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Domestic News December 13, 1944

Windham County Observer

Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut

What is this article about?

The executive committee of the Putnam Chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis held a Monday afternoon meeting in Sen. William Perry Barber's office to review polio victims and approve $319.75 in bills for payment. Committee members include Mrs. Dorothy J. Bartlett, Mayor Harvey J. Grinsell, Miss Anne S. Weekes, and Sen. William Perry Barber. Campaign period: Jan. 14 to Jan. 31.

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Local Polio Committee Approves $319.75 Bills

A meeting of the executive committee of the Putnam Chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, Inc., was held Monday afternoon in Sen. William Perry Barber's office. The primary purpose of this meeting was to present an up-to-date list of infantile paralysis victims in this area, not only those recovered sufficiently to be discharged from the Isolation Hospital, but those who are still patients there. Bills on hand to the amount of $319.75 were approved by the committee to be sent by the local treasurer to Col. James J. Lee, chairman for Windham County to be turned over to James Hurley, treasurer for the County. The executive committee of the Putnam Chapter consists of the following: Mrs. Dorothy J. Bartlett, chairman; Mayor Harvey J. Grinsell, vice chairman; Miss Anne S. Weekes, secretary, Sen. William Perry Barber, treasurer. The campaign period begins Jan. 14 and ends Jan. 31.

What sub-type of article is it?

Disease Or Epidemic Charity Or Relief

What keywords are associated?

Polio Committee Infantile Paralysis Victim List Bill Approval Putnam Chapter Campaign Period

What entities or persons were involved?

Mrs. Dorothy J. Bartlett Mayor Harvey J. Grinsell Miss Anne S. Weekes Sen. William Perry Barber Col. James J. Lee James Hurley

Where did it happen?

Putnam

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Putnam

Event Date

Monday Afternoon

Key Persons

Mrs. Dorothy J. Bartlett Mayor Harvey J. Grinsell Miss Anne S. Weekes Sen. William Perry Barber Col. James J. Lee James Hurley

Outcome

bills amounting to $319.75 approved for infantile paralysis victims

Event Details

Meeting to present list of infantile paralysis victims, both recovered and still in Isolation Hospital; bills approved and to be forwarded to county treasurers

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