C._A._Dickison

C. A. Dickison

C. A. Dickison

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Clarence A. Dickison (July 28, 1878 – February 8, 1965) served as Mayor of Compton, California from 1924 until 1933.[1]

Biography

Clarence Anson Dickison is a native of the state of Missouri. He married Meda Kelso and this union produced two children. In 1924, he became mayor of Compton and served nine years. He lost re-election to C. S. Smith in 1933 by only 74 votes.

Dickison is the father of Jane D. Robbins, a longtime member of the Compton City Council, and a former principal of Dickison Elementary School.[2]

He died February 8, 1965.

References

  1. [1]
    "Clarence A. Dickison". cdm16855.contentdm.oclc.org. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  2. [2]
    "School History - Dickison Elementary School". dickisones.compton.k12.ca.us. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
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