St. Marys School in Melrose weathers change, grows stronger over 100 years Sep 18, 2009
Fall 1916: Principal Mother Mary Regis must delay the school s opening until mid-October because of the danger from infantile paralysis (polio). April 1917: Mildred Keefe pronounces vows as the first of many Melrose women to enter the Society of the Holy Child Jesus. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
HINGHAM'S YESTERDAYS: Milk wagon drivers held up Aug 3, 2009
1959 Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops Orchestra will appear on the South Shore for one night, for the benefit of the Infantile Paralysis Fund. A South Shore Committee for the March of Dimes is presenting Fiedler and the 55 piece Pops Orchestra for the first time on the South Shore at the Surf in Nantasket. (Hingham Journal, MA)
More of this story Jul 9, 2009
unclesmedley wrote on Jul 8, 2009 11:47 AM:" "Infantile paralysis" was once a synonym for polio. It should now be revived as a descriptor for the manner in which Westerly politicos behave when large decisions loom. This fatuous high school renovations committee seems (for the most part) to be far more interested in who will get credit and who will get blame than who will actually undertake the work that is so desperately needed and manage the monies that have already been approved. This... (Westerly Sun, RI)
Pow Wow to celebrate events 75th anniversary Jun 4, 2009
Well, in 1930, 1931, and 1932, there were no events held due to an infantile paralysis pandemic. As well, during World War II 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, and 1946 Pow Wow was suspended. (Mt. Lake Observer/Advocate, MN)
Decency in the face of hate-mongering May 26, 2009
Franklin Roosevelt's enemies whispered that he was confined to a wheelchair because of syphilis, not infantile paralysis. Harry Truman's enemies called him a drunkard. (Boston Globe)
My View: All the worlds a stage May 15, 2009
Another friend, I ll call him Jerry, was closed after fewer than 5,000 performances by a thing we called at the time infantile paralysis or polio. Jerry s Friday show was a hit, but by Tuesday, the only one who showed up was God. (Medfield Press, MA)
Fuelled by passion Mar 30, 2009
Perak-born Lee, who now works in Klang, suffers from infantile paralysis (also known as poliomyelitis). Though wheelchair-bound from a young age, the 47-year-old is no stranger to singing competitions. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Poignant Poetry That Will Touch One's Heart and Inspire Compassion -- Ruth Whitaker Burke Shares Her Brother's Moving Poetry That Will Tug At Your Heartstrings Feb 27, 2009
In infancy he had polio or as they called it then ``infantile paralysis'' which left one foot humped and crippled, the leg shorter than the other, causing him to walk with a limp. Unfortunately, Willard's schooling was limited and his activities led him into a way of life which today would be called a ``hippie'' style. (Primezone Releases)
