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

Warren Eriksen, Photographer-This Day in Norwood History-November 20, 1946

"Photo by Warren Eriksen" is a familiar phrase to readers of the Norwood Daily Messenger and the Norwood Free Press, who have seen his business page pictures for a number … Continue reading Warren Eriksen, Photographer-This Day in Norwood History-November 20, 1946

Solemn Rites Mark Armistice Day-This Day in Norwood History-November 11, 1946

Large Crowd Participates In Exercises Here ARMISTICE DAY was observed with solemn rites in Norwood yesterday as veterans of two wars marked the end of hostilities against aggressor foes. Here … Continue reading Solemn Rites Mark Armistice Day-This Day in Norwood History-November 11, 1946

Lydon Assumes Chief of Police Post in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-June 2, 1946

Thomas C. Lydon assumed his duties as Chief of Police here today. Born in Norwood, Chief Lydon was appointed to the police department in 1915 and in 1932 became a … Continue reading Lydon Assumes Chief of Police Post in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-June 2, 1946

Hero’s Welcome For Colonel George T Lee-This Day In Norwood History-October 5, 1945

It was VJ Day All over again in Norwood on Monday afternoon. For more than 30 minutes, sirens shrieked, bells chimed, and people shouted a tremendous welcome to Colonel George … Continue reading Hero’s Welcome For Colonel George T Lee-This Day In Norwood History-October 5, 1945

Lee’s Lieutenants Honor “Jim” Curran-This Day in Norwood History-September 16, 1945

Lee's Lieutenants Honor "Jim" Curran-This Day in Norwood History- September 16, 1945

No Word Received Of Fate Of Lieut. Gallant-This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1945

This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1945-No Word Received Of Fate Of Lieut. Gallant

George T. ‘Lee’s Lieutenants’ Present Governor With Commission-This Day In Norwood History-June 10, 1945

June 10, 1945-George T. 'Lee’s Lieutenants’ Present Governor With Commission

George T. ‘Lee’s Lieutenants’ Present Governor With Commission-This Day In Norwood History-June 10, 1945

Colonel George T. Lee (Colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) Governor Darden has just received his commission as an honorary lieutenant in the Eighty-Sixth Fighter-Bomber Group, better known in the … Continue reading George T. ‘Lee’s Lieutenants’ Present Governor With Commission-This Day In Norwood History-June 10, 1945

Norwood’s Col Lee Flies 252d Mission to Set New Record-This Day In Norwood History-April 28, 1945

NORWOOD, April 28—Lt Col George T. Lee, 25, son of Mrs. Mary J. Lee of 26 Rock st., this town, recently flew his 252d mission to set a new 1st … Continue reading Norwood’s Col Lee Flies 252d Mission to Set New Record-This Day In Norwood History-April 28, 1945