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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1947
Page
3
A long research note argues violent exertion predisposes children to poliomyelitis. Monkey studies show higher disease rates after severe exertion. The piece cites a football team with five affected after a hard game and discusses seasonal peaks, routes of infection, and age and pregnancy correlations in polio incidence.
The passage outlines poliomyelitis history from outbreaks since 1905 in the United States, noting epidemics in New York City vicinity with about 9,000 cases. It discusses animal passage effects on viruses, urban immunization trends, and how crowding and sanitation influence spread and age distribution.
Town residents and relatives from Raleigh Richmond Hopewell and Newport News gathered for family reunions and weekend visits. Attendees toured Philadelphia New York and Norfolk, while others traveled to Louisbury and Inez for local events. A public health note discusses poliomyelitis patterns and household transmission.
The Tar River Association held a five center week of emphasis from September 1 to 5 at 7 30 each evening at Central Church with two speakers each night including Bart Bradley Dr E L Spivey and Rev Lee Pridgen among others presenting informational and inspirational talks on state missions denominational literature and Europe and home mission work.
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