OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE ELBERTON GRANITE ASSOCIATION, INC. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE ELBERTON GRANITE ASSOCIATION, INC. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE ELBERTON GRANITE ASSOCIATION, INC. SUMMER ‘I967 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EI.BEItTON GRANITE ASSOCIATION, INC. WILLIAM A. KELLY General Manag: WALTON Y. HARRIS Advertising Committee: MEL FLEISCI-IER PAT CRAFT C. S. COOGLER WILIUR HOOVER DON HUNT JIM Ma¢DONALD THOMAS MCGARITY BEN C. SMITH GEORGE I. TYLER LAMAR WALKER E RANTTE A'ssociA' Elberton, Georgia Telephone 283-2551 (Area Code 404) In the past few weeks and days, three import- tant matters have come sharply and dramatically into focus for Elberton Granite firms. Inevitably, these matters must receive the attention of all firms—retail as well as wholesale—big as well as small—throughout the entire Monument Industry. The first of these is described in detail on the opposite page and has to do with increased wages to be paid to \vorkers in our industry. The shock of the tremendous increases has already been felt as our firms have followed the only alternative open to them of adding these increases into the prices which they must obtain for their products. These increases are not unique to the Elberton area. Unionized or non- unionized, all producing areas of the industry—and the retail segments as well—are faced with the necessity of having to increase wages to maintain their present working forces or to offer more economic benefits to attract capable people into our labor ranks. From all indications, the trend is not likely to be reversed in the near future. Thus, the Monument Industry must do what all other industries are doing by asking for-—and receiving-more for the goods we have to sell all along the line. The second matter affecting our welfare in general and our profit picture in particular is described on pages 4 and 5 of this issue. This matter deals with freight costs. It will be noted that truck and rail lines have received general increases on all commodities including granite. For the wholesalers, this means increases in the delivery costs of supplies and materials; for the retailers, the freight increases mean additional costs to be incurred in the shipment of monuments from the producing areas to the retailers’ shops. While the announced increases to date are not too great, they nevertheless do add to our— and _vour—costs of doing business. And like other increased costs, these must be recovered unless we choose to operate at a deficit . . . and certainly anyone who elects to do this won’t be around very long to sell or to buy. The third matter, which can be learned about from your daily newspaper, deals with a subject that none of us can avoid—taxes. Increases in personal and business income taxes have been proposed; and certainly some type of increases will be legislated sooner or later. Without arguing whether or not such taxes are justified, we—and you—will have to pay them from whatever meager profits we can show from our operations. As taxes cut into profits nationwide, everyone will be struggling to make more profits so the added tax bite won’t seem so severe. In turn, this will mean higher prices for everything we—and you—buy. We submit that it must mean higher prices for everything we——and you—sell. It is not our place to tell our E.G.A. members or their retail customers how to operate their businesses. But it is our place to be concerned about their welfare as well as the welfare of the firms they serve. If you will stop for a moment and analyze what the 1967 increases in wages, freight, and taxes are doing for your business, we are confident you will 1'ealize—as your Elberton Granite suppliers have already realized—that increases in selling prices are essential if we——and you—are going to stay ahead of to- monument business for very long. ABOUT OUR COVER The striking appearance of the POLASEK memorial is a tribute to the imagination of Sculptor Albin Polaselc and the craftsman- ship of Liberty-Premier Granite Company who fabricated the unusual monument for Florida Monument Service of Winter Parlt, Florida. Sculptor Polaselr designed the bronze medallion in memory of his wife. Ruth Sherwood, writer and artist. The medallion is a reproduction of the l2th Station of the Cross and is based on a worlr Mr. Pola- selt completed for the Catholic Cathedral in Omaha. Nebraska. At the left of Christ are the figures of Mary and John, while at the right the figure originally intended for that of a centurion is said to be a true likeness of Mr. Polaselt himself. The all-steeled memorial. which is twelve inches thick and stands over ten feet high. was fashioned from "Liberty Select Blue Granite" following Mrs. Polaselr's death a number of years ago. Recently. Mr. Pola- selr passed away. and Memorialist Harold Hunt of Winter Park, who had collaborated with Mr. Polasek in the designing of the memorial, added his death date. When he had finished the inscription. Mr. Hunt pho- tographed the monument for this issue of the GRANITEER. The beautiful setting is in Palm Cemetery in Winter Parlr. SUMMER ‘I967 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EI.BEItTON GRANITE ASSOCIATION, INC. WILLIAM A. KELLY General Manag: WALTON Y. HARRIS Advertising Committee: MEL FLEISCI-IER PAT CRAFT C. S. COOGLER WILIUR HOOVER DON HUNT JIM Ma¢DONALD THOMAS MCGARITY BEN C. SMITH GEORGE I. TYLER LAMAR WALKER E RANTTE A'ssociA' Elberton, Georgia Telephone 283-2551 (Area Code 404) In the past few weeks and days, three import- tant matters have come sharply and dramatically into focus for Elberton Granite firms. Inevitably, these matters must receive the attention of all firms—retail as well as wholesale—big as well as small—throughout the entire Monument Industry. The first of these is described in detail on the opposite page and has to do with increased wages to be paid to \vorkers in our industry. The shock of the tremendous increases has already been felt as our firms have followed the only alternative open to them of adding these increases into the prices which they must obtain for their products. These increases are not unique to the Elberton area. Unionized or non- unionized, all producing areas of the industry—and the retail segments as well—are faced with the necessity of having to increase wages to maintain their present working forces or to offer more economic benefits to attract capable people into our labor ranks. From all indications, the trend is not likely to be reversed in the near future. Thus, the Monument Industry must do what all other industries are doing by asking for-—and receiving-more for the goods we have to sell all along the line. The second matter affecting our welfare in general and our profit picture in particular is described on pages 4 and 5 of this issue. This matter deals with freight costs. It will be noted that truck and rail lines have received general increases on all commodities including granite. For the wholesalers, this means increases in the delivery costs of supplies and materials; for the retailers, the freight increases mean additional costs to be incurred in the shipment of monuments from the producing areas to the retailers’ shops. While the announced increases to date are not too great, they nevertheless do add to our— and _vour—costs of doing business. And like other increased costs, these must be recovered unless we choose to operate at a deficit . . . and certainly anyone who elects to do this won’t be around very long to sell or to buy. The third matter, which can be learned about from your daily newspaper, deals with a subject that none of us can avoid—taxes. Increases in personal and business income taxes have been proposed; and certainly some type of increases will be legislated sooner or later. Without arguing whether or not such taxes are justified, we—and you—will have to pay them from whatever meager profits we can show from our operations. As taxes cut into profits nationwide, everyone will be struggling to make more profits so the added tax bite won’t seem so severe. In turn, this will mean higher prices for everything we—and you—buy. We submit that it must mean higher prices for everything we——and you—sell. It is not our place to tell our E.G.A. members or their retail customers how to operate their businesses. But it is our place to be concerned about their welfare as well as the welfare of the firms they serve. If you will stop for a moment and analyze what the 1967 increases in wages, freight, and taxes are doing for your business, we are confident you will 1'ealize—as your Elberton Granite suppliers have already realized—that increases in selling prices are essential if we——and you—are going to stay ahead of to- monument business for very long. ABOUT OUR COVER The striking appearance of the POLASEK memorial is a tribute to the imagination of Sculptor Albin Polaselc and the craftsman- ship of Liberty-Premier Granite Company who fabricated the unusual monument for Florida Monument Service of Winter Parlt, Florida. Sculptor Polaselr designed the bronze medallion in memory of his wife. Ruth Sherwood, writer and artist. The medallion is a reproduction of the l2th Station of the Cross and is based on a worlr Mr. Pola- selt completed for the Catholic Cathedral in Omaha. Nebraska. At the left of Christ are the figures of Mary and John, while at the right the figure originally intended for that of a centurion is said to be a true likeness of Mr. Polaselt himself. The all-steeled memorial. which is twelve inches thick and stands over ten feet high. was fashioned from "Liberty Select Blue Granite" following Mrs. Polaselr's death a number of years ago. Recently. Mr. Pola- selr passed away. and Memorialist Harold Hunt of Winter Park, who had collaborated with Mr. Polasek in the designing of the memorial, added his death date. When he had finished the inscription. Mr. Hunt pho- tographed the monument for this issue of the GRANITEER. The beautiful setting is in Palm Cemetery in Winter Parlr. SUMMER ‘I967 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EI.BEItTON GRANITE ASSOCIATION, INC. WILLIAM A. KELLY General Manag: WALTON Y. HARRIS Advertising Committee: MEL FLEISCI-IER PAT CRAFT C. S. COOGLER WILIUR HOOVER DON HUNT JIM Ma¢DONALD THOMAS MCGARITY BEN C. SMITH GEORGE I. TYLER LAMAR WALKER E RANTTE A'ssociA' Elberton, Georgia Telephone 283-2551 (Area Code 404) In the past few weeks and days, three import- tant matters have come sharply and dramatically into focus for Elberton Granite firms. Inevitably, these matters must receive the attention of all firms—retail as well as wholesale—big as well as small—throughout the entire Monument Industry. The first of these is described in detail on the opposite page and has to do with increased wages to be paid to \vorkers in our industry. The shock of the tremendous increases has already been felt as our firms have followed the only alternative open to them of adding these increases into the prices which they must obtain for their products. These increases are not unique to the Elberton area. Unionized or non- unionized, all producing areas of the industry—and the retail segments as well—are faced with the necessity of having to increase wages to maintain their present working forces or to offer more economic benefits to attract capable people into our labor ranks. From all indications, the trend is not likely to be reversed in the near future. Thus, the Monument Industry must do what all other industries are doing by asking for-—and receiving-more for the goods we have to sell all along the line. The second matter affecting our welfare in general and our profit picture in particular is described on pages 4 and 5 of this issue. This matter deals with freight costs. It will be noted that truck and rail lines have received general increases on all commodities including granite. For the wholesalers, this means increases in the delivery costs of supplies and materials; for the retailers, the freight increases mean additional costs to be incurred in the shipment of monuments from the producing areas to the retailers’ shops. While the announced increases to date are not too great, they nevertheless do add to our— and _vour—costs of doing business. And like other increased costs, these must be recovered unless we choose to operate at a deficit . . . and certainly anyone who elects to do this won’t be around very long to sell or to buy. The third matter, which can be learned about from your daily newspaper, deals with a subject that none of us can avoid—taxes. Increases in personal and business income taxes have been proposed; and certainly some type of increases will be legislated sooner or later. Without arguing whether or not such taxes are justified, we—and you—will have to pay them from whatever meager profits we can show from our operations. As taxes cut into profits nationwide, everyone will be struggling to make more profits so the added tax bite won’t seem so severe. In turn, this will mean higher prices for everything we—and you—buy. We submit that it must mean higher prices for everything we——and you—sell. It is not our place to tell our E.G.A. members or their retail customers how to operate their businesses. But it is our place to be concerned about their welfare as well as the welfare of the firms they serve. If you will stop for a moment and analyze what the 1967 increases in wages, freight, and taxes are doing for your business, we are confident you will 1'ealize—as your Elberton Granite suppliers have already realized—that increases in selling prices are essential if we——and you—are going to stay ahead of to- monument business for very long. ABOUT OUR COVER The striking appearance of the POLASEK memorial is a tribute to the imagination of Sculptor Albin Polaselc and the craftsman- ship of Liberty-Premier Granite Company who fabricated the unusual monument for Florida Monument Service of Winter Parlt, Florida. Sculptor Polaselr designed the bronze medallion in memory of his wife. Ruth Sherwood, writer and artist. The medallion is a reproduction of the l2th Station of the Cross and is based on a worlr Mr. Pola- selt completed for the Catholic Cathedral in Omaha. Nebraska. At the left of Christ are the figures of Mary and John, while at the right the figure originally intended for that of a centurion is said to be a true likeness of Mr. Polaselt himself. The all-steeled memorial. which is twelve inches thick and stands over ten feet high. was fashioned from "Liberty Select Blue Granite" following Mrs. Polaselr's death a number of years ago. Recently. Mr. Pola- selr passed away. and Memorialist Harold Hunt of Winter Park, who had collaborated with Mr. Polasek in the designing of the memorial, added his death date. When he had finished the inscription. Mr. Hunt pho- tographed the monument for this issue of the GRANITEER. The beautiful setting is in Palm Cemetery in Winter Parlr. Agreement was reached on July 31 between the Elberton branch of the Granite Cutters International Associa- tion and forty-six Elberton Granite manufacturers on a new two-year con- tract providing for the biggest wage boosts ever accorded Elberton Granite workers. The record-making agreement, reached only minutes before the old con- tract expired, assured uninterrupted work schedules for the Elberton plants and insures that harmonious labor rela- tions will prevail in the Elberton area for the next twenty-four months. Package Provisions The two-year contract package pro- vides wage and other monetary con- siderations that will mean increased benefits to each skilled worker in excess of one thousand dollars. Specifically, the key monetary agreements worked out during the intensive negotiations are: (1) Increase in the minimum rate of pay of journeymen stonecutters, polish- ers, sandblast operators, machine opera- tors, and others covered under the con- tract to $2.50 per hour effective August 1, 1967; and a fuither increase to $2.60 per hour effective August 1, 1968. (2) Across-the-board wage increases for all covered workers of 15¢ per hour effec- tive August 1, 1967; and a further in- crease of 10¢ per hour on August 1, 1968. (3) Paid holidays during the first year of the contract on Labor Day and Thanksgiving Day, with the addition during the second year of the contract of paid holidays on New Year’s'Day and Fourth of July. (4) Increase in the com- panies’ contribution to the employees’ group insurance cost, including depend- ent coverage, from one-third of the monthly premium to one-half of the monthly premium. (5) Payment of 5¢ per shift differential for employees who work on the second or third shifts of a plant. Cost to Manufacturers The added cost to the Elberton Gran- ite manufacturers for the two-year pe- riod for the 450 workers covered by the new agreement will be approximately half a million dollars. In addition to the direct costs of the wage hikes, paid holi- days, and group insurance, indirect com- pany costs based on payrolls such as social security, unemployment compen- sation, and workmen’s compensation in- creases will add another 10% to the overall cost that the manufacturers will assume under the new contract. Increases for Other Employees While the G.C.I.A. agreement covers Contract Signed With Elberton Granite Workers only the 450 skilled workers in Elberton, virtually the same economic benefits will be accorded the remaining 1,200 mem- bers of the Elberton Granite work force. A majority of these workmen are sub- ject to a, contract in force with the United Stone and Allied Products Work- ers of America. That contract was ad- justed in early August to reflect the same across-the-board increase and other concessions granted to the skilled workers. Thus, the additional costs which the Elberton employers will incur during the next twenty-four months in order to maintain their present labor force will be approximately one and a half million dollars ($1,500,000.00), or well over 10% more each year than their former annual wage costs. Other Provisions Various other provisions of the G.C.I.A. contract were modified during the lengthy bargaining sessions that took place almost daily during the latter half of July. Modifications in the vaca- tion pay for workers who have been em- ployed less than one year were made; various safety measures and procedures were spelled out in detail; bulletin boards are to be provided in each plant; call-out time is to be paid up to four hours under specified conditions; volun- tary payment of union dues via a check- off system is authorized; and adjust- ments in the apprenticeship program are to be made, if needed, by the Joint Ap- prenticeship Committee. Bargaining Committees The G.C.I.A. Bargaining Committee was composed of Albert Norman, Chair- man and President of the local branch, Ralph Bell, Jimmy Hall, Bill Johnson, and Buck Oglesby. Assisting in their negotiations were Joe Ricciarelli, G.C.I.A. International President of Montpelier, Vermont, and Atlanta At- torney Joseph Jacobs. Representing the 46 manufacturers as their elected Bargaining Committee were: Frank Coggins, Jr., of Coggins Granite Industries, Inc., Chairman; C. S. Coogler of Universal Memorial Com- pany, Inc.; Wilbur H. Hoover of the Continental Granite Division of The Georgia Marble Company; Glenn Mc- Garity of Harmony Blue Granite Com- pany, Inc.; George T. Oglesby of Key- stone Granite Company; and James Welch of Welch and Worley Granite Company, Inc. E.G.A. Manager Bill Kelly assisted the management group during the bargaining sessions. PRICE I-IIKES INEVITABLE It does not require any great amount of knowledge in economics to understand why the tremendous added costs of the new wage boosts have set off a flurry of “notices of increased prices” to the customers of the Elberton Granite firms. In addition to the unprecedented wage increases, costs of supplies, equipment, trans- portation, taxes—and practically everything else associated with operating a busi- ness—have gone up in the last twelve months. with profits at an all-time low, and expenses at an all-time high, Elberton firms have had only one alternative if they are to remain in business—and that alternative simply is to obtain a better price for the goods they have to sell. This they are seek- ing to do. This they must do in view of the added costs which they are incurring. Elberton Granite firms take pride in the improvement in their products and their service that they have been rendering the Monument industry. Operation on a sound fiscal basis is essential if they are to continue to maintain quality products and excellent service. A sound fiscal basis for who|esa|ers—and retailers, as well—must depend upon pricing methods that recover increased operating costs plus a fair return on the investment they have made in their business. Agreement was reached on July 31 between the Elberton branch of the Granite Cutters International Associa- tion and forty-six Elberton Granite manufacturers on a new two-year con- tract providing for the biggest wage boosts ever accorded Elberton Granite workers. The record-making agreement, reached only minutes before the old con- tract expired, assured uninterrupted work schedules for the Elberton plants and insures that harmonious labor rela- tions will prevail in the Elberton area for the next twenty-four months. Package Provisions The two-year contract package pro- vides wage and other monetary con- siderations that will mean increased benefits to each skilled worker in excess of one thousand dollars. Specifically, the key monetary agreements worked out during the intensive negotiations are: (1) Increase in the minimum rate of pay of journeymen stonecutters, polish- ers, sandblast operators, machine opera- tors, and others covered under the con- tract to $2.50 per hour effective August 1, 1967; and a fuither increase to $2.60 per hour effective August 1, 1968. (2) Across-the-board wage increases for all covered workers of 15¢ per hour effec- tive August 1, 1967; and a further in- crease of 10¢ per hour on August 1, 1968. (3) Paid holidays during the first year of the contract on Labor Day and Thanksgiving Day, with the addition during the second year of the contract of paid holidays on New Year’s'Day and Fourth of July. (4) Increase in the com- panies’ contribution to the employees’ group insurance cost, including depend- ent coverage, from one-third of the monthly premium to one-half of the monthly premium. (5) Payment of 5¢ per shift differential for employees who work on the second or third shifts of a plant. Cost to Manufacturers The added cost to the Elberton Gran- ite manufacturers for the two-year pe- riod for the 450 workers covered by the new agreement will be approximately half a million dollars. In addition to the direct costs of the wage hikes, paid holi- days, and group insurance, indirect com- pany costs based on payrolls such as social security, unemployment compen- sation, and workmen’s compensation in- creases will add another 10% to the overall cost that the manufacturers will assume under the new contract. Increases for Other Employees While the G.C.I.A. agreement covers Contract Signed With Elberton Granite Workers only the 450 skilled workers in Elberton, virtually the same economic benefits will be accorded the remaining 1,200 mem- bers of the Elberton Granite work force. A majority of these workmen are sub- ject to a, contract in force with the United Stone and Allied Products Work- ers of America. That contract was ad- justed in early August to reflect the same across-the-board increase and other concessions granted to the skilled workers. Thus, the additional costs which the Elberton employers will incur during the next twenty-four months in order to maintain their present labor force will be approximately one and a half million dollars ($1,500,000.00), or well over 10% more each year than their former annual wage costs. Other Provisions Various other provisions of the G.C.I.A. contract were modified during the lengthy bargaining sessions that took place almost daily during the latter half of July. Modifications in the vaca- tion pay for workers who have been em- ployed less than one year were made; various safety measures and procedures were spelled out in detail; bulletin boards are to be provided in each plant; call-out time is to be paid up to four hours under specified conditions; volun- tary payment of union dues via a check- off system is authorized; and adjust- ments in the apprenticeship program are to be made, if needed, by the Joint Ap- prenticeship Committee. Bargaining Committees The G.C.I.A. Bargaining Committee was composed of Albert Norman, Chair- man and President of the local branch, Ralph Bell, Jimmy Hall, Bill Johnson, and Buck Oglesby. Assisting in their negotiations were Joe Ricciarelli, G.C.I.A. International President of Montpelier, Vermont, and Atlanta At- torney Joseph Jacobs. Representing the 46 manufacturers as their elected Bargaining Committee were: Frank Coggins, Jr., of Coggins Granite Industries, Inc., Chairman; C. S. Coogler of Universal Memorial Com- pany, Inc.; Wilbur H. Hoover of the Continental Granite Division of The Georgia Marble Company; Glenn Mc- Garity of Harmony Blue Granite Com- pany, Inc.; George T. Oglesby of Key- stone Granite Company; and James Welch of Welch and Worley Granite Company, Inc. E.G.A. Manager Bill Kelly assisted the management group during the bargaining sessions. PRICE I-IIKES INEVITABLE It does not require any great amount of knowledge in economics to understand why the tremendous added costs of the new wage boosts have set off a flurry of “notices of increased prices” to the customers of the Elberton Granite firms. In addition to the unprecedented wage increases, costs of supplies, equipment, trans- portation, taxes—and practically everything else associated with operating a busi- ness—have gone up in the last twelve months. with profits at an all-time low, and expenses at an all-time high, Elberton firms have had only one alternative if they are to remain in business—and that alternative simply is to obtain a better price for the goods they have to sell. This they are seek- ing to do. This they must do in view of the added costs which they are incurring. Elberton Granite firms take pride in the improvement in their products and their service that they have been rendering the Monument industry. Operation on a sound fiscal basis is essential if they are to continue to maintain quality products and excellent service. A sound fiscal basis for who|esa|ers—and retailers, as well—must depend upon pricing methods that recover increased operating costs plus a fair return on the investment they have made in their business. Agreement was reached on July 31 between the Elberton branch of the Granite Cutters International Associa- tion and forty-six Elberton Granite manufacturers on a new two-year con- tract providing for the biggest wage boosts ever accorded Elberton Granite workers. The record-making agreement, reached only minutes before the old con- tract expired, assured uninterrupted work schedules for the Elberton plants and insures that harmonious labor rela- tions will prevail in the Elberton area for the next twenty-four months. Package Provisions The two-year contract package pro- vides wage and other monetary con- siderations that will mean increased benefits to each skilled worker in excess of one thousand dollars. Specifically, the key monetary agreements worked out during the intensive negotiations are: (1) Increase in the minimum rate of pay of journeymen stonecutters, polish- ers, sandblast operators, machine opera- tors, and