Masonry Magazine November 1961 Page. 3

Words: Gloria Linari, Dominic Linari, Donald Renkert, Robert Evans, Neill Boldriek, Joe Krys, F. Nalley, Andrew McMinn, Joseph Donovan, Joseph Maloney
Masonry Magazine November 1961 Page. 3

Masonry Magazine November 1961 Page. 3
People & Events

Appointment of Neill Boldriek as executive vice president of Metropolitan Brick, Inc., Canton, Ohio, has been announced by Metropolitan president Donald J. Renkert. Effective immediately, Mr. Boldrick will be the chief operating officer directly responsible for coordination and control of Metropolitan operations. Mr. Boldrick, who was president of Acme Brick Co., Ft. Worth, Texas, has been active in the brick products industry for more than 25 years. He is currently vice president and director of SCPI and chairman of that group's Depletion Committee.

Lay-Ken Contractors Supply Co., Polo, Ill., announces the appointment of Joe Krys as their new Sales Manager. Former Memphis Chapter Director F. C. Nalley has written from Hawaii advising that his new address is 2828 Pumehana St., Apt. #8, Honolulu, Hawaii. Robert G. Evans has issued a "Progress Report" that makes many enjoyable reading minutes.

The latest issue of NCMA's Pictorial features Shadowal Block while SCPI's Brick & Tile pictures in color the Brook Hollow Industrial District buildings in Dallas, Texas.

PCA announces that Andrew R. McMinn has been appointed District Engineer for Florida. Joseph C. Donovan has been appointed District Engineer for Alabama and Mississippi. Joseph A. Donovan has been named eastern district manager for Natco Corp. He will be located in New York City, and this follows Joseph I. Maloney's resignation.

The Expanded Clay & Shale Association will hold its annual meeting Dec. 12-13 at the Deauville Hotel, Miami Beach, Fla.

Carroll & Edwards Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, has been appointed a distributor by the Mix Co.

Gloria Linari, Metropolitan Opera star, is currently assisting her father, Dominic Linari, Highland Park, Ill., Contractor. Gloria indicates plans call for her to make several metropolitan appearances this winter. A recent Cleveland, Ohio, B.T.E.A. (Continued on page 14)


The Magazine for the Masonry Industry
MASONRY
NOVEMBER, 1961 VOLUME 1, NO. 10


CONTENTS
3 People & Events
5 Mason Contractor News & News of the Industry
8 MCAA Chapter Data Sheet-Minneapolis Chapter
"Prize of your Life" Home Contest
10 '62 Convention News
12 Material Handling Data Sheet-Also on Pages 13, 15 & 16
18 Advertisers' Index

This issue of MASONRY is being devoted to masonry Material Handling and Packaging. The Masonry Industry is becoming more and more alert to new systems and methods which are being developed by progressive manufacturers for use by mason contractors in creating greater job efficiency. Material handling is but one of the many industry matters which will be fully covered at the MCAA Convention and Show to be held in Houston, Texas, February 11-14. The Material Handling Jamboree, where you will personally have the opportunity to inspect and compare various pieces of equipment, will be held on Wednesday morning. The special Data Sheets, included in this issue, are so devised that they can be easily torn from this issue and used in your Material Handling file. All editorial content and opinions expressed therein are solely those of the manufacturer submitting the material and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of the Mason Contractors Association of America, its officers and members.

Mason Contractors Association of America
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