This album was given to those who purchased tickets to John F. Kennedy's fundraising dinner in Austin. The dinner was planned for after his appearance in Dallas. Clarence Jones and his wife were among those set to attend until tragedy struck.
Notes from Clarence Jones' speech given at Laurel County Homecoming celebration. He was recognized for his achievements in the business world and given the Honor Guest Cup.
Clarence Jones was born in London, Laurel County Kentucky. He was the 13th of 14 children. He came to Fort Worth in the 1910s. His first profession was as an apprentice machinist. He moved to Baltimore for a time before returning to Texas, this timeā¦