William Paul Yoerg | |
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.jpg) Portrait of William Yoerg as mayor, 1936 | |
| 32nd Mayor of the City of Holyoke, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1936–1939 | |
| Preceded by | Henry J. Toepfert |
| Succeeded by | Henry J. Toepfert |
| Executive Director of the Holyoke Housing Authority | |
| In office 1939 - 1940 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 16, 1883 South Hadley Falls, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | September 26, 1957 (aged 73) Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Resting place | St. Jerome's Cemetery, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic[1] |
| Spouse | Mary G. Dugan |
| Children | 1 |
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William Paul Yoerg (October 16, 1883 – September 26, 1957) was an American politician, businessman, and the 32nd mayor of Holyoke, Massachusetts. A tire salesman and garage proprietor prior to his political career, Yoerg established his company, Yoerg Tire & Rubber Company in 1909, reportedly selling more U.S. Brand tires than any other New England competitor during his time in business, overseeing it in some capacity until his retirement in 1954.[2][3] During his tenure as mayor, he presided during several WPA projects, including the expansion of Mackenzie Stadium, completion of the city's War Memorial Building, and the construction of flood controls in the downtown and Springdale.[4] He also ran an unsuccessful campaign for Lieutenant Governor in 1938.[1]
- ^ a b Annual Report of the Town Officers of the Town of Tewksbury for the Year Ending Dec. 31, 1938. Lowell, Mass.: Balfe Service Co. 1938. p. 45.
Democratic Party...Lieutenant Governor...William P. Yoerg of 9 Liberty Street, Holyoke
- ^ "William Yoerg, Former Mayor in Holyoke, Dies; First Chief Executive to Serve Two-Year Term Succumbs at 73". Springfield Union. Springfield, Mass. September 27, 1957. pp. 1–2.
- ^ Downs, Winfield Scott, ed. (1960). "William P. Yoerg". Encyclopedia of American Biography. Vol. XXX. New York: American Historical Society. p. 252. OCLC 4366867.
- ^ "Statement of William P. Yoerg, Mayor, Holyoke, Mass; Comprehensive Flood-Control Plans". Hearings Before the Committee on Flood Control; House of Representatives, Seventy-Fifth Congress, Third Session on Report of the Chief of Engineers. Washington, D.C.: United States Government Publishing Office. 1938.