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Steam The Egg Reporter and Creamery Journal The Valve World In addition, Convention notices were sent to newspapers in the 35 largest cities in the united states. Notices were delivered via the Associated Press as well, but exact distribution to newspapers internationally could not be conclusively counted. Over 3000 individual letters were also mailed via United States mail. Letters and telegrams were sent to the various Ice Associations. The close association the organization has with industry manufacturers was also present 100 years ago. The Publicity Committee made special note of F. M. Niebling & Co., ice machine manufactur ers, of Cincinnati, who used advertising space in the Cincinnati daily papers, calling the attention of the refrigerating engineers of Cincinnati and vicinity to this convention, and offering to pay a part of the expenses of any who would notify the firm of their desire to attend, inviting them to write, wire or telephone.” A considerable expense for a manufac turer, even in 1920. The committee also noted that they believed this was the largest marketing effort by the organization to date. Next the president called for the report of the Committee of Federation. Chair man J. F. Nickerson recommended that the organization join the new American Association of Ice and Refrigeration. So that the industry would have one voice. A motion was presented and carried. Mr. Joseph W. Hays, then presented the first technical paper of the conference “Combustion and Refrigeration”. The paper dealt with the efficiency of boilers and combustion in refrigeration plants. Mr. Hays was a very noted engineer of the time. He operated a school named for himself, Hay’s School of Combustion”. Following the presentation, an extended discussion ensued with a multitude of members presenting points and counter points. The discussion continued for

The Exams Board reported the gradua tion (Certification) of 10 members. They were: Bert A. Goldsmith, E. K. Strathan, J. L. Conhole, R. W. Williams, Arthur G. Burleson, H. W. Chapman, F. A. Delle, W. F. Rose, W. L. Caret, and Frank C. Pedley. In Exams Chairman Porter’s report, he presented some very common themes. Some which persist even to this day. The need for members to be diplomad (Certified) and the need for that Diploma to mean something by establishing and maintaining high standards. We hope to raise the standard to the point where the first and only question a prospective employer will ask is, “Do you hold a diploma in the N. A. P. R. E.?” Now, in order to obtain the above standard the board must be very careful in passing on the various applicants. Diplomas issued to one or two unreliable persons would naturally lower the standards of all and we must guard against this. Chairman Porter, October 13, 1920 Also in the Exams report was a recom mendation to implement Exam Boards at the local chapter (subordinate) level. Also, they proposed to change the terminology from Diploma to Certificate. This change was adopted. Next the president called for Publicity Committee chairman Edward H. Fox to present the Publicity Committee report. The committee reported the cooperation of trade magazines in spreading the word and helping with dissemination of the organization’s materials. They were: All of New York

some time. The amount of discussion is a great testament to the importance of the topic. A condolence committee comprised of Martin Boyle, J. F. Nickerson and G.K. Williams was appointed by the President. The next presentation was by Milton Arrowwood. The presentation was entitled “Pulverized Fuel”. At the time, Milton was the executive engineer of the Chicago based Ground Coal Engineering Company. The methods outlined in the paper were reported to realize a 25-30% savings in coal consumption. Much discussion occurred following the presentation. Though the discussions were more question oriented that dissenting opinions. The third paper of the day was presented by George H. Trout, of Smith Gas Engineering Co. The paper was titled “Gas Power for Ice Making and Refrigerating Machines”. At the conclusion of the presentation the Convention was adjourned for the day. The entertainment for the evening was a dinner theater party. December 14th. Morning Session President Kloss called the morning session to order at 10:00 AM. President Kloss then answered questions that had been submitted from the membership. This session continued until all the submitted questions had been answered. Given the discussions of the previous day, President Kloss asked J. D. Harper of the Fairbanks-Morse Company to address the assembly on the subject of oil engines as applied to refrigerating machinery. At the conclusion of the discussion, the first paper of Day 2 was presented. “The Unaflow Steam Engine” by Robert Cramer. After the presentation President Kloss closed the morning session.

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