Masonry Magazine July 1968 Page. 3

Words: Eugene George, Charles Velardo, Allen Young, Donald Bidwell, Anthony Perri, George Miller, O.L. Jollay, David Soloff, Montie Smallen, Harry Strauss, Walter Derk, Donald Frantz, Guy Apple, W. Bartlett, Elmer Kerstowske, Pear Pedersen
Masonry Magazine July 1968 Page. 3

Masonry Magazine July 1968 Page. 3
JULY, 1968-VOL. 8, NO. 7
The Magazine for the Masonry Industry
masonry
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MASON CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

ANTHONY PERRI, Chairman Publications Committee
GEORGE A. MILLER, Publisher

President
Donald Bidwell
Vice President
Allen Young
Secretary
O. L. Jollay
Treasurer
David B. Soloff
Regional Vice Presidents
Charles Velardo
Harry Strauss, Jr.
Donald Frantz
W. W. Bartlett
Guy Apple
Montie Smallen
Eugene George
Legal Counsel
Pear Pedersen
Insurance Consultant
Walter T. Derk
Executive Vice President
George A. Miller
Field Representatives
Paul Rosensteel
Phoenix, Arizona
Ray Wimer
Portland, Oregon
Editor
Elmer W. Kerstowske
Executive Office
208 South La Salle Street
Chicago, Illinois 60604
Area Code 312
726-5742
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CONTENTS

5 The Finest in Masonry in the State of Utah

11 Washington Wire

15 Can You Top This?

18 Smooth Selling

20 National Weather Map

23 Mason Contractor News & News of the Industry

23 Coming Events

23 Southern MCAA Chapters Meet

27 What? Not Covered!

29 People & Events

32 Books

34 Product Profit Makers

36 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, Illinois 60604. A.C. 312-726-5742. Subscription price $5.00 per year. 50 cents per copy.

Copyright 1968, Mason Contractors Association of America.
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