Discover of Old “Highball Lantern” Throws Light On Career Of Master Carbuilder Elias E. Pratt-This Day in Norwood History-January 24, 1947

The light of an old "highball lantern” has recently been thrown on the career of an almost-forgotten railroad official of Norwood, Mass, who died in 1913. He was Elias E. … Continue reading Discover of Old “Highball Lantern” Throws Light On Career Of Master Carbuilder Elias E. Pratt-This Day in Norwood History-January 24, 1947

Gertrude’s Pastry Is Spic And Span Modern Shoppe-This Day in Norwood History-January 18, 1947

Part of the personnel of Gertrude's Pastry Shop, 641 Washington Street, Norwood, line up for the photographer. Left to right, Mrs. Jennie LaMont, Mrs. Florence Lombard, Mrs. Helene Kolbe and … Continue reading Gertrude’s Pastry Is Spic And Span Modern Shoppe-This Day in Norwood History-January 18, 1947

Hamlin’s Service Station Been Here For 17 Years-This Day in Norwood History-January 18, 1947

Hamlin's Service Station, corner of Railroad avenue and Washington street, Norwood, is owned by Geoffrey W. Hamlin, who has lived in Norwood and been in business at the same location … Continue reading Hamlin’s Service Station Been Here For 17 Years-This Day in Norwood History-January 18, 1947

Paul Hooper Offers Skilled Plumbing and Heating Work-This Day in Norwood History-January 17, 1947

For all types of quality plumbing and heating work and oil burner installation, the Paul C. Hooper Co , 226 Railroad Avenue, Norwood, can guarantee the best work, materials, and … Continue reading Paul Hooper Offers Skilled Plumbing and Heating Work-This Day in Norwood History-January 17, 1947

Emily Henry Bush to Tell Private Lives of Film Stars At Day House-This Day in Norwood History-January 17, 1947

Emily Henry Bush If you want to see a gal who did the impossible in that most impossible of places, Hollywood, and photographed it in color, you can hear her … Continue reading Emily Henry Bush to Tell Private Lives of Film Stars At Day House-This Day in Norwood History-January 17, 1947

Norwood Radio Setting Up Television-FM Department-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1947

IN BUSINESS 25 YEARS — Rosewell A. Norton, right, proprietor of the Norwood Radio, Co., 711 Washington street, Norwood, poses with Gene Wilford in the interior of his completely stocked … Continue reading Norwood Radio Setting Up Television-FM Department-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1947

John R. Bouchard Is Midshipman At Pre-Flight School-This Day in Norwood History-January 3, 1947

John R. Bnuchard 19, son of Nelson Bouchard of 278 Vernon .street. Norwood has been selected and appointed a Midshipman. USN at the Navy's only Pre-Flight School Ottumwa. Iowa, under … Continue reading John R. Bouchard Is Midshipman At Pre-Flight School-This Day in Norwood History-January 3, 1947

St George’s Syrian Ladies’ Society Christmas Party-This Day in Norwood History-January 3, 1947

Members of St George's Syrian Ladies' Society shown as they gathered for a post-holiday Christmas party Thursday evening at the Church Hall. The hall was decorated for the Yuletide season … Continue reading St George’s Syrian Ladies’ Society Christmas Party-This Day in Norwood History-January 3, 1947

Full Line Of Gulf Products At Carter’s Modern Station-This Day in Norwood History-January 3, 1947

ALL GULF PRODUCTS — Featuring a complete line of all Gulf products is Carter's Gulf Service Station, above, 1S65 Washington street, at the corner of Douglass avenue, Norwood. This conveniently … Continue reading Full Line Of Gulf Products At Carter’s Modern Station-This Day in Norwood History-January 3, 1947

For A Tasty Combination, Try The Norfolk Do-Nut-This Day in Norwood History-January 2, 1947

Mmmm! THOSE HOT DONUTS—E Michael Maloof, center, proprietor of the Norfolk Do-Nut Shoppe, 1203 Washington street, Norwood, looks on as clerk Miss Yvonne Counter hands a dozen of those delectable … Continue reading For A Tasty Combination, Try The Norfolk Do-Nut-This Day in Norwood History-January 2, 1947