Bio: Thielman, Roger – Honored by Kraft Foods (Dec 1975)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Thielman, Swain, Karlen

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 24 Dec 1975

Roger J. Thielman of Abbotsford has been honored by Kraft Foods with the presentation of the J. L. Kraft Jade Ring Award in recognition of his outstanding services. Thielman is dairy farm specialist for Kraft in Milan.

A jade ring, a citation certificate and a personal letter of thanks from Kraft’s President, O. E. Swain, were presented to Thielman December 9, 1975 in Chicago by Ernie Karlen, production manager.

The Jade Ring Award, which Thielman received, is one of the company’s most prized awards, initiated in 1933 by the late James L. Kraft, founder of the company, for special recognition of meritorious service. Of this award Kraft said: “Jade in ancient times was considered a symbol of worth and honor, therefore, it is a fitting gift to bestow on Kraft men who have merited special recognition. It is a particularly fitting emblem to recognize service and initiative beyond normal job requirements.