Masonry Magazine May 1970 Page. 37
In Memoriam
CHARLES M. OPPER
On April 10, Charles Melvin Opper, Independence, Mo., died. Mel was 59 years old and had spent his entire adult life in the masonry industry.
He started as a bricklayer, and then in later years became a Masonry Contractor. Mr. Opper's firm was well-known in Kansas City, and he was liked by everyone in the Industry.
Mel had served the local association in many capacities and at his death was president. In addition he was a trustee on the Masonry Welfare Program.
WILLIAM J. BERGER
William Berger, Louisville, Ky., died during the later part of March. Mr. Berger had retired some years ago from the Masonry Contracting field but had remained in close touch with the Masonry Industry.
In 1956 Mr. Berger was elected Secretary of MCAA. He also served the MCAA as Convention and Finance Committee Chairman. With the Mason Contractors Association of Louisville he was an active worker and had held many of the executive offices.
PCA Relocates Offices
The Portland Cement Association has announced the relocation of its Midwest regional and Illinois offices. Both were formerly located at 111 W. Washington St., Chicago. Since April 3, both offices have occupied space at PCA's Cement and Concrete Center in Skokie, III. The new office addresses are: Midwest Regional Office or Illinois Office, Portland Cement Association, Old Orchard Rd., Skokie, III. 60076. The new phone number is (312) 966-6200. (Chicago number is 583-6200.)
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56,500 lives were lost on America's highways in 1969, according to an annual report from The Travelers Insurance Companies. In addition, more than 4,700,000 men, women and children were injured.