M/Sgt. George S. Buckman, Jr, has been appointed station commander of the United States Air Force Recruiting Station located in the Post Office, Norwood, according to Lt. Col. William A. … Continue reading Former Norwoodite MSgt. George S. Buckman Given USAF Recruiting Job Here-This Day in Norwood History-January 28, 1955
John W. Murphy Candidate For Postmaster Position-This Day In Norwood History-December 22, 1953
John W. Murphy of 203 Richland road, present assistant postmaster and a career man in the postal service, is a candidate for the Postmaster’s position in Norwood. John William Murphy … Continue reading John W. Murphy Candidate For Postmaster Position-This Day In Norwood History-December 22, 1953
Dodge Route Van Delivered For New Parcel Post Route-This Day In Norwood History-February 2, 1950
The new Dodge Route-Van delivered yesterday to Thomas O'Day, 278 Railroad Avenue, Norwood, by Daniel J. Sweeney, Sales Manager for Knox-Smith, Inc., Dodge-Plymouth Dealer, is being contracted by the Post … Continue reading Dodge Route Van Delivered For New Parcel Post Route-This Day In Norwood History-February 2, 1950
Norwood Fire Sweeps V. F. W. Home; 2 Hurt-This Day In Norwood History-March 5, 1949
V. F. W..COMMANDER Joseph Paduck shown with Norwood Post’s colors and other property he saved when fire wrecked headquarters this morning. NORWOOD, March 5—Two firemen were injured and several families … Continue reading Norwood Fire Sweeps V. F. W. Home; 2 Hurt-This Day In Norwood History-March 5, 1949
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
Norwood Trust Company Encourages V-Mail Use-This Day In Norwood History – December 22, 1942
For the convenience of fathers, mothers and other members of local Norwood families who have relatives in the service, the Norwood Trust Company has a limited number of V—Mail service … Continue reading Norwood Trust Company Encourages V-Mail Use-This Day In Norwood History – December 22, 1942
Santa Salutes the Merchants of Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-December 10, 1942
Santa Salutes the Merchants of Norwood The merchants of Norwood, deciding to convince their customers of the absolute necessity of doing their Christmas shopping early this year, put their thinking … Continue reading Santa Salutes the Merchants of Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-December 10, 1942
Sell Your Idle Tires To Uncle Sam-Now!-This Day In Norwood History-November 20, 1942
EFFECTIVE NOV. 22. IT WILL BE ILLEGAL TO USE GASOLINE IN THEOPERATION OF YOUR PASSENGER CAR IF YOU OWN IDLE TIRES Idle Tires purchased by the Government will be used … Continue reading Sell Your Idle Tires To Uncle Sam-Now!-This Day In Norwood History-November 20, 1942
Brown Sisters-This Day In Norwood History-November 19, 1942
"Three Little Sitters," is the title of a popular wartime tune, but these three little sisters, Frances, Eleanor, and Evelyn aren't telling it to the Marines at all. From left … Continue reading Brown Sisters-This Day In Norwood History-November 19, 1942
Mulvehill Takes Over Duties as Postmaster-This Day In Norwood History- July 16, 1934
MULVEHILL ON JOB AT NORWOOD Takes Over His Duties as Postmaster NORWOOD. July 16—Thomas B. Mulvehill of 23 Cottage st took over duties as Postmaster this morning, in ceremonies at … Continue reading Mulvehill Takes Over Duties as Postmaster-This Day In Norwood History- July 16, 1934