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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1955
Page
11
The U S Public Health Service reports 116 post inoculation polio cases from Salk vaccine. Dr Jonas Salk predicts more polio cases but fewer paralytic instances while Dr Leonard Scheele discusses contact risks and vaccine clearance timelines.
Dr. Jonas Salk announced that the polio vaccine now in use is better than earlier field trials. He cautioned that effectiveness depends on local conditions and emphasized the need for cautious interpretation by doctors in the field. He noted vaccines reduce paralytic polio and that vaccinated children are less likely to spread the disease. Registration for a Charleston Summer school session will be held Monday at the High School band office.
The Charlotte Abbot Dance Studios hold their annual recital at 7 30 this evening in the Charleston High School auditorium. Front row shows Christy Kelley Susan Cook and Jeanne Johnson with Rae Jean Beller Linda Reed Donna Rockhard Carrie Leighty and Nancy Yates rear. Leading parts include Sandra Hern Mary Oliver Alice Parry Jeanne Brown Pat Bradshaw and Donna Yocum. Teachers certificates go to Patsy Bays Bobbie Coleman Sarah Jane Cubbon Carolyn Grose Bonnie Bleau and Florence Sutton. Diplomas awarded to Peggy Jo Horton Sandra Williams and Connie West.
At 10 a.m. to noon and after registration Director Robert G. invites senior players to participate in the high school summer band. All junior high students must take the summer course unless excused. Call 2-2665 for more information.
Chandler Dr. man Denver Saunders aged 25 was arrested on three charges including grand larceny driving a car with improper registration and with improper lights A warrant was issued by Hershel Parsons after he reported a tool kit stolen from his parked car valued at 50 Saunders fled when Det George Nunley halted a car he was driving with two youths aboard The youths admitted several larcenies and Saunders faces arraignment in Municipal Court today The note about Pakistan illiteracy is unrelated to the case
Daily Vacation Bible School at the Mountain Mission opens Monday and runs until June 17 from 9 30 to 11 2 pm with Mrs Joe T Hudson in charge. Humphreys Memorial hosts a four to 12 year olds program 9 30 to 11 30 am closing with a children's day service at 9 45 am on June 19 directed by Mrs W S Sipes.
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