Masonry Magazine January 1970 Page. 3

Words: Eugene George, Charles Velardo, Allen Young, Donald Bidwell, George Miller, David Soloff, Peer Pedersen, Walter Derk, G. Blackstock, Paul Rosensteel, Donald Frantz, Guy Apple, Robert Hansen, Fred James, Ray Wimer, Harrell Webster, V. Emory, Charles Lance
Masonry Magazine January 1970 Page. 3

Masonry Magazine January 1970 Page. 3
JANUARY 1970-VOL. 10, NO. I


The Magazine for the Masonry Industry


masonry


OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MASON CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA AND THE CANADIAN MASONRY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION




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




President
Donald Bidwell




Vice President
Allen Young




Secretary
Guy Apple




Treasurer
David B. Soloff




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




Legal Counsel
Peer 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


CONTENTS


5 Greetings from President Bidwell


7 Official Program & Guide for the '70 MCAA Convention


11 '70 Ladies Program


15 MCAA Officers


17 Mason Contractor News & News of the Industry


17 Coming Events


17 People & Events


21 Who? What? Where? At the MCAA Educational Trade Show


27 Washington Wire


30 Masonry vs. Metal Building


33 Taxes


35 NCMA's TEK No. 16


41 Cold Weather Construction of Bearing Wall Buildings-Data Sheet No. 2


45 Special Convention Section-Product Profit Makers


56 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 1970, Mason Contractors Association of America.




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