Jack Hearne
Images and notes from Ron Hearne, Jack's Son and Bill Becker

Jack Hearne worked in the Power Plant for the #2 Mine in Hanna. He got paid twice a month. From March 1-15, 1942 he worked for 10 days, at $5.78 per day making him $57.80 for his family. Out of this $57.80 he paid $1.68 in union dues; $4.10 for health care; $0.58 for Social Security. This left him $51.44 for his family to live on for 2 weeks. This would work out to a yearly wage of $1387.20 before taxes.
For underground miners there would also be a charge for explosives, using the bath house (if they chose), renting their carbide lamps, rent (for a company house), coal to heat that house and other utilities for the month. Items purchased at the company store could also be deducted from a man's paycheck.
In 1942 the average wage across the US was $0.635 per hour or $1270 per year. (Statistical Abstract of the United States - January 1, 1944)
For underground miners there would also be a charge for explosives, using the bath house (if they chose), renting their carbide lamps, rent (for a company house), coal to heat that house and other utilities for the month. Items purchased at the company store could also be deducted from a man's paycheck.
In 1942 the average wage across the US was $0.635 per hour or $1270 per year. (Statistical Abstract of the United States - January 1, 1944)
Union Pacific Coal Company Pins Worn Proudly by Jack Hearne (Jack Hearne Family Collection)
1929
Frank Hearne: Enlisted in the British Navy during World War I.