Masonry Magazine July 1967 Page. 3

Words: Eugene George, Donald Bidwell, Anthony Perri, George Miller, Dave Lee, Robert Tubesing, Frank Laureys, O.L. Jollay, Montie Smallen, Peer Pedersen, Harry Strauss, Walter Derk, Guy Apple, W. Bartlett, Robert Harrison, David Sibbold, Clare Esche
Masonry Magazine July 1967 Page. 3

Masonry Magazine July 1967 Page. 3
The Magazine for the Masonry Industry
masonry
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MASON CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
ROBERT TUBESING, Chairman Publications Committee
GEORGE A. MILLER, Publisher

President
Anthony Perri

Vice President
Donald Bidwell

Treasurer
Robert Harrison

Secretary
O. L. Jollay

Regional Vice Presidents
David Sibbold
Harry Strauss, Jr.
Frank Laureys
W. W. Bartlett
Guy Apple
Montie Smallen
Eugene George

Legal Counsel
Peer Pedersen

Insurance Consultant
Walter T. Derk

Executive Vice President
George A. Miller

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

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 1967, Mason Contractors Association of America.


CONTENTS
3 People & Events
4 Calendar of Events
5 Insurance for Contractors, Part IX
8 Washington Wire
10 Selling Parade
13 An Interview with Thomas F. Murphy
on All-Weather Construction
15 Mason Contractor News &
News of the Masonry Industry
15 Schedule All-Weather Seminar in Sept.
20 Connecticut Mason Contractors Meet
24 Advertisers' Index


People & Events

Summer months bring bumps and bruises and the Robert Tubesing family has had their share. First Dick was hospitalized with a bruised shin, and now Donna has her arm in a cast, the result of a nasty fall. Let's see, how many days are there until school starts. Allen "Earl" Young did an outstanding job in setting up and running the recent Tri-State Meeting of MCAA members from Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama at the Grove Park Inn, Ashville, North Carolina. Featured in a recent Atlanta, Georgia Journal and Constitution newspaper article was Mrs. O. L. Jollay. The story is entitled "Plantation is Past, Hospitality Isn't".

United Masonry, Inc., has announced that they have relocated their offices in new facilities at 6921 Olson Lane, Pasadena, Texas. Their telephone number is HU 7-0855. Clare Esche and Dave Lee have announced the formation of a corporation under the firm name of Esche & Lee located at 570 Northwest Highway, Des Plaines, III. Phone number (Continued on page 4)


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