James Joseph Norton

Mr. Norton had been in the monument business there for 59 years.  For the past 50 years he had been a leader in Masonic circles and had been a presiding officer in all the Masonic bodies in Newton.  He was also a member of the Wichita Consistory.  he was known as an expert drill master and was co-author of drill regulations which was adopted nationally by the Knights Templar.  

Surviving are his wife, Margaret; four sons, James G., at home; Lyle H., Colorado Springs; and Merle A. and Meuel of Newton.  Funeral services will be announced by the Morris mortuary.  The Wichita Beacon, Wichita, Kansas.  Thursday, August 5, 1943.  Page 3.