Livingston Tribune

Don Harlor Richardson, a member of Livingston's Central School, class of 1944, currently lives in Brevard,North Carolina. Now 84 years old, he has put together the following collection of Livingston memories as part of an authobiography he is writing. This is the third in a series of four articles he has written recalling his childhood in Livingston during the 1930s and '40s. 

Arthur C. Watkins, Jr., of North Caldwell died on Tuesday, November 18. The former Livingston resident was 68 years old. Born and raised in Newark, he resided in East Orange and Livingston before moving to North Caldwell 28 years ago. Mr. Watkins was graduated from Weequahic High School. He earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from Rutgers University. He served as a teacher and guidance counselor with Newark public schools and retired as the chairman of the Guidance Department at Malcolm X Shabazz High School. Following his retirement, he worked as interim principal at various preschools and alternative education schools. Mr. Watkins was the former president of the Coastal Flyrodders and served as director of publicity for the club for many years. He is survived by Jill Watkins (nee Graifer), his wife of 28 years. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.

 

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