Threatened agitation for the selection of Asheville, N.C., as the permanent convention city for the Southern jobbers failed to develop, and all the delegates joined in the conclusion that the pressing invitation from the interests of the Cracker State was not lightly to be declined. Hooters for the popular North Carolina summer resort, in setting up their claims before the time for actual selection came, urged that Asheville would be the ideal convention city by reason of its central location and excellent climatic conditions.
The Virginia contingent scored a distinct victory yesterday in the selection of James V. Lee, of Roanoke, as president of the association, succeeding E.W. King, of Bristol, Tenn. Secretary Norman H. Johnson, of Richmond, was re-elected to the position he has held for many years. 