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ENJOYING THE PAR
TY—Mrs. Elsie Vaughan,
right, and Mrs. Mable Eas
ter, get a laugh from gag
gifts presented them at a
party for Mrs. Vaughan
earlier this month.
Mrs. Vaughan, who re
tires this month as night
administrative supervisor,
also received an engraved
silver tray from night shift
employes.
Mrs. Easter has been
promoted to the position
of night clinical supervisor
In the medical and surgical
areas, (staff photo)
/
Room Dedicated
To Alban Barrus
The 95-seat surgical conference room,
3031, has been renovated and named in
honor of Alban K. Barrus of Kinston.
Mr. Barrus, a construction contractor,
supported the remodeling of the room
including new seats, carpeting, lighting,
an improved public address system, and
new wall paneling.
He is a friend and patient to Dr.
David C. Sabiston, Jr., chairman of the
Department of Surgery.
The Duke University Board of Trust
ees approved naming the room for Mr.
Barrus several months ago and an appro
priate plaque has been hung on the door.
Party Honors
Elsie Vaughan
One of nursing's most dedicated pro
fessionals, Mrs. Elsie Vaughan, will retire
as night administrative supervisor at the
Hospital November 30.
Mrs. Vaughan came to Duke in 1935
after completing her R. N. training at
Philadelphia General Hospital. She has
been night supervisor for 20 years and
previously served in other administrative
positions and as a staff nurse.
"It was my distinct advantage to come
to Duke," Mrs. Vaughan said. "I've had
a great deal of opportunity here."
The Duke Night Owls Club, an organ
ization of employes who work the 11
p.m. to 7 a.m. shift, honored Mrs.
Vaughan at a party November 5 in the
first floor cafeteria. The employes pre
sented her with a large, engraved silver
tray as a remembrance of her many years
of service to Duke.
Mr's. Verna Sticht, acting director for
nursing service, said that there are no
plans to replace Mrs. Vaughan as night
administrative supervisor, but Mrs. Mable
Easter, R. N., will be promoted to night
clinical supervisor in the medical and
surgical areas to give closer supervision
on the wards.
MEDICAL ALUMNI WEEKEND—Dr. Jack McGovern, left, outgoing president of
the Duke Medical Alumni Association, presents a silver medallion to Dr. W. C.
Davison, first dean of the Duke School of Medicine. Replicas of the medallion, all
bearing Dr. Davison's portrait on one side and a representation of the Davison
Building on the other, were given to members of the Davison Club during the weekend.
The club is made up of persons who make $1,000 unrestricted annual contributions
to the School of Medicine, (photo by Thad Sparks)
Public Relations Office
Box 3354
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina 27706
Mrs. Easter is a graduate of the
Lincoln Hospital School of Nursing and
can-.e to Duke in 1961.