Masonry Magazine May 1963 Page. 18

Words: John Gray, Norman Falkner, Howard Langdon, Kenneth Landry, Matthew Rockwell, Warren Geis, Thor Stromsted
Masonry Magazine May 1963 Page. 18

Masonry Magazine May 1963 Page. 18
STARK

Stark Structural Glazed Tile are produced mainly in vertical core type to assure better bonding, easier-less costly cutting, and solid bed and head joints. Write for complete catalog.


STARK CERAMICS, INC., CANTON 1, OHIO

People & Events

(Continued from page 5)

torial a selection of residences from the national Horizon Homes program presented by the Portland Cement Association at the April meeting of the MCAA Milwaukee Chapter. Howard Langdon, President of the Fastron Co., has announced the promotion of Norman Falkner to Vice President of Sales. Advancement of three Omark Industries, Inc., management to Vice Presidents has been announced by John D. Gray, President. The new officers are: Everett Lillig, Vice President-manufacturing and engineering; Lyle Omdahl, Vice President-Finance; and Guy Sabin, Vice President-Marketing.

The American Institute of Architects has announced the appointment of Kenneth C. Landry, AIA, as director of its division of Public Service. He succeeds Matthew L. Rockwell, AIA, who returns to Chicago to become Deputy Director of the Northeastern Illinois Metropolitan Area Planning Commission. One of the newest and biggest industrial developments in the San Francisco Bay Area is that of the Person & Swanson Industrial Park. Located in South San Francisco is just ten minutes from downtown San Francisco and three minutes from the International Airport.

Clar Monk has resigned as manage of Engineering and Architectural Research for the Structural Clay Products Research Foundation. Kwik Mix Co. announces that Warren Geis has been named Chief Engineer and Thor Stromsted appointed Product Manager Special Machinery. Geis will have complete responsibility for all engineering activities while Stromsted will be responsible for a new horizontal pan mixer line being developed by Kwik-Mix.

One of the more attractive billboard signs along the highways this spring is that of the various banks advertising home improvement. Here's one taken in Moline, II

Brown & Guenther, Architects announced the removal of their offices to 221 West 57th Street, New York 19, N.Y.

The Army psychiatrist was trying to ascertain how well adjusted the recruit was. "What kind of a social life do you have?", he was asked. "Oh, nothing much," said the recruit. "I read a lot." "Don't you go out with girls?" "Nope." "Don't you want to?" "Well, sure", replied the young man, uneasily. "Who doesn't?" "Well, why don't you?" "Because my wife won't let me."


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Worn Bearings, Grooved Arbors create Vibration and Vibration Can Beat Your Masonry Blades to Death! You know what happens to Tire life when Bearings are bad or wheels out of aligned. The same vibration in a Masonry Saw can destroy Blades to a fraction of their normal life! Check for "play" or vertical movement of the Arbor Shaft, the most minute amount can be SERIOUS! Equally important check the Arbor for "grooves". Diamond Blades especially MUST FIT SNUGLY. For your cost protection and operator safety. NEVER use Wing Nuts for mounting Blades.

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