Masonry Magazine July 1978 Page. 3

Words: Richard Felice, Richard Matthews, Eugene George, Paul Clements, George Miller, Oscar Person, Peer Pedersen, Walter Derk, Paul Rosensteel, Gerald Sutherland, Robert Harrison, Donald Leonard, Louis Helbert, Fred James, William Young, Blaine Warner, Anthony Zotollo, George Plumb, Stan Misunas, Richard Lietz, L.C. Pardue, Wiliam Dentinger
Masonry Magazine July 1978 Page. 3

Masonry Magazine July 1978 Page. 3
masonry
The MAGAZINE FOR THE MASONRY INDUSTRY
Official Publication of:
Mason Contractors Association of America
Canadian Masonry Contractors Association
GEORGE A. MILLER, Publisher
STAN MISUNAS, Editor

President
Eugene George
Executive Vice President
George A. Miller
Vice President
Louis J. Helbert, Jr.
Legal Counsel
Peer Pedersen
George Plumb
Secretary
Donald O. Leonard, Jr.
Insurance Consultant
Walter T. Derk
Treasurer
Richard J. Lietz
Regional Vice Presidents
Robert Harrison
Anthony Zotollo
Paul Clements
Richard Matthews
Wiliam Dentinger
Richard Felice
Gerald Sutherland
Blaine Warner
L. C. Pardue, Jr.
Oscar Person
William J. Young
Field Representatives
Paul Rosensteel
Phoenix, Arizona
Fred S. James & Co.
Executive Office
17W601-14th Street
Oakbrook Terrace, 60181
Area Code 312 620-6767
JULY, 1978-Volume 18, Number 7

IMI Conducts 8th Annual Promotion
Meeting In New Orleans 4
Spokane Health Building Has Versatile
And Stunning Masonry Design 9
Mason Contractors News
& News of the Industry 11
Masonry Float Wins Award at
Indy "500" Festival Parade 12
Coming Events 13
NCMA Tek 96-"Special Shapes and
Sizes for Reinforced Concrete Masonry" 18
Money-Saving Ideas
For Mason Contractors 20
Masonry Institute Exhibits
At St. Louis Home Show 21
Product Profit Makers 24
Advertisers' Index 26
Books

As the official publication of the Mason Contractors Association of America and the Canadian Masonry Contractors Association, Masonry publishes authoritative articles and timely news concerning activities of the MCAA and CMCA. Statements and opinions expressed in editorials or articles by the editors and contributors do not necessarily represent the official position of the MCAA or the CMCA, and the publication of advertising does not imply endorsement of products advertised or statements made concerning them.

Published 11 times annually (November/December issues combined). Editorial and Executive Office, MCAA, 17W601 Fourteenth St.. Oakbrook Terrace, III. 60181. Area code 312/620-6767. Subscription price: $6.00 per year (Canada, $7.00). Copyright 1978, Mason Contractors Association of America.

The new Spokane County Health Building in the State of Washington is a dramatic example of the beauty and versatility that can be achieved with imaginative masonry design and craftsmanship. The entire structure-both inside and out-is a delight to see and something to be admired. For the story, please turn to page 9.


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