City honors JD Dixson on 100th birthday

  • JD Dixson was surprised when a restored WW ll era Jeep like he drove during his time in the service was displayed at Vidor City Hall.
    JD Dixson was surprised when a restored WW ll era Jeep like he drove during his time in the service was displayed at Vidor City Hall.
    Vidor City Council recognized JD Dixson on the occasion of his 100th birthday with a proclamation and ceremony at their meeting Thursday. Dixson was born May 4, 1924 in Glenmora ,Louisiana. As a youth, he was told it was time for him to go to work, so he went to work at 17 as a taxi driver in DeRidder after he obtained a minor’s release for a license due to his age. Driving a cab in...

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