Gottlieb R. Berger (October 3, 1885 – December 14, 1973) served as mayor of

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from 1934 to 1941. He was a foreman for the

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(ASARCO), and was a member of

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. He was a son of Murray founding father Gottlieb Berger who served on the city council when the city was incorporated. As Mayor, he was noted for his efforts to improve roads, especially collaborating with

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to improve roads between the two cities.Midvale, Murray Ask Road Fixing.

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September 7, 1935. He died December 14, 1973.

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