Background
Leh, John Henry was born on May 24, 1899 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John and Irene (Keck) Leh.
Leh, John Henry was born on May 24, 1899 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John and Irene (Keck) Leh.
Bachelor of Arts, Princeton University, 1921.
;Robinson Graham. Married second, Eleanore Bear Pope, February 16, 1957. Stepchildren—Robert Bear, William Henry, Richard Warren, James Webster.
Director Second National Bank, Allentown, 1928-1954, vice president, 1941-1954.
With First National Bank, Allentown, 1954-1985, vice president, member Executive Committee, 1954-1975, Chairman of the Board, 1968-1975, chairman emeritus, 1975-1985. Partner H. Leh & Company, 1921-1978, Leh Brothers, from 1932.
Director, secretary International Film Foundation, 1946-1971. Treasurer, Allentown Redevelopment Authority, 1956-1973.
Member Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority, 1946-1972, chairman, 1955-1970, chairman emeritus, 1970-1985.
President Great Valley council Girl Scouts United States of America, 1961-1964, member of national equipment committee, 1960-1970. Member board, Executive Committee Pennsylvania division American Cancer Society, 1962-1963, Pennsylvania crusade chairman, 1962. Trustee, Cedar Crest College, 1963-1971, member Executive Committee, treasurer, 1965-1971.
Served with United States Army, 1917-1918.
Married Dorothea Backenstoe, September 8, 1921 (deceased. Married second, Eleanore Bear Pope, February 16, 1957.