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Tag: Cemetery

August 12, 1967August 12, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

No Dedication Ceremonies for New Cemetery Garage-August 12, 1967

Citing a lack of public interest, Norwood officials led by Walter J. Dempsey voted to skip dedication ceremonies for the new $47,000 fieldstone cemetery garage.

July 28, 1955July 27, 2026 georgenhs In Memoriam, This Day In Norwood History

Jack P. Welch, Local Newsman, Dies Suddenly-July 28, 1955

John P. (Jack) Welch, owner of Welch's Newsstand in Norwood for over 40 years, passed away at Barnstable Hospital at age 80.

July 31, 1948July 29, 2026 georgenhs Roll of Honor, This Day In Norwood History, United States Army, United States Army Air Corps, WWII

Three Local World War II Heroes Returned Home to Norwood for Final Military Honors-July 31, 1948

Fallen WWII servicemen Cpl. John E. Curran, Cpl. Joseph A. Selukas, and S/Sgt. Edward C. Erker were returned from England to Norwood for full military honors and burial.

June 23, 1939June 4, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Louis D’Espinosa Named Cemetery Head By Manager-This Day in Norwood History-June 23, 1939

This Day in Norwood History-June 23, 1939-Louis D'Espinosa Named Cemetery Head By Manager

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