Masonry Magazine June 1969 Page. 3

Words: Eugene George, Charles Velardo, Allen Young, Donald Bidwell, George Miller, David Soloff, Walter Derk, G. Blackstock, Donald Frantz, Guy Apple, Robert Hansen, Fred James, Harrell Webster, V. Emory, Charles Lanco, Peer Pederson
Masonry Magazine June 1969 Page. 3

Masonry Magazine June 1969 Page. 3
JUNE 1969-VOL. 9, NO. 6

The Magazine for the Masonry Industry

# masonry

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MASON CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

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

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. Lanco
G. Earl Blackstock
Eugene George

Legal Counsel
Peer Pederson
Pedersen & Houpt

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

Executive Vice President
George A. Miller

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

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

SNAP


CONTENTS

5 Presentation High School

7 Make Money Move!

9 Mason Contractor News & News of the Industry

9 Coming Events

9 People & Events

13 Washington Wire

17 Taxes

18 Smooth Selling

19 Book Mart

23 In Other Words

28 Product Profit Makers

30 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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