Just in the event you hadn't heard it, everything has been called off.
    That is nor than a literal statement, but it is made up mostly of fact.  As Texas Cities from San Antonio to the gulf coast fought the polio and kindred germ which has struck the youth of this end of the state, Seguin's movement to initiate every precaution to guard against the invasion of the disease gained momentum as the days of the week passed.
    Schools were closed for the year with graduation only 10 days away.  Graduation exercise and services associated with graduation were all called off.  Churches gave notice they would cooperate with health and civic Authorities in carrying out health restrictions.  Swimming pools were closed.  The Chamber of Commerce annual barbecue was called of yesterday.  Governor Stevenson was scheduled to speak at this meting Thursday night.  The Retail Merchants Association called off its proposed Credit School.  The city health officer and the mayor and city council issued edicts and appeals for determined clean-up campaigns.
    Stern warning came from the city health officer, Dr. R. L. Knolle, and from the mayor and police department, for citizens to have nothing undone in the way of elimination flies and mosquitoes, and places where they might breed.  These should be treated.
    It was also advised that housewives be sure to wrap all garbage in firm paper sacks, before placing it in cans, to avoid drawing flies, and to keep garbage cans covered.
    The entire plan in Seguin is have everyone do all possible to avoid attacks her by prevention.  San Antonio, Corpus Christi and possible other areas, have taken drastic steps, closed schools, and all gatherings involving youngsters and in some cases quarantined whole towns.  City and state officers who have studied the disease are convinced that many lives can be saved by untiring efforts on the part of all people to clean up their communities, eliminate fly and mosquito breeding, etc.
    The city is trying to arrange for mass spraying of the entire community with DDT from an air plane, but there is some question that this facility can be moved from the stricken areas at this time.
Guadalupe, Gazette Bulletin, April 16, 1946.