Masonry Magazine September 1967 Page. 26
Hold "Sportorama"
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had it that neither team received any breaks resulting from a bad call.
Probably the wildest tug-of-war contest ever staged at Bonnie Brook was witnessed by all in attendance. Under the direction of Elton Asmus, who lined up the behemoths of the contractors and suppliers, and also refereed the event the contractors emerged victorious, twice in three trys, either because they were the biggest, strongest, or best coordinated. And their victory was all the sweeter when it was discovered that Skip Roncelli, who tips the scales near the better part of 300 pounds, was illegally smuggled to the suppliers in the most clandestine manner.
Roncelli, in addition to being a mighty rope hauler, proved that he also had the fine touch when he walked away with top honors in the horse-shoe contest. Skip threw that classic one-and-a-half turn shoe wide open to the stake to best his nearest rival, Don Bidwell; third place going to Jack Hackett.
This year's outing, considered the best ever, had outstanding planning. Lively music and entertainment preceded the dinner hour which was attended by 330, including 27 distinguished guests who are associated with the construction industry.
An unanimous vote of thanks must go to the various committee members who worked so diligently to make this annual event the exceptional success it was. They include Jack Hackett, Gerry Shaw, Grant Thompson, Ray Sweet, Bob Pachota, J. Burke, Leo Mack, Paul VilleMonte, Fred Southers, Jr., Jack Robinson, John Knecht, Jim Wilson, Parker Monger, Ed Gilbreth, Tom Boldenweck, Dick Hunter, Ralph Larson, Floyd Nixon, Sam Magna, Don Lage, Don Evans, Ron Schifko, John Heslip, Ed Boike, Don Hinkle, Tom Halley, Elton Asmus, Bob Vandervennent, Dick Zimmerman, and Vic Ippolito. Special recognitions are in order for all who had any part, large or small, in this annual event, who are not mentioned here.
MCAA
All-Weather Program
Watch for full report of MCAA's all weather conference in next month's issue of Masonry.
Name Reysa Manager
Reysa
The General Portland Cement Company which recently moved its corporate offices to Dallas now announces that Donald E. Reysa has been appointed Manager of Trinity White Cement Sales, succeeding Paul F. Keatinge who has retired.
Mr. Reysa joined General Portland in 1948 and served as their West Coast representative until 1957. At that time he was transferred to Chicago to be Assistant Manager for White Cement Sales.
With nearly twenty years of experience in the cement industry, Mr. Reysa has a history of close association with such professional groups as: The Construction Specifications Institute, The Producers' Council, The National Terrazzo & Mosaic Association, and others.
Publish Research Report
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the late 1800's, follows research at Cornell, Purdue, Illinois and Columbia Universities, and ends with the 1963 "National Testing Program" of the Structural Clay Products Research Foundation (now SCPI Research Division).
Brick compressive strength is analyzed in view of such variables as different types of brick, mortar, and bonds. The report's extensive bibliography cites 31 references and lists another 31. (19 pp., available for $0.50 each in any quantity from Structural Clay Products Institute, 1520 18th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036).
People & Events
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chine Works, Louisville, Miss. The announcement was made recently by W. A. Taylor, Sr., President of the 40-year-old company.
The Associated Masonry Contractors Association of Texas has mailed its new 1967-68 Buyers Guide to all Architects in the State. This year's Guide is bigger and better than ever.
The Perkins & Will Partnership has been named to prepare a facilities master plan for Gallaudet College, Washington, D.C. Safway Steel Products, Milwaukee, Wis., has announced the appointment of Mrs. Bernice Harmeyer to the position of Traffic Manager Pittsburgh Corning Corp. has announced the appointment of Harry G. Mac Veigh as Glass Block Specialist for Western Pennsylvania, northern Ohio and southern New York. He will be located in the company's general offices in One Gateway Center, Pittsburgh.
Raymond C. Heun has been appointed District Engineer for the Portland Cement Association for New Jersey MCAA will hold its Fall Executive Board in Corpus Christi, Texas, November 9-12, Sheraton Hotel... Max D. Moore has been named manager of the Public Information Section of the Portland Cement Association... Pittsburgh Corning Corp. announces the appointment of John H. Timmons as Glass Block Specialist in the Houston, Texas area.
SKIL Promotes Ryan
James T. Ryan has been promoted to the newly created position of Vice President-Personnel of Skil Corporation. John W. Sullivan, President of the Chicago-based power tool manufacturer, announced that Ryan's responsibilities will include corporate employment policies, wage and salary administration, training programs, employee benefits, group insurance and general personnl administration.