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January 1, 1956
Pick And Shovel
Bauxite, Saline County, Arkansas
What is this article about?
J. A. Waggener, retiring vice president of Bauxite & Northern Railway, honored at Little Rock banquet on January 6 with $500 in defense bonds and letters from associates. Career began in ALCOA mining, included WWI service as second lieutenant, work in Dutch Guiana, and rise to VP role.
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B&N OFFICER RETIRES
J. A. Waggener, retiring vice president of the Bauxite & Northern Railway Company, was honored at a banquet attended by about 70 friends and business associates at the Riverdale Country Club in Little Rock Friday, January 6.
In appreciation for his services, $500 worth of defense bonds were presented to Mr. Waggener, who was also presented with a souvenir book of letters from his friends and associates.
Mr. Waggener began his career in the ALCOA Mining Division at Bauxite. He left this work to serve in World War I, and was discharged with the rank of second lieutenant. He returned to ALCOA's service first in Arkansas, and next in Dutch Guiana, South America.
On his return to the United States, he entered the Railroad Division of ALCOA - the Bauxite & Northern. Several years ago, he became vice president of the B&N.
During his last two years of service, he not only was vice president of that facility, but also was Assistant to the President in Charge of Coordinating Operations and Maintenance of Way for the three southern railroads.
Mr. Waggener will make his home in Little Rock.
B&N OFFICER RETIRES
J. A. Waggener, retiring vice president of the Bauxite & Northern Railway Company, was honored at a banquet attended by about 70 friends and business associates at the Riverdale Country Club in Little Rock Friday, January 6.
In appreciation for his services, $500 worth of defense bonds were presented to Mr. Waggener, who was also presented with a souvenir book of letters from his friends and associates.
Mr. Waggener began his career in the ALCOA Mining Division at Bauxite. He left this work to serve in World War I, and was discharged with the rank of second lieutenant. He returned to ALCOA's service first in Arkansas, and next in Dutch Guiana, South America.
On his return to the United States, he entered the Railroad Division of ALCOA - the Bauxite & Northern. Several years ago, he became vice president of the B&N.
During his last two years of service, he not only was vice president of that facility, but also was Assistant to the President in Charge of Coordinating Operations and Maintenance of Way for the three southern railroads.
Mr. Waggener will make his home in Little Rock.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Retirement
Banquet
Railway Executive
Wwi Veteran
Alcoa
Defense Bonds
What entities or persons were involved?
J. A. Waggener
Where did it happen?
Little Rock
Story Details
Key Persons
J. A. Waggener
Location
Little Rock
Event Date
Friday, January 6
Story Details
J. A. Waggener retires after distinguished career in mining and railway, honored with bonds and letters at banquet; served in WWI, worked in Arkansas and Dutch Guiana, rose to vice president and coordinator for southern railroads.