Sutter-Yuba County Biographies

CLARENCE W. BURNS

Transcribed by: Kathy Sedler

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            With efficiency as his watchword, Clarence W. Burns has steadily 
progressed toward the goal of his ambition until, as head of the Marysville 
Radiator Works, he is controlling a prosperous business.  He was born in Nampa, 
Idaho, on September 23, 1892, a son of William and Fannie (Morrison) Burns. The 
mother died during his boyhood, and the father came to California with his 
family of six children, locating at Red Bluff, where they resided for three 
years.  In 1913 they removed to Marysville.
            Clarence W. Burns received a public-school education, and as a young 
man engaged in the radiator business, with which he has since been connected.  
He purchased his present business in 1920, and is the only one in Marysville 
specializing in this line.  He has a thoroughly modern plant and handles all 
kinds of radiators.  He combines an expert knowledge of the business with 
executive ability, and keeps in close touch with all new developments in his 
field of activity.  His trade has already reached large proportions, 
necessitating the aid of an assistant in his work.
            Mr. Burns married Miss Addie P. Roberts, of Illinois, and they now 
have two daughters, Elva and Barbara.  Mr. Burns is independent in his political 
views, placing the qualifications of a candidate above all other considerations. 
 His fraternal connections are with the Knights of Pythias and the Woodmen of 
the World.  He is a typical young business man of the present age, optimistic, 
energetic and wide-awake, and has already achieved a notable measure of success 
for one of his years, while his genuine personal worth has established him high 
in public regard.
 
History of Yuba and Sutter Counties, Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, 1924
p. 1265-1266