When the Norwood Post 70 of the American Legion installed a class of 50 candidates on Tuesday night at the Post headquarters, this group composed the initiation team. Seated (left … Continue reading American Legion Post 70 Initiates First All-WWII Team-This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1948
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
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
Prescotts To Be Saluted On Nation-Wide Network-This Day in Norwood History-October 11, 1946
Prescotts To Be Saluted On Nation-Wide Network-This Day in Norwood History-October 11, 1946
110 War Veterans Honored At St. Peter’s Celebration-This Day in Norwood History-October 8, 1946
110 War Veterans Honored At St. Peter’s Celebration-This Day in Norwood History-October 8, 1946
Norwood Quartet In Perilous Atlantic Crossing On Troopship-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946
NEW YORK — The S. S. Kokomo Victory arrived in New York from LeHavre, France, with 1600 returning veterans, weary, seasick, and very much battered and bruised, but very happy … Continue reading Norwood Quartet In Perilous Atlantic Crossing On Troopship-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946
Bank Appoints Bertha Sawyer First Woman Branch Manager-This Day in Norwood History-January 20-1945
Bertha Sawyer Appointed First Woman Branch Manager of South Shore National Bank Directors of the South Shore National Bank met at the Main Office in Quincy last week for their … Continue reading Bank Appoints Bertha Sawyer First Woman Branch Manager-This Day in Norwood History-January 20-1945
Technical Sgt Arthur C Webber Promoted to Master Sergeant-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
Technical Sergeant Arthur C. Webber of Norwood, engineer in the personal crew of the "Fightin' 13th” AAF’s commanding general. In his assignment, Sergt. Webber is entrusted with keeping in perfect … Continue reading Technical Sgt Arthur C Webber Promoted to Master Sergeant-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
Pfc. Edward Wenzel Promoted At Post In India-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944
Pfc. Edward Wenzel Promoted At Post In India ASSAM, India—Edward F. Wenzel, 26. son of Mrs. Helen F. Wenzel of 46 Chapel Street, Norwood, has been promoted to the rank … Continue reading Pfc. Edward Wenzel Promoted At Post In India-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944
SSgt. Ahti Wuori, Aerial Gunner On U. S. Bomber, Missing-This Day in Norwood History-December 22, 1944
Veteran Of 30 Missions Missing In Pacific Theatre Since Nov. 16 Staff Sgt. Ahti J.. Wuori, only child of Mr. and Mrs. John Wuori of 90 East Cross street, Norwood, … Continue reading SSgt. Ahti Wuori, Aerial Gunner On U. S. Bomber, Missing-This Day in Norwood History-December 22, 1944