The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-13
". II. B. SITE or CLARxSBUA9,
CHOSEN YRNSIDENT OF ". VA
ASSOCIATIONS
LArrest Convention Of or4Hn11aao1
Hold Here-Next Annual Meeting
At Huntington

Tho seventh annual convention Of the
Ice Cream Manufactures Association
Of West Virginia. which convened In the
Hotel Windsor Tuesday morning ao-
journed last night. following dinner
and smoker held In the ball room OF the
hostelry. Proceeding the dinner ont-
GERS for the ensuing year were electeo
President-w. NJ. 3. Sine. Clarksgurg.
Vice Prestdent-S. 5. Hanner. Elktns.
Treasurer-Joe L. Wilson, Hunting
The personnel Of the board OF dtrec-
tors for the ensuing year chosen are:
John Kloss. Wheeling; Joe l.. Wilson
Huntingdon: ". II. &. Sine. ClarKshurS:
S. B. Hanner Elkins: w. W Jones
Charleston: F. 4. Hummell. Mcdonald
Huntington was chosen for the mex
annual meeting place, which VIII be
held some time during December. 1918.
the exact date to be named by the ooaro
Of directors.
The present convention was the iarg-
est in the history Of the organization.
Practically every member OF the asso-
citation was present while quite num-
Der Of representatives from various Ice
cream supply houses were IN atten-
dance. Addresses were delivered by
several instructors from educational IN
StttUtlons
Joyful Closing Session
The joyful feature of yesterdays seS-
sion was q telegram received from Her
bert Hoover. head Of the federal 1000
conservation department. announcing
that there would he sufficient supply
of sugar TO be received in the tinted
States for all uses after the first or inc
pyear. The reading Of the telegram was
followed BY an outhurst OF enthusiasm
cheering by tho delegates.
Because it's the duty Of Ice cream men
to handle cold facts. 1t should not DC
construed that they are not jolly Set
Of men: about as happy bunch rs one
would me-, In n years journey. Thls
fact was demonstrated last night. Fol-
lowing til, business session and dinner
the "boyS" had rip roarin time. Iney
mt on boxing and wrestling bouts. or
corrse ther" was no Knockout blows
struck. but thu, iiStiral activities display
cd by the "scrapp.rS" furnished much
amusement for their associates.
Gunp's Saxapl,rnc orchestra furnish
- tho music and the happy delegation
furnished the vocal end OF the program.
There was music galore-1lso discoros.
INIT the merry crowd had the time OF
their lives. It was the most Joyful
.cnt-up'' delegation that has visited old
oil business with the men Tuesday and
ye.terday. but when the shadow OF
night enveloped the city and dull care
was cast aside. they became boys once
more anil the conclusion OF the cnnrrn-
ZION was a most joyful affair. Tho
icy Bees" didn't make any honey hut
+hey made the ball room ring with
laughter and songs sung with vim ana
rigor.
BUSINESS Session Yesterday
! Preceding the afternoon session yes
to-day. the delegates and visitors were
given an automobile sightseeing tour
through the Wheeling district by the To-
cal leo cream men. Dozens OF ma
chimes were used In making the trip.
Despite the snow-covered roads the tour
was most enjoyable. AS one delegate
remarked 1T was certainly an appetite
Whether driving through the brisk. crisp
cold air.
The final session was held during tn.
afternoon. Q. s. Jordan president OF