Background
David, Edward Wandell was born on November 1, 1889 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Edward M. and Martha F. (Knight) David.
David, Edward Wandell was born on November 1, 1889 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Edward M. and Martha F. (Knight) David.
Bachelor of Arts, Haverford College, 1910.
With Hires Condensed Milk Company, Malvern, Pennsylvania, 1910-1911. Manager Federal Packing Company, Enosburg Falls, Vermont, 1911-1917. Purchasing agent and production manager Hires Condensed Milk Company, Phlia., 1917-1918.
Assistant general superintendent Nestles Food Company.
New York City, 1918-1920. With Charles East. Hires Company, manufacturers root-beer since 1920, vice president, 1943-1950, president since 1950, director since 1926.
President, director Charles East. Hires Limited company, Montreal, Canada.
Member advising committee Non-Alcoholic Beverage Industry, West Palm Beach, 1942-1945. Member of the board Wharton Centre, Philadelphia. Member Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Annie F. Merrill, June 28, 1916. Children: Martha (Mistress Grant Kennedy), Olin Merrill, Edward West. (deceased).