Masonry Magazine March 1962 Page. 3

Words: Thomas Williamson, Harold Peterson, Harold Hedegard, John Ryan, Donald Frantz, Lee Churchill, L. Baer, Wm Ellis, Gerald Lunn, B. Lyon, L. Roth, Glenn Boyer, A. Stelle, Frank Burrows, Charles Pratt, Alan T, H. B, Bill Seagert, Bill Amarosa, Russ Hammes
Masonry Magazine March 1962 Page. 3

Masonry Magazine March 1962 Page. 3
People & Events

Following the Houston Convention, members enjoyed the Post Convention tour through Mexico. Taking the trip were: Mr. & Mrs. L. J. Baer, Minneapolis; Mr. & Mrs. Daues, St. Louis; Mr. & Mrs. Dietrich, St. Louis; Mr. & Mrs. Wm Ellis, Allentown, Pa.; Mr. Donald Frantz, Minneapolis; Mr. & Mrs. Harold Hedegard, Indianapolis; Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Lunn, Decatur, Ill.; Mr. & Mrs. B. A. Lyon, New York City; Mr. & Mrs. Pichler, Milwaukee; Mr. & Mrs. L. Roth, Allentown, Pa.; Mr. & Mrs. Wiemers, Milwaukee, and Mr. Thomas Williamson, Indiana.

Lee Churchill was elected president of the Arizona Masonry Guild for 1962. On March 9th the Milwaukee Chapter heard Glenn Boyer, Superior Cast Stone Co., discuss "Precast Concrete Panels."

MCAA's latest Pictorial features Outdoor Living Around the Block. A beautifully prepared brochure showing the various uses of concrete masonry in the outdoor living area. John E. Ryan has been promoted to the position of Vice-President-Sales, according to an announcement by A. Stelle, President, Arketex Ceramic Corp., Brazil, Indiana. Ryan, who will be responsible for all distribution activities of Arketex, was Director of Sales prior to this announcement.

Frank F. Burrows, president of the firm of Williams & Burrows, Belmont, Calif., has been elected president of AGC. Charles Pratt, Pratt Blocks, Inc., San Leandro, Calif., announces the promotion of Alan T. to the position of Assistant Sales Manager for the firm. H. B. Manager of Brick & Tile Service, Greensboro, N. C., spoke at the Feb. 23rd Informational Meeting of the Arizona Masonry Guild.

Word just in from the South indicates that Harold Peterson finally got his twin-engine plane off from snow at DuPage Cty. (Ill.) airport and flew both New Orleans and Clearwater, Fla. Hats off to the Milwaukee Chapter for a fine representation at the Houston meeting. Members Bundy, Drobac, Lutherbach, Serdaheley, Stelzl, Stevens, Besing all with their wives were in addition Bill Seagert, Bill Louis Amarosa and Russ Hammes supplier friends were in attendance. (Continued on page 13)

The Magazine for the Masonry Industry
MASONRY
MARCH, 1962
VOLUME 2, NO. 3


CONTENTS
3 People & Events

5 Financing for the Mason Contractor

6 Pattern & Texture

8 Mason Contractor News & News of the Industry

9 Vermiculite Hopper

11 New High Bond Mortar

12 Mortar Goes Modern Out East

15 Block Will Sparkle Like A Precious Stone

18 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 4, III. Subscription price $5.00 per year. 50 cents per copy.


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