NEWCOMERS’ COMMITTEE — The first meeting of the season of the Welcome Wagon Newcomers’ Club was held last Thursday night. The officers of the club are shown with their guest speaker at the meeting. Seated, left to right: Mrs. Edward Collins, president; Miss Marguerite Krupp, guest speaker; Mrs. Leo Leitinger, telephone chairman, and Mrs. Joseph Duffy, vice president. Standing, left to right: Mrs. Stanley Barylak, recording secretary; Mrs. Charles McCrossan, membership chairman; Mrs. John Adams, corresponding secretary, and Mrs. George Kougias, treasurer. (Eugene McLean Photo)
Newcomers from various parts of the States gathered at the home of Mrs. Edward Collins last Thursday evening. At this initial meeting of the Welcome Wagon Club, the group heard Miss Marguerite Krupp from North Eastern University.
An interesting account of Norwood’s early history was given. Miss Krupp described the period when the town was a part of Dedham, and the events leading up to the town’s independence in 1872 She closed her talk with a discussion about George Willett who pioneered community planning in this area.
The club endeavors to provide its members with an entertaining program as well as a diversified one. and has planned an exciting year for its members.
Newcomers to Norwood who are interested in the club can contact Mrs. Charles McCrossan at 762-1821 for further information.