Gas Attendant Robbed of $70 in Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-October 14, 1950

Gas Attendant Robbed of $70 in Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-October 14, 1950

Norwood Stock Car Racing-This Day in Norwood History-August 22, 1949

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

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

Norwood GI Sole Survivor Of B-29 Crash In Red Sea-This Day In Norwood History-July 31, 1948

This Day In Norwood History-July 31, 1948-Norwood GI Sole Survivor Of B-29 Crash In Red Sea

All Bowling Alleys Saved In $10,000 Sport Center-This Day in Norwood History-February 24, 1948

Quick Work By Firemen Confines Blaze To One Part Of Structure The quick action of the Norwood Fire Department was credited with preventing damage to the alleys at the Norwood … Continue reading All Bowling Alleys Saved In $10,000 Sport Center-This Day in Norwood History-February 24, 1948

Trailerites Steven & Minnie Laraway Realize Their Dream of Ideal Existence-This Day in Norwood History-February 12, 1948

NORWOOD TRAILERITES — Mr. and Mrs. Steven Larasway (left) and the family cat sit in the living room of their compact little trailer home on the Providence Highway at the … Continue reading Trailerites Steven & Minnie Laraway Realize Their Dream of Ideal Existence-This Day in Norwood History-February 12, 1948

Norwood Salvage Has Large Stock Of Merchandise-This Day in Norwood History-January 13, 1948

Norwood Salvage Has Large Stock Of Merchandise Antique Collector's paradise, is a good way to describe the Norwood Salvage Company. Inside view shows just about everything under the sun to … Continue reading Norwood Salvage Has Large Stock Of Merchandise-This Day in Norwood History-January 13, 1948

Emmanuel Lutheran Church To Mark 50th Birthday This Year-This Day in Norwood History-January 13, 1948

Congregation Holds Annual Meeting — Special Message Delivered By Pastor Pointing out that the Emmanuel Lutheran Church this year marks its fiftieth anniversary, Dr. A. E. Rehnstrom, pastor, asked the … Continue reading Emmanuel Lutheran Church To Mark 50th Birthday This Year-This Day in Norwood History-January 13, 1948

Norwood Salvage Co Buys Everything, Including Junk-This Day in Norwood History-February 1, 1947

"We buy anything, including junk," is the slogan of the Norwood Salvage Co, 1199 Washington Street, South Norwood. Owner Ben Oppenheim is in the market right now for all kinds … Continue reading Norwood Salvage Co Buys Everything, Including Junk-This Day in Norwood History-February 1, 1947

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