Masonry Magazine February 1974 Page. 27

Words: Donald Grant, Robert Heitkamp, Fred Daues, John III, Donald Leonard, Harry Gillick, Marvin Overy, J. Finder, George McDonnell
Masonry Magazine February 1974 Page. 27

Masonry Magazine February 1974 Page. 27
St. Louis MCA Installs

Leonard as President

The Mason Contractors Association of St. Louis held its annual installation dinner dance on February 1 in the Marriott Motor Hotel. More than 300 persons attended the event.

Installed as president of the association for his second term was Donald O. Leonard, Jr., president of Don Leonard Brick Contracting Co.

Other officers installed were John Abeln III, vice president; Harry Gillick, secretary, and Fred C. Daues, treasurer.

Installed as members of the board of trustees were Donald C. Grant, Robert M. Heitkamp, Marvin Overy, J. Paul Finder and George McDonnell.


First Guide Published on

Metric Conversion System

In anticipation of the conversion to the metric system in the United States, J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc., Neenah, Wis., has announced publication of the Metric System Guide / Volume 1. This is believed to be the only such reference in the U.S. and deals with orientation and structure of metrication in this nation.

The executive binder edition provides the basic background information necessary for understanding and evaluating the problems involved in metrication for America.

The Metric System Guide parallels the announcement by such major industries as General Motors, International Harvester and the California School System to go metric. Its planning, research and development have been several years in the making.

From introduction to glossary, the first volume contains 15 comprehensive parts designed for specific background in metrology. It is first in a series of volumes on the metric system to be used individually or collectively.

According to Keller & Associates, the Guide will be continually updated. Another exclusive feature will be the addition of a monthly updating publication called the Metric System Guide Bulletin designed to present current metric information.

A descriptive brochure about the new Guide may be obtained by writing J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc., 145 W. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah, Wis. 54956.


March Issue to Feature

Full Convention Report

Due to the end-of-the month dates of the '74 MCAA Annual Convention in Las Vegas in February, complete coverage of the convention proceedings will be carried in the March issue of "Masonry." Watch for this important edition with pictures and story of the largest gathering in MCAA history.

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