Masonry Magazine April 1977 Page. 3

Words: Don Leonard, Anthony Zotollo, Eugene George, Robert Ebeling, William Dentinger, Paul Clements, George Miller, Oscar Person, Peer Pedersen, Walter Derk, Gerald Sutherland, Robert Harrison, Louis Helbert, Blaine Warner, George Plumb, Stan Misunas, R.E. Beaupre, Richard Lietz, L.C. Pardue, Frad James
Masonry Magazine April 1977 Page. 3

Masonry Magazine April 1977 Page. 3
APRIL, 1977-Vol. 17, No. 4


The Magazine for the Masonry Industry

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

GEORGE A. MILLER, Publisher
STAN MISUNAS, Editor

President
Robert Ebeling

Vice President
Eugene George

Secretary
Louis J. Helbert, Jr.

Treasurer
Robert Harrison

Regional Vice Presidents
Anthony Zotollo
Paul Clements
William Dentinger
Don Leonard
Gerald Sutherland
Blaine Warner
L. C. Pardue, Jr.
Oscar Person
R. E. Beaupre

Legal Counsel
Peer Pedersen
George Plumb
Pedersen & Houpt

Insurance Consultant
Walter T. Derk
Richard J. Lietz
Frad S. James & Co.

Executive Vice President
George A. Miller

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

Executive Office
17W601-14th Street
Oakbrook Terrace, III. 60181
Area Code 312
620-6767


ABOUT OUR COVER
The North Hills Christian Reformed Church, Troy, Mich., was one of four recipients of 1976 "M Awards" for excellence in masonry design sponsored by the Masonry Institute of Michigan in cooperation with the Michigan Society of Architects. The North Hills church is of loadbearing masonry design utilizing the brick walls not only as a facade but to support the building as well. See story on page 15.

Unitized Block Speeds Material Handling

Mason Contractor News & News of the Industry

Course In Structural Masonry Begun In Northeast

Metro Mason Contractors Elect Directors

Portland's O'Bryant Square Honored

BIA's Technical Notes No. 15, "Salvaged Brick"

Masonry Institute Presents Architectural Design Awards

IMI Trustees Meet to Plan Summer Promotion Meeting

Books

Coming Events

People & Events

Match the Right Media to Your Ad Message

Product Profit Makers

Advertisters' 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, 17W601-14th St., Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181. Area code 312/620-6767. Subscription price $5.00 per year. 50 cents per copy.

Copyright 1977, Mason Contractors Association of America.


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