others covered under the con- tract to $2.50 per hour effective August 1, 1967; and a fuither increase to $2.60 per hour effective August 1, 1968. (2) Across-the-board wage increases for all covered workers of 15¢ per hour effec- tive August 1, 1967; and a further in- crease of 10¢ per hour on August 1, 1968. (3) Paid holidays during the first year of the contract on Labor Day and Thanksgiving Day, with the addition during the second year of the contract of paid holidays on New Year’s'Day and Fourth of July. (4) Increase in the com- panies’ contribution to the employees’ group insurance cost, including depend- ent coverage, from one-third of the monthly premium to one-half of the monthly premium. (5) Payment of 5¢ per shift differential for employees who work on the second or third shifts of a plant. Cost to Manufacturers The added cost to the Elberton Gran- ite manufacturers for the two-year pe- riod for the 450 workers covered by the new agreement will be approximately half a million dollars. In addition to the direct costs of the wage hikes, paid holi- days, and group insurance, indirect com- pany costs based on payrolls such as social security, unemployment compen- sation, and workmen’s compensation in- creases will add another 10% to the overall cost that the manufacturers will assume under the new contract. Increases for Other Employees While the G.C.I.A. agreement covers Contract Signed With Elberton Granite Workers only the 450 skilled workers in Elberton, virtually the same economic benefits will be accorded the remaining 1,200 mem- bers of the Elberton Granite work force. A majority of these workmen are sub- ject to a, contract in force with the United Stone and Allied Products Work- ers of America. That contract was ad- justed in early August to reflect the same across-the-board increase and other concessions granted to the skilled workers. Thus, the additional costs which the Elberton employers will incur during the next twenty-four months in order to maintain their present labor force will be approximately one and a half million dollars ($1,500,000.00), or well over 10% more each year than their former annual wage costs. Other Provisions Various other provisions of the G.C.I.A. contract were modified during the lengthy bargaining sessions that took place almost daily during the latter half of July. Modifications in the vaca- tion pay for workers who have been em- ployed less than one year were made; various safety measures and procedures were spelled out in detail; bulletin boards are to be provided in each plant; call-out time is to be paid up to four hours under specified conditions; volun- tary payment of union dues via a check- off system is authorized; and adjust- ments in the apprenticeship program are to be made, if needed, by the Joint Ap- prenticeship Committee. Bargaining Committees The G.C.I.A. Bargaining Committee was composed of Albert Norman, Chair- man and President of the local branch, Ralph Bell, Jimmy Hall, Bill Johnson, and Buck Oglesby. Assisting in their negotiations were Joe Ricciarelli, G.C.I.A. International President of Montpelier, Vermont, and Atlanta At- torney Joseph Jacobs. Representing the 46 manufacturers as their elected Bargaining Committee were: Frank Coggins, Jr., of Coggins Granite Industries, Inc., Chairman; C. S. Coogler of Universal Memorial Com- pany, Inc.; Wilbur H. Hoover of the Continental Granite Division of The Georgia Marble Company; Glenn Mc- Garity of Harmony Blue Granite Com- pany, Inc.; George T. Oglesby of Key- stone Granite Company; and James Welch of Welch and Worley Granite Company, Inc. E.G.A. Manager Bill Kelly assisted the management group during the bargaining sessions. PRICE I-IIKES INEVITABLE It does not require any great amount of knowledge in economics to understand why the tremendous added costs of the new wage boosts have set off a flurry of “notices of increased prices” to the customers of the Elberton Granite firms. In addition to the unprecedented wage increases, costs of supplies, equipment, trans- portation, taxes—and practically everything else associated with operating a busi- ness—have gone up in the last twelve months. with profits at an all-time low, and expenses at an all-time high, Elberton firms have had only one alternative if they are to remain in business—and that alternative simply is to obtain a better price for the goods they have to sell. This they are seek- ing to do. This they must do in view of the added costs which they are incurring. Elberton Granite firms take pride in the improvement in their products and their service that they have been rendering the Monument industry. Operation on a sound fiscal basis is essential if they are to continue to maintain quality products and excellent service. A sound fiscal basis for who|esa|ers—and retailers, as well—must depend upon pricing methods that recover increased operating costs plus a fair return on the investment they have made in their business. Freight rates applicable to shipments of Elberton Granite have been hiked in recent weeks as general increases, cov- ering all commodities, have been granted to rail and truck lines. Harper Motor Lines, Argo Trucking Company, and the Seaboard Coastline Railroad have all announced varying increases in their freight rates. In all instances, these in- creases have been overall advances ap- plying to all commodities moving via the common carriers. The increases were initiated by the Rate Conferences to which the carriers belong rather than by the individual firms; and the new rates have received the approval of the Inter- state Commerce Commission. Harper Motor lines, Inc. Effective July 15, 1967, Harper Motor Lines began applying the new rates in the states included in its service area in the Southern, Eastern, New England, Middlewest, and Southwest Territories. The amount of the increase varies ac- cording to the weight of the shipment; and the percentage increase is different for the various Territories. In the Cen- tral Territory embracing most of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan, the in- creases were still pending as of August 10, 1967, and had not actually been placed in effect. The table below shows the percentage increase applicable to the various weight classifications in the several Territories. River points between the Southern and Central Territories are generally subject to the Southern Territory rates, Harper ofiicials explained. They further in- dicated that they would gladly advise any retail monument firm the exact Ter- ritory to which their shipments are sub- ject if inquiry is made to Traflic Depart- ment, Harper Motor _Lines, Inc., P. O. Box 460, Elberton, Georgia, 30635. Since the new rates went into effect, Harper has been attaching a note on all freight bills explaining the increase to JCREASES APPLICABLE TO TRUC Territory as Shown on Map Above—HARPER MOTOR LINES (Proposed but not actually placed in effect as of August, 1967) Central Freight rates applicable to shipments of Elberton Granite have been hiked in recent weeks as general increases, cov- ering all commodities, have been granted to rail and truck lines. Harper Motor Lines, Argo Trucking Company, and the Seaboard Coastline Railroad have all announced varying increases in their freight rates. In all instances, these in- creases have been overall advances ap- plying to all commodities moving via the common carriers. The increases were initiated by the Rate Conferences to which the carriers belong rather than by the individual firms; and the new rates have received the approval of the Inter- state Commerce Commission. Harper Motor lines, Inc. Effective July 15, 1967, Harper Motor Lines began applying the new rates in the states included in its service area in the Southern, Eastern, New England, Middlewest, and Southwest Territories. The amount of the increase varies ac- cording to the weight of the shipment; and the percentage increase is different for the various Territories. In the Cen- tral Territory embracing most of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan, the in- creases were still pending as of August 10, 1967, and had not actually been placed in effect. The table below shows the percentage increase applicable to the various weight classifications in the several Territories. River points between the Southern and Central Territories are generally subject to the Southern Territory rates, Harper ofiicials explained. They further in- dicated that they would gladly advise any retail monument firm the exact Ter- ritory to which their shipments are sub- ject if inquiry is made to Traflic Depart- ment, Harper Motor _Lines, Inc., P. O. Box 460, Elberton, Georgia, 30635. Since the new rates went into effect, Harper has been attaching a note on all freight bills explaining the increase to JCREASES APPLICABLE TO TRUC Territory as Shown on Map Above—HARPER MOTOR LINES (Proposed but not actually placed in effect as of August, 1967) Central Freight rates applicable to shipments of Elberton Granite have been hiked in recent weeks as general increases, cov- ering all commodities, have been granted to rail and truck lines. Harper Motor Lines, Argo Trucking Company, and the Seaboard Coastline Railroad have all announced varying increases in their freight rates. In all instances, these in- creases have been overall advances ap- plying to all commodities moving via the common carriers. The increases were initiated by the Rate Conferences to which the carriers belong rather than by the individual firms; and the new rates have received the approval of the Inter- state Commerce Commission. Harper Motor lines, Inc. Effective July 15, 1967, Harper Motor Lines began applying the new rates in the states included in its service area in the Southern, Eastern, New England, Middlewest, and Southwest Territories. The amount of the increase varies ac- cording to the weight of the shipment; and the percentage increase is different for the various Territories. In the Cen- tral Territory embracing most of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan, the in- creases were still pending as of August 10, 1967, and had not actually been placed in effect. The table below shows the percentage increase applicable to the various weight classifications in the several Territories. River points between the Southern and Central Territories are generally subject to the Southern Territory rates, Harper ofiicials explained. They further in- dicated that they would gladly advise any retail monument firm the exact Ter- ritory to which their shipments are sub- ject if inquiry is made to Traflic Depart- ment, Harper Motor _Lines, Inc., P. O. Box 460, Elberton, Georgia, 30635. Since the new rates went into effect, Harper has been attaching a note on all freight bills explaining the increase to JCREASES APPLICABLE TO TRUC Territory as Shown on Map Above—HARPER MOTOR LINES (Proposed but not actually placed in effect as of August, 1967) Central any retail monument firm receiving freight via that firm. There has been no change in the weight minimum for Harper shipments which remains at 400 lbs. Argo Trucking Company, Inc. Early in 1967, Argo Trucking Com- pany announced a 4% increase appli- cable to all shipments handled by that firm. Argo’s service territory embraces eighteen states covering the South, Southwest, Rocky Mountain and Califor- nia areas. The firm’s increase was an across-the—board type applicable to all commodities and all weight classifica- tions. Seaboard Coastline Railroad The newly-merged “Seaboard Coast- line Railroad” serving Elberton is sub- ject to the general rail rate increase approved recently by the Interstate Commerce Commission. While the new rates have not been published ofiicially on August 10, 1967, Seaboard oflicials advised that the increases are sched- uled to become effective on August 18, 1967. The amount of the increases will be based on the previous rates in effect. For rates that formerly were 10 cents to 30 cents per hundred pounds, the in- crease will be one cent per cwt. For rates that formerly were 31 to 80 cents per hundred pounds, the added amount will be 2 cents per cwt. For all rates over 80 cents per hundred pounds, the newly-announced hike will amount to 3 cents per hundred pounds. Further Information The new increases will naturally re- quire some evaluations and calculations on the part of consignees to determine their actual new freight rates. Fractions involved in applying the rates may re- sult in slight differences in computa- tions, but in all cases, the carriers are bound by the specific rates approved by I.C.C. If retailers wish to be advised spe- cifically of the new rates applicable to their destinations via any of the three carriers cited above, E.G.A. will gladly obtain such information and furnish it to any interested retailer, upon request. Please address all requests to E.G.A. Freight Department, P. 0. Box 640, Elberton, Georgia 30635. This is the way HARPER MOTOR LINES’ officials described their terminal dock in Elberton on May 26——righf before Memorial Day. The firm made a Herculean effort to get all deliveries made during the usual Memorial Day "rush", and the photograph above testifies to the good job accomplished by their dock and driver personnel. Shown inspecting the "clean" dock are Harper officials O'Del/ Edwards and Lewis Webb along with E.G.A.’: Freight Coordinator Larry Oglesby. FIRST PIGGY-BACK SHIPMENT OF GRANITE Shortly offer the local Seaboard Coastline Railroad completed ifs "piggy-back" facilities for loading and unloading truck trailers in Elberton, HARMONY BLUE GRANITE COMPANY, INC., took advantage of Me new service by shipping this truck frai/er via rail lo New Orleans, Louisiana. Other shipments are moving via this new service, and more and more shippers and consignee: are becoming quite interested in "piggy-back", according to the local Seaboard officials. any retail monument firm receiving freight via that firm. There has been no change in the weight minimum for Harper shipments which remains at 400 lbs. Argo Trucking Company, Inc. Early in 1967, Argo Trucking Com- pany announced a 4% increase appli- cable to all shipments handled by that firm. Argo’s service territory embraces eighteen states covering the South, Southwest, Rocky Mountain and Califor- nia areas. The firm’s increase was an across-the—board type applicable to all commodities and all weight classifica- tions. Seaboard Coastline Railroad The newly-merged “Seaboard Coast- line Railroad” serving Elberton is sub- ject to the general rail rate increase approved recently by the Interstate Commerce Commission. While the new rates have not been published ofiicially on August 10, 1967, Seaboard oflicials advised that the increases are sched- uled to become effective on August 18, 1967. The amount of the increases will be based on the previous rates in effect. For rates that formerly were 10 cents to 30 cents per hundred pounds, the in- crease will be one cent per cwt. For rates that formerly were 31 to 80 cents per hundred pounds, the added amount will be 2 cents per cwt. For all rates over 80 cents per hundred pounds, the newly-announced hike will amount to 3 cents per hundred pounds. Further Information The new increases will naturally re- quire some evaluations and calculations on the part of consignees to determine their actual new freight rates. Fractions involved in applying the rates may re- sult in slight differences in computa- tions, but in all cases, the carriers are bound by the specific rates approved by I.C.C. If retailers wish to be advised spe- cifically of the new rates applicable to their destinations via any of the three carriers cited above, E.G.A. will gladly obtain such information and furnish it to any interested retailer, upon request. Please address all requests to E.G.A. Freight Department, P. 0. Box 640, Elberton, Georgia 30635. This is the way HARPER MOTOR LINES’ officials described their terminal dock in Elberton on May 26——righf before Memorial Day. The firm made a Herculean effort to get all deliveries made during the usual Memorial Day "rush", and the photograph above testifies to the good job accomplished by their dock and driver personnel. Shown inspecting the "clean" dock are Harper officials O'Del/ Edwards and Lewis Webb along with E.G.A.’: Freight Coordinator Larry Oglesby. FIRST PIGGY-BACK SHIPMENT OF GRANITE Shortly offer the local Seaboard Coastline Railroad completed ifs "piggy-back" facilities for loading and unloading truck trailers in Elberton, HARMONY BLUE GRANITE COMPANY, INC., took advantage of Me new service by shipping this truck frai/er via rail lo New Orleans, Louisiana. Other shipments are moving via this new service, and more and more shippers and consignee: are becoming quite interested in "piggy-back", according to the local Seaboard officials. any retail monument firm receiving freight via that firm. There has been no change in the weight minimum for Harper shipments which remains at 400 lbs. Argo Trucking Company, Inc. Early in 1967, Argo Trucking Com- pany announced a 4% increase appli- cable to all shipments handled by that firm. Argo’s service territory embraces eighteen states covering the South, Southwest, Rocky Mountain and Califor- nia areas. The firm’s increase was an across-the—board type applicable to all commodities and all weight classifica- tions. Seaboard Coastline Railroad The newly-merged “Seaboard Coast- line Railroad” serving Elberton is sub- ject to the general rail rate increase approved recently by the Interstate Commerce Commission. While the new rates have not been published ofiicially on August 10, 1967, Seaboard oflicials advised that the increases are sched- uled to become effective on August 18, 1967. The amount of the increases will be based on the previous rates in effect. For rates that formerly were 10 cents to 30 cents per hundred pounds, the in- crease will be one cent per cwt. For rates that formerly were 31 to 80 cents per hundred pounds, the added amount will be 2 cents per cwt. For all rates over 80 cents per hundred pounds, the newly-announced hike will amount to 3 cents per hundred pounds. Further Information The new increases will naturally re- quire some evaluations and calculations on the part of consignees to determine their actual new freight rates. Fractions involved in applying the rates may re- sult in slight differences in computa- tions, but in all cases, the carriers are bound by the specific rates approved by I.C.C. If retailers wish to be advised spe- cifically of the new rates applicable to their destinations via any of the three carriers cited above, E.G.A. will gladly obtain such information and furnish it to any interested retailer, upon request. Please address all requests to E.G.A. Freight Department, P. 0. Box 640, Elberton, Georgia 30635. This is the way HARPER MOTOR LINES’ officials described their terminal dock in Elberton on May 26——righf before Memorial Day. The firm made a Herculean effort to get all deliveries made during the usual Memorial Day "rush", and the photograph above testifies to the good job accomplished by their dock and driver personnel. Shown inspecting the "clean" dock are Harper officials O'Del/ Edwards and Lewis Webb along with E.G.A.’: Freight Coordinator Larry Oglesby. FIRST PIGGY-BACK SHIPMENT OF GRANITE Shortly offer the local Seaboard Coastline Railroad completed ifs "piggy-back" facilities for loading and unloading truck trailers in Elberton, HARMONY BLUE GRANITE COMPANY, INC., took advantage of Me new service by shipping this truck frai/er via rail lo New Orleans, Louisiana. Other shipments are moving via this new service, and more and more shippers and consignee: are becoming quite interested in "piggy-back", according to the local Seaboard officials. The annual meeting of the Elberton Granite Association was held on July 25 at the Elberton Country Club. Three new trustees were elected by the membership; the nine-man Board then met to name the officers to guide the Associa- tion’s affairs during the coming year. Frank Coggins, Jr. Named President Frank Coggins, Jr., President of Coggins Granite Indus- tries, Inc., was elected by the Board to be president of the Elberton Granite Association, Inc., for 1967-68. Mr. Coggins, who has been active in the Granite Industry for the past seventeen years, has served on the Association’s Board for a number of years; he has been Chairman of the Manufac- turers’ Bargaining Committee during the last four contract negotiations; and he has served as a director and officer for the American Monument Association. New Trustees Selected At the membership meeting, three new trustees were picked for three-year terms on E.G.A.’s governing Board. They were: Paul Giannoni of Central Granite Company, Glenn McGarity of Harmony Blue Granite Company, Inc., and James Welch of Welch and Worley Granite Company, Inc. These new trustees will serve with the following six carry—over trustees during the next twelve months: Dan Ambrosini of Dixie Granite Company, Pat Craft of Atlas Granite Company, Frank Coggins, Jr., of Coggins Granite Industries, Inc., Louis Comolli of Comolli Granite Company, John Drennan of Elberton Granite Finishing Company, Inc., and Clifford Smith of Elberton Granite Turning Works, Inc. Other Officers Elected Newcomer to the E.G.A. Board, James Welch, was named as Treasurer for the organization. Immediate Past President Louis Comolli and Trustee Dan Ambrosini were elected to the Executive Committee along with Incoming President Coggins. Bill Kelly, General Manager of the Association since 1955, was re-elected once again to conduct the day-to- day operations of the organization. “A Year of Assistance” The theme of the Manager’s report to the membership for 1966-67, was “A Year of Assistance.” Bill Kelly outlined the activities that had been undertaken by the Association to assist the member-firms, their retail monument customers, the Monument Industry and the Elberton community. A rec- ord attendance of granite owners and operators gathered at the Elberton Country Club for a period of fellowship prior to the meeting; they then enjoyed a buffet dinner followed by the annual business meeting of the organization. Pictured on the opposite page are candid camera shots of the E.G.A. members as they visited, talked, listened, and otherwise participated in the 1967 annual meeting. ELBERTON GRANITE AS$OCIA'I'ION’S BOARD Seated, from Ieff to right, John Drennan, Paul Giannoni, Glenn McGariIy, Louis Comolli, and Dan Ambrosini. Standing, from left‘ io right, C/ifiord Smith, Pat Craft, Frank Coggins, Jr., James Welch, and E.G.A. Manager Bill Kelly. The annual meeting of the Elberton Granite Association was held on July 25 at the Elberton Country Club. Three new trustees were elected by the membership; the nine-man Board then met to name the officers to guide the Associa- tion’s affairs during the coming year. Frank Coggins, Jr. Named President Frank Coggins, Jr., President of Coggins Granite Indus- tries, Inc., was elected by the Board to be president of the Elberton Granite Association, Inc., for 1967-68. Mr. Coggins, who has been active in the Granite Industry for the past seventeen years, has served on the Association’s Board for a number of years; he has been Chairman of the Manufac- turers’ Bargaining Committee during the last four contract negotiations; and he has served as a director and officer for the American Monument Association. New Trustees Selected At the membership meeting, three new trustees were picked for three-year terms on E.G.A.’s governing Board. They were: Paul Giannoni of Central Granite Company, Glenn McGarity of Harmony Blue Granite Company, Inc., and James Welch of Welch and Worley Granite Company, Inc. These new trustees will serve with the following six carry—over trustees during the next twelve months: Dan Ambrosini of Dixie Granite Company, Pat Craft of Atlas Granite Company, Frank Coggins, Jr., of Coggins Granite Industries, Inc., Louis Comolli of Comolli Granite Company, John Drennan of Elberton Granite Finishing Company, Inc., and Clifford Smith of Elberton Granite Turning Works, Inc. Other Officers Elected Newcomer to the E.G.A. Board, James Welch, was named as Treasurer for the organization. Immediate Past President Louis Comolli and Trustee Dan Ambrosini were elected to the Executive Committee along with Incoming President Coggins. Bill Kelly, General Manager of the Association since 1955, was re-elected once again to conduct the day-to- day operations of the organization. “A Year of Assistance” The theme of the Manager’s report to the membership for 1966-67, was “A Year of Assistance.” Bill Kelly outlined the activities that had been undertaken by the Association to assist the member-firms, their retail monument customers, the Monument Industry and the Elberton community. A rec- ord attendance of granite owners and operators gathered at the Elberton Country Club for a period of fellowship prior to the meeting; they then enjoyed a buffet dinner followed by the annual business meeting of the organization. Pictured on the opposite page are candid camera shots of the E.G.A. members as they visited, talked, listened, and otherwise participated in the 1967 annual meeting. ELBERTON GRANITE AS$OCIA'I'ION’S BOARD Seated, from Ieff to right, John Drennan, Paul Giannoni, Glenn McGariIy, Louis Comolli, and Dan Ambrosini. Standing, from left‘ io right, C/ifiord Smith, Pat Craft, Frank Coggins, Jr., James Welch, and E.G.A. Manager Bill Kelly. The annual meeting of the Elberton Granite Association was held on July 25 at the Elberton Country Club. Three new trustees were elected by the membership; the nine-man Board then met to name the officers to guide the Associa- tion’s affairs during the coming year. Frank Coggins, Jr. Named President Frank Coggins, Jr., President of Coggins Granite Indus- tries, Inc., was elected by the Board to be president of the Elberton Granite Association, Inc., for 1967-68. Mr. Coggins, who has been active in the Granite Industry for the past seventeen years, has served on the Association’s Board for a number of years; he has been Chairman of the Manufac- turers’ Bargaining Committee during the last four contract negotiations; and he has served as a director and officer for the American Monument Association. New Trustees Selected At the membership meeting, three new trustees were picked for three-year terms on E.G.A.’s governing Board. They were: Paul Giannoni of Central Granite Company, Glenn McGarity of Harmony Blue Granite Company, Inc., and James Welch of Welch and Worley Granite Company, Inc. These new trustees will serve with the following six carry—over trustees during the next twelve months: Dan Ambrosini of Dixie Granite Company, Pat Craft of Atlas Granite Company, Frank Coggins, Jr., of Coggins Granite Industries, Inc., Louis Comolli of Comolli Granite Company, John Drennan of Elberton Granite Finishing Company, Inc., and Clifford Smith of Elberton Granite Turning Works, Inc. Other Officers Elected Newcomer to the E.G.A. Board, James Welch, was named as Treasurer for the organization. Immediate Past President Louis Comolli and Trustee Dan Ambrosini were elected to the Executive Committee along with Incoming President Coggins. Bill Kelly, General Manager of the Association since 1955, was re-elected once again to conduct the day-to- day operations of the organization. “A Year of Assistance” The theme of the Manager’s report to the membership for 1966-67, was “A Year of Assistance.” Bill Kelly outlined the activities that had been undertaken by the Association to assist the member-firms, their retail monument customers, the Monument Industry and the Elberton community. A rec- ord