This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: JAMES, SIMMONS, THUENEN Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Yl.2ADE/2375 Message Board Post: Dr. James, Dentist since 1895, Is Dead Dr. Frank Boynton James, 87, a Davenport orthodontist for 61 years, and believed to be the first dentist in Iowa to use X-ray, died at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday in his home at 110 Grant St., Bettendorf. He had been in ill health for the past three years. Born in Tipton, Dr. James was an 1895 graduate of the State University of Iowa School of Dentistry. He had served as professor for nine years, and was a professor at the International School of Orthodontists, Kansas City, Mo., for two years. Dr. James opened his first practice in West Branch, upon his graduation. He later practiced in Wilton from 1914 to 1920, and then came to Davenport and practiced until he retired in January, 1957. Dr. James had served as president of the Iowa State Dental Society, the Scott County Dental Society, and the Davenport Dental Society. He was made a life member of t he American Dental Assn., in 1951. He married the former Helen L. Thuenen in Clinton, in October 1938. He is survived by his wife, and a sister, Mrs. Edward (Harriett) Simmons, Pasadena, Calif. A sister and a brother preceded him in death. ___________ This clipping is dated Sept. 7,1960 which I take to be the date of issue of the newspaper. The name of the newspaper was not noted but I think it was The Daily Times.