Background
Wedgworth, Ruth Springer was born on May 10, 1903 in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Clarence P. and Minnie L. (Washburn) Springer.
Wedgworth, Ruth Springer was born on May 10, 1903 in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Clarence P. and Minnie L. (Washburn) Springer.
Student Michigan State University, 1921-1923. Honorary Doctor of Laws, U. Florida, 1965. Doctor of Humanities (honorary), Florida Southern College, 1976.
October 1938); children— Helen Jean, George H., Barbara Annual President, Wedgworth Farms, Incorporated., Belle Glade, Florida, 1938-1980, Wedgworth"s Incorporated., Belle Glade, since 1954, president Wedgworth Produce, Incorporated., Belle Glade, 1955-1965. Secretary Seminole Life Insurance Company, West Palm Beach, Florida, 1955-1965.
Board directors Western Palm Beach County Hospital District, 1940—1947. Chairman Highlands Glades Drainage District, 1942—1968. Member Governors Committee Migrant Work, 1942—1946, Palm Beach County Board Education, Florida, 1947—1953.
Member, migrant work committee National Council Churches, 1948—1956. Trustee Florida Southern College, since 1970. Leadership member Boy Scouts America, 1979.
Member of Florida Soils Science Society, Florida Horticultural Society (past president), Philanthropic and Educational Organization Club, Lions Club (honorary Achievement award 1961), Belle Glade Women's Club, Beta Sigma Phi.
Married Herman H. Wedgworth, June 23, 1923 (deceased October 1938). Children: Helen Jean, George H., Barbara Annual.