attendance of granite owners and operators gathered at the Elberton Country Club for a period of fellowship prior to the meeting; they then enjoyed a buffet dinner followed by the annual business meeting of the organization. Pictured on the opposite page are candid camera shots of the E.G.A. members as they visited, talked, listened, and otherwise participated in the 1967 annual meeting. ELBERTON GRANITE AS$OCIA'I'ION’S BOARD Seated, from Ieff to right, John Drennan, Paul Giannoni, Glenn McGariIy, Louis Comolli, and Dan Ambrosini. Standing, from left‘ io right, C/ifiord Smith, Pat Craft, Frank Coggins, Jr., James Welch, and E.G.A. Manager Bill Kelly. (1) E.G.A. Presidenl Louis Comolli of COMOLLI GRANITE COMPANY. (2) General Manager Bill Kelly. (3) Treasurer's Report given by Clifford Smith ol ELBERTON GRANITE TURNING WORKS, INC. (4) Haskell Livesay of ELBERTON GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC., and Herbert Moore of HARMONY BLUE GRANITE COMPANY, INC. (5) John Edward Herndon of UNITED GRANITE COMPANY, INC., and Jim MacDonald of PURITAN GRANITE COMPANY. (6) Don Hunt of LIBERTY- PREMIER GRANITE COMPANY, INC., and James Welch of WELCH AND WORLEY GRANITE COMPANY, INC. (7) Chester Almond of ARGO TRUCKING COMPANY and Billy Hix of REPUBLIC GRANITE COMPANY, INC. (8) Dan Ambrosini of DIXIE GRANITE COMPANY and Don Staples of STAR GRANITE COMPANY, INC. (9) Dillard Adams of HOUSE OF PFAFF, INC., Charles Grimes ol GRIMES BROTHERS GRANITE COMPANY, INC., and James Thornton of COGGINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC. (10) Charles Deadwyler of COGGINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC., and Joe Giannoni of CENTRAL GRANITE COMPANY. (11) James Henry Child: of CHILDS BROTHERS GRANITE COMPANY, Marshall Adams of GRANITE SALES AND SUPPLY CORPORATION, James Welch of WELCH G WORLEY GRANITE COMPANY, and Joe Edsel Fleming of TRU-STONE, INC. (12) Robert H. Veal of VEAL BLUE QUARRY, INC., A. Grady Veal of ACME GRANITE COMPANY, INC., R. C. Veal of VEAL BLUE QUARRY, INC., and John Coogler of UNIVERSAL MEMORIAL COMPANY, INC. (13) Frank Maxwell of HARMONY BLUE GRANITE COMPANY, INC., and John P. Wallis of STANDARD GRANITE COMPANY, INC. (14) Horace Harper of APEX GRANITE COMPANY, INC., Glenn McGarify of HARMONY BLUE GRANITE COMPANY, INC., C. 5. "Bo" Coogler of UNIVERSAL MEMORIAL COMPANY, INC., and Clifford Smith of ELBERTON GRANITE TURNING WORKS, INC. (1) E.G.A. Presidenl Louis Comolli of COMOLLI GRANITE COMPANY. (2) General Manager Bill Kelly. (3) Treasurer's Report given by Clifford Smith ol ELBERTON GRANITE TURNING WORKS, INC. (4) Haskell Livesay of ELBERTON GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC., and Herbert Moore of HARMONY BLUE GRANITE COMPANY, INC. (5) John Edward Herndon of UNITED GRANITE COMPANY, INC., and Jim MacDonald of PURITAN GRANITE COMPANY. (6) Don Hunt of LIBERTY- PREMIER GRANITE COMPANY, INC., and James Welch of WELCH AND WORLEY GRANITE COMPANY, INC. (7) Chester Almond of ARGO TRUCKING COMPANY and Billy Hix of REPUBLIC GRANITE COMPANY, INC. (8) Dan Ambrosini of DIXIE GRANITE COMPANY and Don Staples of STAR GRANITE COMPANY, INC. (9) Dillard Adams of HOUSE OF PFAFF, INC., Charles Grimes ol GRIMES BROTHERS GRANITE COMPANY, INC., and James Thornton of COGGINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC. (10) Charles Deadwyler of COGGINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC., and Joe Giannoni of CENTRAL GRANITE COMPANY. (11) James Henry Child: of CHILDS BROTHERS GRANITE COMPANY, Marshall Adams of GRANITE SALES AND SUPPLY CORPORATION, James Welch of WELCH G WORLEY GRANITE COMPANY, and Joe Edsel Fleming of TRU-STONE, INC. (12) Robert H. Veal of VEAL BLUE QUARRY, INC., A. Grady Veal of ACME GRANITE COMPANY, INC., R. C. Veal of VEAL BLUE QUARRY, INC., and John Coogler of UNIVERSAL MEMORIAL COMPANY, INC. (13) Frank Maxwell of HARMONY BLUE GRANITE COMPANY, INC., and John P. Wallis of STANDARD GRANITE COMPANY, INC. (14) Horace Harper of APEX GRANITE COMPANY, INC., Glenn McGarify of HARMONY BLUE GRANITE COMPANY, INC., C. 5. "Bo" Coogler of UNIVERSAL MEMORIAL COMPANY, INC., and Clifford Smith of ELBERTON GRANITE TURNING WORKS, INC. (1) E.G.A. Presidenl Louis Comolli of COMOLLI GRANITE COMPANY. (2) General Manager Bill Kelly. (3) Treasurer's Report given by Clifford Smith ol ELBERTON GRANITE TURNING WORKS, INC. (4) Haskell Livesay of ELBERTON GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC., and Herbert Moore of HARMONY BLUE GRANITE COMPANY, INC. (5) John Edward Herndon of UNITED GRANITE COMPANY, INC., and Jim MacDonald of PURITAN GRANITE COMPANY. (6) Don Hunt of LIBERTY- PREMIER GRANITE COMPANY, INC., and James Welch of WELCH AND WORLEY GRANITE COMPANY, INC. (7) Chester Almond of ARGO TRUCKING COMPANY and Billy Hix of REPUBLIC GRANITE COMPANY, INC. (8) Dan Ambrosini of DIXIE GRANITE COMPANY and Don Staples of STAR GRANITE COMPANY, INC. (9) Dillard Adams of HOUSE OF PFAFF, INC., Charles Grimes ol GRIMES BROTHERS GRANITE COMPANY, INC., and James Thornton of COGGINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC. (10) Charles Deadwyler of COGGINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC., and Joe Giannoni of CENTRAL GRANITE COMPANY. (11) James Henry Child: of CHILDS BROTHERS GRANITE COMPANY, Marshall Adams of GRANITE SALES AND SUPPLY CORPORATION, James Welch of WELCH G WORLEY GRANITE COMPANY, and Joe Edsel Fleming of TRU-STONE, INC. (12) Robert H. Veal of VEAL BLUE QUARRY, INC., A. Grady Veal of ACME GRANITE COMPANY, INC., R. C. Veal of VEAL BLUE QUARRY, INC., and John Coogler of UNIVERSAL MEMORIAL COMPANY, INC. (13) Frank Maxwell of HARMONY BLUE GRANITE COMPANY, INC., and John P. Wallis of STANDARD GRANITE COMPANY, INC. (14) Horace Harper of APEX GRANITE COMPANY, INC., Glenn McGarify of HARMONY BLUE GRANITE COMPANY, INC., C. 5. "Bo" Coogler of UNIVERSAL MEMORIAL COMPANY, INC., and Clifford Smith of ELBERTON GRANITE TURNING WORKS, INC. Horace Harper, President of Apex Granite Company, Inc., in Elberton, has announced that his firm is now the exclusive im- porter and distributor of “Impala Black” granite. Through the Granite & Quarzite Centre, Ltd. of London, the Apex firm has made arrangements to import the popular black material from quarries owned and operated by the London firm in South Africa. Mr. Harper indicated that the new material would be made available on an exclusive franchise basis to retail dealers through the firm’s regular sales force. His Apex firm will be sole manu- facturer of this black granite in the United States, he said. A large shipment of blocks is already on hand, and processing of orders in the new material is underway. Future shipments from South Africa will be routed via port facilities at Savannah, Georgia, or Jacksonville, Florida. The quarries in South Africa employ over 500 employees, Mr. Harper pointed out. He described the granite as a remarkably clear stone that lends itself quite well to a high polish. It also is very unform in texture and has excellent contrast qualities, he said. Art Bissonnette, who recently joined the Apex sales force, helped introduce the “Impala Black” granite into the United States. Based in Texas, he will cover several states west of the Mississippi to further develop the market for the new material. In addition, the firm’s other salesmen will also be handling this granite along with the other granites quarried and sold by Apex, Mr. Harper stated. Horace Harper, President of Apex Granite Company, Inc., in Elberton, has announced that his firm is now the exclusive im- porter and distributor of “Impala Black” granite. Through the Granite & Quarzite Centre, Ltd. of London, the Apex firm has made arrangements to import the popular black material from quarries owned and operated by the London firm in South Africa. Mr. Harper indicated that the new material would be made available on an exclusive franchise basis to retail dealers through the firm’s regular sales force. His Apex firm will be sole manu- facturer of this black granite in the United States, he said. A large shipment of blocks is already on hand, and processing of orders in the new material is underway. Future shipments from South Africa will be routed via port facilities at Savannah, Georgia, or Jacksonville, Florida. The quarries in South Africa employ over 500 employees, Mr. Harper pointed out. He described the granite as a remarkably clear stone that lends itself quite well to a high polish. It also is very unform in texture and has excellent contrast qualities, he said. Art Bissonnette, who recently joined the Apex sales force, helped introduce the “Impala Black” granite into the United States. Based in Texas, he will cover several states west of the Mississippi to further develop the market for the new material. In addition, the firm’s other salesmen will also be handling this granite along with the other granites quarried and sold by Apex, Mr. Harper stated. Horace Harper, President of Apex Granite Company, Inc., in Elberton, has announced that his firm is now the exclusive im- porter and distributor of “Impala Black” granite. Through the Granite & Quarzite Centre, Ltd. of London, the Apex firm has made arrangements to import the popular black material from quarries owned and operated by the London firm in South Africa. Mr. Harper indicated that the new material would be made available on an exclusive franchise basis to retail dealers through the firm’s regular sales force. His Apex firm will be sole manu- facturer of this black granite in the United States, he said. A large shipment of blocks is already on hand, and processing of orders in the new material is underway. Future shipments from South Africa will be routed via port facilities at Savannah, Georgia, or Jacksonville, Florida. The quarries in South Africa employ over 500 employees, Mr. Harper pointed out. He described the granite as a remarkably clear stone that lends itself quite well to a high polish. It also is very unform in texture and has excellent contrast qualities, he said. Art Bissonnette, who recently joined the Apex sales force, helped introduce the “Impala Black” granite into the United States. Based in Texas, he will cover several states west of the Mississippi to further develop the market for the new material. In addition, the firm’s other salesmen will also be handling this granite along with the other granites quarried and sold by Apex, Mr. Harper stated. View of fire modern office and large manufacturing plan! of Supreme Granite Company, Inc., which was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Willie M. Simmons from VIVIAN MOORE AWARDED GRANITE SCHOLARSHIP Clifford Smith, Trustee and Past President of the Elberton Granite Association, Inc., is shown in the photograph above pre- senting an award of two hundred dollars to Miss Vivian Moore, Elbert County High School Senior. Miss Moore received the second annual Granite Scholarship Award for her demonstrated abilities in leadership, cooperation in school activities, and all-around excellence. She was nominated by the E.C.H.S. faculty to be the recipient of the scholarship which is awarded annually by E.G.A. Miss Moore is the daughter of Mrs. Barbara Moore and Mr. Alman Moore; she lives with her mother on Route 2 near Elber- ton. Her college plans include enrollment at Georgia Southern College in the Fall; and she intends to study Elementary Educa- tion as she furthers her academic career. Presentation of the award to Miss Moore was made by E.G.A. Trustee Smith at the Honors’ Day Program held at the Granite Bowl on May 19. The annual scholarship award is part of the Elberton Granite Association’s community relations program. The new owners of Supreme Granite Company are Mr. and Mrs. Willie M. Simmons who purchased the firm from the former proprietors, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Veal, on July 1, 1967. Both Mr. and Mrs. Simmons have been active in the Elberton Granite Industry for a number of years, and they are enthusiastically going about the task of getting their new plant and oflice into full-scale operation. The firm was in- corporated by the new owners. In assuming ownership, the Simmons announced that they plan to continue using “Veal Blue Granite” as their principal source of rough stock. They also stated that customers can expect the same reliable service which existed at the firm when the previous owners operated Supreme Granite Com- pany. The property transfer involved the modern manufacturing plant and oflice located on Middleton Road in Elberton. The attractive ofl‘ice structure was built in 1963 and is functional in every respect. The equipment in the 7,000 sq. ft. plant consists of a profile grinding machine, two 2-strand wire saws, a large polishing mill, a small polishing mill, and a fully equipped sandblast room. Willie Simmons, who is 40 years old, completed appren- ticeship training for both polishing and stone cutting a num- ber of years ago. In 1950, he was named “Apprentice of the Year” for the Elberton area. He worked seven years with Richard Cecchini of Harmony Blue Granite Company learn- ing sculpturing techniques. For the past eight years, he has operated a turning works in connection with Elberton Gran- ite Turning Works, Inc. Mrs. Simmons worked several years as secretary at Harm- ony Blue Granite Company; and she has been bookkeeper for her husband's turning operations since 1958. The Sim- mons’ family consists of two boys and two girls; they reside on Ruckersville Road in Elberton. In selling the Supreme firm to the Simmons, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Veal concluded an active career in the granite business that had spanned some 35 years. They have retained their interest in the Veal Blue Quarry, Inc., and plan to assist as needed in that operation, but they indicated that they intend The new owners of Supreme Granite Company, Inc, are Mr. and Mrs. Willie M. Simmons shown in Me spacious ofiice of flveir newly pur- View of fire modern office and large manufacturing plan! of Supreme Granite Company, Inc., which was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Willie M. Simmons from VIVIAN MOORE AWARDED GRANITE SCHOLARSHIP Clifford Smith, Trustee and Past President of the Elberton Granite Association, Inc., is shown in the photograph above pre- senting an award of two hundred dollars to Miss Vivian Moore, Elbert County High School Senior. Miss Moore received the second annual Granite Scholarship Award for her demonstrated abilities in leadership, cooperation in school activities, and all-around excellence. She was nominated by the E.C.H.S. faculty to be the recipient of the scholarship which is awarded annually by E.G.A. Miss Moore is the daughter of Mrs. Barbara Moore and Mr. Alman Moore; she lives with her mother on Route 2 near Elber- ton. Her college plans include enrollment at Georgia Southern College in the Fall; and she intends to study Elementary Educa- tion as she furthers her academic career. Presentation of the award to Miss Moore was made by E.G.A. Trustee Smith at the Honors’ Day Program held at the Granite Bowl on May 19. The annual scholarship award is part of the Elberton Granite Association’s community relations program. The new owners of Supreme Granite Company are Mr. and Mrs. Willie M. Simmons who purchased the firm from the former proprietors, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Veal, on July 1, 1967. Both Mr. and Mrs. Simmons have been active in the Elberton Granite Industry for a number of years, and they are enthusiastically going about the task of getting their new plant and oflice into full-scale operation. The firm was in- corporated by the new owners. In assuming ownership, the Simmons announced that they plan to continue using “Veal Blue Granite” as their principal source of rough stock. They also stated that customers can expect the same reliable service which existed at the firm when the previous owners operated Supreme Granite Com- pany. The property transfer involved the modern manufacturing plant and oflice located on Middleton Road in Elberton. The attractive ofl‘ice structure was built in 1963 and is functional in every respect. The equipment in the 7,000 sq. ft. plant consists of a profile grinding machine, two 2-strand wire saws, a large polishing mill, a small polishing mill, and a fully equipped sandblast room. Willie Simmons, who is 40 years old, completed appren- ticeship training for both polishing and stone cutting a num- ber of years ago. In 1950, he was named “Apprentice of the Year” for the Elberton area. He worked seven years with Richard Cecchini of Harmony Blue Granite Company learn- ing sculpturing techniques. For the past eight years, he has operated a turning works in connection with Elberton Gran- ite Turning Works, Inc. Mrs. Simmons worked several years as secretary at Harm- ony Blue Granite Company; and she has been bookkeeper for her husband's turning operations since 1958. The Sim- mons’ family consists of two boys and two girls; they reside on Ruckersville Road in Elberton. In selling the Supreme firm to the Simmons, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Veal concluded an active career in the granite business that had spanned some 35 years. They have retained their interest in the Veal Blue Quarry, Inc., and plan to assist as needed in that operation, but they indicated that they intend The new owners of Supreme Granite Company, Inc, are Mr. and Mrs. Willie M. Simmons shown in Me spacious ofiice of flveir newly pur- View of fire modern office and large manufacturing plan! of Supreme Granite Company, Inc., which was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Willie M. Simmons from VIVIAN MOORE AWARDED GRANITE SCHOLARSHIP Clifford Smith, Trustee and Past President of the Elberton Granite Association, Inc., is shown in the photograph above pre- senting an award of two hundred dollars to Miss Vivian Moore, Elbert County High School Senior. Miss Moore received the second annual Granite Scholarship Award for her demonstrated abilities in leadership, cooperation in school activities, and all-around excellence. She was nominated by the E.C.H.S. faculty to be the recipient of the scholarship which is awarded annually by E.G.A. Miss Moore is the daughter of Mrs. Barbara Moore and Mr. Alman Moore; she lives with her mother on Route 2 near Elber- ton. Her college plans include enrollment at Georgia Southern College in the Fall; and she intends to study Elementary Educa- tion as she furthers her academic career. Presentation of the award to Miss Moore was made by E.G.A. Trustee Smith at the Honors’ Day Program held at the Granite Bowl on May 19. The annual scholarship award is part of the Elberton Granite Association’s community relations program. The new owners of Supreme Granite Company are Mr. and Mrs. Willie M. Simmons who purchased the firm from the former proprietors, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Veal, on July 1, 1967. Both Mr. and Mrs. Simmons have been active in the Elberton Granite Industry for a number of years, and they are enthusiastically going about the task of getting their new plant and oflice into full-scale operation. The firm was in- corporated by the new owners. In assuming ownership, the Simmons announced that they plan to continue using “Veal Blue Granite” as their principal source of rough stock. They also stated that customers can expect the same reliable service which existed at the firm when the previous owners operated Supreme Granite Com- pany. The property transfer involved the modern manufacturing plant and oflice located on Middleton Road in Elberton. The attractive ofl‘ice structure was built in 1963 and is functional in every respect. The equipment in the 7,000 sq. ft. plant consists of a profile grinding machine, two 2-strand wire saws, a large polishing mill, a small polishing mill, and a fully equipped sandblast room. Willie Simmons, who is 40 years old, completed appren- ticeship training for both polishing and stone cutting a num- ber of years ago. In 1950, he was named “Apprentice of the Year” for the Elberton area. He worked seven years with Richard Cecchini of Harmony Blue Granite Company learn- ing sculpturing techniques. For the past eight years, he has operated a turning works in connection with Elberton Gran- ite Turning Works, Inc. Mrs. Simmons worked several years as secretary at Harm- ony Blue Granite Company; and she has been bookkeeper for her husband's turning operations since 1958. The Sim- mons’ family consists of two boys and two girls; they reside on Ruckersville Road in Elberton. In selling the Supreme firm to the Simmons, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Veal concluded an active career in the granite business that had spanned some 35 years. They have retained their interest in the Veal Blue Quarry, Inc., and plan to assist as needed in that operation, but they indicated that they intend The new owners of Supreme Granite Company, Inc, are Mr. and Mrs. Willie M. Simmons shown in Me spacious ofiice of flveir newly pur- The December 1966 issue of the French magazine, ARTS ET TECHNIQUES DES ROCHES DE QUALITE, carried a ten-page feature story about the Elberton, Georgia Gran- ite area.“ Described in detail were the operations of the Elberton Granite Association and the composition of its membership. Photographs of the Granite’ Center, Elberton quarries, and processing techniques were included. Of par- ticular interest was the reproduction in French with French symbols, of the map of the Elberton area which E.G.A. dis- tributes. The little booklet developed by E.G.A. entitled, “I Am A Monument” was completely translated into French and printed in the French magazine which is widely distributed throughout European stone centers. So far as is known, this is the first time a merchandising aid, prepared for use by monument retailers in the United States, has been published in a foreign language. Shown on this page are small-scale reproductions of sev- eral portions of the article about Elberton Granite which appeared in the French magazine. At right is the cover page of the /eafure article showing the re/afive Iocafion of the E/berfon area and one of ifs fwenfy-six quarries. menf". Vue partlelle do In Immune carrlére Berkeley ouverle dlns le: prochei Ilentonn de In nllé d'ElI1erlon. Les mélhodes nmérlcalnes d'extncllon (in [unit canrérent mix explouatlons d‘U.S.A. un aspect haulement upset» cnlalre. On reconnait sur les punts de ces [lnnlesques u pilés in de g-mm. Translation info French of the cover and lead pub/ic relations book- le: traces canclérisllques lsisséu par 1. .4 drllllng -our.;¢-uuunnaun-n.t11nwuu a|rInmhbIdndcnIcl'fiflm..lepxn~ nu euutucnumu u1mp=-u luqulden nuuxmnnguup-nnrnnbenauqu mud-usuunmuu-nuumunl-:5 mm pmpnuou-nuI.e:§uI qnemn uu.:n:unp|-scum-mneuaeauon_ up-amnuauquc nnunvuprojeu d'.nm.e11yrocnanunur.m-|n:puu,mu n'fildaumInnq|-tsnvohnacocb mm):-A-ru:_unumnnunu use diullu yuux laique mu vidlrru mapoxmqunwuceguauuaupupu The December 1966 issue of the French magazine, ARTS ET TECHNIQUES DES ROCHES DE QUALITE, carried a ten-page feature story about the Elberton, Georgia Gran- ite area.“ Described in detail were the operations of the Elberton Granite Association and the composition of its membership. Photographs of the Granite’ Center, Elberton quarries, and processing techniques were included. Of par- ticular interest was the reproduction in French with French symbols, of the map of the Elberton area which E.G.A. dis- tributes. The little booklet developed by E.G.A. entitled, “I Am A Monument” was completely translated into French and printed in the French magazine which is widely distributed throughout European stone centers. So far as is known, this is the first time a merchandising aid, prepared for use by monument retailers in the United States, has been published in a foreign language. Shown on this page are small-scale reproductions of sev- eral portions of the article about Elberton Granite which appeared in the French magazine. At right is the cover page of the /eafure article showing the re/afive Iocafion of the E/berfon area and one of ifs fwenfy-six quarries. menf". Vue partlelle do In Immune carrlére Berkeley ouverle dlns le: prochei Ilentonn de In nllé d'ElI1erlon. Les mélhodes nmérlcalnes d'extncllon (in [unit canrérent mix explouatlons d‘U.S.A. un aspect haulement upset» cnlalre. On reconnait sur les punts de ces [lnnlesques u pilés in de g-mm. Translation info French of the cover and lead pub/ic relations book- le: traces canclérisllques lsisséu par 1. .4 drllllng -our.;¢-uuunnaun-n.t11nwuu a|rInmhbIdndcnIcl'fiflm..lepxn~ nu euutucnumu u1mp=-u luqulden nuuxmnnguup-nnrnnbenauqu mud-usuunmuu-nuumunl-:5 mm pmpnuou-nuI.e:§uI qnemn uu.:n:unp|-scum-mneuaeauon_ up-amnuauquc nnunvuprojeu d'.nm.e11yrocnanunur.m-|n:puu,mu n'fildaumInnq|-tsnvohnacocb mm):-A-ru:_unumnnunu use diullu yuux laique mu vidlrru mapoxmqunwuceguauuaupupu The December 1966 issue of the French magazine, ARTS ET TECHNIQUES DES ROCHES DE QUALITE, carried a ten-page feature story about the Elberton, Georgia Gran- ite area.