C. A. Dickison

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

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.

He died February 8, 1965.

Political offices
Preceded by
Unknown
Mayor of Compton, California
19241933
Succeeded by
C. S. Smith


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