Norwood HIGH is believed to be the first in the East, and perhaps in the country, where every student in the aeronautics class, if his parents consent, has actual flight … Continue reading Teen Age Flyers-This Day In Norwood History-April 8, 1945
Mock Bombing Raid Tonight at Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-September 23, 1943
M38A2 Practice Bomb An air raid, with planes zooming over the town, bombs bursting and anti-aircraft guns barking, will be staged tomorrow night by the Norwood civil defense group under … Continue reading Mock Bombing Raid Tonight at Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-September 23, 1943
(VIDEO & Article) Air Mail Pick-Up Flight Important In Norwood History-This Day in Norwood History-May 19, 1938
The Norwood Historical Society is excited to share this video clip, which depicts the first air mail flight from Norwood airport. This video was donated, along with other photos and video clips, by the Roy family many years ago on behalf of the Cuff and Chandler families of Rosemary Street. James B. Cuff, who is featured in this video, was a postal employee for over 40 years, and his son William Chandler shot the film. We hope you enjoy this unique piece of Norwood history as much as we do! This Day in Norwood History-May 19, 1938 Pictured: Postmaster Anna R. Ellis, moments before boarding the first air mail flight at Norwood airport.
National Air Mail Week Features The First Flight From Airport Thursday-This Day in Norwood History-May 14, 1938
This Day in Norwood History-May 14, 1938- National Air Mail Week Features The First Air-Mail Flight From Airport Thursday
Pilot Finds Body of Lost Woman, Mrs. Nettie Day-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1937
Mrs. Nettie Day, 71-year-old woman who became lost in the almost impenetrable swamp here yesterday while picking cranberries, was found dead less than a half-mile from her home and but … Continue reading Pilot Finds Body of Lost Woman, Mrs. Nettie Day-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1937