Published In:
Ann Arbor News, January 2, 1956
Caption:
Polio Month Proclaimed: Mayor William E. Brown, jr., signs a proclamation making January official polio month. And, from these volunteer March of Dimes workers, he receives a "blue crutch" pin. Gathered around the mayor (from left to right) are the following workers of the Ann Arbor drive committee: Mrs. George D. Dibble, head of the drive in Ann Arbor; Harold E. Groves, jr., small corporations division; William C. Lighthall, large corporations; Mrs. Paul D. Hogg, mothers' march; Oliver Johnson, factory employees; Mrs. Roscoe O. Bonisteel, jr., special gifts; Mrs. Gerald V. Barrow, special gifts; Lauren J. Jedele, city employees; Mrs. Douglas K. Reading, schools; Mrs. W. H. Winkelhaus, clubs and organizations; Mrs. Julius Schaffer, business and canisters; Mrs. Howard R. William, dime cards; and Mrs. Aaron R. Edwards, special gifts. Another member of the special gifts division, Mrs. George H. Lowrey, is absent.