Masonry Magazine February 1963 Page. 21
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ent in recent weeks by the public experiences with unqualified people doing masonry repair work as qualified masons. People hired these unqualified workers for repair of damage caused by the area's recent storm and following earthquake. In many cases, the repair work done by these workmen has resulted in not only an unattractive job, but in many cases, an unsafe job. The Masonry Association, as a result of many such cases in the area, reaffirms its stand regarding this area's need for a workable licensing law for the construction industry in order to protect the public from unsafe structures built by unqualified workmen.
Meeting Features Talk on Credit, Collections
Credit extensions and collections were the topics of a talk by A. J. Seles, Treasurer of the Bader Corporation, during a recent meeting of the area group. Seles pointed out the sources of data offered by material yards to the mason contractor in his day-to-day business contacts. He also spelled out the pitfalls in interpreting accounts receivable and issued some timely hints on good credit programs.
New Agency With Varied Services
A new manufacturer's representative agency, offering the construction equipment industry varied services in addition to sales, has been formed under the name of WENSCO, and will be located in suburban Philadelphia at 52 Longview Drive, Delaware County, Pa. The two principals are Fred E. Williams, former sales manager of Wensco Sales Company of Philadelphia, and John L. Ketterer, formerly general manager of Kelley Machine Division, The Wiesner-Rapp., Inc., Buffalo, N. Y.
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Earl Bendicit, a true friend of the MCAA, passed away late in January. Mr. Bendicit was one of the finest gentlemen and hotel representatives in the country. During MCAA's two meetings at the Sherman House he personally handled many of the intricate details and made sure that things were in order for all the members. We'll all miss him greatly.
Portland UMA Elects Officers
PORTLAND, ORE. The monthly meeting of the Unit Masonry Association of Portland was held on January 10th in the offices of L. C. Pardue, Inc. Considerable interest in the meeting was evident by the well-above-average attendance.
Uppermost on the agenda for the meeting was the nomination of association officers to serve during 1963. Nominated by the nominating committee were: for president, mason contractor Howard Jacobs; for vice president, Mike Miller of Empire Building Material Co.; for secretary, brick mason William Miles; for treasurer, Bill Coleman of the W. E. Coleman Company. Officers for the new year will be installed at the Unit Masonry Association's annual banquet.
Hear Chief Administrator
MILWAUKEE, WIS. Pension Plan Operation for the Milwaukee area was the main topic of discussion at the Feb. 8th meeting of the MCA of Milwaukee. Lee Jost, Chief Administrator of the Fund, explained it's financial operation and the role being played by the Field Audit.
Name Butler Avery Director
CHICAGO, ILL. The Portland Cement Association has announced the appointment of Butler V. Avery as Director of Educational Services, effective January 16, 1963. He succeeds Charles W. Reene, who was recently named Special Assistant to the President of the Association, with headquarters in Washington, D. C.
In his new capacity, Mr. Avery will supervise the Association's activities in adevrtising, public relations, publications and educational films. He will report to James D. Piper, Senior Vice President for Promotion.
Someone has opined that the four-hour work day never will be fully established until somebody figures out a satisfactory rearrangement of the coffee breaks.