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CLARK, Carl
CLARK, Carl. In 1938 Clark, a retail druggist, was elected MAYOR of Dubuque. He had served on the council since 1936, but it was expected that the council would choose George R. MURPHY. The meeting continued with the removal of Matt H. CZIZEK as city solicitor as the naming of Al. J. Nelson as his replacement. (1)
As mayor, Clark had to continue dealing with homes not connected to the city sewer. In July, 1939 the Health Director and Sanitary Inspector advised the Board of Health that 25 houses along Southern Avenue were not connected to the sewer. Due to the solid rock excavations for both water and sewer, it was suggested that some plan be worked out to assist the home owners. (2)
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Source:
1. "Council Ousts Czizek; Clark Named Mayor," Telegraph Herald, April 5, 1938, p. 1
2. "City Council Proceedings," Telegraph Herald, July 10, 1939, p. 11