Masonry Magazine March 1961 Page. 13

Words: Rupert Kotze, George Miller, Don Stevens, Les Dietrich, Paul Belden, A. Reinschmidt, R. Valle, Roy Farrell, D. Sloss, John Serdahely, Clarence Bundy, Eugene Woehrer, Erv Kamp, John Rohatsch, A. Knuth, M. Zanchette, E. Steigerwald, G. Pichler, C. Bundy, A. Algaier, J. Ribar, K. Froebel, A. Preigel, D. Richter, P. Emley, M. Patnode, Edgar Baker, John Lodge, Otto Buchler, Donald Renkert, N. Geisinger, Joseph Allard
Masonry Magazine March 1961 Page. 13

Masonry Magazine March 1961 Page. 13


Loftus, Les Dietrich and R. J. De Valle, with Roy B. Farrell, D. Sloss and A. Reinschmidt as alternates. In other recent action, the St. Louis ICA voted charitable contributions to United Fund, Goodwill Industries, Evangeline Children's Home, Muscular Dystrophy Association and Boys Town of Missouri.




Cook MCA Cards Events
CHICAGO The annual smoker, annual banquet-dinner dance and golf outing are among key events for the year announced by the Mason Contractors Association of Cook County. The annual smoker will be held April 20 at the Svithoid Singing Club. MCACC members will hold their golf outing July 27 at the Brookwood Country Club, Addison, Ill., and the 16th annual banquet-dinner dance will be held Nov. 11 in the Guildhall of the Ambassador West Hotel.




Milwaukee Names '61 Officers, Committees
MILWAUKEE, WIS. New officers elected to serve the Milwaukee Chapter, MCA, for 1961 are: president-John W. Serdahely; first vice president-Don Stevens; second vice president-Clarence Bundy, Jr.; treasurer Eugene Woehrer; secretary-Erv Kamp; and Rupert Kotze and John Rohatsch, directors.
Committees to serve through the year are: Audit & Budget A. Knuth (chairman), J. Rohatsch, G. Woehrer; Historical & Records M. Zanchette (chairman), G. Pichler, G. Jeske and E. Kamp; Constitution & By-Laws-E. Steigerwald (chairman), R. Tubing. A. A. Knuth, A. Algaier. Apprenticeship-G. Pichler (chairman), and D. Stevens; Membership-C. Bundy, Jr., (chairman), R. Doebler, R. Wilke and E. Bjorklund; Publicity A. Algaier (chairman); Entertainment J. Ribar (chairman), G. Woehrer, J. Stelzel, D. Richter and G. Jeske; Building Code-K. Froebel, chairman; Legislative Committee A. Preigel, chairman); Sgt.-at-arms-D, Richter; Program-P. Emley (chairman) and L. Ballmann; Safety-M. Patnode (chairman).




Clay Manufacturers See Hike in Brick, Tile Use; Region 4 Elects Officers




CANTON, O.-Shown reviewing an apprentice training program for bricklayers at a recent conference of Region 4, Structural Clay Products Institute, are (left to right) Edgar Baker of Newark, seventh vp of BM&PIU; George A. Miller, Chicago, executive vice president of MCAA; and John Lodge, Saginaw, Mich., fifth vp of BM&PIU. Some 225 brick and tile dealers, manufacturers and union officials from Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania attended the annual sales conference of Region 4.




CANTON, O.-Forecasts of a substantial increase in the use of brick and tile during 1961 headlined the Second Annual Clay Industry Sales Conference sponsored by Region 4 of the Structural Clay Products Institute at the Belden Hotel.
More than 200 brick and tile dealers and manufacturers, officers of the BM&PIU and mason contractors came here from Ohio, Michigan, western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The conference followed the annual meeting of Region 4-SCPI, whose membership includes 25 brick and tile producers.
During the sessions Otto J. Buchler. Fairfield Brick Co., was re-elected president of the Region. Other officers re-elected were: Vice-president, Donald J. Renkert, Metropolitan Brick Co., and treasurer, N. O. Geisinger, New Philadelphia.
In recognition of his interest in apprentice training, Canton Local #6, BM & PIU, presented a gold trowel to Paul Belden, Sr., Belden Brick Co. Guest speakers for the sales conference portion of the meeting included. John Lodge, Saginaw, Mich., fifth vice president, BM&PIU; Edgar Baker, Newark, rk. O., seventh vice president, BM&PIU; Joseph Allard, Pontine, Mich., secretary, Michigan State Bricklayers' Conference; and Tom (Continued next page)




There's A BIG CHIEF Mixer ...for Every Need!
All the best features are found in BIG CHIEF Plaster and Mortar Mixers and they're available in 2, 512, 6 to 8, and 9 cubic foot sites. Send for detailed information today!
Wilter BIG CHIEF DIVISION Douglas Motors Corp. to




ASONRY-MARCH, 1961




STARK
Stark Structural Glazed Tile are produced mainly in vertical core type to assure better bonding, easier-less costly cutting, and solid bed and head joints. Write for complete catalog.
STARK CERAMICS, INC., CANTON 1, OHIO
11
1234 N. 62nd St.
Dept. MCN-BC-261
Milwaukee, Wis.


What Is Biophilic Design?
April 2025

Biophilic design integrates natural elements into built spaces to fulfill our innate connection to nature. Rooted in the biophilia hypothesis, it goes beyond aesthetics, enhancing well-being, health and productivity. 5 Ways to Incorporate Biophilic Desig

One For The Ages - The 75th Midyear
April 2025

“One for the ages” this is how I would describe the upcoming midyear to anyone who has never attended or are undecided about attending MCAAs 75th Anniversary at The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island September 7-11 2025. In short “one for the ages” means so

A Greener Future Through Masonry
April 2025

When it comes to building a more sustainable future, the construction and building materials sector has a lot of room for growth. According to the most recent data, construction and building-related emissions are responsible for 40% of greenhouse gas emis

MASONRY STRONG Podcast Episode 19 Recap: Mike & Tom Finch
April 2025

On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Mike and Tom Finch join the set in Indianapolis to crack jokes, talk about how they both got started in this industry, and the ways they've seen this trade advance and evolve over the years. The Roots of a F