“ Described in detail were the operations of the Elberton Granite Association and the composition of its membership. Photographs of the Granite’ Center, Elberton quarries, and processing techniques were included. Of par- ticular interest was the reproduction in French with French symbols, of the map of the Elberton area which E.G.A. dis- tributes. The little booklet developed by E.G.A. entitled, “I Am A Monument” was completely translated into French and printed in the French magazine which is widely distributed throughout European stone centers. So far as is known, this is the first time a merchandising aid, prepared for use by monument retailers in the United States, has been published in a foreign language. Shown on this page are small-scale reproductions of sev- eral portions of the article about Elberton Granite which appeared in the French magazine. At right is the cover page of the /eafure article showing the re/afive Iocafion of the E/berfon area and one of ifs fwenfy-six quarries. menf". Vue partlelle do In Immune carrlére Berkeley ouverle dlns le: prochei Ilentonn de In nllé d'ElI1erlon. Les mélhodes nmérlcalnes d'extncllon (in [unit canrérent mix explouatlons d‘U.S.A. un aspect haulement upset» cnlalre. On reconnait sur les punts de ces [lnnlesques u pilés in de g-mm. Translation info French of the cover and lead pub/ic relations book- le: traces canclérisllques lsisséu par 1. .4 drllllng -our.;¢-uuunnaun-n.t11nwuu a|rInmhbIdndcnIcl'fiflm..lepxn~ nu euutucnumu u1mp=-u luqulden nuuxmnnguup-nnrnnbenauqu mud-usuunmuu-nuumunl-:5 mm pmpnuou-nuI.e:§uI qnemn uu.:n:unp|-scum-mneuaeauon_ up-amnuauquc nnunvuprojeu d'.nm.e11yrocnanunur.m-|n:puu,mu n'fildaumInnq|-tsnvohnacocb mm):-A-ru:_unumnnunu use diullu yuux laique mu vidlrru mapoxmqunwuceguauuaupupu MINIATURE 5TATUES——These three miniature slalues, carved from "Dixie Blue Granite", are ihe work of Dario Rossi, lalenfed young sculptor who joined Dixie Granite Company's sfafi in 1964. The detailed and intricately executed work exhib- ifed in these 24-inch high statues can be used for various purposes such as in niches in monuments, in homes, or in churches. The Good Shepherd statue, /elf, was pur- chased by Riehm—Gerlack Memorials of Louisville, Kentucky; the Mother and Child statue, center, was purchased by Genesee Monument Company of Buffalo, New York; and the 5)‘. Francis of Assisi slaufe, left, was erected in Mt. Befhel Cemetery in Saylors Crossroads, South Carolina, by Mr. Guy Murdock. MlLLER—This imposing mausoleum was fabri- cafed by Coggins Granite lndusfries in Elberton for Mr. T. E. Owens of Jennings, Louisiana. If was erected in the cily cemetery there on the Miller lamily lot. "Berkeley Blue Granite" was the material used in manufacturing this shac- fure which has a handsome polished finish. Shown in the accompanying photograph are Judge Minus Miller, the purchaser of the mau- soleum, and Mrs. T. E. Owens who arranged for the sale. The mausoleum was erected by Edwards Memorial Specialist, lhe Elberton firm that handles many mausoleum selling: for re- fail and wholesale firms throughout the United States. MINIATURE 5TATUES——These three miniature slalues, carved from "Dixie Blue Granite", are ihe work of Dario Rossi, lalenfed young sculptor who joined Dixie Granite Company's sfafi in 1964. The detailed and intricately executed work exhib- ifed in these 24-inch high statues can be used for various purposes such as in niches in monuments, in homes, or in churches. The Good Shepherd statue, /elf, was pur- chased by Riehm—Gerlack Memorials of Louisville, Kentucky; the Mother and Child statue, center, was purchased by Genesee Monument Company of Buffalo, New York; and the 5)‘. Francis of Assisi slaufe, left, was erected in Mt. Befhel Cemetery in Saylors Crossroads, South Carolina, by Mr. Guy Murdock. MlLLER—This imposing mausoleum was fabri- cafed by Coggins Granite lndusfries in Elberton for Mr. T. E. Owens of Jennings, Louisiana. If was erected in the cily cemetery there on the Miller lamily lot. "Berkeley Blue Granite" was the material used in manufacturing this shac- fure which has a handsome polished finish. Shown in the accompanying photograph are Judge Minus Miller, the purchaser of the mau- soleum, and Mrs. T. E. Owens who arranged for the sale. The mausoleum was erected by Edwards Memorial Specialist, lhe Elberton firm that handles many mausoleum selling: for re- fail and wholesale firms throughout the United States. MINIATURE 5TATUES——These three miniature slalues, carved from "Dixie Blue Granite", are ihe work of Dario Rossi, lalenfed young sculptor who joined Dixie Granite Company's sfafi in 1964. The detailed and intricately executed work exhib- ifed in these 24-inch high statues can be used for various purposes such as in niches in monuments, in homes, or in churches. The Good Shepherd statue, /elf, was pur- chased by Riehm—Gerlack Memorials of Louisville, Kentucky; the Mother and Child statue, center, was purchased by Genesee Monument Company of Buffalo, New York; and the 5)‘. Francis of Assisi slaufe, left, was erected in Mt. Befhel Cemetery in Saylors Crossroads, South Carolina, by Mr. Guy Murdock. MlLLER—This imposing mausoleum was fabri- cafed by Coggins Granite lndusfries in Elberton for Mr. T. E. Owens of Jennings, Louisiana. If was erected in the cily cemetery there on the Miller lamily lot. "Berkeley Blue Granite" was the material used in manufacturing this shac- fure which has a handsome polished finish. Shown in the accompanying photograph are Judge Minus Miller, the purchaser of the mau- soleum, and Mrs. T. E. Owens who arranged for the sale. The mausoleum was erected by Edwards Memorial Specialist, lhe Elberton firm that handles many mausoleum selling: for re- fail and wholesale firms throughout the United States. CLARK-MURRlSON—Maferials from two Elberton manulacfurers were efleclively combined in this large memorial erected by Hahn Bros. Memorial Company of Blackwell, Oklahoma. The wings are fabricated from "Ebony Mist Granite" fur- nished by Coggins Granite lndusfries: the center portion of lhe memorial is all- polished "Harper's Select Granile" obtained from Apex Granite Company. The lettering and the "Praying Hands" carving were executed by the retail firm. Loca- fion of the imposing memorial is in the City Cemetery of Caldwell, «Kansas. POLLOCK—Tru-Sfone, lnc. manu/acfured this personal family memorial for a relail monument dealer in Hohenwall, Ten- nessee. Mr. W. W. Pollock purchased the monument and erected if on his cemetery lot in the Hohenwall Cemetery. The mciferial used was "Tru-Sfone Dark Blue Granite." El?ec- five use of the holizonfal screen memorial has been made lo incorporate triple inscriptions. REDMON—$fandard Granile Company of Elberton designed and built this unusual memorial for Blue Grass Monument Com- pany of Lexington, Kenlucky. Erecfecl in memory of a moforcyle patrolman who was killed in the line of duty, the monument depicts every minute detail of Me motor- cycle, expertly finished in relief carving, even the tread of the fires is visible. "Se- lecf Standard Blue Granite" was used for the all-polished memorial which was erected in beaufilul Lexington Cemetery. CLARK-MURRlSON—Maferials from two Elberton manulacfurers were efleclively combined in this large memorial erected by Hahn Bros. Memorial Company of Blackwell, Oklahoma. The wings are fabricated from "Ebony Mist Granite" fur- nished by Coggins Granite lndusfries: the center portion of lhe memorial is all- polished "Harper's Select Granile" obtained from Apex Granite Company. The lettering and the "Praying Hands" carving were executed by the retail firm. Loca- fion of the imposing memorial is in the City Cemetery of Caldwell, «Kansas. POLLOCK—Tru-Sfone, lnc. manu/acfured this personal family memorial for a relail monument dealer in Hohenwall, Ten- nessee. Mr. W. W. Pollock purchased the monument and erected if on his cemetery lot in the Hohenwall Cemetery. The mciferial used was "Tru-Sfone Dark Blue Granite." El?ec- five use of the holizonfal screen memorial has been made lo incorporate triple inscriptions. REDMON—$fandard Granile Company of Elberton designed and built this unusual memorial for Blue Grass Monument Com- pany of Lexington, Kenlucky. Erecfecl in memory of a moforcyle patrolman who was killed in the line of duty, the monument depicts every minute detail of Me motor- cycle, expertly finished in relief carving, even the tread of the fires is visible. "Se- lecf Standard Blue Granite" was used for the all-polished memorial which was erected in beaufilul Lexington Cemetery. CLARK-MURRlSON—Maferials from two Elberton manulacfurers were efleclively combined in this large memorial erected by Hahn Bros. Memorial Company of Blackwell, Oklahoma. The wings are fabricated from "Ebony Mist Granite" fur- nished by Coggins Granite lndusfries: the center portion of lhe memorial is all- polished "Harper's Select Granile" obtained from Apex Granite Company. The lettering and the "Praying Hands" carving were executed by the retail firm. Loca- fion of the imposing memorial is in the City Cemetery of Caldwell, «Kansas. POLLOCK—Tru-Sfone, lnc. manu/acfured this personal family memorial for a relail monument dealer in Hohenwall, Ten- nessee. Mr. W. W. Pollock purchased the monument and erected if on his cemetery lot in the Hohenwall Cemetery. The mciferial used was "Tru-Sfone Dark Blue Granite." El?ec- five use of the holizonfal screen memorial has been made lo incorporate triple inscriptions. REDMON—$fandard Granile Company of Elberton designed and built this unusual memorial for Blue Grass Monument Com- pany of Lexington, Kenlucky. Erecfecl in memory of a moforcyle patrolman who was killed in the line of duty, the monument depicts every minute detail of Me motor- cycle, expertly finished in relief carving, even the tread of the fires is visible. "Se- lecf Standard Blue Granite" was used for the all-polished memorial which was erected in beaufilul Lexington Cemetery. GlLLETTE—Dixie Granite Company ufil- ized the falem‘ of ifs expert carver, Joe Canales, to produce this all-axed memo- rial for William R. Jarrell Memorials of Nashville, Tennessee. The monument is highly symbolic in that Mr. Gillette was a well-known grain broker and a large farm owner. The excellent job of carving ihe wheat on the memorial met with en- fhusiasfic approval of everyone concerned. "Dixie Blue Granite" was the medium used for {he imposing memorial which is over nine leef long. II was erected in Mt. Oli- vet Cemetery in Nashville. FREEMAN—An unusually symbolic memo- rial has been created by Mr. William Willis of the Willis-Pellow Brolhers firm of Granite, Oklahoma. The material used was "Allen Blue Granite" furnished lo the retail firm by Allen Granite Company in Elberton. Mr. Willis is a very capable and versatile designer who very elfecfively uses symbolism in much of the work done by his firm. The mililary record of the de- ceased along with a carving of a ief air- plane have been included in the polished and sanded portions of the memorial. The lines separating the two finishes depicts the curvature of the earth. The beaufilul monument was erecied in Lindsay, Okla. ODONOGHUE—eThe Laingor Monument Company of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, erecled this "Ebony Mist Granite" memorial built by Cog- gins Granite lndusfries in Elberton. The all-polished monumem‘ was erected in an Oklahoma City cemetery. 1959-1952 um mt. norm snn. omnmun nun 7-ma smn rIGHIER.1ll!|(E IHE sum or suun mmm or Mom or omnunns D I965-I966 RIB PRWIIIG (ENTER EGLIII fl.F.B. FLH GlLLETTE—Dixie Granite Company ufil- ized the falem‘ of ifs expert carver, Joe Canales, to produce this all-axed memo- rial for William R. Jarrell Memorials of Nashville, Tennessee. The monument is highly symbolic in that Mr. Gillette was a well-known grain broker and a large farm owner. The excellent job of carving ihe wheat on the memorial met with en- fhusiasfic approval of everyone concerned. "Dixie Blue Granite" was the medium used for {he imposing memorial which is over nine leef long. II was erected in Mt. Oli- vet Cemetery in Nashville. FREEMAN—An unusually symbolic memo- rial has been created by Mr. William Willis of the Willis-Pellow Brolhers firm of Granite, Oklahoma. The material used was "Allen Blue Granite" furnished lo the retail firm by Allen Granite Company in Elberton. Mr. Willis is a very capable and versatile designer who very elfecfively uses symbolism in much of the work done by his firm. The mililary record of the de- ceased along with a carving of a ief air- plane have been included in the polished and sanded portions of the memorial. The lines separating the two finishes depicts the curvature of the earth. The beaufilul monument was erecied in Lindsay, Okla. ODONOGHUE—eThe Laingor Monument Company of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, erecled this "Ebony Mist Granite" memorial built by Cog- gins Granite lndusfries in Elberton. The all-polished monumem‘ was erected in an Oklahoma City cemetery. 1959-1952 um mt. norm snn. omnmun nun 7-ma smn rIGHIER.1ll!|(E IHE sum or suun mmm or Mom or omnunns D I965-I966 RIB PRWIIIG (ENTER EGLIII fl.F.B. FLH GlLLETTE—Dixie Granite Company ufil- ized the falem‘ of ifs expert carver, Joe Canales, to produce this all-axed memo- rial for William R. Jarrell Memorials of Nashville, Tennessee. The monument is highly symbolic in that Mr. Gillette was a well-known grain broker and a large farm owner. The excellent job of carving ihe wheat on the memorial met with en- fhusiasfic approval of everyone concerned. "Dixie Blue Granite" was the medium used for {he imposing memorial which is over nine leef long. II was erected in Mt. Oli- vet Cemetery in Nashville. FREEMAN—An unusually symbolic memo- rial has been created by Mr. William Willis of the Willis-Pellow Brolhers firm of Granite, Oklahoma. The material used was "Allen Blue Granite" furnished lo the retail firm by Allen Granite Company in Elberton. Mr. Willis is a very capable and versatile designer who very elfecfively uses symbolism in much of the work done by his firm. The mililary record of the de- ceased along with a carving of a ief air- plane have been included in the polished and sanded portions of the memorial. The lines separating the two finishes depicts the curvature of the earth. The beaufilul monument was erecied in Lindsay, Okla. ODONOGHUE—eThe Laingor Monument Company of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, erecled this "Ebony Mist Granite" memorial built by Cog- gins Granite lndusfries in Elberton. The all-polished monumem‘ was erected in an Oklahoma City cemetery. 1959-1952 um mt. norm snn. omnmun nun 7-ma smn rIGHIER.1ll!|(E IHE sum or suun mmm or Mom or omnunns D I965-I966 RIB PRWIIIG (ENTER EGLIII fl.F.B. FLH The special supplement appearing as the center section of this issue of THE ELBERTON GRANITEER provides information on “TECHNIQUES FOR CLEANING GRAN- ITE MONUMENTS.” This helpful and useful material was developed originally for presentation during the “Briefings and Demonstrations” held in connection with E.G.A.’s Third Educational Conference for Retail Monument Dealers in February, 1967. In response to numerous requests, this material has been further edited and illustrated and is presented for possible use by any interested person or firm. The supplement may be easily detached from the magazine and filed for easy reference. Additional copies, if needed, can be obtained from the Elberton Granite Association, Inc. Methods of cleaning granite are probably as diverse and numerous as the number of retail shops. For some time, Elberton manufacturers have been convinced that a hasty little leoguers Build Granite Patio or poor cleaning job often causes an otherwise excellent granite memorial to soon become unsightly and a source of irritation to either the family who purchased it or the cemetery where it is located. In many cases, too much acid or other strong solutions have “burned” monuments. Later, such monuments are pointed out as being made from “poor stone” when in truth “poor cleaning methods” are actually responsible for the failure of the monument to properly withstand the ravages of time and the elements. It is hoped that the suggestions presented in this “clean- ing” supplement will be useful to persons or firms in their cleaning activities. The information is presented in a spirit of helpfulness, and hopefully, it will aid in the practice of proper cleaning methods. It is planned to present other supplements in future issues of the GRANITEER based on presentations made in several of the other “Briefings and Demonstrations” during the Conference. Elberton boasts of one of the finest Little League Baseball Programs any- where in the United States. In addition to teaching them how to play ball on the diamond, Elberton Recreation Director “Beefy” Eaves teaches the boys a lot of other constructive ideas and character- building activities. Recently, he decided to teach a group how to build a granite patio. Using pieces of waste granite, they fashioned a very practical and at- tractive patio and walk between the main recreation building and the little league stands. The four “Little Leaguers" shown in the above photo are Hoppy Boyd, Steve Craft, Frank Drennan, and Dale Willis. Granite Personnel in Program As usual, the 1967 Little League Pro- gram counts among its staunchest sup- porters many people connected with Elberton’s Granite Industry. A recent check of granite personnel serving as managers or coaches for Little League teams showed that the following are actively involved in this important pro- gram in 1967: Charles Daniel of ROSS L. BROWN GRANITE COMPANY, INC.; Talmadge Higginbotham of HARMONY BLUE GRANITE COM- PANY, INC.; Larry Tiller of HARPER MOTOR LINES, INC.; Jim Horne of ATLAS GRANITE COMPANY; Vernon Pitts of COGGINS GRANITE INDUS- TRIES, INC.; Stuart Lyle of ALLEN- NATIONAL GRANITE COMPANIES; Melvin Black of COMOLLI GRANITE COMPANY; Harry Veal of ACME GRANITE COMPANY, INC.; Joel And- erson of ROSS L. BROWN GRANITE COMPANY, INC.; Leon Bryant of COG- GINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC.; Herman Burden of GRIMES BROS. GRANITE COMPANY, INC.; and Tom- my Johnson of COGGINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC. INDUSTRY T0 BUNVENE IN CLEVELAND The time for the Monument Indus- try’s annual convention is less than six months away. On February 4-7, 1968, the 59th convention of the Monument Builders of North America will be held at the Sheraton-Cleveland Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio. Concurrently, the Ame1'ican Monument Association will sponsor a physical exhibit of monuments to be displayed in the Cleveland Public Auditorium. A large crowd of retail monument dealers is expected to attend the Con- vention. Latest word received from Archie Green, Executive Vice President of l\I.B.N.A., indicates that he has devel- oped an outstanding convention program including many nationally known speak- ers. The theme of the monument exhibit will be “Memorials for the Future.” Exhibitors are being encouraged to de- sign and construct modern type memo- rials for the display. As usual, a large contingent of Elber- ton Granite manufacturers will be par- ticipating in the Exhibit. Frank Foster, Executive Vice President of A.M.A. stated that as of August 10, 1967, the following had reserved space with A.M.A. for the Display: Atlas Granite Company; Coggins Granite Industries., Inc.; Continental Granite Division of The Georgia Marble Company; Dixie Granite Company; Hamony Blue Gran- ite Compay, Inc.; Keystone Granite Company; Puritan Granite Company; Universal Memorial Company, Inc.; and the Elberton Granite Association, Inc. The special supplement appearing as the center section of this issue of THE ELBERTON GRANITEER provides information on “TECHNIQUES FOR CLEANING GRAN- ITE MONUMENTS.” This helpful and useful material was developed originally for presentation during the “Briefings and Demonstrations” held in connection with E.G.A.’s Third Educational Conference for Retail Monument Dealers in February, 1967. In response to numerous requests, this material has been further edited and illustrated and is presented for possible use by any interested person or firm. The supplement may be easily detached from the magazine and filed for easy reference. Additional copies, if needed, can be obtained from the Elberton Granite Association, Inc. Methods of cleaning granite are probably as diverse and numerous as the number of retail shops. For some time, Elberton manufacturers have been convinced that a hasty little leoguers Build Granite Patio or poor cleaning job often causes an otherwise excellent granite memorial to soon become unsightly and a source of irritation to either the family who purchased it or the cemetery where it is located. In many cases, too much acid or other strong solutions have “burned” monuments. Later, such monuments are pointed out as being made from “poor stone” when in truth “poor cleaning methods” are actually responsible for the failure of the monument to properly withstand the ravages of time and the elements. It is hoped that the suggestions presented in this “clean- ing” supplement will be useful to persons or firms in their cleaning activities. The information is presented in a spirit of helpfulness, and hopefully, it will aid in the practice of proper cleaning methods. It is planned to present other supplements in future issues of the GRANITEER based on presentations made in several of the other “Briefings and Demonstrations” during the Conference. Elberton boasts of one of the finest Little League Baseball Programs any- where in the United States. In addition to teaching them how to play ball on the diamond, Elberton Recreation Director “Beefy” Eaves teaches the boys a lot of other constructive ideas and character- building activities. Recently, he decided to teach a group how to build a granite patio. Using pieces of waste granite, they fashioned a very practical and at- tractive patio and walk between the main recreation building and the little league stands. The four “Little Leaguers" shown in the above photo are Hoppy Boyd, Steve Craft, Frank Drennan, and Dale Willis. Granite Personnel in Program As usual, the 1967 Little League Pro- gram counts among its staunchest sup- porters many people connected with Elberton’s Granite Industry. A recent check of granite personnel serving as managers or coaches for Little League teams showed that the following are actively involved in this important pro- gram in 1967: Charles Daniel of ROSS L. BROWN GRANITE COMPANY, INC.; Talmadge Higginbotham of HARMONY BLUE GRANITE COM- PANY, INC.; Larry Tiller of HARPER MOTOR LINES, INC.; Jim Horne of ATLAS GRANITE COMPANY; Vernon Pitts of COGGINS GRANITE INDUS- TRIES, INC.; Stuart Lyle of ALLEN- NATIONAL GRANITE COMPANIES; Melvin Black of COMOLLI GRANITE COMPANY; Harry Veal of ACME GRANITE COMPANY, INC.; Joel And- erson of ROSS L. BROWN GRANITE COMPANY, INC.; Leon Bryant of COG- GINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC.; Herman Burden of GRIMES BROS. GRANITE COMPANY, INC.; and Tom- my Johnson of COGGINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC. INDUSTRY T0 BUNVENE IN CLEVELAND The time for the Monument Indus- try’s annual convention is less than six months away. On February 4-7, 1968, the 59th convention of the Monument Builders of North America will be held at the Sheraton-Cleveland Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio. Concurrently, the Ame1'ican Monument Association will sponsor a physical exhibit of monuments to be displayed in the Cleveland Public Auditorium. A large crowd of retail monument dealers is expected to attend the Con- vention. Latest word received from Archie Green, Executive Vice President of l\I.B.N.A., indicates that he has devel- oped an outstanding convention program including many nationally known speak- ers. The theme of the monument exhibit will be “Memorials for the Future.” Exhibitors are being encouraged to de- sign and construct modern type memo- rials for the display. As usual, a large contingent of Elber- ton Granite manufacturers will be par- ticipating in the Exhibit. Frank Foster, Executive Vice President of A.M.A. stated that as of August 10, 1967, the following had reserved space with A.M.A. for the Display: Atlas Granite Company; Coggins Granite Industries., Inc.; Continental Granite Division of The Georgia Marble Company; Dixie Granite Company; Hamony Blue Gran- ite Compay, Inc.; Keystone Granite Company; Puritan Granite Company; Universal Memorial Company, Inc.; and the Elberton Granite Association, Inc. The special supplement appearing as the center section of this issue of THE ELBERTON GRANITEER provides information on “TECHNIQUES FOR CLEANING GRAN- ITE MONUMENTS.” This helpful and useful material was developed originally for presentation during the “Briefings and Demonstrations” held in connection with E.G.A.’s Third Educational Conference for Retail Monument Dealers in February, 1967. In response to numerous requests, this material has been further edited and illustrated and is presented for possible use by any interested person or firm. The supplement may be easily detached from the magazine and filed for easy reference. Additional copies, if needed, can be obtained from the Elberton Granite Association, Inc. Methods of cleaning granite are probably as diverse and numerous as the number of retail shops. For some time, Elberton manufacturers have been convinced that a hasty little leoguers Build Granite Patio or poor cleaning job often causes an otherwise excellent granite memorial to soon become unsightly and a source of irritation to either the family who purchased it or the cemetery where it is located. In many cases, too much acid or other strong solutions have “burned” monuments. Later, such monuments are pointed out as being made from “poor stone” when in truth “poor cleaning methods” are actually responsible for the failure of the monument to properly withstand the ravages of time and the elements. It is hoped that the suggestions presented in this “clean- ing” supplement will be useful to persons or firms in their cleaning activities. The information is presented in a spirit of helpfulness, and hopefully, it will aid in the practice of proper cleaning methods. It is planned to present other supplements in future issues of the GRANITEER based on presentations made in several of the other “Briefings and Demonstrations” during the Conference. Elberton boasts of one of the finest Little League Baseball Programs any- where in the United States. In addition to teaching them how to play ball on the diamond, Elberton Recreation Director “Beefy” Eaves teaches the boys a lot of other constructive ideas and character- building activities. Recently, he decided to teach a group how to build a granite patio. Using pieces of waste granite, they fashioned a very practical and at- tractive patio and walk between the main recreation building and the little league stands. The four “Little Leaguers" shown in the above photo are Hoppy Boyd, Steve Craft, Frank Drennan, and Dale Willis. Granite Personnel in Program As usual, the 1967 Little League Pro- gram counts among its staunchest sup- porters many people connected with Elberton’s Granite Industry. A recent check of granite personnel serving as managers or coaches for Little League teams showed that the following are actively involved in this important pro- gram in 1967: Charles Daniel of ROSS L. BROWN GRANITE COMPANY, INC.; Talmadge Higginbotham of HARMONY BLUE GRANITE COM- PANY, INC.; Larry Tiller of HARPER MOTOR LINES, INC.; Jim Horne of ATLAS GRANITE COMPANY; Vernon Pitts of COGGINS GRANITE INDUS- TRIES, INC.; Stuart Lyle of ALLEN- NATIONAL GRANITE COMPANIES; Melvin Black of COMOLLI GRANITE COMPANY; Harry Veal of ACME GRANITE COMPANY, INC.; Joel And- erson of ROSS L. BROWN GRANITE COMPANY, INC.; Leon Bryant of COG- GINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC.; Herman Burden of GRIMES BROS. GRANITE COMPANY, INC.; and Tom- my Johnson of COGGINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC. INDUSTRY T0 BUNVENE IN CLEVELAND The time for the Monument Indus- try’s annual convention is less than six months away. On February 4-7, 1968, the 59th convention of the Monument Builders of North America will be held at the Sheraton-Cleveland Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio. Concurrently, the Ame1'ican Monument Association will sponsor a physical exhibit of monuments to be displayed in the Cleveland Public Auditorium. A large crowd of retail monument dealers is expected to attend the Con- vention. Latest word received from Archie Green, Executive Vice President of l\I.B.N.A., indicates that he has devel- oped an outstanding convention program including many nationally known speak- ers. The theme of the monument exhibit will be “Memorials for the Future.” Exhibitors are being encouraged to de- sign and construct modern type memo- rials for the display. As usual, a large contingent of Elber- ton Granite manufacturers will be par- ticipating in the Exhibit. Frank Foster, Executive Vice President of A.M.A. stated that as of August 10, 1967, the following had reserved space with A.M.A. for the Display: Atlas Granite Company; Coggins Granite Industries., Inc.; Continental Granite Division of The Georgia Marble Company; Dixie Granite Company; Hamony Blue Gran- ite Compay, Inc.; Keystone Granite Company; Puritan Granite Company; Universal Memorial Company, Inc.; and the Elberton Granite Association, Inc. LABLE F Six new newspaper advertising mats for use by retail monument dealers have been developed by the Elberton Now while F I-'|'hogg who Granite Association, Inc. On this page, each of the six new _: _ Really care ads is shown in approximately one-half its true size, and \|Perlll]lt_‘s_ W__g__,” lines in an inch, an ad 70 lines deep would be 5 inches messages while the other four are general purpose ads. ‘ l ’ AUHIN ii, Mltill ttlml h» «ion The six new mats are available free of charge from the Elberton Granite Association, Inc. Just check the numbers of the mats you desire on the handy order form at the bot- tom of this page, cut it out and mail to the Elberton Gran- ite Association, Inc. at the address shown. \\'h_v