This Day in History: 1941-08-26
Infantile paralysis, now called poliomyelitis or polio, struck locally for the first time in several epidemics. Anna Lobdell of Waldwick was diagnosed by Dr. Kalman Shase and taken to Bergen Pines after she complained of headaches and pain in the knees. The entire family, Mr. and Mrs. H. Humphrey of Waldwick Ave., and their children Howard and Kenneth were quarantined. A third son Charles Lobdell was expected back from camp at Delhi, NY on September 1st. Anna, who was to turn 13 in September, was to enter 8th grade that year. She had won first place in swimming the previous Saturday at the third annual Gala Day events. (Bristow)