Masonry Magazine July 1981 Page. 3

Words: Richard Felice, Richard Matthews, Brad Procter, George Miller, Robert Tubesing, Jerry DuFour, Oscar Person, Peer Pedersen, Walter Derk, Paul Rosensteel, Donald Leonard, Louis Helbert, Fred James, Blaine Warner, Anthony Zotollo, Dino Maniago, George Plumb, Stan Misunas, Richard Lietz, L.C. Pardue, D.T. Allen
Masonry Magazine July 1981 Page. 3

Masonry Magazine July 1981 Page. 3
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The MAGAZINE FOR THE MASONRY INDUSTRY

Official Publication of:
Mason Contractors Association of America
Canadian Masonry Contractors Association

GEORGE A. MILLER, Publisher
STAN MISUNAS, Editor

President
Executive Vice President
JULY, 1981-Volume 21, Number 7
Louis J. Helbert, Jr.
George A. Miller

Vice President
Legal Counsel
The Fireback: A Beautiful Old Idea
Donald O. Leonard, Jr.
Peer Pedersen
George Plumb
For Today's Masonry Fireplace
5
Secretary
Pedersen & Houpt
William Dentinger

Insurance Consultant
Treasurer
Walter T. Derk
IMI Marketing Meeting Termed
"Great Success" with Large Turnout
6
Robert Tubesing
Richard J. Lietz
Fred S. James & Co.

Regional Vice Presidents
Anthony Zotollo
Brad Procter
Richard Matthews
Jerry Dufour
Richard Felice
D. T. Allen
Blaine Warner
L. C. Pardue, Jr.
Oscar Person
Dino Maniago

Field Representatives
Paul Rosensteel
Phoenix, Arizona

Executive Office
Structural Masonry Course Outlines
17W601-14th Street
Oakbrook Terrace, Villa Park,
III. 60181
Published for Engineering Schools
8

Area Code 312/620-6767
New Symbol for Union Masonry
Craftsmen, Contractors
8

NCMA TEK 114-A-"Structural Backup
Systems for Concrete Masonry Veneers"
13


About Our Cover
The 24th District (Far North) Police station, 6464 N. Clark St., Chicago, III., earned an Honorable Mention Award for graphic design in the 7th annual Excellence in Masonry Architectural awards program sponsored recently by the Metropolitan Chicago Masonry Council. The City of Chicago Bureau of Architecture, Public Works Department, was responsible for the design.

Mason Contractor News &
News of the Industry
17

People & Events
17

Masonry Foundation Advisory Council
Evaluates New Research Proposals
18

Coming Events
19

Letters
23


Editorial Policy
Masonry is the official publication of the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) and the Canadian Masonry Contractors Association (CMCA). The magazine acts as a sounding board without approving, disapproving, or guaranteeing the validity or accuracy of any data, claim, or opinion appearing under a byline, or obtained or quoted from an acknowledged source. The opinions expressed by authors do not necessarily reflect the official views of MCAA or CMCA. Also, the appearance of advertisements and new product information does not constitute an endorsement by MCAA or CMCA of products featured.


Subscription Rates & Contact Information
Masonry (USPS469470) is published 11 times annually (November December issues combined). Subscription rate: $6.50 per year; Canada $7.50, U.S. currency. Copyright 1981, Mason Contractors Association of America.

Send subscriptions, advertising, editorial and business matter to: Masonry, 17W601-14th St, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181. Phone: 312-620-6767.


Postmaster
Controlled Circulation postage paid at New Richmond, WI 54017. Send address changes to: Masonry, 17W601-14th St, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181.

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