nol fulfill this important responsibility We recnrnniend E (Z A CERTIFIEII pernizinently etched into the granite manufactured according to strictest standards of We have 3 Complete 5919C’-i°n Of the design. material and Craflsmanshlp to warrant the surface as lusting pledges of quality finest memorials available for your h|I1h95l|7lUh3lll}'Pr°dU'~‘l The EGVA SEAL is Perma~ see us today - nently eu: ed into the rran ie -urfi c- ft-ach E G A choice. Why not call or come by soon. written guarantee as lasting pledges of quality Call or come by today ORDER FORM Elberton Granite Association. Inc. Elberton. Georgia 30635 Please send the free ad mats clieclted below: Monument Your true, enduring love can be beautifully expressed in Elberton Granite. a stone widely recognized for its uniform texture, beauty of color, and resistance to natural elements LABLE F Six new newspaper advertising mats for use by retail monument dealers have been developed by the Elberton Now while F I-'|'hogg who Granite Association, Inc. On this page, each of the six new _: _ Really care ads is shown in approximately one-half its true size, and \|Perlll]lt_‘s_ W__g__,” lines in an inch, an ad 70 lines deep would be 5 inches messages while the other four are general purpose ads. ‘ l ’ AUHIN ii, Mltill ttlml h» «ion The six new mats are available free of charge from the Elberton Granite Association, Inc. Just check the numbers of the mats you desire on the handy order form at the bot- tom of this page, cut it out and mail to the Elberton Gran- ite Association, Inc. at the address shown. \\'h_v nol fulfill this important responsibility We recnrnniend E (Z A CERTIFIEII pernizinently etched into the granite manufactured according to strictest standards of We have 3 Complete 5919C’-i°n Of the design. material and Craflsmanshlp to warrant the surface as lusting pledges of quality finest memorials available for your h|I1h95l|7lUh3lll}'Pr°dU'~‘l The EGVA SEAL is Perma~ see us today - nently eu: ed into the rran ie -urfi c- ft-ach E G A choice. Why not call or come by soon. written guarantee as lasting pledges of quality Call or come by today ORDER FORM Elberton Granite Association. Inc. Elberton. Georgia 30635 Please send the free ad mats clieclted below: Monument Your true, enduring love can be beautifully expressed in Elberton Granite. a stone widely recognized for its uniform texture, beauty of color, and resistance to natural elements LABLE F Six new newspaper advertising mats for use by retail monument dealers have been developed by the Elberton Now while F I-'|'hogg who Granite Association, Inc. On this page, each of the six new _: _ Really care ads is shown in approximately one-half its true size, and \|Perlll]lt_‘s_ W__g__,” lines in an inch, an ad 70 lines deep would be 5 inches messages while the other four are general purpose ads. ‘ l ’ AUHIN ii, Mltill ttlml h» «ion The six new mats are available free of charge from the Elberton Granite Association, Inc. Just check the numbers of the mats you desire on the handy order form at the bot- tom of this page, cut it out and mail to the Elberton Gran- ite Association, Inc. at the address shown. \\'h_v nol fulfill this important responsibility We recnrnniend E (Z A CERTIFIEII pernizinently etched into the granite manufactured according to strictest standards of We have 3 Complete 5919C’-i°n Of the design. material and Craflsmanshlp to warrant the surface as lusting pledges of quality finest memorials available for your h|I1h95l|7lUh3lll}'Pr°dU'~‘l The EGVA SEAL is Perma~ see us today - nently eu: ed into the rran ie -urfi c- ft-ach E G A choice. Why not call or come by soon. written guarantee as lasting pledges of quality Call or come by today ORDER FORM Elberton Granite Association. Inc. Elberton. Georgia 30635 Please send the free ad mats clieclted below: Monument Your true, enduring love can be beautifully expressed in Elberton Granite. a stone widely recognized for its uniform texture, beauty of color, and resistance to natural elements Shown above is the new, beautifully- illustrated mailing folder the Elberton Granite Association, Inc., has recently developed and produced. The very at- tractive folder, with illustrations of four- teen new E.G.A. copyrighted designs featuring Catholic memorial symbolism ':-ytu .1 low xymlmls and art, is now being made available to retail monument dealers to help them sell their Catholic prospects. The complete arrangement of memo- rial suggestions was arrived at after a study of representative preferences of those of the Catholic faith. There is a variety of popular memorial designs in sizes and styles that have proven most wanted and that have been used most widely in the Catholic cemeteries of to- day. Printed in two colors, orchid and black, on heavy white offset paper, the hand- some folder measures approximately 14%. inches by 9 inches, and folds to a compact 3% inches by 9 inches. It is easy to carry in the pocket, and it fits nicely in a No. 10 envelope for mailing. The format is simple, with a dignified yet beautiful appearance. The message in print is to the point and will serve to complement the retailer’s own sales- manship. This outstanding new folder of spe- cial designs, chosen especially for per- sons of the Catholic faith, is personal- ized. The monument retailer’s company name, address and telephone number are imprinted on the back, and the cost of this imprinting is included in the cost of the folders. Shown above is the new, beautifully- illustrated mailing folder the Elberton Granite Association, Inc., has recently developed and produced. The very at- tractive folder, with illustrations of four- teen new E.G.A. copyrighted designs featuring Catholic memorial symbolism ':-ytu .1 low xymlmls and art, is now being made available to retail monument dealers to help them sell their Catholic prospects. The complete arrangement of memo- rial suggestions was arrived at after a study of representative preferences of those of the Catholic faith. There is a variety of popular memorial designs in sizes and styles that have proven most wanted and that have been used most widely in the Catholic cemeteries of to- day. Printed in two colors, orchid and black, on heavy white offset paper, the hand- some folder measures approximately 14%. inches by 9 inches, and folds to a compact 3% inches by 9 inches. It is easy to carry in the pocket, and it fits nicely in a No. 10 envelope for mailing. The format is simple, with a dignified yet beautiful appearance. The message in print is to the point and will serve to complement the retailer’s own sales- manship. This outstanding new folder of spe- cial designs, chosen especially for per- sons of the Catholic faith, is personal- ized. The monument retailer’s company name, address and telephone number are imprinted on the back, and the cost of this imprinting is included in the cost of the folders. Shown above is the new, beautifully- illustrated mailing folder the Elberton Granite Association, Inc., has recently developed and produced. The very at- tractive folder, with illustrations of four- teen new E.G.A. copyrighted designs featuring Catholic memorial symbolism ':-ytu .1 low xymlmls and art, is now being made available to retail monument dealers to help them sell their Catholic prospects. The complete arrangement of memo- rial suggestions was arrived at after a study of representative preferences of those of the Catholic faith. There is a variety of popular memorial designs in sizes and styles that have proven most wanted and that have been used most widely in the Catholic cemeteries of to- day. Printed in two colors, orchid and black, on heavy white offset paper, the hand- some folder measures approximately 14%. inches by 9 inches, and folds to a compact 3% inches by 9 inches. It is easy to carry in the pocket, and it fits nicely in a No. 10 envelope for mailing. The format is simple, with a dignified yet beautiful appearance. The message in print is to the point and will serve to complement the retailer’s own sales- manship. This outstanding new folder of spe- cial designs, chosen especially for per- sons of the Catholic faith, is personal- ized. The monument retailer’s company name, address and telephone number are imprinted on the back, and the cost of this imprinting is included in the cost of the folders. New Mailing Piece Will Help Retail This new mailing folder is being made available by E.G.A. on a “share-the- cost” basis. Approximately one-half of the cost of the folder is taken care of by the Elberton Association. Monument retailers may obtain these folders for just $7.00 per hundred, including the 3-line imprint of company name, ad- dress and telephone number. Cost of all handling and mailing to the monument retailer is borne by E.G.A. A free sample of this new merch- andising aid will be sent, along with complete ordering information, to any interested monument retailer. Just fill out and mail the convenient request form at the bottom of the page . . . or write on your own stationery. There’s no obligation. TO REQUEST The new mailing {older is 9 inches by 14% Inches when iful/y opened _like this to show’ Ev‘/,7;/S»: ggdf/gitfourfeen E.G.A. copyrighted designs that feature Catholic memorial sym- Elberton Granite Association, Inc. Elberton. Georgia 30635 Please send a tree sample ot your new mailing tolder. together with ordering intormation. as described in the Summer I967 GRANITEER. I understand no ob- ligation is involved on my part. New Mailing Piece Will Help Retail This new mailing folder is being made available by E.G.A. on a “share-the- cost” basis. Approximately one-half of the cost of the folder is taken care of by the Elberton Association. Monument retailers may obtain these folders for just $7.00 per hundred, including the 3-line imprint of company name, ad- dress and telephone number. Cost of all handling and mailing to the monument retailer is borne by E.G.A. A free sample of this new merch- andising aid will be sent, along with complete ordering information, to any interested monument retailer. Just fill out and mail the convenient request form at the bottom of the page . . . or write on your own stationery. There’s no obligation. TO REQUEST The new mailing {older is 9 inches by 14% Inches when iful/y opened _like this to show’ Ev‘/,7;/S»: ggdf/gitfourfeen E.G.A. copyrighted designs that feature Catholic memorial sym- Elberton Granite Association, Inc. Elberton. Georgia 30635 Please send a tree sample ot your new mailing tolder. together with ordering intormation. as described in the Summer I967 GRANITEER. I understand no ob- ligation is involved on my part. New Mailing Piece Will Help Retail This new mailing folder is being made available by E.G.A. on a “share-the- cost” basis. Approximately one-half of the cost of the folder is taken care of by the Elberton Association. Monument retailers may obtain these folders for just $7.00 per hundred, including the 3-line imprint of company name, ad- dress and telephone number. Cost of all handling and mailing to the monument retailer is borne by E.G.A. A free sample of this new merch- andising aid will be sent, along with complete ordering information, to any interested monument retailer. Just fill out and mail the convenient request form at the bottom of the page . . . or write on your own stationery. There’s no obligation. TO REQUEST The new mailing {older is 9 inches by 14% Inches when iful/y opened _like this to show’ Ev‘/,7;/S»: ggdf/gitfourfeen E.G.A. copyrighted designs that feature Catholic memorial sym- Elberton Granite Association, Inc. Elberton. Georgia 30635 Please send a tree sample ot your new mailing tolder. together with ordering intormation. as described in the Summer I967 GRANITEER. I understand no ob- ligation is involved on my part. MEMORIAL TABLET This war memorial, dedicaled lo Lt. Col. John B. England of Carufhers- ville, Missouri, stands in a special plot in the City of Carufhersville. The all-sfeeled slab was labricafed by Highfpoinf Granite Company in Elberton for the Dean Monument Company of Carufhersville. "Highpoinf Blue Granite" was used for this memorial which the inscription indicates is "dedicafed lo and represents the highest tradition of American tight- ing men lost in wars fought for the preservation of our freedoms." The carving on the slab is a likeness of Col. England; the plane is ihe same type he was flying when he heroically elected to crash info a wooded area rather than risk the lives of oiher men. COMPANY SIGN Elmer Austin, well-known memorialisf of Tyler, Texas, has erected this Elberton Granile sign fa ideniily his place of business. By the use of this sign he has demonslrafed material, finish, dillerenf lettering sly/es, and the value of ah‘rac- five plantings. The all-sfeeled sign was fabricated by Welch and Worley Granite Company in Elberton using "Worley Blue Granite." The lop dimensions are eight feel wide, four leef high, and six inches thick. The lettering leafures lifhichrome coloring. The granite base is fen feel long, two fee)‘ wide and four inches thick with a steeled fop. The base and sign are set on a split face ele- vafed base. A} night, lhe granite sign is illuminated with flood lights. This use of granite is one which other enterprising monument retailers might well adapt to their particular locations. FAMILY MONUMENT l’RUITT—This memorial was erected in memory of five members of the same family who died together in a tragic aulomobile wreck in 1966. The unusual design was created by the Davidson Marble and Granite Works of Canton, Mis- sissippi. Ross L. Brown Granite Company, Inc. in Elberton labricafed the memo- rial from "Robin Blue Granite." The overall length of the monument is thirteen Ieef: lhe surfaces, excepl for the name panels, are all polished. Canlon Cemetery is the location of this unusual memorial. MEMORIAL TABLET This war memorial, dedicaled lo Lt. Col. John B. England of Carufhers- ville, Missouri, stands in a special plot in the City of Carufhersville. The all-sfeeled slab was labricafed by Highfpoinf Granite Company in Elberton for the Dean Monument Company of Carufhersville. "Highpoinf Blue Granite" was used for this memorial which the inscription indicates is "dedicafed lo and represents the highest tradition of American tight- ing men lost in wars fought for the preservation of our freedoms." The carving on the slab is a likeness of Col. England; the plane is ihe same type he was flying when he heroically elected to crash info a wooded area rather than risk the lives of oiher men. COMPANY SIGN Elmer Austin, well-known memorialisf of Tyler, Texas, has erected this Elberton Granile sign fa ideniily his place of business. By the use of this sign he has demonslrafed material, finish, dillerenf lettering sly/es, and the value of ah‘rac- five plantings. The all-sfeeled sign was fabricated by Welch and Worley Granite Company in Elberton using "Worley Blue Granite." The lop dimensions are eight feel wide, four leef high, and six inches thick. The lettering leafures lifhichrome coloring. The granite base is fen feel long, two fee)‘ wide and four inches thick with a steeled fop. The base and sign are set on a split face ele- vafed base. A} night, lhe granite sign is illuminated with flood lights. This use of granite is one which other enterprising monument retailers might well adapt to their particular locations. FAMILY MONUMENT l’RUITT—This memorial was erected in memory of five members of the same family who died together in a tragic aulomobile wreck in 1966. The unusual design was created by the Davidson Marble and Granite Works of Canton, Mis- sissippi. Ross L. Brown Granite Company, Inc. in Elberton labricafed the memo- rial from "Robin Blue Granite." The overall length of the monument is thirteen Ieef: lhe surfaces, excepl for the name panels, are all polished. Canlon Cemetery is the location of this unusual memorial. MEMORIAL TABLET This war memorial, dedicaled lo Lt. Col. John B. England of Carufhers- ville, Missouri, stands in a special plot in the City of Carufhersville. The all-sfeeled slab was labricafed by Highfpoinf Granite Company in Elberton for the Dean Monument Company of Carufhersville. "Highpoinf Blue Granite" was used for this memorial which the inscription indicates is "dedicafed lo and represents the highest tradition of American tight- ing men lost in wars fought for the preservation of our freedoms." The carving on the slab is a likeness of Col. England; the plane is ihe same type he was flying when he heroically elected to crash info a wooded area rather than risk the lives of oiher men. COMPANY SIGN Elmer Austin, well-known memorialisf of Tyler, Texas, has erected this Elberton Granile sign fa ideniily his place of business. By the use of this sign he has demonslrafed material, finish, dillerenf lettering sly/es, and the value of ah‘rac- five plantings. The all-sfeeled sign was fabricated by Welch and Worley Granite Company in Elberton using "Worley Blue Granite." The lop dimensions are eight feel wide, four leef high, and six inches thick. The lettering leafures lifhichrome coloring. The granite base is fen feel long, two fee)‘ wide and four inches thick with a steeled fop. The base and sign are set on a split face ele- vafed base. A} night, lhe granite sign is illuminated with flood lights. This use of granite is one which other enterprising monument retailers might well adapt to their particular locations. FAMILY MONUMENT l’RUITT—This memorial was erected in memory of five members of the same family who died together in a tragic aulomobile wreck in 1966. The unusual design was created by the Davidson Marble and Granite Works of Canton, Mis- sissippi. Ross L. Brown Granite Company, Inc. in Elberton labricafed the memo- rial from "Robin Blue Granite." The overall length of the monument is thirteen Ieef: lhe surfaces, excepl for the name panels, are all polished. Canlon Cemetery is the location of this unusual memorial. SIGIIPOSTS OF PROGRESS REPUBLIC GRANITE COMPANY, INC., has recently installed a contour wire saw at its manufacturing plant on Middleton Road. The machine was fabri- cated by Tysaman Machinery Company and is designed to perform many monu- mental finishing tasks. TRU-STONE, INC., continues to add to and improve its facilities at its dual manufacturing plants on Railroad Street. Latest machinery installation is a new diamond saw; 400 square feet of new production space has been added; and the sawing plant facilities have been remodeled. A new profile machine has been in- stalled in the manufacturing plant of SOUTHEASTERN GRANITE COM- PANY on Deadwyler Street. This plant is one of the oldest structures still in use in the Elberton area; but it has been revamped and modernized to make it one of the most efficient in the District. Coggins Granite Industries, Inc., will make monument in- dustry history in January, 1968, when its consumer ad is published in the February issue of Good Housekeeping. The full-color, full-page advertisement, shown in a miniature black and white version at right, will score a “first” by offering three monuments at “sale” prices . . . and the actual retail price will be listed in the ad. Observers throughout the industry are keenly watching the results of this unusual departure from the ordinary type of consumer advertising engaged in by monument firms. Tied to the Good Housekeeping ad is what officials at Cog- gins Granite Industries have termed “the most thoroughly planned and completely packaged promotion campaign in the history of the granite industry.” Among the items in the promotion package is a radio and/or newspaper advertis- ing allowance which will pay for 20% of the retailer’s local advertising if other conditions are met. States in which the ad will appear are Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, Kentucky, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa and Missouri. Regional issues of Good Housekeeping in these states will list the retailers participat- John Coggins, Executive Vice President of the firm, com- mented on the novel advertising venture by saying, “Janu- ary and February are always very slow months in the memo- rial business in these states. We felt that something could be done to move some fine memorials during these months and to help keep a good cash flow coming into the retail firms. Also, this will enable them to build an erection sched- ule in time for Memorial Day and thus even out their work loads to cut down on overtime.” He estimated that more than and he predicts that a lot of them “just won’t be able to resist” coming in to see what a “monument sale” is really like. REG. PRICE $515.00 SALE PRICE $376.50 BICKNELL INTRODUCES NEW STENCIL CUTTING MACHINE Bicknell Manufacturing Company in Elber- ton has announced that it is now distributing the “SKS Stencilpress” which is a unit for the simultaneous cutting of letters or designs in rubber stencil up to 12" x 24" in dimen- sion. The new stencil cutting machine, which is manufactured in Montreal, Canada, con- sists of a hydraulic press, a pressure head and a cutting table with a movable tray. A frame on the tray protects the cutting edges of the plastic letters from excessive pressure and prevents cutting the backing of the stencil. The unit is being merchandised with five sets of modified Roman letters; additional lettering styles will be available in the future as Well as carvings, the Bicknell officials said. Uealwi Qéow/zoom//70w V SIGIIPOSTS OF PROGRESS REPUBLIC GRANITE COMPANY, INC., has recently installed a contour wire saw at its manufacturing plant on Middleton Road. The machine was fabri- cated by Tysaman Machinery Company and is designed to perform many monu- mental finishing tasks. TRU-STONE, INC., continues to add to and improve its facilities at its dual manufacturing plants on Railroad Street. Latest machinery installation is a new diamond saw; 400 square feet of new production space has been added; and the sawing plant facilities have been remodeled. A new profile machine has been in- stalled in the manufacturing plant of SOUTHEASTERN GRANITE COM- PANY on Deadwyler Street. This plant is one of the oldest structures still in use in the Elberton area; but it has been revamped and modernized to make it one of the most efficient in the District. Coggins Granite Industries, Inc., will make monument in- dustry history in January, 1968, when its consumer ad is published in the February issue of Good Housekeeping. The full-color, full-page advertisement, shown in a miniature black and white version at right, will score a “first” by offering three monuments at “sale” prices . . . and the actual retail price will be listed in the ad. Observers throughout the industry are keenly watching the results of this unusual departure from the ordinary type of consumer advertising engaged in by monument firms. Tied to the Good Housekeeping ad is what officials at Cog- gins Granite Industries have termed “the most thoroughly planned and completely packaged promotion campaign in the history of the granite industry.” Among the items in the promotion package is a radio and/or newspaper advertis- ing allowance which will pay for 20% of the retailer’s local advertising if other conditions are met. States in which the ad will appear are Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, Kentucky, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa and Missouri. Regional issues of Good Housekeeping in these states will list the retailers participat- John Coggins, Executive Vice President of the firm, com- mented on the novel advertising venture by saying, “Janu- ary and February are always very slow months in the memo- rial business in these states. We felt that something could be done to move some fine memorials during these months and to help keep a good cash flow coming into the retail firms. Also, this will enable them to build an erection sched- ule in time for Memorial Day and thus even out their work loads to cut down on overtime.” He estimated that more than and he predicts that a lot of them “just won’t be able to resist” coming in to see what a “monument sale” is really like. REG. PRICE $515.00 SALE PRICE $376.50 BICKNELL INTRODUCES NEW STENCIL CUTTING MACHINE Bicknell Manufacturing Company in Elber- ton has announced that it is now distributing the “SKS Stencilpress” which is a unit for the simultaneous cutting of letters or designs in rubber stencil up to 12" x 24" in dimen- sion. The new stencil cutting machine, which is manufactured in Montreal, Canada, con- sists of a hydraulic press, a pressure head and a cutting table with a movable tray. A frame on the tray protects the cutting edges of the plastic letters from excessive pressure and prevents cutting the backing of the stencil. The unit is being merchandised with five sets of modified Roman letters; additional lettering styles will be available in the future as Well as carvings, the Bicknell officials said. Uealwi Qéow/zoom//70w V SIGIIPOSTS OF PROGRESS REPUBLIC GRANITE COMPANY, INC., has recently installed a contour wire saw at its manufacturing plant on Middleton Road. The machine was fabri- cated by Tysaman Machinery Company and is designed to perform many monu- mental finishing tasks. TRU-STONE, INC., continues to add to and improve its facilities at its dual manufacturing plants on Railroad Street. Latest machinery installation is a new diamond saw; 400 square feet of new production space has been added; and the sawing plant facilities have been remodeled. A new profile machine has been in- stalled in the manufacturing plant of SOUTHEASTERN GRANITE COM- PANY on Deadwyler Street. This plant is one of the oldest structures still in use in the Elberton area; but it has been revamped and modernized to make it one of the most efficient in the District. Coggins Granite Industries, Inc., will make monument in- dustry history in January, 1968, when its consumer ad is published in the February issue of Good Housekeeping. The full-color, full-page advertisement, shown in a miniature black and white version at right, will score a “first” by offering three monuments at “sale” prices . . . and the actual retail price will be listed in the ad. Observers throughout the industry are keenly watching the results of this unusual departure from the ordinary type of consumer advertising engaged in by monument firms. Tied to the Good Housekeeping ad is what officials at Cog- gins Granite Industries have termed “the most thoroughly planned and completely packaged promotion campaign in the history of the granite industry.” Among the items in the promotion package is a radio and/or newspaper advertis- ing allowance which will pay for 20% of the retailer’s local advertising if other conditions are met. States in which the ad will appear are Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, Kentucky, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa and Missouri. Regional issues of Good Housekeeping in these states will list the retailers participat- John Coggins, Executive Vice President of the firm, com- mented on the novel advertising venture by saying, “Janu- ary and February are always very slow months in the memo- rial business in these states. We felt that something could be done to move some fine memorials during these months and to help keep a good cash flow coming into the retail firms. Also, this will enable them to build an erection sched- ule in time for Memorial Day and thus even out their work loads to cut down on overtime.” He estimated that more than and he predicts that a lot of them “just won’t be able to resist” coming in to see what a “monument sale” is really like. REG. PRICE $515.00 SALE PRICE $376.50 BICKNELL INTRODUCES NEW STENCIL