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WELU, Clarence P.
WELU, Clarence P. (Dubuque, IA-Dubuque, IA, Apr. 26, 1978). MAYOR. Welu served on the Dubuque City Council from 1948 to 1960 and held the position of mayor for two terms. During his term of office in 1950, Welu and the council had to decide whether the FIRE DEPARTMENT should enter into contracts to provide fire protection outside the city. (1) In 1951, as mayor of Dubuque, Welu accepted, on behalf of the City, the deed to BUNKER HILL GOLF COURSE from the WAHLERT FOUNDATION and a committee of the Chamber of Commerce.
A retired service station operator, Welu was a member of the Dubuque Businessmen's Association, the board of directors of MOUNT OLIVET CEMETERY Association, and served as president of the Dubuque Serra Club.
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1. "City Fathers Delay Fire Law," Telegraph Herald, January 4, 1950, p 4