Masonry Magazine January 1969 Page.29
Celebrate 50th
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schwennecker of Highland Park, Ill., celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary September 6 at a dinner and reception given by their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Buller. Sixty-five friends and relatives were present.
Schwennecker is a retired mason contractor and charter member of the Mason Contractors Association of America and Lake County.
The Schwennecker's granddaughter, Karen Buller, read letters of congratulations from President Richard Nixon and from the late U.S. Sen. Everett M. Dirksen.
Appoint MacPherson
James L. MacPherson, Cleveland Regional Director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, has been named executive director of the Construction Industry Collective Bargaining Commission. This Commission, representing construction labor, management and federal agencies, was appointed recently by President Nixon.
MacPherson has been a federal mediator since 1952 and became regional director in the Cleveland office in 1960. The Cincinnati office of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service is a part of the Cleveland region.
USS Lakelite
United States Steel Corporation has announced that a new lightweight aggregate product, USS Lakelite, is now available to Great Lakes area producers of concrete structural and block products to meet their growing needs.
Gerald M. Lakins, central area raw materials sales manager for U. S. Steel, said that the company will market USS Lakelite through its raw materials sales office in Chicago and a number of other cities.
A long-time supplier of lightweight aggregates made from expanded slag. U. S. Steel will now provide users with an expanded clay product which contains the right chemical and physical characteristics for processing into aggregate.
According to Mr. Lakins, architects and design engineers have increased their use of natural sintered aggregates for lightweight concrete block and structural concrete applications with resultant savings, over other types of aggregates, from increased fire rating, superior insulation, nailability, and acoustical values.
Gilson Plaster-Mortar Mixers
That's what you're looking for, isn't it? Fast mixing to keep production moving without a lag-and a smooth, easy-to-apply mix one load after another. You get it with Gilson Plaster-Mortar Mixers because they're built for efficient operation in every way.
For example, low charging height saves muscles, reduces fatigue-speeds loading. Specially designed, self-cleaning drum empties completely. Paddle-type blades adjust to match mix consistency and aggressive, end-to-end action turns out a smoother, faster spreading mix.
Gilson mixers are steady workers, too. Blade shaft runs on precision ball bearings. And these bearings are protected with special seals that keep lubrication in-grit out for extra long life. Heavy-gauge, abrasion-resistant steel drum has plate steel ends for extra stability and long wear. Frames are low slung, with the complete unit balanced for quick, easy spotting. Trailing is safe on high speed Timken bearing wheels. And there's plenty of power for the heaviest mix with a choice of husky, air-cooled engines or heavy-duty electric motors.
Get to know these modern, fast-working mixers write for detail specifications on this quality line of equipment, as well as Gilson's complete line of tilting and non-tilting concrete mixers.
Gilson Brothers Company
PLYMOUTH, WISCONSIN
MIXER DIVISION, BOX 245, FREDONIA, WIS. 53021 (414) 692-2441