Key Contents:

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  • Introduction:
    • Presents Jefferson Parish as the fastest-growing industrial area in the Deep South.
    • Highlights the positive impact of the soon-to-be-completed Saturn Missile Plant.
    • Emphasizes the parish’s transportation infrastructure, including its 27 miles of Mississippi River frontage, the Gulf Intercoastal Waterway, and major bridges.
    • Notes the parish’s rapid population growth, exceeding 240,000, and its ongoing development with expressways, shopping centers, schools, and recreational areas. 
  • Government and Parish Report:
    • Includes a report from the Parish President and Council, detailing the past year’s progress and future plans. 
    • Provides a resume of the past year’s progress and the plans of the new President-Council by Parish President M. Dan Hogan and the Parish Council. 
  • Economic Development:
    • Features a section on Jefferson’s West Bank waterways by Hale Boggs, Member of Congress, Second Congressional District. 
    • Discusses Harahan’s new industrial complex. 
    • Includes information on construction in Jefferson Parish. 
  • Community and Services:
    • Reports on the activities and accomplishments of Jefferson Public Schools, with contributions from Emile Gennero, President of the Jefferson Parish School Board, and Lem W. Higgins, Superintendent of Schools. 
    • Covers the operations of the Sheriff’s Office, Clerk of Court’s Office, and Coroner’s Office, with reports from the respective officials. 
  • Municipal Reports:
    • Features reports on various cities within Jefferson Parish, including:
      • Gretna’s Golden Anniversary Year by Mayor William J. White. 
      • Grand Isle by Mayor Michael A. Harris. 
      • Kenner by Mayor Edward J. D’Gerolamo. 
      • Harahan by Mayor T. F. Donelon. 
      • Westwego by Mayor Roy C. Keller. 
  • Additional Information:
    • Includes a pictorial section called “The Lure of the Land of Lafitte” featuring photographs by Eugene Delcroix. 
    • Provides directories of state, federal, parish, and district officials, as well as court and school officials. 
    • Contains indexes to photography, art, credits, and advertisers. 

Overall, the 1963 Jefferson Parish Yearly Review presents a detailed snapshot of the parish’s development, highlighting its economic growth, infrastructure projects, governance, and community life.