In Rochester, there were 11 more deaths and three deaths from pneumonia induced by influenza.  To date, 80 persons had died in October. There were 806 new cases of influenza bringing the total to 4,139 cases.  Unlike COVID-19, influenza killed the young and the old. The youngest death reported of the 11 was 7-year-old Mary McBride.

The Commissioner of Public Safety announced an indefinite extension to the closing order that was to end on October 21st.

There was a drastic need for workers, as many individuals were not seeking employment and were instead sheltering in place.

Dr. Roby, the acting City Health Officer included in his treatment recommendations “Take a hot drink of lemonade, with one tablespoonful of whiskey…”

A 5-year-old and two adults collapsed and died suddenly.  Only one made it to the hospital, where he died shortly thereafter.  Bobby Chinch, who was well known to the staff at St. Mary’s Hospital died. He was 110 years old.

Rochester city school principals, both male, and female, were picking apples in nearby farms to save the apple crop.  High School boys were also picking apples.   Before schools were closed high school girls had been sewing bandages and supplied for the troops as part of the Schoolwork at School.

© words by Dan DeMarle 4/29/2020