Only 34 on Payroll Here 17 Years Ago
Federal-Mogul’s contribution to the economic development of St. Johns is demonstrated by the company’s employment figures compiled this past week by Kermit M. Hart, local plant manager.
The St. Johns plant was established in 1946 and began operations early in 1947 in the renovated structure formerly owned by the late George H. Chapman on North Mead Street.
In 1947 there were 34 on the company’s local payroll. This year employment has reached a peak of 520 and amounts to $3.7 millions annually.
KERMIT M. HART
St. Johns F-M Manager
DURING THE company’s 17 years in St. Johns there have been five building expansions prior to the major project announced this week.
Employment figures for the years 1947 through 1964 have been as follows:
Year Employees
1947……………………………34
1948…………………………..115
1949…………………………..168
1950…………………………..136
1951…………………………..197
1952…………………………..293
1953…………………………..298
1954…………………………..321
1955…………………………..337
1956…………………………447
1957…………………………462
1958…………………………457
1959…………………………452
1960…………………………439
1961…………………………407
1962…………………………485
1963…………………………469
1964…………………………520
— June 4, 1964