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PHILIP A. HEMM Philip A. Hemm, one of the progressive business men of Piqua, Ohio, is counted among those who have attained to success in their native community. He was born in Miami county, Ohio, October 5, 1888, one of seven children born to F. X. and Barba (Butz) Hemm. He received his education in St. Mary's school, as have so many citizens of Miami county, and upon his graduation was for some time variously employed in office work. Becoming convinced that the commercial development of motor vehicles held a promising future, he gave up his office employment to enter the motorcycle business. He subsequently gave up this enterprise to embark in the automobile business, and in March, 1910 established himself in a business of his own in partnership with his brother, Frank J., under the firm name of Hemm Brothers. Since the date of its inception the growth of the business has been commensurate with the development of the automobile business. At present the firm of Hemm Brothers occupies very modern and up-to- date sales offices, and the volume of business done demands the space afforded by two store buildings in Piqua, and in addition a branch office of equal size is maintained in Sidney, Ohio. A specialty is made in the sale of Buick, Cadillac, and Chevrolet cars, the agencies for which are held by the firm. Philip A. Hemm is an ardent supporter of all worth while civic movements, and fraternally is a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He was active in the war work of his locality, and could always be counted on to do his full share toward the support of the war loans, Red Cross and war savings stamp campaigns, and other movements of a similar nature.Return to the Biography Index Copyright © 1999 by Computerized Heritage
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