Masonry Magazine February 1971 Page. 3

Words: Eugene George, Robert Ebeling, Charles Velardo, Allen Young, George Miller, Robert Tubesing, David Soloff, Peer Pedersen, Walter Derk, Guy Apple, Kenneth Parker, Robert Harrison, Robert Hansen, Fred James, Ray Wimer, G. Veazey, Harrell Webster, Paul Rosensteal
Masonry Magazine February 1971 Page. 3

Masonry Magazine February 1971 Page. 3
FEBRUARY 1971-VOL. 11, NO. 2
The Magazine for the Masonry Industry
masonry
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MASON CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
AND THE CANADIAN MASONRY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION
ROBERT HANSEN, Chairman Publications Committee
GEORGE A. MILLER, Publisher

President
Allen Young

Vice President
David B. Soloff

Secretary
Robert Ebeling

Treasurer
Robert Tubesing

Regional Vice Presidents
Charles Velardo
Harrell Webster
Robert Harrison
G. W. Veazey, Jr.
Guy Apple
Kenneth Parker
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 Rosensteal
Phoenix, Arizona
Ray Wimer
Portland, Oregon

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


CONTENTS
5 1971 MCAA Convention Report

11 Mason Contractor News & News of the Industry

11 People & Events

12 Masonry Enhances Church Architecture

15 Washington Wire

18 NADD Report

19 Taxes

21 82 Varieties of Brick

25 Coming Events

27 MCAA Industry Tour of Spain

29 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 1971, Mason Contractors Association of America.
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