CA736

A. W. 'Jake' Avis runs for County Clerk
(C. Avis Catalog entry #736)
(Document ID #381b)

A. W. (JAKE)  AVIS TO BE CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY CLERK


A. W. (JAKE)  AVIS

   Basing his candidacy solely on his merits, A. W. (Jake) Avis has thrown his hat into the political ring as candidate for county clerk of Wichita county.
   Mr, Avis issued the following statement of his announcement for office:
   "In announcing my candidacy for county clerk of Wichita county I am asking for the first time a favor at the hands of the voters of this county. I was born in this county and except for the period spent in the army have lived here all my life.
   "I believe those who know me will say that I have done what I could toward the development of this county and will say that my long business and clerical experience qualify me for this important position. I would like to be regarder as  running on my merits.
   "I promise the people of Wichita county that, if elected, the duties of this office will have my constant and undivided attention, and that my administration of this office will be both economical and efficient.
"I invite for my candidacy the careful consideration of every …