Encyclopedia Dubuque
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MEUSER, William H.
MEUSER, William H. (Mineral Point, WI--Dubuque, IA, Nov. 28, 1944). MAYOR. A founder of the MAIZEWOOD Insulation Company, Meuser was also an important lumberman in Dubuque. Mayor of Dubuque in 1930-1931, Meuser was a former president of the Chamber of Commerce and a member of the board of education.
A trustee for the Catholic Order of Foresters for nine years, Meuser was elected international treasurer of the organization and held the office for six years.