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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1947
Page
10
The article discusses poliomyelitis spread, noting the virus’s resistance to freezing and chlorination, presence in sewage, and transmission via milk, flies, and close contact. It cites past epidemics, mouse safeguards like pasteurization, and varying rural urban incidence, including a family example of multiple deaths and paralysis.
The article notes higher poliomyelitis risk among males, pregnant women, and dentally decayed children, with tonsil removal and chilling linked to greater susceptibility. It cites Franklin D Roosevelt swimming in the Hudson as a historical example and mentions scattered local social notes about residents and visitors from Kill Devil Hill and Mount Holly during August.
The Greensville County Kurtin Club will sponsor a horse show at Slagles Stadium on September 24. This first project since its December formation supports the Community House Fund benefiting Greensville County citizens. Robert Bunn, W. M. Johnston and children visited locally after a Kill Devil Hill vacation with Mrs. George Pappeniiek.
The Lesson Sermon centers on Immortal man as God’s image from Science and Health and Genesis. References cite Mind as the infinite expression and coeternal with God. Notices invite Sunday school and church services, reading room hours, and a Reading Room visit. George and Tommy Pappendick and William Bennett Bullock returned August 90th from a two week vacation at Kill Devil Hill.
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