CUTTING MACHINE Bicknell Manufacturing Company in Elber- ton has announced that it is now distributing the “SKS Stencilpress” which is a unit for the simultaneous cutting of letters or designs in rubber stencil up to 12" x 24" in dimen- sion. The new stencil cutting machine, which is manufactured in Montreal, Canada, con- sists of a hydraulic press, a pressure head and a cutting table with a movable tray. A frame on the tray protects the cutting edges of the plastic letters from excessive pressure and prevents cutting the backing of the stencil. The unit is being merchandised with five sets of modified Roman letters; additional lettering styles will be available in the future as Well as carvings, the Bicknell officials said. Uealwi Qéow/zoom//70w V GEORGE T. OGLESBY George T. Oglesby, President ol KEYSTONE GRANITE COMPANY, was named lo ihe Board of Direclors of the American Monument Asso- ciafion at ifs annual meeting held in June. Mr. Oglesby is a Past Presidenl of the Elberton Granile Association, Inc., and has served in many capacities in various civic and business organizations. Other directors from Elberton on the A.M.A. Board of Directors are: Dan Ambrosini ol DIXIE GRANITE COMPANY. Frank Coggins, Jr., of COGGINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC., and C. 5. "Bo" Coogler of UNIVERSAL MEMORIAL COMPANY, INC. éeggju Jim MacDonald, owner of PURITAN GRANITE COMPANY, has been elected Executive Vice President of the Geor- gia Elks Association. This is the second highest post of the statewide organiza- tion which has a membership in excess of 22,000. Wilbur Hoover, Vice President of THE GEORGIA MARBLE COMPANY and General Manager of its CONTIN- ENTAL GRANITE DIVISION, was re- cently elected Chairman of the newly- formed Elbert County Planning Commis- slon. TOM R CKER Tom Rucker, popular young manager ol the PASCHALL TRUCK LINES and the ANDER- SON TRUCKING SERVICE terminals in Elber- Ion, was elected Councilman for the City of Elberton from Ward Three in a special election held on May 17, 1967. He will fill the unex- pired lerm of lhe late Lafimer Heard. Rucker won a decisive victory over his opponent in his firs! venture info the political arena. The Elberton-Elbert County Jaycees continue to win honors for their accom- plishments. At the State Convention held in June, Manuel Ferandez, Vice President of KEYSTONE GRANITE COMPANY, was named the most out- standing local Jaycee president in the State of Georgia. He was given a life- time membership and accepted in the Georgia Rebel Corps. The local Club also received the Grand Membership Award for having the largest percent- age increase in members during the past year. PERSONNEL NOTES Recent managerial changes at the CONTINENTAL GRANITE DIVISION of THE GEORGIA MARBLE COM- PANY include the naming of C. E. Taylor as Production Manager for all three of the firm’s Elberton plants; promotion of C, O. DePalma, Jr., to Foreman of Plant No. 1; promotion of Clyde Moon, Jr., to Foreman of Plant No. 2; and the naming of John Fernandez as draftsman and Assistant to the Production Manager. Mrs. Debbie Scales has recently been employed as new receptionist for ARGO TRUCKING COMPANY. Mrs. Anne Brady, formerly employed at HARMONY BLUE GRANITE COM- PANY, INC., has returned to that firm to be secretary to the sales force there. New foreman and lathe operator at ELBERTON GRANITE TURNING WORKS, INC., is Roy Williams. Mr. Williams has had considerable experi- ence in the Granite Industiy. HOUSE OF PFAFF, INC., has an- nounced the employment of Jim Graves as a new Sales Representative and Miss Nancy Riley as new secretary for its office in Elberton. Mrs. Susan Anderson has recently been employed in the Drafting Depart- ment at KEYSTONE GRANITE COM- PANY. MORRIS JONES The CONTINENTAL GRANITE DIVISION OF THE GEORGIA MARBLE COMPANY has an- nounced lhe emplaymenl of J. H. Morris Jones as ifs Sales Represenlafive in Delaware, Dis- fricf of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. Mr. Jones is a native ol Vermont where he has had considerable experience in lhe granite business there. He attended Dartmouth College and served in World War II. Mr. and Mrs. Jones and their family have moved to Lexing- ton, Virginia, for residence. Art Bissonette of Dallas, Texas, is now representing the APEX GRANITE COMPANY, INC., in the Southwest area. He has worked in the Granite In- dustry for several years; formerly he was associated with General Electric Company. ANDY MATHIS Andy Mathis, well-known Sales Represenla- five of Tulsa, Oklahoma, has recently joined the sales force of the HARMONY BLUE GRANITE COMPANY, INC. He is representing the firm in Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. A native of Georgia, Andy has lived in the $oufh- west for a number of years. WEDDINGS OGLESBY-EDWARDS—-Miss Laura Elizabeth Edwards and George Thomas Oglesby, Jr., were married on June 12, 1967. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Lucyle Edwards. Mr. Oglesby is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George T. Oglesby of KEYSTONE GRANITE COMPANY. Following his military service, the groom will become associated with his VEAL-MERCER—Miss Carol Mercer and Marvin L. Veal were united in mar- riage on June 10, 1967. Mrs. Veal is em- ployed by LIBERTY-PREMIER GRAN- ITE COMPANY, INC. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Hudson Veal of ACME GRANITE COMPANY, INC., and he is employed by that firm. GEORGE T. OGLESBY George T. Oglesby, President ol KEYSTONE GRANITE COMPANY, was named lo ihe Board of Direclors of the American Monument Asso- ciafion at ifs annual meeting held in June. Mr. Oglesby is a Past Presidenl of the Elberton Granile Association, Inc., and has served in many capacities in various civic and business organizations. Other directors from Elberton on the A.M.A. Board of Directors are: Dan Ambrosini ol DIXIE GRANITE COMPANY. Frank Coggins, Jr., of COGGINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC., and C. 5. "Bo" Coogler of UNIVERSAL MEMORIAL COMPANY, INC. éeggju Jim MacDonald, owner of PURITAN GRANITE COMPANY, has been elected Executive Vice President of the Geor- gia Elks Association. This is the second highest post of the statewide organiza- tion which has a membership in excess of 22,000. Wilbur Hoover, Vice President of THE GEORGIA MARBLE COMPANY and General Manager of its CONTIN- ENTAL GRANITE DIVISION, was re- cently elected Chairman of the newly- formed Elbert County Planning Commis- slon. TOM R CKER Tom Rucker, popular young manager ol the PASCHALL TRUCK LINES and the ANDER- SON TRUCKING SERVICE terminals in Elber- Ion, was elected Councilman for the City of Elberton from Ward Three in a special election held on May 17, 1967. He will fill the unex- pired lerm of lhe late Lafimer Heard. Rucker won a decisive victory over his opponent in his firs! venture info the political arena. The Elberton-Elbert County Jaycees continue to win honors for their accom- plishments. At the State Convention held in June, Manuel Ferandez, Vice President of KEYSTONE GRANITE COMPANY, was named the most out- standing local Jaycee president in the State of Georgia. He was given a life- time membership and accepted in the Georgia Rebel Corps. The local Club also received the Grand Membership Award for having the largest percent- age increase in members during the past year. PERSONNEL NOTES Recent managerial changes at the CONTINENTAL GRANITE DIVISION of THE GEORGIA MARBLE COM- PANY include the naming of C. E. Taylor as Production Manager for all three of the firm’s Elberton plants; promotion of C, O. DePalma, Jr., to Foreman of Plant No. 1; promotion of Clyde Moon, Jr., to Foreman of Plant No. 2; and the naming of John Fernandez as draftsman and Assistant to the Production Manager. Mrs. Debbie Scales has recently been employed as new receptionist for ARGO TRUCKING COMPANY. Mrs. Anne Brady, formerly employed at HARMONY BLUE GRANITE COM- PANY, INC., has returned to that firm to be secretary to the sales force there. New foreman and lathe operator at ELBERTON GRANITE TURNING WORKS, INC., is Roy Williams. Mr. Williams has had considerable experi- ence in the Granite Industiy. HOUSE OF PFAFF, INC., has an- nounced the employment of Jim Graves as a new Sales Representative and Miss Nancy Riley as new secretary for its office in Elberton. Mrs. Susan Anderson has recently been employed in the Drafting Depart- ment at KEYSTONE GRANITE COM- PANY. MORRIS JONES The CONTINENTAL GRANITE DIVISION OF THE GEORGIA MARBLE COMPANY has an- nounced lhe emplaymenl of J. H. Morris Jones as ifs Sales Represenlafive in Delaware, Dis- fricf of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. Mr. Jones is a native ol Vermont where he has had considerable experience in lhe granite business there. He attended Dartmouth College and served in World War II. Mr. and Mrs. Jones and their family have moved to Lexing- ton, Virginia, for residence. Art Bissonette of Dallas, Texas, is now representing the APEX GRANITE COMPANY, INC., in the Southwest area. He has worked in the Granite In- dustry for several years; formerly he was associated with General Electric Company. ANDY MATHIS Andy Mathis, well-known Sales Represenla- five of Tulsa, Oklahoma, has recently joined the sales force of the HARMONY BLUE GRANITE COMPANY, INC. He is representing the firm in Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. A native of Georgia, Andy has lived in the $oufh- west for a number of years. WEDDINGS OGLESBY-EDWARDS—-Miss Laura Elizabeth Edwards and George Thomas Oglesby, Jr., were married on June 12, 1967. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Lucyle Edwards. Mr. Oglesby is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George T. Oglesby of KEYSTONE GRANITE COMPANY. Following his military service, the groom will become associated with his VEAL-MERCER—Miss Carol Mercer and Marvin L. Veal were united in mar- riage on June 10, 1967. Mrs. Veal is em- ployed by LIBERTY-PREMIER GRAN- ITE COMPANY, INC. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Hudson Veal of ACME GRANITE COMPANY, INC., and he is employed by that firm. GEORGE T. OGLESBY George T. Oglesby, President ol KEYSTONE GRANITE COMPANY, was named lo ihe Board of Direclors of the American Monument Asso- ciafion at ifs annual meeting held in June. Mr. Oglesby is a Past Presidenl of the Elberton Granile Association, Inc., and has served in many capacities in various civic and business organizations. Other directors from Elberton on the A.M.A. Board of Directors are: Dan Ambrosini ol DIXIE GRANITE COMPANY. Frank Coggins, Jr., of COGGINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC., and C. 5. "Bo" Coogler of UNIVERSAL MEMORIAL COMPANY, INC. éeggju Jim MacDonald, owner of PURITAN GRANITE COMPANY, has been elected Executive Vice President of the Geor- gia Elks Association. This is the second highest post of the statewide organiza- tion which has a membership in excess of 22,000. Wilbur Hoover, Vice President of THE GEORGIA MARBLE COMPANY and General Manager of its CONTIN- ENTAL GRANITE DIVISION, was re- cently elected Chairman of the newly- formed Elbert County Planning Commis- slon. TOM R CKER Tom Rucker, popular young manager ol the PASCHALL TRUCK LINES and the ANDER- SON TRUCKING SERVICE terminals in Elber- Ion, was elected Councilman for the City of Elberton from Ward Three in a special election held on May 17, 1967. He will fill the unex- pired lerm of lhe late Lafimer Heard. Rucker won a decisive victory over his opponent in his firs! venture info the political arena. The Elberton-Elbert County Jaycees continue to win honors for their accom- plishments. At the State Convention held in June, Manuel Ferandez, Vice President of KEYSTONE GRANITE COMPANY, was named the most out- standing local Jaycee president in the State of Georgia. He was given a life- time membership and accepted in the Georgia Rebel Corps. The local Club also received the Grand Membership Award for having the largest percent- age increase in members during the past year. PERSONNEL NOTES Recent managerial changes at the CONTINENTAL GRANITE DIVISION of THE GEORGIA MARBLE COM- PANY include the naming of C. E. Taylor as Production Manager for all three of the firm’s Elberton plants; promotion of C, O. DePalma, Jr., to Foreman of Plant No. 1; promotion of Clyde Moon, Jr., to Foreman of Plant No. 2; and the naming of John Fernandez as draftsman and Assistant to the Production Manager. Mrs. Debbie Scales has recently been employed as new receptionist for ARGO TRUCKING COMPANY. Mrs. Anne Brady, formerly employed at HARMONY BLUE GRANITE COM- PANY, INC., has returned to that firm to be secretary to the sales force there. New foreman and lathe operator at ELBERTON GRANITE TURNING WORKS, INC., is Roy Williams. Mr. Williams has had considerable experi- ence in the Granite Industiy. HOUSE OF PFAFF, INC., has an- nounced the employment of Jim Graves as a new Sales Representative and Miss Nancy Riley as new secretary for its office in Elberton. Mrs. Susan Anderson has recently been employed in the Drafting Depart- ment at KEYSTONE GRANITE COM- PANY. MORRIS JONES The CONTINENTAL GRANITE DIVISION OF THE GEORGIA MARBLE COMPANY has an- nounced lhe emplaymenl of J. H. Morris Jones as ifs Sales Represenlafive in Delaware, Dis- fricf of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. Mr. Jones is a native ol Vermont where he has had considerable experience in lhe granite business there. He attended Dartmouth College and served in World War II. Mr. and Mrs. Jones and their family have moved to Lexing- ton, Virginia, for residence. Art Bissonette of Dallas, Texas, is now representing the APEX GRANITE COMPANY, INC., in the Southwest area. He has worked in the Granite In- dustry for several years; formerly he was associated with General Electric Company. ANDY MATHIS Andy Mathis, well-known Sales Represenla- five of Tulsa, Oklahoma, has recently joined the sales force of the HARMONY BLUE GRANITE COMPANY, INC. He is representing the firm in Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. A native of Georgia, Andy has lived in the $oufh- west for a number of years. WEDDINGS OGLESBY-EDWARDS—-Miss Laura Elizabeth Edwards and George Thomas Oglesby, Jr., were married on June 12, 1967. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Lucyle Edwards. Mr. Oglesby is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George T. Oglesby of KEYSTONE GRANITE COMPANY. Following his military service, the groom will become associated with his VEAL-MERCER—Miss Carol Mercer and Marvin L. Veal were united in mar- riage on June 10, 1967. Mrs. Veal is em- ployed by LIBERTY-PREMIER GRAN- ITE COMPANY, INC. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Hudson Veal of ACME GRANITE COMPANY, INC., and he is employed by that firm. The catwalk from which we looked jutted out over the edge of what might easily have been mistaken for an off- spring of the Grand Canyon. A workman just ahead of us caught signals from another workman way down below, sort of wiggled his thumbs and fingers toward a man operating a big derrick some distance away, and slowly a 12-ton block of granite came up from the quarry below to be placed gently on a waiting truck. We were taking one of the guided tours the Elberton Granite Association offers, without charge, five afternoons every week. One of our relatives from North Carolina was visiting us, and I had suggested she might enjoy seeing some of the local wonders—I hadn’t seen ’em myself, as it turned out. We got to the Granite Center a bit ahead of time and were greeted by Wal- ton Harris, the official guide, known to of a guide. First, he took us through the associa- tion’s headquarters, just as he has car- ried visitors from practically every state in the Union and many foreign countries. The building, naturally, is built of granite, and is a showplace in it- self. Here he showed us dozens of sam- ples of the various granites that are handled here, briefed us on what we would see on the tour, gave us hard hats and goggles, and away we went to the quarry mentioned above, one of 26 big ones in the area. Pie told us the quarry was about 150 feet deep. There was no danger of fall- ing, but looking down there, I figured I’d fall at least 300 feet before hitting bottom and was glad of the substantial fence between us and the pit. According to geologists, granite was born millions of years ago in a molten state, and the granite down in that quarry probably figured that it was starting all over again. A man down there was cutting loose tremendous cubes of it, using a torch, fed by a mix- ture of pure oxygen, kerosene, and wa- ter, which created a flame so hot that it cut through the hard stone with as little apparent effort as a grocer cuts through a cake of cheese. GRANITE TOURS VIA E.G.A. BUS A new feature of the E.G.A. Guided Tours Program this year is fire shiny blue bus which the Association has purchased to help transport guests to the quarries and plants. The first passen- gers to board E.G.A.'s "Tour Bus" were the Joe Campbell family. Outfitted with colorful red safety "hard hats", Eddie and Joe Campbell are being directed on the bus by Tour Director Walton Y. Harris. Looking on are Dr. and Mrs. Jae Campbell, parents of the boys, who live on Woodland Road in Elberton. For a description of the four as provided under the expert guid- ance of Director "Pie" Harris, see the accompanying article by Elberton’: famous folklore writer Herbert Wilcox. We didn’t follow the 12—ton block which we saw lifted out of the quarry to see what happened to it, but before our tour was ended we saw what happened to many of its fellows. Elberton produces more granite monu- ments than any other city in the world, so when a block of granite leaves a quarry it may become the roof of a mausoleum, an angel, part of the monu- ment to a famous man, a basket of roses, a simple headstone, or any one of the hundreds of items made in the granite plants of Elberton by some of the world’s most skilled artists. The first stop we made after leav- ing the quarry was at a plant where big blocks of granite were being sawed into thin slabs by long wire bands that traveled at high speed over pulleys on towers several hundred yards away to pulleys in the shed and back to the towers again. It didn’t seem possible that those thin wires could cut the hard granite. But they did. In another plant we saw granite memorials of all sorts and in every stage of completion. Some of the ma- chines used in the work almost seemed capable of thinking. One was shaping a mausoleum roof; another directed a stream of sharp sand to cut an intricate design on a monument, and, near by, one was hollowing out a highly polished urn. A spray of flowers on one monument was being prepared for another trip to the sandblast as a final stage in making the leaves and petals of the flowers so real that you half expect to see them sway in the wind. The inscription on one monument was in Hebrew—so Pie told us—but that was not surprising. It might well have been in Greek, Latin, or Chinese. Elberton craftsmen make monuments for all na- tionalities. When we finally got back to the Gran- ite Center, Pie gave my relative colored post cards of some of the scenes we had visited and some we hadn’t had time to see. He also gave her a beautiful paper- weight made from granite, and some attractive brochures telling of the gran- ite industry of Elberton, the Granite City. She declared that she had never been on a more interesting tour, and I completely agreed with her. The catwalk from which we looked jutted out over the edge of what might easily have been mistaken for an off- spring of the Grand Canyon. A workman just ahead of us caught signals from another workman way down below, sort of wiggled his thumbs and fingers toward a man operating a big derrick some distance away, and slowly a 12-ton block of granite came up from the quarry below to be placed gently on a waiting truck. We were taking one of the guided tours the Elberton Granite Association offers, without charge, five afternoons every week. One of our relatives from North Carolina was visiting us, and I had suggested she might enjoy seeing some of the local wonders—I hadn’t seen ’em myself, as it turned out. We got to the Granite Center a bit ahead of time and were greeted by Wal- ton Harris, the official guide, known to of a guide. First, he took us through the associa- tion’s headquarters, just as he has car- ried visitors from practically every state in the Union and many foreign countries. The building, naturally, is built of granite, and is a showplace in it- self. Here he showed us dozens of sam- ples of the various granites that are handled here, briefed us on what we would see on the tour, gave us hard hats and goggles, and away we went to the quarry mentioned above, one of 26 big ones in the area. Pie told us the quarry was about 150 feet deep. There was no danger of fall- ing, but looking down there, I figured I’d fall at least 300 feet before hitting bottom and was glad of the substantial fence between us and the pit. According to geologists, granite was born millions of years ago in a molten state, and the granite down in that quarry probably figured that it was starting all over again. A man down there was cutting loose tremendous cubes of it, using a torch, fed by a mix- ture of pure oxygen, kerosene, and wa- ter, which created a flame so hot that it cut through the hard stone with as little apparent effort as a grocer cuts through a cake of cheese. GRANITE TOURS VIA E.G.A. BUS A new feature of the E.G.A. Guided Tours Program this year is fire shiny blue bus which the Association has purchased to help transport guests to the quarries and plants. The first passen- gers to board E.G.A.'s "Tour Bus" were the Joe Campbell family. Outfitted with colorful red safety "hard hats", Eddie and Joe Campbell are being directed on the bus by Tour Director Walton Y. Harris. Looking on are Dr. and Mrs. Jae Campbell, parents of the boys, who live on Woodland Road in Elberton. For a description of the four as provided under the expert guid- ance of Director "Pie" Harris, see the accompanying article by Elberton’: famous folklore writer Herbert Wilcox. We didn’t follow the 12—ton block which we saw lifted out of the quarry to see what happened to it, but before our tour was ended we saw what happened to many of its fellows. Elberton produces more granite monu- ments than any other city in the world, so when a block of granite leaves a quarry it may become the roof of a mausoleum, an angel, part of the monu- ment to a famous man, a basket of roses, a simple headstone, or any one of the hundreds of items made in the granite plants of Elberton by some of the world’s most skilled artists. The first stop we made after leav- ing the quarry was at a plant where big blocks of granite were being sawed into thin slabs by long wire bands that traveled at high speed over pulleys on towers several hundred yards away to pulleys in the shed and back to the towers again. It didn’t seem possible that those thin wires could cut the hard granite. But they did. In another plant we saw granite memorials of all sorts and in every stage of completion. Some of the ma- chines used in the work almost seemed capable of thinking. One was shaping a mausoleum roof; another directed a stream of sharp sand to cut an intricate design on a monument, and, near by, one was hollowing out a highly polished urn. A spray of flowers on one monument was being prepared for another trip to the sandblast as a final stage in making the leaves and petals of the flowers so real that you half expect to see them sway in the wind. The inscription on one monument was in Hebrew—so Pie told us—but that was not surprising. It might well have been in Greek, Latin, or Chinese. Elberton craftsmen make monuments for all na- tionalities. When we finally got back to the Gran- ite Center, Pie gave my relative colored post cards of some of the scenes we had visited and some we hadn’t had time to see. He also gave her a beautiful paper- weight made from granite, and some attractive brochures telling of the gran- ite industry of Elberton, the Granite City. She declared that she had never been on a more interesting tour, and I completely agreed with her. The catwalk from which we looked jutted out over the edge of what might easily have been mistaken for an off- spring of the Grand Canyon. A workman just ahead of us caught signals from another workman way down below, sort of wiggled his thumbs and fingers toward a man operating a big derrick some distance away, and slowly a 12-ton block of granite came up from the quarry below to be placed gently on a waiting truck. We were taking one of the guided tours the Elberton Granite Association offers, without charge, five afternoons every week. One of our relatives from North Carolina was visiting us, and I had suggested she might enjoy seeing some of the local wonders—I hadn’t seen ’em myself, as it turned out. We got to the Granite Center a bit ahead of time and were greeted by Wal- ton Harris, the official guide, known to of a guide. First, he took us through the associa- tion’s headquarters, just as he has car- ried visitors from practically every state in the Union and many foreign countries. The building, naturally, is built of granite, and is a showplace in it- self. Here he showed us dozens of sam- ples of the various granites that are handled here, briefed us on what we would see on the tour, gave us hard hats and goggles, and away we went to the quarry mentioned above, one of 26 big ones in the area. Pie told us the quarry was about 150 feet deep. There was no danger of fall- ing, but looking down there, I figured I’d fall at least 300 feet before hitting bottom and was glad of the substantial fence between us and the pit. According to geologists, granite was born millions of years ago in a molten state, and the granite down in that quarry probably figured that it was starting all over again. A man down there was cutting loose tremendous cubes of it, using a torch, fed by a mix- ture of pure oxygen, kerosene, and wa- ter, which created a flame so hot that it cut through the hard stone with as little apparent effort as a grocer cuts through a cake of cheese. GRANITE TOURS VIA E.G.A. BUS A new feature of the E.G.A. Guided Tours Program this year is fire shiny blue bus which the Association has purchased to help transport guests to the quarries and plants. The first passen- gers to board E.G.A.'s "Tour Bus" were the Joe Campbell family. Outfitted with colorful red safety "hard hats", Eddie and Joe Campbell are being directed on the bus by Tour Director Walton Y. Harris. Looking on are Dr. and Mrs. Jae Campbell, parents of the boys, who live on Woodland Road in Elberton. For a description of the four as provided under the expert guid- ance of Director "Pie" Harris, see the accompanying article by Elberton’: famous folklore writer Herbert Wilcox. We didn’t follow the 12—ton block which we saw lifted out of the quarry to see what happened to it, but before our tour was ended we saw what happened to many of its fellows. Elberton produces more granite monu- ments than any other city in the world, so when a block of granite leaves a quarry it may become the roof of a mausoleum, an angel, part of the monu- ment to a famous man, a basket of roses, a simple headstone, or any one of the hundreds of items made in the granite plants of Elberton by some of the world’s most skilled artists. The first stop we made after leav- ing the quarry was at a plant where big blocks of granite were being sawed into thin slabs by long wire bands that traveled at high speed over pulleys on towers several