Early 1950s: Ray Janelle raced Stock Cars like this one late in his career after a long tenure as a champion motorcycle racer. Janelle was a regular competitor at the … Continue reading Norwood Stock Car Racing-This Day in Norwood History-August 22, 1949
Norwood Fire Sweeps V. F. W. Home; 2 Hurt-This Day In Norwood History-March 5, 1949
V. F. W..COMMANDER Joseph Paduck shown with Norwood Post’s colors and other property he saved when fire wrecked headquarters this morning. NORWOOD, March 5—Two firemen were injured and several families … Continue reading Norwood Fire Sweeps V. F. W. Home; 2 Hurt-This Day In Norwood History-March 5, 1949
Grand Opening of R.E. Hight Chevrolet Announced-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1949
NEW CHEVROLET AGENCY—The new quarters of the R. E, Hight Chevrolet, Inc., on Route 1 at the corner of Everett Street, will be open to visitors Saturday as the company … Continue reading Grand Opening of R.E. Hight Chevrolet Announced-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1949
Dependability, A By-Word At Morini’s Service Station-This Day in Norwood History-January 13, 1948
Dependability, A By-Word At Morini's Service Station Inside Morini's Service Station at 1250 Washington street, South Norwood, headquarters for top-notch automotive repair service. Enrico Morini, owner, is shown in the … Continue reading Dependability, A By-Word At Morini’s Service Station-This Day in Norwood History-January 13, 1948
Start Enforcing One Way Ruling on Central, Cottage Streets-This Day in Norwood History-January 12 1948
The new traffic regulation making Central street one-way southerly from Cottage street to Day street will be enforced starting January 12th, it was announced yesterday by Police, Chief Thomas C. … Continue reading Start Enforcing One Way Ruling on Central, Cottage Streets-This Day in Norwood History-January 12 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
Norwood Man Has Unusual Collection Of License Plates-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1947
Fred Schaicr of 53 Silver Street, shown with some of his prized collection of number plates. He has set of plates 354 and 355 for 36 consecutive years. (McLean Photo) … Continue reading Norwood Man Has Unusual Collection Of License Plates-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1947
Norwood High School Band-This Day in Norwood History-November 21, 1946
NORWOOD'S PRIDE AND JOY these days is the School Band which has blossomed out in the smart, new uniforms purchased largely through funds raised in the public subscription drive a … Continue reading Norwood High School Band-This Day in Norwood History-November 21, 1946
Cpl Robert F. Lobisser Wins Good Conduct Medal In Pacific-This Day in Norwood History-November 14, 1946
Cpl Robert F. Lobisser HEADQUARTERS. 13th AAF, Southwest Pacific—Corporal Robert F. Lobisser, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lobisser, 535 Walpole street. Norwood, has earned the Army's Good Conduct Medal … Continue reading Cpl Robert F. Lobisser Wins Good Conduct Medal In Pacific-This Day in Norwood History-November 14, 1946
Plans for Emergency Veterans Housing on Bellevue Ave Move Ahead-This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1946
Town Proceeds With Preparations For Project At Bellevue Ave. Site Heads Drive- James J. Curran, well-known Norwood attorney, who has been named chairman of the Norwood 1946 Red Cross Fund … Continue reading Plans for Emergency Veterans Housing on Bellevue Ave Move Ahead-This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1946