Norman, Maruerite Smith to Karen - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

Dear Karen:

My sister, Viola Starkey Howard says you are the granddaughter of Hazel Morgan for whom I was named.  I loved her dearly.  I married Elbert E. Smith in 1933 – Aug 2.  He passed away July 25, 1972.  On Nov 9, 1974 I married C. Harvey Norman a friend of bother he and his wife for many years.  I retired from 41 years teaching in 1972.  He retired in 1971.  He was my elementary school principal here in Attica.  I have no children nor does he.  It has been a lovely happy arrangement for us both.  I received your card concerning the Barker reunion and the activities sound very interesting and exciting; however I will be unable to attend.  Sorry about it!

My name was Hazel Marguerite Starkey.  Usually I am called Margueite.  I thought you would like my bit of history – new name later.  I was born in Cates, Indiana daughter of Joe and Emaline Barker Starkey, Dec 8, 1906.  I lived in Fountain County all my life and in Attica 40 years.  I was graduated from Covington HS; then Indiana Univ; I have a masters degree in Special Education from Indiana State University.  My first husband was a business man.  We owned and operated a grocery store in Attica 31 years.  I will be sorry we will seeing all of you on Aug 24.  Sincerely, Maruerite Smith Norman (Mrs. C. Harvey).