hundred yards away to pulleys in the shed and back to the towers again. It didn’t seem possible that those thin wires could cut the hard granite. But they did. In another plant we saw granite memorials of all sorts and in every stage of completion. Some of the ma- chines used in the work almost seemed capable of thinking. One was shaping a mausoleum roof; another directed a stream of sharp sand to cut an intricate design on a monument, and, near by, one was hollowing out a highly polished urn. A spray of flowers on one monument was being prepared for another trip to the sandblast as a final stage in making the leaves and petals of the flowers so real that you half expect to see them sway in the wind. The inscription on one monument was in Hebrew—so Pie told us—but that was not surprising. It might well have been in Greek, Latin, or Chinese. Elberton craftsmen make monuments for all na- tionalities. When we finally got back to the Gran- ite Center, Pie gave my relative colored post cards of some of the scenes we had visited and some we hadn’t had time to see. He also gave her a beautiful paper- weight made from granite, and some attractive brochures telling of the gran- ite industry of Elberton, the Granite City. She declared that she had never been on a more interesting tour, and I completely agreed with her. The May 1967 issue of Monumental News-Review paid tribute to Mr. J . J. Mc- Lanahan by featuring his picture on the front cover and by carrying a two-page article outlining his long period of service to the Elberton Granite area. The well- deserved honor is the latest in a series of achievements that have marked “Mr. Mac’s” 86 years from the day he began farming at age 16 until the present time. In part, the description of “Mr. Mac’s” many and diverse activities reads as follows: “It was early in the 1920’s when he got into the granite business. At first, he was strictly in the quarrying end of it. Quarries which he developed produce both gray and pink stone, and his “Dawn throughout the trade. “Mr. Mac is one of the fortunate fa- thers whose sons have stayed at home and helped him build up the business. Working together as a family, they have developed one of the biggest memo- rial enterprises in the area. He has re- tained the management of Elberton Granite Industries, the parent company of the organization; and his son, Jule, is his right hand man there. Clarence and James, his other two sons, own and op- erate the other three companies, Sterl- ing Granite Company, Highpoint Gran- ite Company, and Republic Granite Com- pany. “While Mr. Mac is widely known over the nation as a successful granite pro- ducer, he is even better known at home as a patriotic citizen who is willing to put his shoulder to the wheel and work when something needs to be done for the good of the community. He served for many years as chairman of the Elbert County Hospital Authority. He has served on both the State Highway Board and on the State Bridge Author- ity. He has been president of the Elbert County Chamber of Commerce. He was responsible for the development of one of Elberton’s most desirable residential sec- The GRANITEER is pleased to add its congratulations to the many that this latest accolade has brought Mr. Mac. We wish him many more years of good health and leadership service to the Granite Industry and the Elberton area. znd Size Die 4-6 x 0-10 x 2-4 3rd Size Die 5-0 x 0-10 x 2-6 On the opposite page is the latest design offered in the popular “1000 Series” group of copyrighted E.G.A. memorial designs. The MABREY Design, No. 1016, is a hor- izontal tablet with interesting and graceful lines. The family name appears in outline letters set off in a frosted panel. The ornamentation features delicate repro- ductions of the Lily which symbolizes Purity, The Blessed Virgin or Our Lord’s Resurrec- tion. The polished surfaces are enhanced by the judicious use of simulated flutes in a steeled finish. Large mirror-finish photographs of this latest E.G.A. design are available from Pre- mier Designs, P. O. Box 873, Elberton, Geor- gia 30635. Standard prices will prevail on these photographs which should be ordered directly from Premier Designs. The May 1967 issue of Monumental News-Review paid tribute to Mr. J . J. Mc- Lanahan by featuring his picture on the front cover and by carrying a two-page article outlining his long period of service to the Elberton Granite area. The well- deserved honor is the latest in a series of achievements that have marked “Mr. Mac’s” 86 years from the day he began farming at age 16 until the present time. In part, the description of “Mr. Mac’s” many and diverse activities reads as follows: “It was early in the 1920’s when he got into the granite business. At first, he was strictly in the quarrying end of it. Quarries which he developed produce both gray and pink stone, and his “Dawn throughout the trade. “Mr. Mac is one of the fortunate fa- thers whose sons have stayed at home and helped him build up the business. Working together as a family, they have developed one of the biggest memo- rial enterprises in the area. He has re- tained the management of Elberton Granite Industries, the parent company of the organization; and his son, Jule, is his right hand man there. Clarence and James, his other two sons, own and op- erate the other three companies, Sterl- ing Granite Company, Highpoint Gran- ite Company, and Republic Granite Com- pany. “While Mr. Mac is widely known over the nation as a successful granite pro- ducer, he is even better known at home as a patriotic citizen who is willing to put his shoulder to the wheel and work when something needs to be done for the good of the community. He served for many years as chairman of the Elbert County Hospital Authority. He has served on both the State Highway Board and on the State Bridge Author- ity. He has been president of the Elbert County Chamber of Commerce. He was responsible for the development of one of Elberton’s most desirable residential sec- The GRANITEER is pleased to add its congratulations to the many that this latest accolade has brought Mr. Mac. We wish him many more years of good health and leadership service to the Granite Industry and the Elberton area. znd Size Die 4-6 x 0-10 x 2-4 3rd Size Die 5-0 x 0-10 x 2-6 On the opposite page is the latest design offered in the popular “1000 Series” group of copyrighted E.G.A. memorial designs. The MABREY Design, No. 1016, is a hor- izontal tablet with interesting and graceful lines. The family name appears in outline letters set off in a frosted panel. The ornamentation features delicate repro- ductions of the Lily which symbolizes Purity, The Blessed Virgin or Our Lord’s Resurrec- tion. The polished surfaces are enhanced by the judicious use of simulated flutes in a steeled finish. Large mirror-finish photographs of this latest E.G.A. design are available from Pre- mier Designs, P. O. Box 873, Elberton, Geor- gia 30635. Standard prices will prevail on these photographs which should be ordered directly from Premier Designs. The May 1967 issue of Monumental News-Review paid tribute to Mr. J . J. Mc- Lanahan by featuring his picture on the front cover and by carrying a two-page article outlining his long period of service to the Elberton Granite area. The well- deserved honor is the latest in a series of achievements that have marked “Mr. Mac’s” 86 years from the day he began farming at age 16 until the present time. In part, the description of “Mr. Mac’s” many and diverse activities reads as follows: “It was early in the 1920’s when he got into the granite business. At first, he was strictly in the quarrying end of it. Quarries which he developed produce both gray and pink stone, and his “Dawn throughout the trade. “Mr. Mac is one of the fortunate fa- thers whose sons have stayed at home and helped him build up the business. Working together as a family, they have developed one of the biggest memo- rial enterprises in the area. He has re- tained the management of Elberton Granite Industries, the parent company of the organization; and his son, Jule, is his right hand man there. Clarence and James, his other two sons, own and op- erate the other three companies, Sterl- ing Granite Company, Highpoint Gran- ite Company, and Republic Granite Com- pany. “While Mr. Mac is widely known over the nation as a successful granite pro- ducer, he is even better known at home as a patriotic citizen who is willing to put his shoulder to the wheel and work when something needs to be done for the good of the community. He served for many years as chairman of the Elbert County Hospital Authority. He has served on both the State Highway Board and on the State Bridge Author- ity. He has been president of the Elbert County Chamber of Commerce. He was responsible for the development of one of Elberton’s most desirable residential sec- The GRANITEER is pleased to add its congratulations to the many that this latest accolade has brought Mr. Mac. We wish him many more years of good health and leadership service to the Granite Industry and the Elberton area. znd Size Die 4-6 x 0-10 x 2-4 3rd Size Die 5-0 x 0-10 x 2-6 On the opposite page is the latest design offered in the popular “1000 Series” group of copyrighted E.G.A. memorial designs. The MABREY Design, No. 1016, is a hor- izontal tablet with interesting and graceful lines. The family name appears in outline letters set off in a frosted panel. The ornamentation features delicate repro- ductions of the Lily which symbolizes Purity, The Blessed Virgin or Our Lord’s Resurrec- tion. The polished surfaces are enhanced by the judicious use of simulated flutes in a steeled finish. Large mirror-finish photographs of this latest E.G.A. design are available from Pre- mier Designs, P. O. Box 873, Elberton, Geor- gia 30635. Standard prices will prevail on these photographs which should be ordered directly from Premier Designs. Joe Edsel Fleming, lelf, Vice President of TRU- STONE, lNC., brought two Floridians to inspect E.G.A.'s Granite Center. With him from Jay, Florida, were Char/es Sessions, center, and Ovie Bond, right. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Woodard, /eff, of DeQuincy, Louisiana, were given a four of Elberton including a slop at E.G.A.'s headquarters, by Thomas McGarify, right, Vice President of HARMONY BLUE GRAN- ITE COMPANY, INC. Billy Hix, right, Office Manager of H/GHPOINT GRANITE COM- PANY, was host recently to James Pirlde, lelf, of Milton, Kenfuclty. They are shown in front of E.G.A.'s sample board that always evokes lots of questions from Granite Center visitors. An added attraction for Elberton visitors is the fine fishing that abounds in nearby Lake Harfwell and Clark Hill Reservoir. Proof that visitors are frealed properly in the fishing, as well as the granite, lines is the 8’/2 lb. large mouth bass caught near Elberton recently by Joe Arnold of Bristol, Ten- nessee. Admiring Joe's fine catch is Don Hunt, right, Presidem‘ of LIBERTY- PREMIER GRANITE COMPANY, and "Doc" Harkleroad, left, his envious companion lrom Bristol. Andy Mathis Tulsa, Oklahoma Jack Beattie Beattie Monument Company Gulfport, Mississippi Erwin P. Baer Baer & Son Memorials Lynchburg, Virginia W. Stuart Alexander Dale Walton Rock of Ages Corporation Overland Park, Kansas L. M. Norville Southern Monument Company Jacksonville, Florida. Jerry P. Bookout Dalton Davis Bookout Monument Company Jonesboro, Arkansas Bob Bethe! Bill Bethe] Canton, Ohio Lamar Ridgeway Ridgeway Monument Company Grifiin, Georgia Kermit Altenburg Altenbursr Memorials Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania Charles L. Smith Arkadelphia Monument Works Arkadelphia, Arkansas Frank D. Hutton Hutton Monument Company Clarksville, Tennessee Clevie Lush Lush Monuments Leitchfield, Kentucky E. C. Roberts Covingrton Granite Works Covimrton, Tennessee Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Titus Vero Beach Monument Service Vero Beach, Florida Carl Gentry Blue Grass Monument Company Lexington, Kentucky Milton I. Green Gelb Monuments Miami, Florida Mr. and Mrs. James Pickofi Carroll Marble & Granite Works Oak Grove, Louisiana Mr. and Mrs. Talmadge Smallwood Staunton Monument Company Staunton, Kentucky Fowler Dixon Tennessee Monument Company Cookeville, Tennessee Wesley Hardin Hardin Bros. Monument Company Elizabethton, Kentucky Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ruby Guernsey Memorials, Inc. Cambridge, Ohio Roy Smith Madison Marble Works Madison, Florida H. C. McNew Monument Company Mount Vernon, Kentucky Bill Nolan Paris Monument Works, Inc. Paris, Kentucky Charles Buntyn Buntyn Monument Company Creole. Mississippi J. R. Jordan Jordan Monument Company Spartanburg, South Carolina Aubrey Edwards Kosiba Monument Company Gary, Indiana Joe Edsel Fleming, lelf, Vice President of TRU- STONE, lNC., brought two Floridians to inspect E.G.A.'s Granite Center. With him from Jay, Florida, were Char/es Sessions, center, and Ovie Bond, right. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Woodard, /eff, of DeQuincy, Louisiana, were given a four of Elberton including a slop at E.G.A.'s headquarters, by Thomas McGarify, right, Vice President of HARMONY BLUE GRAN- ITE COMPANY, INC. Billy Hix, right, Office Manager of H/GHPOINT GRANITE COM- PANY, was host recently to James Pirlde, lelf, of Milton, Kenfuclty. They are shown in front of E.G.A.'s sample board that always evokes lots of questions from Granite Center visitors. An added attraction for Elberton visitors is the fine fishing that abounds in nearby Lake Harfwell and Clark Hill Reservoir. Proof that visitors are frealed properly in the fishing, as well as the granite, lines is the 8’/2 lb. large mouth bass caught near Elberton recently by Joe Arnold of Bristol, Ten- nessee. Admiring Joe's fine catch is Don Hunt, right, Presidem‘ of LIBERTY- PREMIER GRANITE COMPANY, and "Doc" Harkleroad, left, his envious companion lrom Bristol. Andy Mathis Tulsa, Oklahoma Jack Beattie Beattie Monument Company Gulfport, Mississippi Erwin P. Baer Baer & Son Memorials Lynchburg, Virginia W. Stuart Alexander Dale Walton Rock of Ages Corporation Overland Park, Kansas L. M. Norville Southern Monument Company Jacksonville, Florida. Jerry P. Bookout Dalton Davis Bookout Monument Company Jonesboro, Arkansas Bob Bethe! Bill Bethe] Canton, Ohio Lamar Ridgeway Ridgeway Monument Company Grifiin, Georgia Kermit Altenburg Altenbursr Memorials Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania Charles L. Smith Arkadelphia Monument Works Arkadelphia, Arkansas Frank D. Hutton Hutton Monument Company Clarksville, Tennessee Clevie Lush Lush Monuments Leitchfield, Kentucky E. C. Roberts Covingrton Granite Works Covimrton, Tennessee Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Titus Vero Beach Monument Service Vero Beach, Florida Carl Gentry Blue Grass Monument Company Lexington, Kentucky Milton I. Green Gelb Monuments Miami, Florida Mr. and Mrs. James Pickofi Carroll Marble & Granite Works Oak Grove, Louisiana Mr. and Mrs. Talmadge Smallwood Staunton Monument Company Staunton, Kentucky Fowler Dixon Tennessee Monument Company Cookeville, Tennessee Wesley Hardin Hardin Bros. Monument Company Elizabethton, Kentucky Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ruby Guernsey Memorials, Inc. Cambridge, Ohio Roy Smith Madison Marble Works Madison, Florida H. C. McNew Monument Company Mount Vernon, Kentucky Bill Nolan Paris Monument Works, Inc. Paris, Kentucky Charles Buntyn Buntyn Monument Company Creole. Mississippi J. R. Jordan Jordan Monument Company Spartanburg, South Carolina Aubrey Edwards Kosiba Monument Company Gary, Indiana Joe Edsel Fleming, lelf, Vice President of TRU- STONE, lNC., brought two Floridians to inspect E.G.A.'s Granite Center. With him from Jay, Florida, were Char/es Sessions, center, and Ovie Bond, right. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Woodard, /eff, of DeQuincy, Louisiana, were given a four of Elberton including a slop at E.G.A.'s headquarters, by Thomas McGarify, right, Vice President of HARMONY BLUE GRAN- ITE COMPANY, INC. Billy Hix, right, Office Manager of H/GHPOINT GRANITE COM- PANY, was host recently to James Pirlde, lelf, of Milton, Kenfuclty. They are shown in front of E.G.A.'s sample board that always evokes lots of questions from Granite Center visitors. An added attraction for Elberton visitors is the fine fishing that abounds in nearby Lake Harfwell and Clark Hill Reservoir. Proof that visitors are frealed properly in the fishing, as well as the granite, lines is the 8’/2 lb. large mouth bass caught near Elberton recently by Joe Arnold of Bristol, Ten- nessee. Admiring Joe's fine catch is Don Hunt, right, Presidem‘ of LIBERTY- PREMIER GRANITE COMPANY, and "Doc" Harkleroad, left, his envious companion lrom Bristol. Andy Mathis Tulsa, Oklahoma Jack Beattie Beattie Monument Company Gulfport, Mississippi Erwin P. Baer Baer & Son Memorials Lynchburg, Virginia W. Stuart Alexander Dale Walton Rock of Ages Corporation Overland Park, Kansas L. M. Norville Southern Monument Company Jacksonville, Florida. Jerry P. Bookout Dalton Davis Bookout Monument Company Jonesboro, Arkansas Bob Bethe! Bill Bethe] Canton, Ohio Lamar Ridgeway Ridgeway Monument Company Grifiin, Georgia Kermit Altenburg Altenbursr Memorials Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania Charles L. Smith Arkadelphia Monument Works Arkadelphia, Arkansas Frank D. Hutton Hutton Monument Company Clarksville, Tennessee Clevie Lush Lush Monuments Leitchfield, Kentucky E. C. Roberts Covingrton Granite Works Covimrton, Tennessee Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Titus Vero Beach Monument Service Vero Beach, Florida Carl Gentry Blue Grass Monument Company Lexington, Kentucky Milton I. Green Gelb Monuments Miami, Florida Mr. and Mrs. James Pickofi Carroll Marble & Granite Works Oak Grove, Louisiana Mr. and Mrs. Talmadge Smallwood Staunton Monument Company Staunton, Kentucky Fowler Dixon Tennessee Monument Company Cookeville, Tennessee Wesley Hardin Hardin Bros. Monument Company Elizabethton, Kentucky Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ruby Guernsey Memorials, Inc. Cambridge, Ohio Roy Smith Madison Marble Works Madison, Florida H. C. McNew Monument Company Mount Vernon, Kentucky Bill Nolan Paris Monument Works, Inc. Paris, Kentucky Charles Buntyn Buntyn Monument Company Creole. Mississippi J. R. Jordan Jordan Monument Company Spartanburg, South Carolina Aubrey Edwards Kosiba Monument Company Gary, Indiana This happy crew must have found the meeting to their salislacfion. From Ielf Io right were: W. J. Coenen of Sauk City, Dick Lafzke of Milwaukee, Ex- Milwaukee Braves Baseball player Bob Hazel who now represenls COGGINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC., in Wisconsin, and Keith Johnson of Eau Claire. TENNESSEE MEETlNG— Serving as Vice Presidem‘ of the group for the coming year will be Fred Wichman, Jr., lelf; and keeping the money under control will be Treasurer Ed Maness, righ)‘, of Greenfield. The small attendance al the meeting didn't dampen the enthusiasm of this group. Puffing Iheir "shoulder to the wheel," from Ieff to right, were Ralph Mc- Allisfer, Sales Representative for SERVICE GRANITE COMPANY, INC., Fred Wichman, Sr., of ChaHa- nooga, Joe McCuIchen of Union City, Bill Hum‘ of Nashville, and Jim Duff of Knoxville. Photographed in Iron} of some of the interesting monument designs exhibited by Ihe Wisconsin re- failers were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lindwall, lelf, of CENTRAL GRANITE COMPANY, and Bill Phelps of Waukesha. The men in this photograph are easy Io idenfily. On the Ielf is Dick Rennie of ANDERSON TRUCKING SERV- ICE, and on the right is Milwaukee retailer Steve Sfofzer. The charming lady in the middle is a puzzler (alfhough we don't see how we could forget the name that goes with such an aflracfive face). We would ven- fure Io guess that she is Mrs. Rennie or Mrs. Sfofzer . . . or neither one? Green Bay has the Packers . . . and the Van Gemerfs. These are the Van Gemerfs, Al on the Ielf and Jim on the right, along with Nubs Luckemeyer, center, who has been known Io run inferlerence for one reason or anafher. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Woelfler, Ieff, of Randolph, found Sales Representative Owen Montgomery, right, of ELBERTON GRANITE FINISHING COMPANY, INC. a willing Iisiener and adviser as they discussed the operation of the retail firm which young Bill has taken over following ihe untimely death of his father Iasf year. Ed Mims, Ielf, Vice President of COGGINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC., was a featured speaker on the program. He is shown with Mr. and Mrs. Ken Kefferhagen of Bur- lingfon who were the very efficient managers of the Wisconsin meet- ing. Ken was elected president for Ihe coming year. This happy crew must have found the meeting to their salislacfion. From Ielf Io right were: W. J. Coenen of Sauk City, Dick Lafzke of Milwaukee, Ex- Milwaukee Braves Baseball player Bob Hazel who now represenls COGGINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC., in Wisconsin, and Keith Johnson of Eau Claire. TENNESSEE MEETlNG— Serving as Vice Presidem‘ of the group for the coming year will be Fred Wichman, Jr., lelf; and keeping the money under control will be Treasurer Ed Maness, righ)‘, of Greenfield. The small attendance al the meeting didn't dampen the enthusiasm of this group. Puffing Iheir "shoulder to the wheel," from Ieff to right, were Ralph Mc- Allisfer, Sales Representative for SERVICE GRANITE COMPANY, INC., Fred Wichman, Sr., of ChaHa- nooga, Joe McCuIchen of Union City, Bill Hum‘ of Nashville, and Jim Duff of Knoxville. Photographed in Iron} of some of the interesting monument designs exhibited by Ihe Wisconsin re- failers were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lindwall, lelf, of CENTRAL GRANITE COMPANY, and Bill Phelps of Waukesha. The men in this photograph are easy Io idenfily. On the Ielf is Dick Rennie of ANDERSON TRUCKING SERV- ICE, and on the right is Milwaukee retailer Steve Sfofzer. The charming lady in the middle is a puzzler (alfhough we don't see how we could forget the name that goes with such an aflracfive face). We would ven- fure Io guess that she is Mrs. Rennie or Mrs. Sfofzer . . . or neither one? Green Bay has the Packers . . . and the Van Gemerfs. These are the Van Gemerfs, Al on the Ielf and Jim on the right, along with Nubs Luckemeyer, center, who has been known Io run inferlerence for one reason or anafher. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Woelfler, Ieff, of Randolph, found Sales Representative Owen Montgomery, right, of ELBERTON GRANITE FINISHING COMPANY, INC. a willing Iisiener and adviser as they discussed the operation of the retail firm which young Bill has taken over following ihe untimely death of his father Iasf year. Ed Mims, Ielf, Vice President of COGGINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC., was a featured speaker on the program. He is shown with Mr. and Mrs. Ken Kefferhagen of Bur- lingfon who were the very efficient managers of the Wisconsin meet- ing. Ken was elected president for Ihe coming year. This happy crew must have found the meeting to their salislacfion. From Ielf Io right were: W. J. Coenen of Sauk City, Dick Lafzke of Milwaukee, Ex- Milwaukee Braves Baseball player Bob Hazel who now represenls COGGINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC., in Wisconsin, and Keith Johnson of Eau Claire. TENNESSEE MEETlNG— Serving as Vice Presidem‘ of the group for the coming year will be Fred Wichman, Jr., lelf; and keeping the money under control will be Treasurer Ed Maness, righ)‘, of Greenfield. The small attendance al the meeting didn't dampen the enthusiasm of this group. Puffing Iheir "shoulder to the wheel," from Ieff to right, were Ralph Mc- Allisfer, Sales Representative for SERVICE GRANITE COMPANY, INC., Fred Wichman, Sr., of ChaHa- nooga, Joe McCuIchen of Union City, Bill Hum‘ of Nashville, and Jim Duff of Knoxville. Photographed in Iron} of some of the interesting monument designs exhibited by Ihe Wisconsin re- failers were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lindwall, lelf, of CENTRAL GRANITE COMPANY, and Bill Phelps of Waukesha. The men in this photograph are easy Io idenfily. On the Ielf is Dick Rennie of ANDERSON TRUCKING SERV- ICE, and on the right is Milwaukee retailer Steve Sfofzer. The charming lady in the middle is a puzzler (alfhough we don't see how we could forget the name that goes with such an aflracfive face). We would ven- fure Io guess that she is Mrs. Rennie or Mrs. Sfofzer . . . or neither one? Green Bay has the Packers . . . and the Van Gemerfs. These are the Van Gemerfs, Al on the Ielf and Jim on the right, along with Nubs Luckemeyer, center, who has been known Io run inferlerence for one reason or anafher. