Masonry Magazine February 1968 Page. 3

Words: Eugene George, Charles Velardo, Allen Young, Donald Bidwell, George Miller, O.L. Jollay, David Soloff, Montie Smallen, Peer Pedersen, Harry Strauss, Walter Derk, Donald Frantz, Guy Apple, W. Bartlett
Masonry Magazine February 1968 Page. 3

Masonry Magazine February 1968 Page. 3
FEBRUARY, 1968-VOL. 8, No. 2


The Magazine for the Masonry Industry
masonry

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MASON CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

President
Donald Bidwell

Vice President
Allen Young

Secretary
O. L. Jollay

Treasurer
David B. Soloff

Regional Vice Presidents
Charles Velardo
Harry Strauss, Jr.
Donald Frantz
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 Office
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 1968 MCAA Convention Report
7 Books Available From MCAA
10 Smooth Selling
15 Special Report-The Finest In Masonry in the
Northwest
20 MCAA National Weather Chart
23 Washington Wire
25 The Canadian Masonry Contractors Association
26 Mason Contractor News & News of the
Masonry Industry
26 Calendar of Events
36 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 1968, Mason Contractors Association of America.


People & Events

Another page in the history of the MCAA was written during February 17-20 when the Association held its 18th Annual Convention at the Marriott in Atlanta. All of us will remember the warm hospitality of the Atlanta Chapter members and their wives and all the time and effort that each one of them devoted in making the Convention a success. Our special thanks to Convention Chairman O. L. Jollay and his wife, Margaret-they did a wonderful job... Governor Lester Maddox really got down to work. If he didn't shake your hand at the entrance to the ballroom on Monday morning, you're the only person he missed. The Marine Color Guard, as usual, did another splendid job in presenting the colors. It sure makes one proud to be an American.
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