"OLE" JACOBSEN, former Norwood strongman and wrestler, who has been presented the Award of Merit by Norwood Post 70 of the American Legion. (Photo by Larry White) “Ole” Jacobsen, Norwood … Continue reading Post 70 Honors “Ole” Jacobsen-This Day In Norwood History-October 2, 1965
Great Home‑Coming Planned for Norwood’s World War I Heroes-This Day In Norwood History-April 16, 1919
Norwood’s long‑awaited celebration for its returning soldiers and sailors began to take shape on the evening of April 16, 1919, when the executive committee of the town’s Home‑Coming Celebration convened … Continue reading Great Home‑Coming Planned for Norwood’s World War I Heroes-This Day In Norwood History-April 16, 1919
First Norwood Soldier Loses Life In War (WWI)-This Day in Norwood History-August 26, 1918
Pvt. Bert Birger Windahl (colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) The first soldier from Norwood to be killed in France or to lose his life in this war is Bert B. Windahl, … Continue reading First Norwood Soldier Loses Life In War (WWI)-This Day in Norwood History-August 26, 1918