Masonry Magazine September 1969 Page. 3

Words: Eugene George, Charles Velardo, Allen Young, Donald Bidwell, George Miller, David Soloff, Peer Pedersen, G. Blackstock, Paul Rosensteel, Donald Frantz, Guy Apple, Ray Wimer, Harrell Webster, V. Emory, Charles Lance, Walter Dork
Masonry Magazine September 1969 Page. 3

Masonry Magazine September 1969 Page. 3
SEPTEMBER 1969-VOL. 9, NO. 9

The Magazine for the Masonry Industry

masonry

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MASON CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
AND THE CANADIAN MASONRY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION

President
Donald Bidwell

Vice President
Allen Young

Secretary
Guy Apple

Treasurer
David B. Soloff

Regional Vice Presidents
Charles Velardo
Harrell Webster
Donald Frantz
V. E. Emory
Charles B. Lance
G. Earl Blackstock
Eugene George

Legal Counsel
Peer Pedersen
Pedersen & Houpt

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

Executive Vice President
George A. Miller

Field Representatives
Paul Rosensteel
Phoenix, Arizona
Ray Wimer
Portland, Oregon

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

ROBERT HANSEN, Chairman Publications Committee
GEORGE A. MILLER, Publisher


CONTENTS

Mason Contractor News & News of the Industry

CMCA Meets with Benson

Coming Events

People & Events

Chicago Hosts '70 Convention

World's Tallest Bank Building

Banking on Masonry

If You're Confused in Buying Engine Oil...
Join the Crowd

Taxes

NCMA's TEK No. 14

Rising High in Manhattan

U.S. Post Office-Jacksonville, Ore.

Washington Wire

In Other Words

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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