Masonry Magazine August 1973 Page. 3

Words: Justin Breithaupt, Anthony Zotollo, Eugene George, Robert Ebeling, Charles Velardo, Fred Co, George Miller, Robert Tubesing, O.L. Jollay, David Soloff, Peer Pedersen, Walter Derk, Paul Rosensteel, Guy Apple, Robert Harrison, Roy Elam, Ray Wimer, James Carollo, George Plumb, Nols Smith
Masonry Magazine August 1973 Page. 3

Masonry Magazine August 1973 Page. 3
AUGUST 1973-VOL. 13, NO. 8
The Magazine for the Masonry Industry
masonry
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MASON CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
AND THE CANADIAN MASONRY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION

President
David B. Soloff, Jr.
Vice President
Charles Velardo
Secretary
Robert Ebeling
Treasurer
Robert Harrison
Regional Vice Presidents
Anthony Zotollo
O. L. Jollay
Robert Tubesing
Roy Elam
Justin Breithaupt
Guy Apple
Nols Smith
James Carollo
Eugene George
Legal Counsel
Peer Pedersen
George Plumb
Pedersen & Houpt
Insurance Consultant
Walter T. Derk
Fred S. James & Co.
Executive Vice President
George A. Miller
Field Representatives
Paul Rosensteel
Phoenix, Arizona
Ray Wimer
Portland, Oregon
Executive Office
208 South La Salle Street
Chicago, Illinois 60604
Area Code 312
726-5742
GEORGE A. MILLER, Publisher
STAN MISUNAS, Editor


Articles

7 Hyatt Regency Houston

10 Smooth Selling

11 Load Bearing Gains Strength in Canada

12 CMCA Board Meeting in Fredericton

17 Washington Wire

19 NCMA Tek No. 49-"Concrete Masonry Sizes,
Shapes, Forms and Functions"

23 Mason Contractor News & News of the Industry

23 People & Events

23 Masonry Work Restores Detroit Landmark

24 They Took the Initiative

26 Coming Events

30 Books

36 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 1973, Mason Contractors Association of America.
masonry
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