Masonry Magazine October 1967 Page. 3

Words: Eugene George, Donald Bidwell, Anthony Perri, George Miller, Frank Laureys, O.L. Jollay, Montie Smallen, David Sibbald, Peer Pedersen, Harry Strauss, Walter Derk, Guy Apple, W. Bartlett, Robert Harrison, John Joyce, John O'Connor, Gene Hoadley
Masonry Magazine October 1967 Page. 3

Masonry Magazine October 1967 Page. 3
OCTOBER, 1967-VOL. 7, No. 10

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

President
Anthony Perri
Vice President
Donald Bidwell
Treasurer
Robert Harrison
Secretary
O. L. Jollay
Regional Vice Presidents
David Sibbald
Harry Strauss, Jr.
Frank Laureys
W. W. Bartlett
Guy Apple
Montie Smallen
Eugene George
Legal Counsel
Peer Pedersen
Insurance Consultant
Walter T. Derk
Executive Vice President
George A. Miller
Executive Offices
208 South La Salle Street
Chicago, Illinois 60604
Area Code 312
726-5742
ROBERT TUBESING, Chairman Publications Committee
GEORGE A. MILLER, Publisher

CONTENTS
3 People & Events
5 Chicago Conference Report
9 Ideas in Masonry-New Dimensions With Stone
12 Smooth Selling
15 Washington Wire
17 Mason Contractor News & News of the
Masonry Industry
17 Calendar of Events
17 In Memoriam
21
Insurance for Contractors, Part XII
30 Advertisers' Index

As the official publication of the Mason Contractors Association 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. A.C. 312-726-5742. Subscription price $5.00 per year. 50 cents per copy.

Copyright 1967, Mason Contractors Association of America.

masonry • October, 1967


People & Events

Here they are the top ten registrants for the '68 MCAA Convention to be held in Atlanta. In order of receipt at the Executive Office they are: Mr. & Mrs. T. Walter Kirk, St. Louis; S. A. Storer & Sons, Toledo; Mr. & Mrs. Leon Kramer, Tampa; Mr. & Mrs. Richard DeWalle, St. Louis; Mr. & Mrs. Robert Sloss, St. Louis; Mr. & Mrs. O. L. Jollay, Atlanta; A. Harry Wagner, Richmond; S. Ashby Catlett, Richmond and Mr. & Mrs. Donald Johnson, Villa Park, III. Make your Advance Registration now and save $5. John P. O'Connor has been appointed manager of Field Services for the National Concrete Masonry Association's newly-formed New England Division witu offices at the Statler Building, 20 Providence St., Boston.

Speakers at the September monthly meeting of the Associated Masonry Contractors of Metropolitan Chicago were John Joyce, Treasurer, B.M.&P.I.U., Washington, D. C., and Gene Hoadley, the Association's (Continued on page 28)
3


Echelon Masonry Introduces Ashton Brick, Its Latest Line of Artisan Masonry Veneers
April 2025

Echelon Masonry, North America’s leader in architectural masonry products and materials, announces the availability of its newest product line of artisan masonry veneers, Ashton Brick, in select states. Combining a classic brick aesthetic with durable con

MCAA Showcases Innovation at North Florida Masonry Showcase
April 2025

On Friday, April 11th, we had the pleasure of representing the Mason Contractors Association of America and our Outreach and Education Division at the North Florida Masonry Showcase. This event welcomed 15 high school students who demonstrated their growi

Thank You For Bidding In The 2025 Online Auction
April 2025

The MCAA extends a huge thank you to everyone who bid in this year’s online auction. With hundreds of bids on over 150 items, this year’s auction was another huge success. We also want to thank all of our amazing donors who put items up for auction. Wit

Preparing Masonry Jobsites for Summer Weather
April 2025

Spring is in the air, and summer is right around the corner. With that in mind, it’s time for all of us in the masonry industry to start preparing for warmer weather. It is very important that we consider the risks associated with working in the summer he