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Woelfler, Ieff, of Randolph, found Sales Representative Owen Montgomery, right, of ELBERTON GRANITE FINISHING COMPANY, INC. a willing Iisiener and adviser as they discussed the operation of the retail firm which young Bill has taken over following ihe untimely death of his father Iasf year. Ed Mims, Ielf, Vice President of COGGINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC., was a featured speaker on the program. He is shown with Mr. and Mrs. Ken Kefferhagen of Bur- lingfon who were the very efficient managers of the Wisconsin meet- ing. Ken was elected president for Ihe coming year. The bearded man on lhe Ieff is Jimmy Henderson of Bowie who look a lot of kidding about his new ap- pearance. With him were his wife, Betty, who said she didn't mind the whiskers, and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Beck, right. Charlie is Texas Sales Represen- fGc1f’r"\1reCfor CONTINENTAL GRANITE DIVISION OF Some of the many young people in evidence at the convention are shown in this photograph. From left Io right were: Mr. and Mrs. John Diefz of Waco, James Thornion, the nof-so-young Vice Presidem‘ of COGGINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC., Tommy Pesek, Bob Pesek, and Mareanne Pesek of Halleffsville. The HARMONY BLUE GRANITE COMPANY represen- fafives had a large delegation of their fable at the banquet . . . they had to stand up to get them all in the picture. From Ieff to right were: Vice President and Mrs. A/Ian McGarify of Elberton, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Miller of Victoria, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Scoggins of Dallas, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Youngblood of Greenville, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Sinnoff of Harmony Blue Granite Company in Elberton. Cecil Oglesby, center, Sales Representative for SERV- ICE GRANITE COMPANY, INC., was back in Texas for the convention. He is shown with his old friends, Mr. and Mrs. Herberl Hofheinz of Dallas who welcomed him "back home" following his fransler of residence from Dallas to Athens, Georaia. These two attractive couples Iivened up E.G.A.'s "Happy Hour". On the Ieff are Mr. and Mrs. Keith LaFon of Amarillo. Keith is a relatively newcomer to the monument field. On the right are Mr. and Mrs. Gail Nelson. Nelson is Texas Sales Represen- fafive for COGGINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC. Celebraling her birthday at the con- venfion was the young daughter of President and Mrs. Elmer Austin, Ieff, of Tyler. Looking on as the proud parents encourage the young lady to "see the birdie" was Harry Mann, right, of BICKNELL MANU- FACTURING COMPANY. Busler Owen, Ieff, and Mrs. Irene Forte, center, of Tyler, complimented Art Bisson- nefie, right, of APEX GRANITE COM- PANY, INC., on his fine presentation on "Professional Memorial Counseling" which he gave during the meeting. Jim Hosselfon, left, Manager of ALLEN- NATIONAL GRANITE COMPANIES, gave his photographer his best smile . . . and the pho- fographer gave him foo much Iighf. He is shown with Mr. and Mrs. Dan Krizak of Bay- town. Perry Haynes, Ieff, of ELBERTON G 5 H GRAN- ITE COMPANY, holds his ever-presenf pipe in his hands as he fakes time to discuss part of the program with L. L. Wallace of Clarendon. The bearded man on lhe Ieff is Jimmy Henderson of Bowie who look a lot of kidding about his new ap- pearance. With him were his wife, Betty, who said she didn't mind the whiskers, and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Beck, right. Charlie is Texas Sales Represen- fGc1f’r"\1reCfor CONTINENTAL GRANITE DIVISION OF Some of the many young people in evidence at the convention are shown in this photograph. From left Io right were: Mr. and Mrs. John Diefz of Waco, James Thornion, the nof-so-young Vice Presidem‘ of COGGINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC., Tommy Pesek, Bob Pesek, and Mareanne Pesek of Halleffsville. The HARMONY BLUE GRANITE COMPANY represen- fafives had a large delegation of their fable at the banquet . . . they had to stand up to get them all in the picture. From Ieff to right were: Vice President and Mrs. A/Ian McGarify of Elberton, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Miller of Victoria, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Scoggins of Dallas, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Youngblood of Greenville, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Sinnoff of Harmony Blue Granite Company in Elberton. Cecil Oglesby, center, Sales Representative for SERV- ICE GRANITE COMPANY, INC., was back in Texas for the convention. He is shown with his old friends, Mr. and Mrs. Herberl Hofheinz of Dallas who welcomed him "back home" following his fransler of residence from Dallas to Athens, Georaia. These two attractive couples Iivened up E.G.A.'s "Happy Hour". On the Ieff are Mr. and Mrs. Keith LaFon of Amarillo. Keith is a relatively newcomer to the monument field. On the right are Mr. and Mrs. Gail Nelson. Nelson is Texas Sales Represen- fafive for COGGINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC. Celebraling her birthday at the con- venfion was the young daughter of President and Mrs. Elmer Austin, Ieff, of Tyler. Looking on as the proud parents encourage the young lady to "see the birdie" was Harry Mann, right, of BICKNELL MANU- FACTURING COMPANY. Busler Owen, Ieff, and Mrs. Irene Forte, center, of Tyler, complimented Art Bisson- nefie, right, of APEX GRANITE COM- PANY, INC., on his fine presentation on "Professional Memorial Counseling" which he gave during the meeting. Jim Hosselfon, left, Manager of ALLEN- NATIONAL GRANITE COMPANIES, gave his photographer his best smile . . . and the pho- fographer gave him foo much Iighf. He is shown with Mr. and Mrs. Dan Krizak of Bay- town. Perry Haynes, Ieff, of ELBERTON G 5 H GRAN- ITE COMPANY, holds his ever-presenf pipe in his hands as he fakes time to discuss part of the program with L. L. Wallace of Clarendon. The bearded man on lhe Ieff is Jimmy Henderson of Bowie who look a lot of kidding about his new ap- pearance. With him were his wife, Betty, who said she didn't mind the whiskers, and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Beck, right. Charlie is Texas Sales Represen- fGc1f’r"\1reCfor CONTINENTAL GRANITE DIVISION OF Some of the many young people in evidence at the convention are shown in this photograph. From left Io right were: Mr. and Mrs. John Diefz of Waco, James Thornion, the nof-so-young Vice Presidem‘ of COGGINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC., Tommy Pesek, Bob Pesek, and Mareanne Pesek of Halleffsville. The HARMONY BLUE GRANITE COMPANY represen- fafives had a large delegation of their fable at the banquet . . . they had to stand up to get them all in the picture. From Ieff to right were: Vice President and Mrs. A/Ian McGarify of Elberton, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Miller of Victoria, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Scoggins of Dallas, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Youngblood of Greenville, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Sinnoff of Harmony Blue Granite Company in Elberton. Cecil Oglesby, center, Sales Representative for SERV- ICE GRANITE COMPANY, INC., was back in Texas for the convention. He is shown with his old friends, Mr. and Mrs. Herberl Hofheinz of Dallas who welcomed him "back home" following his fransler of residence from Dallas to Athens, Georaia. These two attractive couples Iivened up E.G.A.'s "Happy Hour". On the Ieff are Mr. and Mrs. Keith LaFon of Amarillo. Keith is a relatively newcomer to the monument field. On the right are Mr. and Mrs. Gail Nelson. Nelson is Texas Sales Represen- fafive for COGGINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC. Celebraling her birthday at the con- venfion was the young daughter of President and Mrs. Elmer Austin, Ieff, of Tyler. Looking on as the proud parents encourage the young lady to "see the birdie" was Harry Mann, right, of BICKNELL MANU- FACTURING COMPANY. Busler Owen, Ieff, and Mrs. Irene Forte, center, of Tyler, complimented Art Bisson- nefie, right, of APEX GRANITE COM- PANY, INC., on his fine presentation on "Professional Memorial Counseling" which he gave during the meeting. Jim Hosselfon, left, Manager of ALLEN- NATIONAL GRANITE COMPANIES, gave his photographer his best smile . . . and the pho- fographer gave him foo much Iighf. He is shown with Mr. and Mrs. Dan Krizak of Bay- town. Perry Haynes, Ieff, of ELBERTON G 5 H GRAN- ITE COMPANY, holds his ever-presenf pipe in his hands as he fakes time to discuss part of the program with L. L. Wallace of Clarendon. Joe Fendley, center, Sales Representative for COG- GINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC., is shown enjoy- ing a cup of coffee with the group's able presiclenf, "Woody" Yager, right, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Harold Wilson, left, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Always on hand when the Carolina group gets to- gefher are Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Russell, left, and A.‘ C. Joyner, right, of Wilson, North Carolina. Wilson (fhe man, not the town) is Sales Represen- fafive for KEYSTONE GRANITE COMPANY in Elberton. Ed Mims, second from right, Vice President of COG- GINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC., was a featured speaker on the program for the Northwest group. With him during a break in the meeting were, from left to right, Herb Haerfel of Fairmounf, Minnesota; Incoming President Don Larson of Braham, Minne- One of the special treats of the convention was a "Soufhern Ham and Grits" breakfast sponsored by COGGINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES for everyone in attendance. A small portion of the large group that enioyed the "imporfed delicacies" is shown during the breakfast. sofa, and Wayne Olsen of Du/ufh, Minnesota. AT THE NORTHWEST Personnel from E.G.A.'s associate member ANDERSON TRUCKING SERVICE, with headquarters in Sf. Cloud and a branch office in El- berfon, all got together for the E.G.A. cameraman. From left to right are: Denfon Erickson, Dick Rennie, Harold Anderson, Gene Cannon, and Art Duke. Cons Cum CAROLINAS MEETING-—ASHEVILLE The Monument dealers had the privilege of being the /asf meeting and hotel guests at the George Vanderbilt Hotel before if was converted to an old folks home. Among the young folks in attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Lester Lunsford, left, of BICKNELL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, and Frank E. Foster, right, Executive Vice President of American Monument Association. Mr. and Mrs. Dillard Adams, left, of HOUSE OF PFAFF, INC. in Elberton, are shown at the E.G.A. "Happy Hour" with Mr. and Mrs. Ferrell Holley of Aiken, South Carolina. of the meeting. E. M. Wise, Ieff, of Waynesvi/le, North Carolina, posed with Mel Greenway, right, Sales Represenfa- five for COGGINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC. as they discussed the "shorf and the Iong" aspects Joe Timms, center, of Conway, had a Georgia Marble man to the Ieff and fa the right. Repre- senfing the CONTINENTAL GRANITE DIVISION OF G.M.C. were Tom Haynes, left, and Rob Sellers, right. Joe Fendley, center, Sales Representative for COG- GINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC., is shown enjoy- ing a cup of coffee with the group's able presiclenf, "Woody" Yager, right, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Harold Wilson, left, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Always on hand when the Carolina group gets to- gefher are Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Russell, left, and A.‘ C. Joyner, right, of Wilson, North Carolina. Wilson (fhe man, not the town) is Sales Represen- fafive for KEYSTONE GRANITE COMPANY in Elberton. Ed Mims, second from right, Vice President of COG- GINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC., was a featured speaker on the program for the Northwest group. With him during a break in the meeting were, from left to right, Herb Haerfel of Fairmounf, Minnesota; Incoming President Don Larson of Braham, Minne- One of the special treats of the convention was a "Soufhern Ham and Grits" breakfast sponsored by COGGINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES for everyone in attendance. A small portion of the large group that enioyed the "imporfed delicacies" is shown during the breakfast. sofa, and Wayne Olsen of Du/ufh, Minnesota. AT THE NORTHWEST Personnel from E.G.A.'s associate member ANDERSON TRUCKING SERVICE, with headquarters in Sf. Cloud and a branch office in El- berfon, all got together for the E.G.A. cameraman. From left to right are: Denfon Erickson, Dick Rennie, Harold Anderson, Gene Cannon, and Art Duke. Cons Cum CAROLINAS MEETING-—ASHEVILLE The Monument dealers had the privilege of being the /asf meeting and hotel guests at the George Vanderbilt Hotel before if was converted to an old folks home. Among the young folks in attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Lester Lunsford, left, of BICKNELL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, and Frank E. Foster, right, Executive Vice President of American Monument Association. Mr. and Mrs. Dillard Adams, left, of HOUSE OF PFAFF, INC. in Elberton, are shown at the E.G.A. "Happy Hour" with Mr. and Mrs. Ferrell Holley of Aiken, South Carolina. of the meeting. E. M. Wise, Ieff, of Waynesvi/le, North Carolina, posed with Mel Greenway, right, Sales Represenfa- five for COGGINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC. as they discussed the "shorf and the Iong" aspects Joe Timms, center, of Conway, had a Georgia Marble man to the Ieff and fa the right. Repre- senfing the CONTINENTAL GRANITE DIVISION OF G.M.C. were Tom Haynes, left, and Rob Sellers, right. Joe Fendley, center, Sales Representative for COG- GINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC., is shown enjoy- ing a cup of coffee with the group's able presiclenf, "Woody" Yager, right, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Harold Wilson, left, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Always on hand when the Carolina group gets to- gefher are Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Russell, left, and A.‘ C. Joyner, right, of Wilson, North Carolina. Wilson (fhe man, not the town) is Sales Represen- fafive for KEYSTONE GRANITE COMPANY in Elberton. Ed Mims, second from right, Vice President of COG- GINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC., was a featured speaker on the program for the Northwest group. With him during a break in the meeting were, from left to right, Herb Haerfel of Fairmounf, Minnesota; Incoming President Don Larson of Braham, Minne- One of the special treats of the convention was a "Soufhern Ham and Grits" breakfast sponsored by COGGINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES for everyone in attendance. A small portion of the large group that enioyed the "imporfed delicacies" is shown during the breakfast. sofa, and Wayne Olsen of Du/ufh, Minnesota. AT THE NORTHWEST Personnel from E.G.A.'s associate member ANDERSON TRUCKING SERVICE, with headquarters in Sf. Cloud and a branch office in El- berfon, all got together for the E.G.A. cameraman. From left to right are: Denfon Erickson, Dick Rennie, Harold Anderson, Gene Cannon, and Art Duke. Cons Cum CAROLINAS MEETING-—ASHEVILLE The Monument dealers had the privilege of being the /asf meeting and hotel guests at the George Vanderbilt Hotel before if was converted to an old folks home. Among the young folks in attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Lester Lunsford, left, of BICKNELL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, and Frank E. Foster, right, Executive Vice President of American Monument Association. Mr. and Mrs. Dillard Adams, left, of HOUSE OF PFAFF, INC. in Elberton, are shown at the E.G.A. "Happy Hour" with Mr. and Mrs. Ferrell Holley of Aiken, South Carolina. of the meeting. E. M. Wise, Ieff, of Waynesvi/le, North Carolina, posed with Mel Greenway, right, Sales Represenfa- five for COGGINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC. as they discussed the "shorf and the Iong" aspects Joe Timms, center, of Conway, had a Georgia Marble man to the Ieff and fa the right. Repre- senfing the CONTINENTAL GRANITE DIVISION OF G.M.C. were Tom Haynes, left, and Rob Sellers, right. AT THE INDIANA INDIANAPOLIS These four ladies, whose presence added a Iof to the meeting, gladly posed for the cameraman. Seated at Ieff, was Mrs. Benno Schum of Dale; and on the right was Mrs. Eleanor Hoss of Greenfield. Standing, of Ielf, was Mrs. Mary Guiler, Sales Representative for ELBERTON GRANITE FINISHING COMPANY, INC., and at right was Mrs. Dow Roush of Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Askren, lefi, of Indianapolis, were right at home at the meeting. With them was an- other fellow who feels at home in Indiana—CIarence Burton, right, Sales Representative for HARMONY BLUE GRANITE COMPANY, INC. This was iusf about the happiest trio around during the E.G.A. "Happy Hour." On the Ieff was Bob Walton, Sales Representative for CONTINENTAL GRANITE DIVISION OF G.M.C. With him were Mr. and Mrs. Woody Brandon of Marion, Indiana. Sporting E.G.A. Educational Conference buttons— like everybody else at the recepIion—were Leon Taylor, Ieff of Indianapolis, and Thomas McGarify, right, Vice President of HARMONY BLUE GRANITE COMPANY in Elberton. Marcel Genesf, Ieff, of Shelbyville, smiles broadly as he Iisfens to the latest "scoop" provided by Sales Representative Fred Cary, right, of UNITED GRANITE COMPANY. THE ARKANSAS M. B. MEETING—HOT SPRINGS Not foo mcny wives were present ai the meeting, but those who were there made this picture prettier. On the Ieff were Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Baxley of Benton: on the right were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Allen of North Little Rock. Three fine young men who are faking a lead in monumeni industry affairs in Ar- kansas are, from Ieff to right, Dick Heid- breder of Piggoff, Dick Holden of Hot Springs, and Tommy Fowler of Fan‘ Smith. Everybody seemed to be in a good frame of mind at this meeting. Evidencing happiness were Roger Mullen, Ieff, of Lafayette, Jim Heefher, center, Sales Representative in Indiana for COGGINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC., and Robert Rogan, of Hammond. Jim Walls, center, is the Indiana Sales Representative for ELBERTON GRANITE TURNING WORKS, INC. Gathered around him were, from Ieff to right, Mrs. Betty Thatcher of Logansporf, Silas Hicks and A. M. Edwards of Gary, and Ray Thatcher of Logansporf. These two men had a mighty big bowl between them . . . for what purpose not even they knew. On the Ieff is George "Busfer" King, Sales Repre- senfafive for WORLEY BROTHERS GRANITE COM- PANY, INC., in Elberton, and on the right is Martel Dunlap of Pine Bluff. Harold Talberf, Ieff, of Columbia, South Carolina, is a laifhful soiourner on the convention circuit. He is shown with Jere Kernodle, right, of Wynne, Arkansas. AT THE INDIANA INDIANAPOLIS These four ladies, whose presence added a Iof to the meeting, gladly posed for the cameraman. Seated at Ieff, was Mrs. Benno Schum of Dale; and on the right was Mrs. Eleanor Hoss of Greenfield. Standing, of Ielf, was Mrs. Mary Guiler, Sales Representative for ELBERTON GRANITE FINISHING COMPANY, INC., and at right was Mrs. Dow Roush of Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Askren, lefi, of Indianapolis, were right at home at the meeting. With them was an- other fellow who feels at home in Indiana—CIarence Burton, right, Sales Representative for HARMONY BLUE GRANITE COMPANY, INC. This was iusf about the happiest trio around during the E.G.A. "Happy Hour." On the Ieff was Bob Walton, Sales Representative for CONTINENTAL GRANITE DIVISION OF G.M.C. With him were Mr. and Mrs. Woody Brandon of Marion, Indiana. Sporting E.G.A. Educational Conference buttons— like everybody else at the recepIion—were Leon Taylor, Ieff of Indianapolis, and Thomas McGarify, right, Vice President of HARMONY BLUE GRANITE COMPANY in Elberton. Marcel Genesf, Ieff, of Shelbyville, smiles broadly as he Iisfens to the latest "scoop" provided by Sales Representative Fred Cary, right, of UNITED GRANITE COMPANY. THE ARKANSAS M. B. MEETING—HOT SPRINGS Not foo mcny wives were present ai the meeting, but those who were there made this picture prettier. On the Ieff were Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Baxley of Benton: on the right were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Allen of North Little Rock. Three fine young men who are faking a lead in monumeni industry affairs in Ar- kansas are, from Ieff to right, Dick Heid- breder of Piggoff, Dick Holden of Hot Springs, and Tommy Fowler of Fan‘ Smith. Everybody seemed to be in a good frame of mind at this meeting. Evidencing happiness were Roger Mullen, Ieff, of Lafayette, Jim Heefher, center, Sales Representative in Indiana for COGGINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC., and Robert Rogan, of Hammond. Jim Walls, center, is the Indiana Sales Representative for ELBERTON GRANITE TURNING WORKS, INC. Gathered around him were, from Ieff to right, Mrs. Betty Thatcher of Logansporf, Silas Hicks and A. M. Edwards of Gary, and Ray Thatcher of Logansporf. These two men had a mighty big bowl between them . . . for what purpose not even they knew. On the Ieff is George "Busfer" King, Sales Repre- senfafive for WORLEY BROTHERS GRANITE COM- PANY, INC., in Elberton, and on the right is Martel Dunlap of Pine Bluff. Harold Talberf, Ieff, of Columbia, South Carolina, is a laifhful soiourner on the convention circuit. He is shown with Jere Kernodle, right, of Wynne, Arkansas. AT THE INDIANA INDIANAPOLIS These four ladies, whose presence added a Iof to the meeting, gladly posed for the cameraman. Seated at Ieff, was Mrs. Benno Schum of Dale; and on the right was Mrs. Eleanor Hoss of Greenfield. Standing, of Ielf, was Mrs. Mary Guiler, Sales Representative for ELBERTON GRANITE FINISHING COMPANY, INC., and at right was Mrs. Dow Roush of Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Askren, lefi, of Indianapolis, were right at home at the meeting. With them was an- other fellow who feels at home in Indiana—CIarence Burton, right, Sales Representative for HARMONY BLUE GRANITE COMPANY, INC. This was iusf about the happiest trio around during the E.G.A. "Happy Hour." On the Ieff was Bob Walton, Sales Representative for CONTINENTAL GRANITE DIVISION OF G.M.C. With him were Mr. and Mrs. Woody Brandon of Marion, Indiana. Sporting E.G.A. Educational Conference buttons— like everybody else at the recepIion—were Leon Taylor, Ieff of Indianapolis, and Thomas McGarify, right, Vice President of HARMONY BLUE GRANITE COMPANY in Elberton. Marcel Genesf, Ieff, of Shelbyville, smiles broadly as he Iisfens to the latest "scoop" provided by Sales Representative Fred Cary, right, of UNITED GRANITE COMPANY. THE ARKANSAS M. B. MEETING—HOT SPRINGS Not foo mcny wives were present ai the meeting, but those who were there made this picture prettier. On the Ieff were Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Baxley of Benton: on the right were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Allen of North Little Rock. Three fine young men who are faking a lead in monumeni industry affairs in Ar- kansas are, from Ieff to right, Dick Heid- breder of Piggoff, Dick Holden of Hot Springs, and Tommy Fowler of Fan‘ Smith. Everybody seemed to be in a good frame of mind at this meeting. Evidencing happiness were Roger Mullen, Ieff, of Lafayette, Jim Heefher, center, Sales Representative in Indiana for COGGINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC., and Robert Rogan, of Hammond. Jim Walls, center, is the Indiana Sales Representative for ELBERTON GRANITE TURNING WORKS, INC. Gathered around him were, from Ieff to right, Mrs. Betty Thatcher of Logansporf, Silas Hicks and A. M. Edwards of Gary, and Ray Thatcher of Logansporf. These two men had a mighty big bowl between them . . . for what purpose not even they knew. On the Ieff is George "Busfer" King, Sales Repre- senfafive for WORLEY BROTHERS GRANITE COM- PANY, INC., in Elberton, and on the right is Martel Dunlap of Pine Bluff. Harold Talberf, Ieff, of Columbia, South Carolina, is a laifhful soiourner on the convention circuit. He is shown with Jere Kernodle, right, of Wynne, Arkansas. Elberton Granite Association, Inc. Elberton, Georgia 30635 Return Requested ACME GRANITE COMPANY, INC. ALLEN GRANITE COMPANY, INC. AMERICAN GRANITE OUARRIES, INC. APEX GRANITE COMPANY, INC. ATLAS GRANITE COMPANY BERKELEY GRANITE COMPANY BINITA GRANITE COMPANY ROSS L. BROWN GRANITE COMPANY, INC. CENTRAL GRANITE COMPANY CENTURY GRANITE COMPANY, INC. P. 0. Box 378-161. 283-3654 CHILDS BROTHERS GRANITE COMPANY, INC. P. O. Box 788-161. 283-5312 COGGINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC. COMOLLI GRANITE COMPANY CONSOLIDATED GRANITE COMPANY, INC. CONTINENTAL GRANITE DIVISION of THE GEORGIA MARBLE COMPANY P. O. 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VICTORY GRANITE COMPANY WELCH & WORLEY GRANITE COMPANY, INC. WORLEY BROTHERS GRANITE COMPANY, INC. ZENITH GRANITE COMPANY ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ANDERSON TRUCKING SERVICE. INC. ARGO TRUCKING COMPANY, INC. BICKNELL MANUFACTURING COMPANY DOVE'S CREEK GRANITE COMPANY, INC. EDWARDS MEMORIAL SPECIALIST GRANITE GANGSAW COMPANY, INC. GRANITE SALES AND SUPPLY CORPORATION HARPER MOTOR LINES, INC. HARPER'S OUARRY, INC. HOUSE OF PFAFF KANTALA OUARRIES, INC. METROPOLITAN GRANITE COMPANY, INC. PASCHALL TRUCK LINES PREMIER DESIGNS VEAL BLUE OUARRY, INC. When telephoning your Elberton Granite Supplier using Direct Distance Dialing, use AREA CODE 404 for all Elberton numbers. Elberton Granite Association, Inc. Elberton, Georgia 30635 Return Requested ACME GRANITE COMPANY, INC. ALLEN GRANITE COMPANY, INC. AMERICAN GRANITE OUARRIES, INC. APEX GRANITE COMPANY, INC. ATLAS GRANITE COMPANY BERKELEY GRANITE COMPANY BINITA GRANITE COMPANY ROSS L. BROWN GRANITE COMPANY, INC. CENTRAL GRANITE COMPANY CENTURY GRANITE COMPANY, INC. P. 0. Box 378-161. 283-3654 CHILDS BROTHERS GRANITE COMPANY, INC. P. O. Box 788-161. 283-5312 COGGINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC. COMOLLI GRANITE COMPANY CONSOLIDATED GRANITE COMPANY, INC. CONTINENTAL GRANITE DIVISION of THE GEORGIA MARBLE COMPANY P. O. Box 658-191. 283-2584 DIXIE GRANITE COMPANY EAGLE GRANITE COMPANY ELBERTON G & H GRANITE COMPANY ELBERTON GRANITE FINISHING COMPANY, INC. ELBERTON GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC. ELBERTON GRANITE TURNING WORKS. INC. GEORGIA GRANITE COMPANY GRIMES BROS. GRANITE COMPANY. INC. HARMONY BLUE GRANITE COMPANY, INC. HIGHPOINT GRANITE COMPANY KEYSTONE GRANITE COMPANY LIBERTY GRANITE COMPANY MODERN GRANITE COMPANY NATIONAL GRANITE COMPANY, INC. OGLESBY GRANITE COMPANY GEORGE T. OGLESBY GRANITE COMPANY PREMIER GRANITE COMPANY PURITAN GRANITE COMPANY PYRAMID GRANITE COMPANY REPUBLIC GRANITE COMPANY, INC. ROCK KNOB GRANITE COMPANY, INC. SERVICE GRANITE COMPANY, INC. SOUTHEASTERN GRANITE COMPANY SOUTHERN OUARRYING COMPANY STANDARD GRANITE COMPANY, INC. STAR GRANITE COMPANY, INC. STERLING GRANITE COMPANY Bulk Rate U. S. POSTAGE PAID Permit 223 ELBERTON, GA. SUPREME GRANITE COMPANY, INC. TRU-STONE, INC. UNITED GRANITE COMPANY, INC. UNIVERSAL MEMORIAL COMPANY, INC. VICTORY GRANITE COMPANY WELCH & WORLEY GRANITE COMPANY, INC. WORLEY BROTHERS GRANITE COMPANY, INC. ZENITH GRANITE COMPANY ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ANDERSON TRUCKING SERVICE. INC. ARGO TRUCKING COMPANY, INC. BICKNELL MANUFACTURING COMPANY DOVE'S CREEK GRANITE COMPANY, INC. EDWARDS MEMORIAL SPECIALIST GRANITE GANGSAW COMPANY, INC. GRANITE SALES AND SUPPLY CORPORATION HARPER MOTOR LINES, INC. HARPER'S OUARRY, INC. HOUSE OF PFAFF KANTALA OUARRIES, INC. METROPOLITAN GRANITE COMPANY, INC. PASCHALL TRUCK LINES PREMIER DESIGNS VEAL BLUE OUARRY, INC. When telephoning your Elberton Granite Supplier using Direct Distance Dialing, use AREA CODE 404 for all Elberton numbers. Elberton Granite Association, Inc. Elberton, Georgia 30635 Return Requested ACME GRANITE COMPANY, INC. ALLEN GRANITE COMPANY, INC. AMERICAN GRANITE OUARRIES, INC. APEX GRANITE COMPANY, INC. ATLAS GRANITE COMPANY BERKELEY GRANITE COMPANY BINITA GRANITE COMPANY ROSS L. BROWN GRANITE COMPANY, INC. CENTRAL GRANITE COMPANY CENTURY GRANITE COMPANY, INC. P. 0. Box 378-161. 283-3654 CHILDS BROTHERS GRANITE COMPANY, INC. P. O. Box 788-161. 283-5312 COGGINS GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC. COMOLLI GRANITE COMPANY CONSOLIDATED GRANITE COMPANY, INC. CONTINENTAL GRANITE DIVISION of THE GEORGIA MARBLE COMPANY P. O. Box 658-191. 283-2584 DIXIE GRANITE COMPANY EAGLE GRANITE COMPANY ELBERTON G & H GRANITE COMPANY ELBERTON GRANITE FINISHING COMPANY, INC. ELBERTON GRANITE INDUSTRIES, INC. ELBERTON GRANITE TURNING WORKS. INC. GEORGIA GRANITE COMPANY GRIMES BROS. GRANITE COMPANY. INC. HARMONY BLUE GRANITE COMPANY, INC. HIGHPOINT GRANITE COMPANY KEYSTONE GRANITE COMPANY LIBERTY GRANITE COMPANY MODERN GRANITE COMPANY NATIONAL GRANITE COMPANY, INC. OGLESBY GRANITE COMPANY GEORGE T. OGLESBY GRANITE COMPANY PREMIER GRANITE COMPANY PURITAN GRANITE COMPANY PYRAMID GRANITE COMPANY REPUBLIC GRANITE COMPANY, INC. ROCK KNOB GRANITE COMPANY, INC. SERVICE GRANITE COMPANY, INC. SOUTHEASTERN GRANITE COMPANY SOUTHERN OUARRYING COMPANY STANDARD GRANITE COMPANY, INC. STAR GRANITE COMPANY, INC. STERLING GRANITE COMPANY Bulk Rate U. S. POSTAGE PAID Permit 223 ELBERTON, GA. SUPREME GRANITE COMPANY, INC. TRU-STONE, INC. UNITED GRANITE COMPANY, INC. UNIVERSAL MEMORIAL COMPANY, INC. VICTORY GRANITE COMPANY WELCH & WORLEY GRANITE COMPANY, INC. WORLEY BROTHERS GRANITE COMPANY, INC. ZENITH GRANITE COMPANY ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ANDERSON TRUCKING SERVICE. INC. ARGO TRUCKING COMPANY, INC. BICKNELL MANUFACTURING COMPANY DOVE'S CREEK GRANITE COMPANY, INC. EDWARDS MEMORIAL SPECIALIST GRANITE GANGSAW COMPANY, INC. GRANITE SALES AND SUPPLY CORPORATION HARPER MOTOR LINES, INC. HARPER'S OUARRY, INC. HOUSE OF PFAFF KANTALA OUARRIES, INC. METROPOLITAN GRANITE COMPANY, INC. PASCHALL TRUCK LINES PREMIER DESIGNS VEAL BLUE OUARRY, INC. When telephoning your Elberton Granite Supplier using Direct Distance Dialing, use AREA CODE 404 for all Elberton numbers.