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Tag: October 29

October 29, 1947October 26, 2026 georgenhs Roll of Honor, This Day In Norwood History, United States Marines Corps, WWII

Corporal Deeb’s Body Returned For Town Honors-October 29, 1947

Norwood's first repatriated World War II hero, Corporal Frederick T. Deeb, returned home to solemn military honors, lying in state at Memorial Hall before services at St. George's Syrian Orthodox Church and Highland Cemetery.

Jennie's Restaurant
October 29, 1946October 27, 2026 georgenhs 2022 Top 20, Bars & Restaurants, This Day In Norwood History

Jennie’s Restaurant-October 29, 1946

Norwood Business Spotlight-Jennie's Restaurant-This Day in Norwood History-October 29, 1946

October 29, 1942October 28, 2026 georgenhs Churches, Religion, This Day In Norwood History

Syrian Pastor Here Dons Overalls To Repair Church-October 29, 1942

Facing wartime labor shortages and a rotting roof, Rev. Spiridon Dora of St. George's Syrian Orthodox Church in South Norwood built scaffolding and repaired the church dome himself.

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