Background
Sutton, Wilbur Ervin was born on September 30, 1878 in Muncie, Indiana, United States. Son of Samuel Roberts and Amelia (Coffeen) Sutton.
Sutton, Wilbur Ervin was born on September 30, 1878 in Muncie, Indiana, United States. Son of Samuel Roberts and Amelia (Coffeen) Sutton.
Graduated from the high school, Muncie, 1897.
1 son, Donald Thomas. Began as city editor Muncie Times, 1898. Editor Muncie Press since 1917.
Formerly writer of syndicated columns of humor, verse and editorials appearing in some 100 newspapers under titles, “The Way I Feel About It,” “Today’s Editorials,” etc. Vice president.; Indiana Taxpayers’ Association. Director Delaware County Tuberculosis Association, Muncie Boys’ Club.
Member Muncie Chamber Commerce. Vice president Eddie Thomas Memorial Mission. Director Delaware County History Society Delaware Republican National Convention, 1940.
Kiwanian. Co-editor and co-author of The Book of Indiana (biographical history of the state), 1929.
Married Allie Elizabeth Snell, April.