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January 21, 1948July 6, 2026 georgenhs Music, This Day In Norwood History

Farnham’s Music Shop Sells, Rents Musical Instruments-This Day in Norwood History-January 21, 1948

Shown holding one of the new Holton alto saxophones at Farnham's Music Shop, 861 Washington Street, Norwood, is Owner George H. Farnham, Jr. The Holton saxophone is equipped with excellent … Continue reading Farnham’s Music Shop Sells, Rents Musical Instruments-This Day in Norwood History-January 21, 1948

January 17, 1947January 17, 2025 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Paul Hooper Offers Skilled Plumbing and Heating Work-This Day in Norwood History-January 17, 1947

For all types of quality plumbing and heating work and oil burner installation, the Paul C. Hooper Co , 226 Railroad Avenue, Norwood, can guarantee the best work, materials, and … Continue reading Paul Hooper Offers Skilled Plumbing and Heating Work-This Day in Norwood History-January 17, 1947

January 3, 1947December 28, 2023 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, United States Navy, WWII

John R. Bouchard Is Midshipman At Pre-Flight School-This Day in Norwood History-January 3, 1947

John R. Bnuchard 19, son of Nelson Bouchard of 278 Vernon .street. Norwood has been selected and appointed a Midshipman. USN at the Navy's only Pre-Flight School Ottumwa. Iowa, under … Continue reading John R. Bouchard Is Midshipman At Pre-Flight School-This Day in Norwood History-January 3, 1947

November 13, 1946July 31, 2025 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Laundry Company Offers Top Quality Service-This Day in Norwood History-November 13, 1946

256This is the way sheets and other flat work are handled at the Norwood Laundry Co., 884 Washington street, Norwood. The giant machine on the right is a flat work … Continue reading Norwood Laundry Company Offers Top Quality Service-This Day in Norwood History-November 13, 1946

March 8, 1946March 9, 2024 georgenhs In The Service, In The Service Now, This Day In Norwood History, United States Army, United States Navy, WWII

Norwood In The Service-This Day In Norwood History-March 8, 1946

Off For The Army Two Norwood men who have signed up with the U. S. Army are shown being congratulated by Pfc. Francis X. Moynihan (center) at the Recruiting Station … Continue reading Norwood In The Service-This Day In Norwood History-March 8, 1946

January 18, 1946December 29, 2023 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, United States Navy

Roy J. Anderson Enlists In Navy-This Day in Norwood History-January 18, 1946

Among the host of applicants who (locked to the Navy recruiting stations after the holiday season was another Norwood man who signed up for a two year hitch in the … Continue reading Roy J. Anderson Enlists In Navy-This Day in Norwood History-January 18, 1946

January 11, 1946December 29, 2023 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Sheet Metal Works In New Quarters On Route 1-This Day in Norwood History-January 11, 1946

The Norwood Sheet Metal Works has moved to new quarters on Route 1 near East Cross street where complete heating and air conditioning service is now available to the people … Continue reading Norwood Sheet Metal Works In New Quarters On Route 1-This Day in Norwood History-January 11, 1946

January 11, 1946December 29, 2023 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, United States Navy, WWII

Paul Collins Is Released After 32 Months In Navy-This Day in Norwood History-January 11, 1946

Paul Collins, son of Mr and Mrs. of 65 Winslow Avenue, Norwood, has received his discharge from the Navy after 32 months of service. After receiving his training at Newport. … Continue reading Paul Collins Is Released After 32 Months In Navy-This Day in Norwood History-January 11, 1946

January 4, 1946December 28, 2023 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Westover Proposed As Home For United Nations HQ-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946

Original 1945 United Nations Logo Possible That Delegates Will Be Taken Here In Inspection Tour Norwood has been included as one of the areas which might have a chance of … Continue reading Westover Proposed As Home For United Nations HQ-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946

January 4, 1946July 21, 2024 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

New Owners For Lewis’ Restaurant-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946

The purchase of Lewis’ Restaurant by Edward Roach and Clifford Cashen was revealed this week. Erected in 1939, the restaurant has been operated since that time by Arthur G. Lewis … Continue reading New Owners For Lewis’ Restaurant-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946

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