Masonry Magazine August 1975 Page. 3

Words: Anthony Zotollo, Eugene George, Robert Ebeling, William Dentinger, Fred Co, Mack Pettit, George Miller, Oscar Person, Peer Pedersen, Paul Rosensteel, Gerald Sutherland, Robert Harrison, Roy Elam, Charles Velardo, Walter Dark, Louis Helbert, Ray Wimer, George Plumb, R.E. Beaupre, Wm. Smith
Masonry Magazine August 1975 Page. 3

Masonry Magazine August 1975 Page. 3
AUGUST 1975-VOL. 15, NO. 8
The Magazine for the Masonry Industry

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President
Charles F. Velardo
Vice President
Robert Ebeling
Secretary
Eugene George
Treasurer
Robert Harrison
Regional Vice Presidents
Anthony Zotollo
Mack H. Pettit
William Dentinger
Roy Elam
Gerald Sutherland
Louis J. Helbert, Jr.
Wm. "Nels" Smith
Oscar Person
R. E. Beaupre
Legal Counsel
Peer Pedersen
George Plumb
Pedersen & Houpt
Insurance Consultant
Walter T. Dark
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
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MASON CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
AND THE CANADIAN MASONRY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION
GEORGE A. MILLER, Publisher

5 The Goodness of Chocolate

10 AED's New "Green Book"

11 Mason Contractor News & News of the Industry

11 Create Apprenticeship Trust

11 Proclaim Minnesota State Concrete & Masonry Day

13 BIA Technical Notes on Brick Construction No. 31A-
Structural Design of Brick Masonry Arches

23 Washington Wire

24 Coming Events

26 Hold Summer Executive Board Meeting

26 Name Leonard Outstanding Committee Chairman

29 Product Profit Makers

30 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 1975, Mason Contractors Association of America.

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