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Merritt, James Harmer was born on September 30, 1923 in St. Clairsville, Ohio, United States. Son of William Lodge and Emma Jean (Lyle) Merritt.
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James Harmer Merritt
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James Harmer Merritt, American trade association consultant. Decorated Air medal with 2 oak leaf clusters. Member corporation board and development committee Children's Hospital National Medical Center. Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1945. Member American Society Association Executives, Ohio Trade Association Executives (president 1954), 22d Bomb Group Association Clubs: Kenwood, Caloosa, National Association Executives.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Adminstrn, Ohio State University, 1947.
Career
Education director Ohio Association Insurance Agents, Columbus, 1947-1950. Executive secretary Ohio Pharmaceutical Association, 1950-1957. Secretary Proprietary Association, Washington, 1957-1961.
Executive vice president National Association Chain Drug Stores, 1961-1967. President Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 1967-1983.
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Membership
Member corporation board and development committee Children's Hospital National Medical Center. Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1945. Member American Society Association Executives, Ohio Trade Association Executives (president 1954), 22d Bomb Group Association Clubs: Kenwood, Caloosa, National Association Executives.
Connections
Married Delores Corder, September 11, 1943. Children: Rebecca Lynne, Bonita Jane, Judith Anne.
