue, Sycamore, GA
Wright Laid to Rest at Sunday Service here
Grave photo of Robert Lee Wright Jr., victim of shooting in Ashburn on September 30, 1985.
World's Largest Coloring sheet
If you travel around enough you're sure to encounter some really nutty sites, but none as tasty looking at the giant peanut that sits atop the monument to this noble nut, Georgia's official state crop. It was built in 1975 and dedicated to Nora L.…
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…
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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With the Army, Navy, and Marines - Awarded
Hervert I. Shingler, Jr. is awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for "extraordinary heroism and gallantry while participating in the bombing attack against the Ploesti oil refineries of Rumania. Colonel Shingler also holds the Distinguished Flying…
Wiregrass Festival Window Painting from 1997
![Wiregrass Festival [now known as the Fire Ant Festival] Window Painting from 1997 3.3.2021 1.jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/2843d708575e543d31507ee1af3c37c5.jpg "Wiregrass Festival [now known as the Fire Ant Festival] Window Painting from 1997 3.3.2021 1.jpg")
Wiregrass Festival Window Painting from 1997. The festival is now known as the Fire Ant Festival (www.fireantfestival.com).
Wiregrass Farmer Sold; G.C. Patten of Adel Purchaser
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Although there is new ownership, there will be no changes in staff.
Nora Lawrence Smith, Editor:
"I love the work. when I was 13 years old I crawled up on a stool and learned to set type by hand and have been working ever since…
Although there is new ownership, there will be no changes in staff.
Nora Lawrence Smith, Editor:
"I love the work. when I was 13 years old I crawled up on a stool and learned to set type by hand and have been working ever since…
Wiregrass Excitement
Poem by Gail Walls, one of the original members of the Fire Ant Festival (previously known as the Wiregrass Festival).
Wild Wisteria
Located on Cofer Rd.
Wide Load
Location: Bussey Rd. and Leon Williams Rd. in Sycamore, GA
WHERE WE ARE STAYING. THE HOUSE BY THE ROAD. ASHBURN, GEORGIA (vintage postcard)
AAA
THE HOUSE BY THE ROAD
ON U.S. 41 - ASHBURN, GEORGIA
A beautiful private estate open to Guests. Steam Heated - Recommended by Duncan Hines. All Rooms have Twin Beds and Private Baths.
Meals Served - Locked Garages - Porter Service.
We…
THE HOUSE BY THE ROAD
ON U.S. 41 - ASHBURN, GEORGIA
A beautiful private estate open to Guests. Steam Heated - Recommended by Duncan Hines. All Rooms have Twin Beds and Private Baths.
Meals Served - Locked Garages - Porter Service.
We…
WHERE WE ARE STAYING. THE HOUSE BY THE ROAD, ASHBURN, GEORGIA (vintage postcard)
AAA
THE HOUSE BY THE ROAD
ON U.S. 41 - ASHBURN, GEORGIA
A beautiful private estate open to Guests. Steam Heated - Recommended by Duncan Hines. All Rooms have Twin Beds and Private Baths.
Meals Served - Locked Garages - Porter Service.
We…
THE HOUSE BY THE ROAD
ON U.S. 41 - ASHBURN, GEORGIA
A beautiful private estate open to Guests. Steam Heated - Recommended by Duncan Hines. All Rooms have Twin Beds and Private Baths.
Meals Served - Locked Garages - Porter Service.
We…
WHERE WE ARE STAYING, THE HOUSE BY THE ROAD, U.S. 41, ASHBURN, GEORGIA (vintage postcard)
2X-122
Back info:
STOP IN ASHBURN, GEORGIA
AT THE HOUSE BY THE ROAD
A beautiful Private Estate open to Guests. Extreme North end of Town. Every room has a Private Bath - Electric Fan - Steam Heat with Automatic Stoker Control - Beautyrest…
Back info:
STOP IN ASHBURN, GEORGIA
AT THE HOUSE BY THE ROAD
A beautiful Private Estate open to Guests. Extreme North end of Town. Every room has a Private Bath - Electric Fan - Steam Heat with Automatic Stoker Control - Beautyrest…
Whatever happened to the Turner County flag?
"The Turner County Flag had a blue background with Georgia in White and Turner County a solid color within the state."
West Methodist Tabernacle (vintage postcard)
This appears to be a sample postcard to purchase.
West Brothers Grocery Store Advertisement
40 W. Ashley St.
Rebecca, GA
"WEST BROS. GROC. YOUR RIO STORE
Quality You trust"
Rebecca, GA
"WEST BROS. GROC. YOUR RIO STORE
Quality You trust"
Wesleyan Methodist Campground and Tabernacle - National Registration of Historical Places Application + Photos - #98001485
Description from Application:
The Wesleyan Methodist Campground and Tabernacle contains at it major feature a historic tabernacle structure along with other auxiliary buildings on an informally landscaped quarter block near downtown Ashburn,…
The Wesleyan Methodist Campground and Tabernacle contains at it major feature a historic tabernacle structure along with other auxiliary buildings on an informally landscaped quarter block near downtown Ashburn,…
We love our children sign
"Church" sign and
"SLOW
WE
❤️
OUR
CHILDREN"
sign
Rebecca, GA
"SLOW
WE
❤️
OUR
CHILDREN"
sign
Rebecca, GA
Wayside Inn, Ashburn, Georgia (vintage postcard)
Wayside Inn, Ashburn, Georgia.
ROOMS and Lock Garage. On National Highway - Two Blocks South of Business Center.
Mrs. R. Huckabee.
_______________________
FOR CORRESPONDENCE
ROOMS and Lock Garage. On National Highway - Two Blocks South of Business Center.
Mrs. R. Huckabee.
_______________________
FOR CORRESPONDENCE
Wayside Inn - U.S. 41 - Ashburn, Georgia (vintage postcard)
13863
STOP IN ASHBURN, GEORGIA
AT WAYSIDE INN. A MODERN TOURIST HOME
ALL CONVENIENCES, BEAUTYREST BEDS, HEAT, BATHS LOCKED GARAGES, SOUTH OF BUSINESS BLOCK.
DIRECTLY ON U.S. 41
TEL. 201
MRS. R. HUCKABEE, OWNER, MGR.
STOP IN ASHBURN, GEORGIA
AT WAYSIDE INN. A MODERN TOURIST HOME
ALL CONVENIENCES, BEAUTYREST BEDS, HEAT, BATHS LOCKED GARAGES, SOUTH OF BUSINESS BLOCK.
DIRECTLY ON U.S. 41
TEL. 201
MRS. R. HUCKABEE, OWNER, MGR.
Watson's Grocery
Interior of Watson's Grocery - pictured Sondra Gail Watson Walls, Brenda Brandt, Pam Dervan and unknown.
Ward Rd.
Location: Ward Rd., Ashburn, GA
