📰 Norwood News of the Day – September 25, 1942
🗳️ Norwood Political News
- Selectmen approved additional funding for Civil Defense coordination.
- Town Clerk reported increased voter registration ahead of November elections.
🏛️ Norwood Town Meeting Decisions
- Voted to allocate funds for school heating upgrades.
- Approved petition to expand water lines near Chapel Street.
🚧 Department of Public Works News
- DPW completed sidewalk repairs on Nahatan Street.
- Drainage improvements underway near Railroad Avenue.
🚓 Police Department News
- Police assisted in blackout drill coordination with Civil Defense.
- Officers responded to minor traffic incident near Norwood High.
🔥 Fire Department News
- Fire Department conducted hose training behind Town Hall.
- New fire extinguishers installed in municipal buildings.
🏫 School News
- Norwood High opened fall term with 198 students, per TIOT yearbook.
- Superintendent emphasized wartime curriculum in science and civics.
🤝 Civic Group & Club News
- Norwood Women’s Club hosted Red Cross sewing drive.
- Rotary Club announced lecture on wartime rationing.
🛡️ Fraternal Organizations
- Knights of Columbus held officer installation ceremony.
- Odd Fellows Lodge planned fall charity supper.
🇺🇸 Veterans & Military Service News
- Local servicemen featured in honor roll display at Town Square.
- War Bond drive surpassed $40,000 goal, led by American Legion.
🎓 Norwood High Alumni Notes
- Lt. Robert Mahoney (Class of 1936) stationed in North Africa.
- Helen O’Brien (Class of 1939) joined WAVES, training in Maryland.
🏈 Norwood High School Sports News
- Football team defeated Walpole 19–6 in season opener.
- Coach praised teamwork and defensive effort.
🕍 Faith & Religious Community News
- St. Catherine’s announced Harvest Mass for October 4.
- Methodist Church launched youth Bible study series.
🎭 Arts & Entertainment
- Norwood Players to perform “Arsenic and Old Lace” at Civic Auditorium.
- Local band scheduled for Saturday dance at Norwood Armory.
🛍️ 💵 What Things Cost in Norwood
Groceries
- First National Stores: Canned tomatoes – $0.15 per can (Fall special)
- A&P: Coffee – $0.31 per pound (Victory blend)
Clothing
- Norwood Department Store: Men’s wool coats – $7.95 (Autumn sale)
- The Hub: Women’s dresses – $3.49 (Back-to-school promotion)
Hardware
- Norwood Hardware Co.: Coal shovels – $0.89 (Winter prep)
- J.C. Higgins: Flashlights – $1.10 (Civil Defense approved)
Services
- Norwood Cleaners: Suit cleaning – $0.75 (Same-day service)
- Town Taxi: Local rides – $0.25 flat rate
Jobs
- Norwood Manufacturing Co.: Hiring stitchers for wartime production (Apply in person)
🧒 Youth & Scouting News
- Boy Scout Troop 3 held overnight hike at Ellis Pond.
- Girl Scouts organized scrap metal collection for war effort.
🧭 History & Heritage Highlights
- Historical Society marked 25th anniversary of Norwood’s incorporation.
- TIOT yearbook featured retrospective on early town founders.
🧮 Business & Employment News
- Norwood Bakery expanded hours to meet wartime demand.
- Local garage added tire repair service due to rubber rationing.
🧑⚖️ Court & Legal News
- Probate Court listed estate of Margaret Reardon for October hearing.
- Civil case settled regarding property line dispute on Vernon Street.
💌 Social Notes
- Mr. and Mrs. Harold Greene returned from Maine vacation.
- Engagement announced: Miss Ruth Kelley to Sgt. Thomas Reardon.
🕯️ Obituaries & Announcements
- Mr. James Callahan, age 84, passed away; funeral held at St. Catherine’s.
- Birth: Son born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dwyer of Nichols Street.
Source: Norwood Free Press, September 25, 1942
Additional references: Norwood Town Report (1942), TIOT Yearbooks
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