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Tag: John J. Cook

November 11, 2019May 25, 2026 georgenhs Roll of Honor, WWII

Roll of Honor

OLD PARISH CEMETERY Colonial Wars Capt. William Bacon Rev. Thomas Balch William Ellis Revolutionary War William Comey Benjamin Dean Jonathan Dean William Dean Oliver Ellis Capt. Abel Everett Asa EverettCapt. … Continue reading Roll of Honor

October 22, 1998October 20, 2026 georgenhs In Memoriam, This Day In Norwood History

John J. Cook, Founder and Longtime Editor of the Norwood Times, Passes Away at 76-October 22, 1998

John J. Cook, who founded the Norwood Times weekly newspaper 50 years ago and served as a tireless advocate for the community, has died at age 76 following complications from a brain tumor.

October 6, 1975October 6, 2026 georgenhs Community Events, This Day In Norwood History

Kiwanis-Rotary “Jail Day” Brings Kangaroo Court to Town Common-October 6, 1975

Dressed in colonial militia gear and Dolly Madison dresses, Norwood civic groups host a humorous kangaroo court and parade for a Bicentennial Jail Day fundraiser.

January 27, 1948July 6, 2026 georgenhs Environment, This Day In Norwood History

Grade Schools To Be Closed During Storm Emergency-This Day In Norwood History-January 27, 1948

Ordered Shut Down Until Further Notice To Keep Pupils Off Streets The cancellation of school sessions for elementary grade students until further notice was ordered at the organization meeting of … Continue reading Grade Schools To Be Closed During Storm Emergency-This Day In Norwood History-January 27, 1948

June 29, 1946May 29, 2024 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

American Legion Inducts First Women-This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1946

This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1946-American Legion Adds Inducts First Women

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