The light of an old "highball lantern” has recently been thrown on the career of an almost-forgotten railroad official of Norwood, Mass, who died in 1913. He was Elias E. … Continue reading Discover of Old “Highball Lantern” Throws Light On Career Of Master Carbuilder Elias E. Pratt-This Day in Norwood History-January 24, 1947
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
This Day in Norwood History-October 4, 1945-Norwood Man Grows 12-Lb. Guinea Bean
When it comes to raising Guinea beans, Walter C. Wallis of 49 Railroad avenue takes his hat off to none of the local Victory gardeners. In the garden in the … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-October 4, 1945-Norwood Man Grows 12-Lb. Guinea Bean
Morrill Memorial Library Considers a Reading Hour for the Blind-This Day In Norwood History-May 18, 1945
Morrill Memorial Library Considers a Reading Hour for the Blind In the spring of 1945, as Norwood’s civic life began to shift from wartime urgency to peacetime renewal, the Morrill Memorial Library quietly … Continue reading Morrill Memorial Library Considers a Reading Hour for the Blind-This Day In Norwood History-May 18, 1945
Lewis’ Dining Room Reopens After Wartime Renovation-This Day In Norwood History-May 18, 1945
When the doors of Lewis’ Dining Room swung open again in May 1945, the familiar scent of polished wood and fresh paint mingled with the aroma of coffee and roast beef … Continue reading Lewis’ Dining Room Reopens After Wartime Renovation-This Day In Norwood History-May 18, 1945
Local Marine Raymond B Rafuse Promoted To Sergeant-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
Sgt. Rafuse landed with assault troops on "D” day at Guam, but was wounded on the beach. He was evacuated to a Naval Hospital. Recently he returned to join his … Continue reading Local Marine Raymond B Rafuse Promoted To Sergeant-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
Pfc. Russell Webber, Corporal Joseph Caruso Home From South Pacific For 30 Days-This Day in Norwood History-December 15, 1944
Pfc. Russell Webber, Corporal Joseph Caruso Home From South Pacific For 30 Days Two Norwood Marines, Pfc, Bussell Webber and Corporal Joseph Caruso, have arrived home for a 30-day leave … Continue reading Pfc. Russell Webber, Corporal Joseph Caruso Home From South Pacific For 30 Days-This Day in Norwood History-December 15, 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. James Keady Listed Missing; Pfc. William Fitzgerald, Pfc. Robert Flaherty Reported Wounded-This Day in Norwood History-December 4, 1944
One Norwood man is missing in action in France and two more have been wounded in that theatre, one seriously, according to War Department telegrams received by their families 1 … Continue reading Pvt. James Keady Listed Missing; Pfc. William Fitzgerald, Pfc. Robert Flaherty Reported Wounded-This Day in Norwood History-December 4, 1944
Pvt. Charles F. Lydon Loses Life November 11-This Day in Norwood History-November 28, 1944
Norwood Army Engineer In Service Less Than Year; Fought On D-Day Pvt. Charles Frances Lydon Pvt. Charles Frances Lydon, 25, of 24 Cottage street, Norwood, was killed in action in … Continue reading Pvt. Charles F. Lydon Loses Life November 11-This Day in Norwood History-November 28, 1944