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County Flag is Dedicated
Page 13
Girl's Death Mystery; Seek Man
"Miss Minnie Marchman Dies in Ashburn in Convulsions--- Coroner Has Warrants Sworn Out For Tan Cleghorn, Her Friend, Who Has Vanished."
NAACP Presses for Court Action in Wright Shooting
"... the decision for a manslaughter ruling was a split decision but she would not elaborate on how the vote split nor on how each member of the jury had voted."
'Deadly force' bill clears House committee
"Prompted by a Turner County incident, a House committee Tuesday approved a bill that spells out when a police officer can us 'deadly force' to apprehend a subject."
'Fire Ant Festival' my choice
Editorial by Wiregrass Farmer Editor Ben Baker advocating for the Turner County festival to be named the Fire Ant Festival.
"I like the idea for a number of reasons (not just because I came up with the name.) Think about the other festival around…
"I like the idea for a number of reasons (not just because I came up with the name.) Think about the other festival around…
"Ant-icipation" article
Write up featured in Georgia Living Magazine.
"Bossie" Should Be a Pet, c. 1923
Photo of Catherine Moyes [sic] Betts, daughter of George T. Betts Sr. and Emily Kate Moyers Betts.
"CASTLE TURNER," ASHBURN, GEORGIA (vintage postcard)
December 29, 1913
[unknown] was here for a Happy New Year to you all
T A [unknown]
Addressed to:
Mrs. James Edgar
71 Cedar St.
Chicago
Post Office stamp:
Ashburn, GA
Dec. 29, 1913
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[unknown] was here for a Happy New Year to you all
T A [unknown]
Addressed to:
Mrs. James Edgar
71 Cedar St.
Chicago
Post Office stamp:
Ashburn, GA
Dec. 29, 1913
1 P
"ONLY" A TURPENTINE STILL DOWN SOUTH - A SCENE AT CLARK'S PLANTATION, ASHBURN, GA (vintage postcard)
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"Sparrow's Nest" - Showplace of Turner County - Cannon Home
A feature showcase on the Sparrow's Nest, home built by town pioneer James Simon Shingler in 1895. The images featured in the article discuss the unique features such as the intricate woodwork, the painted ceilings, and the yard ornaments.
"Stop Drop and Roll will not work in Hell" Sign
Location: New Mt. Zion First Baptist Church in Ashburn, GA
"THE HOUSE BY THE SIDE OF THE ROAD", A TOURIST HOME, ASHBURN, GA.
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STOP IN ASHBURN, GEORGIA At "The House by the Side of the Road." A Modern Tourist Home. Extreme north end of town. Spacious bungalow, shower baths, hot water heat in every room. All conveniences. LOCKED garages. A real southern home.…
STOP IN ASHBURN, GEORGIA At "The House by the Side of the Road." A Modern Tourist Home. Extreme north end of town. Spacious bungalow, shower baths, hot water heat in every room. All conveniences. LOCKED garages. A real southern home.…
"Turner County Farms"
page 4
"Go to Turner County and Buy a Farm"
"Go to Turner County and Buy a Farm"
"Uncle Joe" Lawrence, Farm Editor, "Cow-Hog-Hen" Plan author, Dies
page 12
'He was a man of great capabilities and of untiring loyalty to high principles. Georgia has had few men of such vision. He was a tower of strength among Georgia newspapermen, and was one we could ill-afford to lose." - J. Roy McGinty,…
'He was a man of great capabilities and of untiring loyalty to high principles. Georgia has had few men of such vision. He was a tower of strength among Georgia newspapermen, and was one we could ill-afford to lose." - J. Roy McGinty,…
"ya'll COME BACK" sign
Location: 2199 North St, Ashburn, Georgia (off exit 84 off of Interstate 75)
“Throw the carp back…”
Location: Rachels Road in Ashburn, Georgia
$10.00 check written to Mrs. Franklin Marion "F.M." Tison (Pearl Perry Tison, 1879-1941)
$10.00 check written to Mrs. Frank Marion "F.M." Tison (Pearl Perry Tison, 1879-1941) signed by Frank Marion "F.M." Tison, treasurer for the Turner County Schools.
$750.00 loan from Ashburn Bank to the Board of Education of the Ashburn Public School (December 15, 1931)
Signed by Board of Education of the Ashburn Ga. Public School President Gordon Columbus "G.C." McKenzie and Secretary Frank Marion "F.M." Tison
111 "ONLY" A TURPENTINE STILL DOWN SOUTH - GREETINGS FROM ASHBURN, GA (vintage postcard)
C.T. American Art Colored
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1934 Ashburn High School graduation speech by Opal Nipper
Speech by Opal Nipper. Recaps the years of the class of 1934 schooling.
Transcribed into a PDF format for easier reading. Click on it to see all 5 pages.
Transcribed into a PDF format for easier reading. Click on it to see all 5 pages.
1940 Turner Census [Public Works Camp]
Control Number
National Archives Identifier
127623081
National Archives Identifier
127623081
