Masonry Magazine January 1971 Page.57
Glass Blocks at Wheeling News Agency
Glass blocks are being used in the new Wheeling News Agency building for both decorative and functional purposes. They provide insulation and air flow while admitting light. The original purpose of the glass block at the Wheeling News Agency was to provide a decorative facade for the public. Has it worked? "We've received numerous compliments from pedestrians who like the block enough to come in and tell us so," said Fred Mosiman, office manager. "Most of them also want to know where they can get more information about the block for their own use."
Huge Concrete Girders Set in Place
A 160-ton pre-cast concrete girder considered to be one of the largest ever used on a building construction project "got off the ground" recently at Pontiac's 13-million dollar Central High School construction project on West Huron and Prall. Two 140-ton cranes with 100-foot booms were required to move the 100-foot beams into place. Another girder of the same size and 12 other smaller beams will be used to span an area occupied by the new school's swimming pool, gymnasium and auditorium. Barton-Malow Company of Detroit is the general contractor. The architect is O'Dell, Hewlett & Luckenbach, Inc., Birmingham, Michigan.
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Bonnie Granger Heads Women's Group
Mrs. Bonnie M. Granger, Kansas City, Mo., took office as president of the 5,600-member National Association of Women in Construction at the organization's 16th annual convention in Atlanta, Ga. She succeeds Mrs. Marie Marshall, Chattanooga, Tenn. New officers pictured here are (front row, from left) Mrs. Betty M. Lawson, Durham, N.C., 1st vice president; Janith J. Gould, Seattle, Wash., president-elect, and Mrs. Granger. (Back row, from left) Mrs. Martha J. Heath, Atlanta, 3rd vice president; Mrs. Lura W. Bates, Jack son, Miss., secretary: Kathryn L. Clay, Santa Ana, Calif., 2nd vice president, and Marie Oeltjen, Colorado Springs, Colo., treasurer. Portland, Ore. was selected as the site of next year's convention.
Alpha Portland Cement Co., Easton, Pa., has designated Bernard Richards, in his capacity as chairman of the executive committee, as chief executive officer of the firm.
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