Masonry Magazine April 1969 Page. 3

Words: Eugene George, Charles Velardo, Allen Young, Donald Bidwell, George Miller, David Soloff, Walter Derk, G. Blackstock, Paul Rosensteel, Donald Frantz, Guy Apple, Robert Hansen, Fred James, Ray Wimer, Pear Pedersen, Harrell Webster, V. Emory, Charles Lance
Masonry Magazine April 1969 Page. 3

Masonry Magazine April 1969 Page. 3
APRIL 1969-VOL. 9, NO. 4


The Magazine for the Masonry Industry
masonry

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MASON CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

ROBERT HANSEN, Chairman Publications Committee
GEORGE A. MILLER, Publisher

President
Donald Bidwell

Vice President
Allen Young

Secretary
Guy Apple

Treasurer
David 8. Soloff

Regional Vice Presidents
Charles Velardo
Harrell Webster
Donald Frantz
V. E. Emory
Charles B. Lance
G. Earl Blackstock
Eugene George

Legal Counsel
Pear Pedersen
Pedersen & Houpt

Insurance Consultant
Walter T. Derk
Fred S. James & Co.

Executive Vice President
George A. Miller

Field Representatives
Paul Rosensteel
Phoenix, Arizona
Ray Wimer
Portland, Oregon

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

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CONTENTS
6 Buncher Cleveland Champion

7 Mason Contractor News & News of the Industry

7 Chapman Named GSA Deputy Director

7 Coming Events

8 People & Events

11 Taxes

12 Smooth Selling

15 Creative and Imaginative

16 Books

17 Washington Wire

22 In Other Words

27 C/M and Glass Block Tastefully Combined

34 Advertisers' Index

35 And Don't Forget To Specify Your
Masonry Contractor

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 1969, Mason Contractors Association of America.
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