Merle Leland Youngs
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Merle Leland Youngs was the manufacturer of Trojan condoms in Trenton, New Jersey
at Youngs Rubber. He was chairman of the board
, treasurer and director. He was one of the first to advertise condoms to pharmacists and doctors. The brands were sold to Carter-Wallace
and in 2001 to Church and Dwight
.
Trenton, New Jersey
Trenton is the capital of the U.S. state of New Jersey and the county seat of Mercer County. As of the 2010 United States Census, Trenton had a population of 84,913...
at Youngs Rubber. He was chairman of the board
Chairman of the Board
The Chairman of the Board is a seat of office in an organization, especially of corporations.Chairman of the Board may also refer to:*Chairman of the Board , a 1998 film*Chairmen of the Board , a 1970s American soul music group...
, treasurer and director. He was one of the first to advertise condoms to pharmacists and doctors. The brands were sold to Carter-Wallace
Carter-Wallace
Carter-Wallace was a personal care company headquartered in New York City. The company was formed by the merger of Carter Products and Wallace Laboratories. The company has a research facility in Cranbury, New Jersey.-History:...
and in 2001 to Church and Dwight
Church and Dwight
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is a minor U.S. manufacturer of household products that is based in Princeton, New Jersey. While it manufactures many items, it is by far best known for its Arm & Hammer line which includes baking soda and many other items made with it. The company was founded in 1896 to...
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