OFF FOR THE BIG TOWN—The members of the Father McAleer Corps of St. Catherine's parish line up in front of the bus that transported them to New York last Thursday … Continue reading Norwood Contingent Off For Big New York Parade-March 17, 1950
Santa Lands in Helicopter-December 24, 1949
RIDING IN STYLE—Old Santa Claus made an early visit to Norwood on Saturday morning, landing to the Civic field from a helicopter. He first circled the town square several times … Continue reading Santa Lands in Helicopter-December 24, 1949
Santa To Arrive Here Via Helicopter For Eagle Party-This Day In Norwood History-December 16, 1948
NORTH POLE, Dec. 16 — Santa Claus will arrive in Norwood this Saturday afternoon at approximately 1 pm when his helicopter will descend from the sky and land on the … Continue reading Santa To Arrive Here Via Helicopter For Eagle Party-This Day In Norwood History-December 16, 1948
75th Anniversary Parade Seen by 20,000 in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-November 1, 1947
75th Anniversary Parade Seen by 20,000 in Norwood This Day In Norwood History-November 1, 1947
Parade, Exercises To Mark Armistice Day-This Day in Norwood History-November 8, 1946
Parade, Exercises To Mark Armistice Day This Day in Norwood History-November 8, 1946
St. Catherine’s Drum Corps To Take Part In New Yor St. Patrick’s Day Parade-This Day In Norwood History-February 26, 1944
Will Make Return Visit For Big City Event Once again St. Catherine’s Senior Girls’ and Senior Boys Drum and Bugle Corps will step down Fifth Avenue in New York’s big … Continue reading St. Catherine’s Drum Corps To Take Part In New Yor St. Patrick’s Day Parade-This Day In Norwood History-February 26, 1944
Huge Parade Precedes Honor Roll Unveiling Ceremony-This Day in Norwood History-May 9, 1943
An estimated 25,000 people yesterday paid tribute to Norwood's six Gold Star Mothers and some 1400 Norwood men in the service, as Governor Leverett Saltonstall delivered an inspiring address at the unveiling of the Norwood Honor Roll on the Town Green. A huge 82-unit parade preceded the dedication, with 14 bands supplying martial music along the line of the march.
Tentative Roster For Honor Roll Parade-This Day in Norwood History-May 7, 1943
Gordon F Woodbern, chairman of the Norwood Committee on Public Safety and chief marshal of Sunday's parade, has announced a tentative formation made up of five divisions as follows Police … Continue reading Tentative Roster For Honor Roll Parade-This Day in Norwood History-May 7, 1943
Parade Marks Armistice Day-This Day In Norwood History-November 11, 1942
Veterans organizations Honor Dead Comrades Marching Units In Flag-Draped Streets Inspiring Spectacle Norwood, along with the rest of this warring nation, observed the 21th anniversary of the signing of the … Continue reading Parade Marks Armistice Day-This Day In Norwood History-November 11, 1942
15,000 See Norwood Fourth of July Parade-This Day In Norwood History-July 4, 1940
ONE OF THE FLOATS IN NORWOODS FOURTH OF JULY PARADEWinifred Dolaher stands behind Liberty Bell Despite inclement weather 15,000 persons witnessed a parade today sponsored by the American Legion Post, … Continue reading 15,000 See Norwood Fourth of July Parade-This Day In Norwood History-July 4, 1940