Masonry Magazine May 1967 Page. 3

Words: Eugene George, Donald Bidwell, Anthony Perri, George Miller, Robert Tubesing, Frank Laureys, Jack Cook, Herschel Hunt, O.L. Jollay, Montie Smallen, William Conners, David Sibbald, Peer Pedersen, Harry Strauss, Walter Derk, Guy Apple, W. Bartlett, Robert Harrison
Masonry Magazine May 1967 Page. 3

Masonry Magazine May 1967 Page. 3
MAY 1967-Vol. 7, No. 5


The Magazine for the Masonry Industry
# masonry
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MASON CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

ROBERT TUBESING, Chairman Publications Committee
GEORGE A. MILLER, Publisher

President
Anthony Perri

Vice President
Donald Bidwell

Treasurer
Robert Harrison

Secretary
O. L. Jollay

Regional Vice Presidents
David Sibbald
Harry Strauss, Jr.
Frank Laureys
W. W. Bartlett
Guy Apple
Montie Smallen
Eugene George

Legal Counsel
Peer Pedersen

Insurance Consultant
Walter T. Derk

Executive Vice President
George A. Miller

Executive Offices
208 South La Salle Street
Chicago, Illinois 60604
Area Code 312
726-5742


CONTENTS
3 People & Events
4 Calendar of Events
5 Insurance For Contractors, Part V
10 Selling Parade
13 Education In The Round
14 St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
17 Washington Wire
20 MCAA National Weather Chart
25 Mason Contractor News &
News of the Masonry Industry
25 Announce MCAA Committee Members
38 William R. Conners Testimonial Banquet
40 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 1967, Mason Contractors Association of America.

MASONRY. May, 1967


People & Events

We've made a big change and we hope you like it. With this issue, Masonry modernizes its front cover and content page in keeping with fast moving pace of the Industry. Thanks to your Publications Committee of Robert Tubesing, Chairman, and members James Lonie and Frank Laureys this progressive move has been accomplished. What's next? Well only your Committee knows, but we assure you Masonry is the magazine to watch, especially for those in the Masonry Industry.

The William R. Conners Testimonial Banquet in Madison on the 20th of May was an outstanding event. We're proud of each and every member who attended and for all those who sent their congratulations to "Bill".... Mr. & Mrs. Herschel Hunt, Indianapolis deserve a special award too. On their way, something happened to Herschel's car and they spent hours in a gas station trying to get it fixed, but to no avail. Then in a rented car they came on in. From Miami, Jack Cook, and from
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