Tonsil Status Linked to Polio Risk, Medics Report
Boston experts report at the Massachusetts Medical Society meeting that among 800 polio cases, about 500 had tonsillectomies, while those with their tonsils remaining show lower polio risk.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1955
Page
2
Boston experts report at the Massachusetts Medical Society meeting that among 800 polio cases, about 500 had tonsillectomies, while those with their tonsils remaining show lower polio risk.
The Elyria Red Cross Chapter leads a committee to complete a first Registered Nurses Directory this week. Nurse Enrollment Chair Mrs. June Lewis and nine helpers will mail questionnaires to doctors offices industry and civic groups to list all registered nurses in Lorain County serving Elyria or resident there. The project will map employment activity volunteer interests home nursing disaster relief blood program and hospital staff, aiding health programs and emergency response.
About 30 Elyria Rotarians continued renovations at the YMCA Camp Iss-See-Kes started by the Jaycees. They revarnished three cabins, painted a porch extension, laid partial bathroom installation, cleared brush, and funded paint and bathroom fixtures for the headquarters cabin.
Rochester and surrounding towns share church notices and social updates. The Methodist Church held its final quarterly meeting led by Rev. Clark Cooper. District high school track standouts Joe Wolf and Ted Hardy prepared for the state meet in Columbus. Multiple local residents hosted gatherings, visits, and meals across Wellington, New London, and nearby communities. A birth is recorded for Jocelyn Ann, daughter of Leonard and wife.
Lorain County Agriculture Society offers $250 rural youth scholarships for entrants in the Lorain County Junior Fair. Nominees must be 21 or younger by Aug 11 and active in FFA, Homemaker, or 4-H. Applications due July 18 to C L Mall Wellington. Committee chosen by Claude J Hummel from area agriculture officials will judge. awards announced at Wellington County Fair.
A doctor told listeners in London that each kiss between married couples creates an electric spark. The remark drew laughter as commentators teased it with a math joke about electricity.
Puerto Rico Governor Luis Munoz Marin announced he invited Roger Baldwin of the American Civil Liberties Union to conduct a study of civil liberties in Puerto Rico. Baldwin will study civil liberties legislation and advise the government on possible improvements.
Eaton trustees heard a complaint about an unsanitary condition on Jack Davies property in Elyria with claims of a health and fire hazard due to garbage feeding pigs. They planned to discuss with the county prosecutor and investigate road dust and drainage on Dewhurst Road and Island Road area.
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