Masonry Magazine January 1969 Page. 3

Words: Eugene George, Charles Velardo, Allen Young, Donald Bidwell, Anthony Perri, George Miller, O.L. Jollay, David Soloff, Montie Smallen, Peer Pedersen, Harry Strauss, Walter Derk, Paul Rosensteel, Donald Frantz, Guy Apple, W. Bartlett, Fred James, Ray Wimer, Elmer Kerstowske
Masonry Magazine January 1969 Page. 3

Masonry Magazine January 1969 Page. 3
JANUARY 1969-VOL. 9, NO. I

The Magazine for the Masonry Industry

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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
Peer Pedersen
Pedersen & Houpt

Insurance Consultant
Walter T. Derk
Fred S. James & Co.

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

Greetings From President Bidwell

MCAA Officers & State Chairmen

People & Events

Official Program for the '69 MCAA Convention

Washington Wire

Who? What? Where? At The MCAA Educational
Trade Show

Taxes

Mason Contractor News & News of the Industry

In Other Words

National Labor Relations Board Decisions

What Makes A Meeting A Success?

Product Profit Makers

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 1969, Mason Contractors Association of America.

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