Three years ago yesterday, “the day that will live in infamy,” the Japanese struck at Pearl Harbor. Thirty-five men who sleep on foreign soil, and victims on the seas, the … Continue reading Norwood Counts 35 War Dead As Conflict Enters Fourth Year-This Day in Norwood History-December 8, 1944
Plan To Reclassify Married Men For Draft Leads To More Women In Workforce-This Day in Norwood History-October 16, 1942
Action Only Preliminary Procedure The iconic "Rosie the Riveter" poster was painted by J. Howard Miller in 1942. The Westinghouse Corporation commissioned Miller to design a series of motivational posters … Continue reading Plan To Reclassify Married Men For Draft Leads To More Women In Workforce-This Day in Norwood History-October 16, 1942
Norwood Native Arthur Curtin At Pearl Harbor-This Day In Norwood History-December 8, 1941
One Norwood man is definitely known to have been at Pearl Harbor when that giant Pacific Navy base was bombed in the Japanese surprise attack yesterday morning. He is 30-year … Continue reading Norwood Native Arthur Curtin At Pearl Harbor-This Day In Norwood History-December 8, 1941
Norwood Board Considers Opening New Roadways-This Day In Norwood History-December 8, 1920
A 1920's Model T Ford NORWOOD, Dec 8—Action was taken at the meeting of the ‘Norwood Board of Trade last night, asking for the appointment of a committee to investigate … Continue reading Norwood Board Considers Opening New Roadways-This Day In Norwood History-December 8, 1920