Masonry Magazine August 1964 Page. 11

Words: Anthony Perri, Harold Peterson, James Lonie, Les Dietrich, George Arconti, Don Bidwell, Robert Rawlins, Stephen Raime, Bob Harrisen, Al Oros, Elihu Platt
Masonry Magazine August 1964 Page. 11

Masonry Magazine August 1964 Page. 11
Don Bidwell Wins Golf Trophy

Don Bidwell, left, Detroit, Michigan, winner of the '64 Gloss Block Golf Trophy, receives congratulations from Robert Rawlins. Tied at the end of 18 with Bob Harrisen, Chicago, Den won the trophy in a 9 hole play-off.


Hershey, Pa. Site Of Summer Board Meeting

The Summer Executive Board Meeting of America was held July 23-26 at the Hotel Hershey, Hershey, Pa., with a full agenda being considered by the Board.

On Thursday afternoon Peer Pedersen, MCAA Legal Counsel, discussed "Contractors" with the members. Mr. Pedersen's entire speech will be found in this issue of masonry. Following Mr. Pedersen's speech, Al Oros, Hobart Brothers, gave a presentation on "Welding - It's importance to the Mason Contractor." Mr. Oros also gave the members steps on how local welding courses could be established.

Starting at 9 o'clock on Saturday morning and continuing on through without a break until 2 P.M., the Executive Board heard full reports from the officers and Committee Chairmen. The Board also heard Elihu Platt, Assistant (continued on next page)


Golf Tournament Conversation

Topic conversation of this group was the Golf Tournament held on the Hershey Country Club course. They are (1. to r.) Fred Daves, St. Louis; Don Bidwell, Detroit, Jack Cook, Miami: Bob Rowlins, Pittsburgh and Bob Harrison, Chicage.


Attendees at Hershey Meeting

Attending the Hershey meeting were: (1. to r.) James Lonie, Dayton; Anthony Perri, Brooklyn, Harold Peterson, Chicago; Stephen Raime, Syosset, N. Y. George Arconti, Baltimore, Les Dietrich, St. Louis and Don Bidwell, Detroit.


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