Masonry Magazine October 1966 Page. 3

Words: Bill Dentinger, Donald Stevens, C. Dewitt Brown, Eugene George, Donald Bidwell, Anthony Perri, George Miller, Frank Laureys, Bob Tubesing, O.L. Jollay, Thomas Murphy, Peer Pedersen, Walter Derk, Michael Coco, Robert Harrison, Fred Frodesen, Billie Bidwell, John Yoxen, Harry Piotrowski, Fred James
Masonry Magazine October 1966 Page. 3

Masonry Magazine October 1966 Page. 3
President
Anthony Perri


Vice President
Donald Bidwell


Treasurer
Robert Harrison


Secretary
Donald Stevens

The Magazine for the Masonry Industry
masonry
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MASON CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA


Regional Vice Presidents
Michael Coco
O. L. Jollay
Frank Laureys
C. DeWitt Brown
John Yoxen
Fred Frodesen
Eugene George

October, 1966
Volume 6, No. 10
Robert Tubesing, Chairman Publications Committee
George A. Miller, Publisher


Executive Vice President
George A. Miller


Insurance Consultant
Walter Derk
Fred S. James & Co.


Legal Counsel
Peer Pedersen
Pedersen & Houpt


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


CONTENTS
3 People & Events
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5 A Good Sign to Remember
7 The Spirit of '67
8 Take 5 & Read!
11 Insurance For The Contractor
17 Selling Parade
18 Washington Wire
20 National Weather Chart
25 Mason Contractor News & News of the Industry
25 Thomas Murphy Named President of I.U.
25 Calendar of Events
31 Convention Registration Form
33 Product, Profit Makers
36 Advertisers' Index


People & Events

Billie Bidwell, wife of MCAA Vice President Don Bidwell, Plymouth, Mich., is making a fast recovery from a recent accident... Handling MCAA Estimating Course in Milwaukee in an excellent and efficient manner were Chapter President Bob Tubesing and Education Committee Members Harry Piotrowski and Bill Dentinger. With the record turnout, the total number who now attended the Estimating course rose to 631. Congratulations to Bob Harrison's fine Committee!

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MASONRY October, 1966

As the official publication of the Mason Contractors Associaton 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. А. С. 312-726-5742. Subscription price $5.00 per year. 30 cents per copy.

Mason Contractors Association of America 1966.
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