It was disclosed this week by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Breen of 417 Nahatan street, that one of their seven sons serving in the armed forces. Sergeant Joseph Breen was … Continue reading Sgt. Joseph Breen On Wounded List-This Day in Norwood History-January 26, 1945
Margaret Pendergast Is Bride of Matthew F. Foley, US Navy-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
MARRIED HERE SUNDAY — Matthew F. Foley, U S.N , and his bride, the former Margaret I. Pendergast, following their marriage Sunday afternoon at St. Catherine’s Church. (Surette Photo) Miss … Continue reading Margaret Pendergast Is Bride of Matthew F. Foley, US Navy-This Day in Norwood History-January 19, 1945
Pfc. George Thomas Home On Furlough-This Day in Norwood History-December 28, 1944
Pfc. George Thomas Home On Furlough Pfc. George Thomas, U. S. A., is home on furlough and is now awaiting orders to go to a convalescent hospital. Pfc. Thomas is … Continue reading Pfc. George Thomas Home On Furlough-This Day in Norwood History-December 28, 1944
Pfc. Edward Wenzel Promoted At Post In India-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944
Pfc. Edward Wenzel Promoted At Post In India ASSAM, India—Edward F. Wenzel, 26. son of Mrs. Helen F. Wenzel of 46 Chapel Street, Norwood, has been promoted to the rank … Continue reading Pfc. Edward Wenzel Promoted At Post In India-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944
Francis C. Heylin Serves Hospital Ship In English Channel-This Day in Norwood History-December 26, 1944
Francis C. Heylin Serves Hospital Ship In English Channel ABOARD THE USS LST 28 IN THE ENGLISH CHANNEL. Nov 22 (Delayed)—Nights when German planes roared in to attack their ship, … Continue reading Francis C. Heylin Serves Hospital Ship In English Channel-This Day in Norwood History-December 26, 1944
Pfc. Robert B. Flaherty is Awarded Purple Heart-This Day in Norwood History-December 21, 1944
Pfc. Robert B. Flaherty is Awarded Purple Heart Pfc. Robert B. Flaherty of the U. S. Third Army's 10th Armored Division has been awarded the Purple Heart by Maj. Gen. … Continue reading Pfc. Robert B. Flaherty is Awarded Purple Heart-This Day in Norwood History-December 21, 1944
Town Employees Have Gala Christmas Celebration-This Day in Norwood History-December 21, 1944
Town employees shown as they took time out from the Christmas festivities Monday night at Holman Hall to pose for the Messenger Cameraman. (Surette Photo) Employees of the Municipal Building … Continue reading Town Employees Have Gala Christmas Celebration-This Day in Norwood History-December 21, 1944
Norwood Was Dotted With Banner Ice Skating Spots Years Ago-This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944
Vintage ice skate in the collection at the Norwood Historical Society By WIN EVERETT This yarn is not Written for the youth of today. It is dedicated to the kids … Continue reading Norwood Was Dotted With Banner Ice Skating Spots Years Ago-This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944
Friends Fete Mary Flaherty Now In Women’s Marine Corps Reserve-This Day in Norwood History-December 13, 1944
Friends Fete Mary Flaherty Now In Women's Marine Corps Reserve Two parties were given last week for Miss Mary Flaherty of 20 Lydcn street, who left Tuesday morning for boot … Continue reading Friends Fete Mary Flaherty Now In Women’s Marine Corps Reserve-This Day in Norwood History-December 13, 1944
New Cummings Store To Open On Washington Street-This Day in Norwood History-November 29, 1944
D. E. Price, supervisor of the Cummings Store for 14 years, announced today that the new Cummings Store, located at 659 Washington street, would open Thursday, November 29. The new … Continue reading New Cummings Store To Open On Washington Street-This Day in Norwood History-November 29, 1944