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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) The same year, the council decided not to rename the AIRPORT. Consideration had been given to naming it in honor of former councilman Richard L. Wynes. The opinion on the city's attorney was that the federal government would not honor such a request. (2) Protests against excessive use of automobile horns, going through red lights, and racing engines at stop lights were handled with increased police attention. (3)
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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Source:
1. "City Fathers Delay Fire Law," Telegraph Herald, January 4, 1950, p 4
2. "Council Drops Plan to Rename Airport," Telegraph Herald, September 15, 1950, p. 5
3. "Council Hears Noise Declines," Telegraph Herald, September 15, 1950, p. 5