A fire which police said was set by five young boys, destroyed five cows, a large barn and adjoining milkshed of the Neponset Valley Farm at 4:30 p.m. today, with … Continue reading 5 Boys Confess Setting $20,000 Fire in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-May 31, 1947
In Memoriam-Jane Atherton Hewitt
Jane Atherton Hewett Miss Jane A. Hewett died on February 28, 1947. Miss Hewett was born in Canton, from whence she came to be the Librarian of the Morrill Memorial … Continue reading In Memoriam-Jane Atherton Hewitt
Charlie Carroll Is Former Signal Corps Radio Man-This Day in Norwood History-February 2, 1947
Charles Carroll, proprietor of Corroll Radio, 1177-1179 Washington Street, South Norwood, is shown preparing to test a customer's radio Mr. Carroll, a former Army Signal Corps radio technician, has been.'in … Continue reading Charlie Carroll Is Former Signal Corps Radio Man-This Day in Norwood History-February 2, 1947
Norwood Salvage Co Buys Everything, Including Junk-This Day in Norwood History-February 1, 1947
"We buy anything, including junk," is the slogan of the Norwood Salvage Co, 1199 Washington Street, South Norwood. Owner Ben Oppenheim is in the market right now for all kinds … Continue reading Norwood Salvage Co Buys Everything, Including Junk-This Day in Norwood History-February 1, 1947
Cafe Venice Is Popular Italian Food Restaurant-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1947
The Cafe Venice, Inc, above, 1084-1088 Washington Street, South Norwood, is a popular local eating and drinking spot. The Cafe Venice specializes in pizza, hot cut of the oven; spaghetti … Continue reading Cafe Venice Is Popular Italian Food Restaurant-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1947
New Marine Corps League Post Is Organized Here-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1947
Once again the town of Norwood has been honored by being chosen as the headquarters of a new veterans’ organization, a Marine Corps League Post. This new Post was started … Continue reading New Marine Corps League Post Is Organized Here-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1947
Benny Murray To Be Honored At Banquet-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1947
Plans for a testimonial banquet to H Bennett Murray, who resigned last June after 25 years as a coach and teacher at Norwood High School will be made at a … Continue reading Benny Murray To Be Honored At Banquet-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1947
Norwood Man Has Unusual Collection Of License Plates-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1947
Fred Schaicr of 53 Silver Street, shown with some of his prized collection of number plates. He has set of plates 354 and 355 for 36 consecutive years. (McLean Photo) … Continue reading Norwood Man Has Unusual Collection Of License Plates-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1947
Sgt. Henry C. Baker, Jr Home on Furlough-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1947
HOME ON FURLOUGH FROM GERMANY, Sgt. Henry C. Baker, Jr. was the Honored guest at a belated Christmas Party Saturday night at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. … Continue reading Sgt. Henry C. Baker, Jr Home on Furlough-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1947
Johnson & Flood Specialize In Custom Made Furniture-This Day in Norwood History-January 24, 1947
An outside view of the shop and truck of Johnson & Flood Cabinetmakers, 228 Roil road Avenue, Norwood. Messrs. Johnson and Flood said they wanted to show this particular view … Continue reading Johnson & Flood Specialize In Custom Made Furniture-This Day in Norwood History-January 24, 1947