(Published in 1972) BACK AROUND 1930 The Town's Public Works Department, the majority of whom are shown in this picture taken in the Yard, was twice as large 40 years … Continue reading To Bring In Plans For New Town Yard-This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 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
The United Church Honors Veterans of World War II-This Day in Norwood History-November 12, 1946
Before a large congregation at the regular service of Divine Worship on Sunday morning, the United Church paid tribute to both the living and the dead of World War II … Continue reading The United Church Honors Veterans of World War II-This Day in Norwood History-November 12, 1946
Solemn Rites Mark Armistice Day-This Day in Norwood History-November 11, 1946
Large Crowd Participates In Exercises Here ARMISTICE DAY was observed with solemn rites in Norwood yesterday as veterans of two wars marked the end of hostilities against aggressor foes. Here … Continue reading Solemn Rites Mark Armistice Day-This Day in Norwood History-November 11, 1946
T/5 Paul E. Pepper, Pfc. Chester R. Pepper With the Same AA Battery In Pacific-This Day in Norwood History-December 21, 1944
T/5 Paul E. Pepper, Pfc. Chester R. Pepper With the Same AA Battery In Pacific SOMEWHERE IN NEW GUINEA —Two soldiers from Norwood. Massachusetts, are now serving with an Anti-Aircraft … Continue reading T/5 Paul E. Pepper, Pfc. Chester R. Pepper With the Same AA Battery In Pacific-This Day in Norwood History-December 21, 1944
Walter Eppich, Robert Corcoran Enlist in U.S. Coast Guard-This Day in Norwood History-December 13, 1944
Training at Manhattan Beach Walter Eppich, Robert Corcoran Enlist in U.S. Coast Guard Two Norwood boys. Walter B. Eppich and Robert Francis Corcoran, have recently enlisted in the U. S. … Continue reading Walter Eppich, Robert Corcoran Enlist in U.S. Coast Guard-This Day in Norwood History-December 13, 1944
Pvt. Horace Webber Reported Missing In Siegfried Assault-This Day in Norwood History-December 7, 1944
Pvt. Horace G. Webber, 34-year-old Norwood Infantry soldier, is missing in action in Germany, it was learned last night following the receipt of a War Department telegram by his wife, … Continue reading Pvt. Horace Webber Reported Missing In Siegfried Assault-This Day in Norwood History-December 7, 1944
Pvt. Francis Edward McAuliffe Is Teletype Operator At Tinkham Field-This Day in Norwood History-November 27, 1944
Pvt. Francis Edward McAuliffe Is Teletype Operator At Tinkham Field OKLAHOMA CITY AIR TECHNICAL SERVICE COMMAND, Tinker Field, Okla. — Now stationed at Tinker Field is Pvt. Francis Edward McAuliffe, … Continue reading Pvt. Francis Edward McAuliffe Is Teletype Operator At Tinkham Field-This Day in Norwood History-November 27, 1944
Sergt. Walsh, Pacific Veteran, Critically Ill-This Day in Norwood History-November 20, 1944
Sergt. Joseph F. Walsh, 34. of 54 Walnut avenue, who recently returned to the United States after 33 months of service with the famed Americal Division in the Pacific, is … Continue reading Sergt. Walsh, Pacific Veteran, Critically Ill-This Day in Norwood History-November 20, 1944
Rev Fr Troy Wants To Stop Liquor Sales-This Day In Norwood History-January 16, 1907
Rev Fr Troy Says That He Will Attend to Situation in Norwood Himself if Police Do Not Act. NORWOOD. Jan 16 — Officers of St Catherine’s total abstinence and literary … Continue reading Rev Fr Troy Wants To Stop Liquor Sales-This Day In Norwood History-January 16, 1907