In Memoriam DWIGCHT ANDEMON WIGHT ANDERSON, former Director of Public Relations for the Medical Society of the State of New York, and the former Executive Secretary of that Society, died at the Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 20, 1953. Mr. Anderson was Director of Public Relations for the American Association of Orthodontists from 1939 to 1942. He conducted public relations for many professional health groups during his lifetime. Mr. Anderson was 71 years old at. the time of his death.
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HE members of the Northeastern Society of Orthodontists were recently informed of the untimely death of their fellow member and colleague, Dr. Edward J. Copping of Chevy Chase, Md., on May 15, 1953. He was always one of our genial friends, quiet and unassuming, but profoundly dependable, and a faithful, ardent student who always gave his best services to his patients. His keen interest in his profession and in community affairs were always uppermost in his thoughts. Dr. Copping was born in Liverpool, England, April 24, 1895, and came to this country at 6 years of age. He graduated from George Washington Dental School about 1915 and later served in the United States Army Dental Corps as a Lieutenant at Walter Reed Hospital. He first practiced in Takoma Park, D. C., and then became associated with Dr. Maurice d. Conley at 1801 I Street, N.W., Washington, D. C. His many activities in dental, civic, and religious affairs are shawn by his memberships in the District of Columbia Dental Society, the American Dental Association, the Northeastern Society of Orthodontists, the Takoma Park Lions Club, Manor Club, Citizens Association, and the Horticultural Society. He served for two t,erms as president of the Takoma Elementary Home and School Association and also was a vestryman of the Trinity Episcopal Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Virginia Powell Copping, three sons, one brother, a.nd one sister. 146
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Inasmuch as the dental profession and his home town have lost a trustworthy friend and a most enthusiastic worker in various civic, religious, and dental fields, be it hereby Resolved that these resolutions bc spread upon our minutes and that a copy be sent to the members of his family as a token of our esteem for Dr. Copping and of our wish to express to them our deep sorrow and heartfelt condolences at this time of bereavement. LOWRIE J. PORTER, CHAIRMAX NECROLOGY COMMITTEE NORTHEASTERN SOCIETY OF ORTHODONTISTS.
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1890-1953 N SUNDAY, July 26, 1953, at Ogunquit, Maine, one of New England’s best-known orthodontists, Dr. Frederick C. Allen, died at the age of 63. He was a graduate of Tufts Dental College in 1911 and was a past president of the Tufts Dental Alumni Association. After graduation, he associated himself with Dr. Victor Hugo Jackson of New York and spent seven years in t,he practice of orthodontics under Dr. Following a short period of service in World War I Jackson’s preceptorship. as a First Lieutenant in the Dental Corps, Dr. Allen established his orthodontic practice in Brookline, Mass. Ten years later he moved to Boston in association with Dr. William Gilpatric, where he remained until Dr. Gilpatric’s death. He then became associated with Dr. Frank Delabarre, whose practice he carried on after Dr. Delabarre’s death up to thetime of his own passing. Dr. Allen was prominent in Delta Sigma Delta fraternity, having served for twenty-eight years as the Deputy Supreme Grand Master of the undergraduate chapter at Tufts Dental College. This devotion to a job which called for sacrifice of time and energy on behalf of the students of dentistry was typical of his unselfishness and willingness to help others. These characteristics, along with his cheery manner and happy disposition, accounted for his popularity with his colleagues and patients. Dr. Allen is survived by his wife, Mrs. Moss Logan Allen; a daughter, Mrs. Ralph Aubin; and three grandchildren. . Whereas the dental profession has lost a fine friend and an ardent worker for our chosen field of service, be it therefore
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RESOLVED that this expression of bereavement be spread upon our minutes and that a copy be sent to the family of our esteemed confrere, Dr. Allen, for it is our desire to share this sorrow with them and we wish to convey to them our sincere feeling of sympathy. LOWRIE J. PORTER, CHAIRMAN NECROLOGY COMMITTEE NORTHEASTERS SOCIETY OF ORTHODONTISTS.