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Drs. Davison,
Ruffin New
ACP Masters
The first dean of the Duke
School of Medicine and a former
chief of the division of
gastroenterology have been
honored by the American College
of Physicians (ACP) for their
contributions to the field of
internal medicine.
Dr. Wiiburt C. Davison, dean
from the school's founding in 1930
until 1960, and Dr. Julian M.
Ruffin, a professor of medicine
who is one of the few remaining
members of the original Duke
faculty, were elected to masters
status in the 16,000-member
organization.
The two received the recognition
because of their personal character
and positions of honor or influence,
according to a statement from the
ACP. Each year, masters are
selected from those who have
attained eminence in science or
medical research, or in the practice
or teaching of medicine.
Dr. Davison, who provided the
leadership for the Medical Center in
its early years, retired as dean in
1960. He has since practiced
pediatrics in Roaring Gap, North
Carolina.
Dr. Ruffin is retiring from Duke
this year after some 40 years of
service to the Medical Center. He
will continue his practice at the
Croasdaile Clinic in Durham.
HANDLER
RIDGE
A A/El/I/ NAME AT THE SOUTH POLE-?uXure maps of Antarctica,
shown in outline form here, will carry the name Handler Ridge, named for
Duke's Philip Handler. Dr. Handler, James B. Duke Professor of
Biochemistry, is on extended leave from Duke while serving as ^president
of the National Academy of Sc iences. Handler Ridge is in the Victory
Mountains of northern Victoria Land, that part of Antarctica which lies
closest to New Zealand. It rises to an elevation of 8,600 feet. The barber
pole marks the geographic South Pole. The Palmer Peninsula at the top of
the map is the part of Antarctica that stretches toward the tip of South
America. (Illustration by Earl Linthicum)
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The Duke University Women's
Bowling League is planning for a
new season beginning in early
September. The ladies bowl each
Tuesday evening at 6:30.
Anyone interested in joining
the league or obtaining more
information should call Lessie
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June Perry at extension 3806.