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Mrs. Eugenie M. Bacon Receives Honorary Degree
Mrs. Eugenie M. Bacon is awarded a Doctor of Letters at James Millikin University. The honor comes largely through Mrs. John Lind of Kenilworth who attended the commencement with Mrs. Bacon. Sponsors include Gov Louis Emmerson Roy Hutchins and other Illinois leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lind
Richmond, Road
Kenilworth
Decatur
Eugenie M. Bacon
James Millikin University
Bacon
Lind
Ilinois Federation of Women’s Clubs
Louis Emmerson
Roy Hutchins
University of Chicago
Herbert N. Willett
Anna Wilmarth
Ickes
Eiselin
Garrett, Biblical Institute
Hieronymous
University of Illinois
Mark Penny
Millikin University
Decatur Country Club