Masonry Magazine March 1968 Page. 3

Words: Eugene George, Charles Velardo, Allen Young, Donald Bidwell, George Miller, O.L. Jollay, David Soloff, Montie Smallen, Peer Pedersen, Harry Strauss, Walter Derk, Donald Frantz, Guy Apple, W. Bartlett, Bill Siegert, Jack Fellenz, H.P. Mueller, E.Y. Carlson, Chet Baker, Earl Schmidt, John Goltz, Frank Kulp, Charles Crites, Don Christopher, Bob Lindsey, Milt Lewin, Fred Pagura, Russell Sepich
Masonry Magazine March 1968 Page. 3

Masonry Magazine March 1968 Page. 3
MARCH, 1968-VOL. 8, NO. 3

The Magazine for the Masonry Industry

# masonry
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MASON CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

President
Donald Bidwell
Vice President
Allen Young
Secretary
O. L. Jollay
Treasurer
David B. Soloff
Regional Vice Presidents
Charles Velardo
Harry Strauss, Jr.
Donald Frantz
W. W. Bartlett
Guy Apple
Montie Smallen
Eugene George
Legal Counsel
Peer Pedersen
Insurance Consultant
Walter T. Derk
Executive Vice President
George A. Miller
Executive Office
208 South La Salle Street
Chicago, Illinois 60604
Area Code 312
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As the official publication of the Mason Contractors Association of America, masonry publishes authoritative announcements and articles concerning activities of the MCAA. Statements and opinions expressed in editorials or articles by the editors and contributors do not necessarily represent the official position of the MCAA, and the publication of advertising does not imply endorsement of products advertised nor statements made concerning them.

Published monthly. Editorial and Executive Office, MCAA, 208 South La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60604. A.C. 312-726-5742. Subscription price $5.00 per year. 50 cents per copy.

Copyright 1968, Mason Contractors Association of America.

masonry • March, 1968

ANTHONY PERRI, Chairman Publications Committee
GEORGE A. MILLER, Publisher

CONTENTS
3 People & Events
4 Book Mart
5 Data Sheet #I-Mud, The Curse of Construction Jobs
7 A Pearl In The Heart of Chicago's Loop
9 Joint Effort Pays Dividends
11 Meet Your President
15 Washington Wire
18 National Weather Chart
21 Smooth Selling
23 Mason Contractor News & News of the
Masonry Industry
23 Calendar of Events
34 Advertisers' Index


People & Events

On Friday, March 8th, a host of Bill Siegert's Milwaukee friends joined with him at his Retirement Testimonial Dinner. Jack Fellenz has been named manager of quality control at PCM Div. of Koehring Co., Port Washington, Wis., by H.P. Mueller, Jr., Division President and Manager.

The Masonry Contractors Association of Columbus, Ohio, held their 7th Annual Contractor's Ball on Saturday, Feb. 24th, at the Christopher Inn. The Committee members were: Chet Baker, Earl Schmidt, John Goltz, Frank Kulp, Charles Crites, Don Christopher, Bob Lindsey, Milt Lewin, Fred Pagura and Russell Sepich. E.Y. Carlson President and General Manager of the Canadian Brick Co., has been elected President of the Canadian Structural Clay Association. (Continued on page 23)


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