This Day in History: 1928-04-27
An epidemic of the grippe (the flu) hit the Mahwah schools. Fifty-three pupils had at least one day of absence during the week and several of the teachers were ill as well. The janitor, Jack Anderson, was confined to his home and Mr. Estabrook, the church Janitor took his place temporarily. George Trumbower spent the weekend at home, since the Pawling School where he attends, was closed because of the grippe epidemic. (Bristow)