C. A. Dickison Explained

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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Clarence A. Dickison . 2024-05-14 . cdm16855.contentdm.oclc.org . en.
  2. Web site: School History - Dickison Elementary School . 2024-05-14 . dickisones.compton.k12.ca.us . en-US.