Masonry Magazine August 1984 Page. 34
Letters
How to "Cement" a Marriage
Dear Editor:
After reading the article in the February issue of Masonry introducing William C. Dentinger, Jr. as the new president of MCAA, I could not resist sharing with your readers a bit of humor we enjoyed perpetrating on our friends, Shirley and Bill Dentinger.
Recently their eldest daughter, Peggy, became Mrs. John Kennedy. We, being acutely aware of the Dentingers' reputation as world class practical jokers, felt we should do something special for the bride's parents on the wedding day. After much deliberation, we decided to offer them transportation from their home to the church. Even though the Dentingers were suspicious, our offer was accepted. After all, when was the last time a banker did something for a mason contractor?
Their suspicions were warranted because, through the help of our friend Ted Froemming of Central Ready-Mix, the transportation provided was most appropriately a very large concrete truck! Photographic evidence of the "good sports" Dentingers is enclosed.
Upon arrival at the church, Bill Dentinger announced, in typical Dentinger style, that he was there to "cement" the marriage.
We are proud of Bill's involvement in his industry, and we also share his philosophy that hard work and fun are compatible.
Richard R. Bolda
Senior Vice President
M&I Northern Bank
Brookfield, Wisconsin
Terra Cotta Lives On
Editor:
In a recent issue of the MCAA Bulletin, you asked for information on any new and good terra cotta manufacturers. I would like to submit a business card of an excellent new company (Boston Valley Pottery. Inc., 6860 S. Abbott Rd., Hamburg, N.Y. 14075, tel. 716/649-7490.) They produced the replicas for the Guaranty Building (formerly the Prudential Building) in Buffalo, N.Y., and their work was featured in the July/August. 1983 issue of Masonry ("Ageless Terra Cotta").
None of their work is sent out without being tested by an independent testing lab. As an old masonry firm now going into restoration done properly, we need all the best products and craftsmanship to promote our industry.
Now that I am spending extra time in consulting, analyzing, and so forth, I see that we "never" questioned the