Masonry Magazine June 1965 Page. 12

Words: Michael Coco, Kurt Giera, Jack Brewer, Robert Bianco, Eugene Konieczny
Masonry Magazine June 1965 Page. 12

Masonry Magazine June 1965 Page. 12
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Kurt Giera, Winner of the 1965 Apprentice Competition, with MCAA Officials.


MILWAUKEE APPRENTICE '65 CHAMPION

Kurt Giera, Local No. 8, Milwaukee, Wis., is the 1965 National Apprentice Champion. Giera was winner of the Competition that was held in Pittsburgh, Pa., May 21 through 23. Runner up was Jack Brewer, Local No. 55, Columbus, Ohio. Third and fourth place were won by Robert L. Del Bianco, Local No. 2, Pittsburgh, Pa., and Eugene Konieczny, Local No. 75, Greensburg, Pa., respectively.

Thirty-nine young apprentices were entered in this years contest which was held at the new Pittsburgh Arena in conjunction with the AFL-CIO Union Industries Show. Michael Coco, MCAA Masonry Industries Chairman, Awarded Giera a check on behalf of MCAA members for winning this years meet.


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Photograph Right: One section of the beautiful exhibit constructed at the Union Industries Show. The work area, shown on the cover, featured panels of various types of masonry products.

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