Gonella, Ashton, 1929-2014

Ashton Gonella was born Ashton Glassell on January 13, 1929 to parents Wesley and Ashton Glassell in Shreveport, Louisiana.

After graduating from Byrd High School, Glassell attended Hockaday Junior College and Centenary College. Gonella became interested in politics, and served as President of the Shreveport League of Women Voters. After reading an article about Lyndon B. Johnson and his work in the U.S. Senate, Gonella inquired through a mutual friend about openings on the Johnson staff.

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