1941 – Page 5 – Norwood Historical Society

Federal Auxiliary Airport in Norwood Asked in Proposal to State Legislature-This Day In Norwood History-February 4, 1941

While the legislative committee on military affairs remained deadlocked over the site for a new state-operated East Boston Airport auxiliary landing field, Senator Mason Sears of Dedham yesterday gained suspension … Continue reading Federal Auxiliary Airport in Norwood Asked in Proposal to State Legislature-This Day In Norwood History-February 4, 1941

SUCCESS STORY —Marian Rosamond of Norwood, who has clicked in films. HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 29—Three years ago she left her home in Norwood, Mass., with $15 in her handbag, and practically … Continue reading Marian Rosamond Flynn Clicks in Hollywood Movies After Three Years-This Day In Norwood History-January 29, 1941

Enlarged Floor Space Accommodates New Departments The completely renovated and redecorated Norwood store of Sears Roebuck and Co., with its floor space doubled by the addition of an adjoining building, … Continue reading Renovated and Redecorated Sears Store Will Open Doors To Public This Morning-This Day in Norwood History-January 24, 1941

256 Joint Meeting Agrees To Go Forward With Project Construction of the Henry O. Peabody Trade School for Girls, to be in addition to the Norwood Senior High School, will … Continue reading Board Authorizes Borrowing For Peabody School-This Day in Norwood History-January 24, 1941

Latest word from Marion Rosamond known to Norwood as Marion Flynn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Flynn of Central street that in a week or so she will be … Continue reading Marion Rosamond Starting On Second Hollywood Film-This Day in Norwood History-January 24, 1941

The renovated Southern Theater is not recognizable from the Old Southern with its recent changes and with many more on the way. By comparison, the theatre previously had a seating … Continue reading Modernized Southern Theater Sports Many New Features-This Day in Norwood History-January 17, 1941

South Norwood Merchants Form New Association Pledged to work for the betterment of the community and the development of the trading center, the retail merchants of South Norwood have formed … Continue reading South Norwood Merchants Form New Association-This Day in Norwood History-January 17, 1941

TRAINING AIRPLANE MECHANICS in a recently added activity at the Norwood Airport. With the local field the repairs base for planes, the new mechanics school seeks to overcome the shortage … Continue reading Training Airplane Mechanics At Wiggins Airport-This Day in Norwood History-January 17, 1941