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- As a young man, he enrolled as a freshman in the engineering course at Louisiana State University in 1914
On 08 Dec 1919, Joseph was issued a US Passport for a trip for sugar business to Cuba, leaving from New Orleans, LA, on 15 Dec 1919. He claimed he was born in Baton Rouge, LA, on 18 Jul 1895, to Henry Manie (sic) ARBOUR, who was born in Baton Rouge, LA, and lived there still. He reported his own residence as 352 St Louis Street in Baton Rouge, LA, and his occupation as Mechanic. He had previouslybeen out of the country with the AEF in England from 02 May - 11 December, but it isunclear whichyear. His physical description is as follows: 5'8", high forehead, grey eyes, regular nose, small mouth, round chin, dark brown hair, fair complexion, thin face, and no distinguishing marks. On 26 Nov 1919, StudentWilliam K. LAYCOCK attested to Joseph's identification, claiming that he also residedin Baton Rouge and had known Joseph for 10 years. On 26 Nov 1919, Joseph's parents, Henry M. ARBOUR and Anna B. ARBOUR, appeared before Notary Public John J. LAYCOCK; they would know the deatils ofhis birth, as they were there. The content of their letter is as follows: State of Louisiana, Parish of Baton Rouge. Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, Henry M. ARBOUR and Anna B. ARBOUR, who, being first duly sworn, did depose and say: That they are the parents of Joseph Henry ARBOUR, who was born in the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on the 28th day of July 1895, where he now has his domicile and has since resided since birth. Sworntoand subscribed before me this 26th day of November 1919. John LAYCOCK, Notary Public [Also signed by Henry M. ARBOUR and Anna B. ARBOUR] Furthermore, there is also attached a letter from Joseph himself. The text is as follows: Oct 1919. The HersheyCorporation, Central Hershey, Cuba.Genetlemen: I herewith accept position at Central Hershey, Cuba, for the coming season, from about January first until about July 1920. The work is to consist of Juicetitrating in the factory. In consideration ofthe above services I am to receive about seventy-five dollars per month, free board and lodging, and travel expenses from the United States to the factory and return. [signed] Joseph H.ARBOUR, Baton Rouge, LA, Oct 1919. [Also, Accepted: The HersheyCorporation, Central Hershey, Cuba, per: V. H. ECKARD]
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According to the 1927 Baton Rouge Directory, Joseph owned Arbour Services Company, an automobile repair facility located at 131 North St in Baton Rouge, LA. His card read "Arbour Service Company: Auto and Gas Engine Repairs of All Kinds. Service Day or Night. Phone 871."
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After Joseph and Aletha separated, he seems to have returned home to his parents. He remained in that house at least through their divorce. Asof Apr 1930, Joseph and Aletha's separation must have been recent, as they both claimed to be still married. Aletha was the parent with custody of little Joe.
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By Apr 1940, Joseph and Aletha were divorced and he has custody of little Joe. Perhaps the teenager needed to be with his father. That year, Joseph reported that he had earned $1,680 in 1939.
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The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) -- 14 Apr 1987
ARBOUR SR., JOSEPH HENRY
Died 5:20 am Sunday, 12 April 1987, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was 91, a native and resident of Baton Rouge. He was a retired Paretti Pontiac yacht master in New Orleans, and US Army veteran of WWI.Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., 8 to 9:45 am Tuesday. Religious services at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 10 am Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Michael Galea andthe Rev. Frank M. Uter. Burial in Roselawn Memorial Park. Survived by a son, Joseph Henry Arbour Jr., Baton Rouge; two sisters, Mrs. John East, Plains, and Tallulah Arbour, Baton Rouge; and two grandchildren, Patricia Arbour, Baton Rouge, and Henry Arbour III, Boston, MA. Preceded in death by wife, Maline Ellis Arbour; parents, Henry A. and AnnBrian Arbour; and two brothers, Frank B. and WillardL. Arbour. He was a member of St Joseph's Cathedral, American Legion Nicholson Post No. 38, Baton Rouge Rifle and Pistol Cluband New Orleans Power Squadron. He was the last surviving graduate of theclass of 1913 at Catholic High School. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cancer Society of Greater Baton Rouge, 650 Steele Blvd., 70806.
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US Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Joseph H Arbour
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 25 Jul 1895
Death Date: 12 Apr 1987
SSN: 436302962
Enlistment Date 1: 15 Dec 1917
Release Date 1: 27 Dec 1918
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1895 - 1987 (91 ans)
