After earning his master 's degree in economics from Harvard University , he returned to Salem and married his longtime sweetheart , Esther Parounagian , a 1923 Willamette graduate .
Barnes returned to Salem and received his bachelor 's degree in history from Willamette in 1922 .
After earning Barnes ' master 's degree in economics from Harvard University , Barnes returned Salem Salem and married his longtime sweetheart , Esther Parounagian , a Willamette Willamette graduate .
Barnes returned to Salem and received his bachelor 's degree in history from Willamette in 1922 .