John Knarr, North Manchester historian, researched the three largest employers in North Manchester; Manchester College, the Public Schools and Peabody Seating Factory. This information was obtained in 1940- Jobs and Wages as reported in the 1940 U.S. Census. The 1940 Census report was released to the public on 2 April 2012, 72 years after it was taken.
The total College payroll came to $102,268.00.
The total Public School payroll was calculated at $58,147.00.
The total Peabody Seating Factory payroll was $139,286.00.
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