Dr. Arthur M. Purves

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Dr. Arthur M. Purves (1876-1960) opened his medical practice in 1903 in the Brown building. He was director of the First National Bank and chairman of the board of First Federal Savings & Loan.

He was captain in the medical corps during World War I and a charter member of the Lions Club.

Dr. Arthur M. Purves, Walter L. Plew and Leonard Manuel in costume during Frontier Days, September 28, 1950