Masonry Magazine February 1968 Page. 6

Words: Donald Bidwell, George Miller, Thomas Murphy, David Lyle
Masonry Magazine February 1968 Page. 6

Masonry Magazine February 1968 Page. 6
BLOK-LOK® or THIN JOINT™ for horizontal reinforcing in masonry walls.


Convention Report
(Continued from page 5)
The many fine exhibits were supplemented by two outstanding displays of masonry craftsmanship. They were the exhibits of the National Concrete Masonry Association and the Bricklayers, Masons & Plasterers International Union of America. It is indeed a tribute to the B.M. & P.I.U. when the hotel management requested that their display remain and become a permanent part of the hotel property. All conventions from now on at the Marriott will be greeted by the excellently designed and skillfully executed brick patio area. It was built by members of Local #8 under the guidance of MCAA Member David Lyle.




Thomas F. Murphy, right, President of the B.M. & P.I.U.; congratulates Donald Bidwell on his election to the office of President of MCAA. Looking on is George A. Miller, Executive Vice President, MCAA.


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For those interested in material handling equipment there was an outdoor display by ten firms of their most recent developments which were not able to get into the hall.




Sunday's activities were centered around the "New Ideas Spectacular", which was moderated by Research (Continued on page 8)




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A.LA. File Div. 4
1965 CE Spec.
Data file S-a




Officers of the B.M. & P.I.U. inspect the beautiful brickwork display constructed by members of Local #8, Atlanta, Ga. This display now becomes a permanent part of the Marriott Hotel.




masonry
February, 1968


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