Masonry Magazine June 1968 Page. 3

Words: Eugene George, Charles Velardo, Allen Young, Donald Bidwell, Anthony Perri, George Miller, O.L. Jollay, David Soloff, Montie Smallen, Peer Pedersen, Harry Strauss, Walter Derk, Donald Frantz, Guy Apple, W. Bartlett, Elmer Kerstowske
Masonry Magazine June 1968 Page. 3

Masonry Magazine June 1968 Page. 3
JUNE, 1968-VOL. 8, NO. 6


The Magazine for the Masonry Industry
masonry

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MASON CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

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

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

Field Representatives
Paul Rosensteel
Phoenix, Arizona
Ray Wimer
Portland, Oregon

Editor
Elmer W. Kerstowske

Executive Office
208 South La Salle Street
Chicago, Illinois 60604
Area Code 312
726-5742

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CONTENTS
5 What? Not Covered!

7 Washington Wire

10 Smooth Selling

12 Mason Contractor News & News of the Industry

12 Masonry Industry All-Weather Committee Formed

12 Coming Events

13 People & Events

14 SCPI Dedicates New National Headquarters

16 National Weather Map

22 Books

23 NCMA's TEK, No. 10

31 Product Profit Makers

32 Advertisers' Index

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.

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