Leo J. Leonard Cited For Part In Battle Of Philippine Sea Leo J. Leonard, A.M.M. 3/C of the U.S.N.R., has received a citation from his commanding officer for “commendable performance … Continue reading Leo J. Leonard Cited For Part In Battle Of Philippine Sea-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944
One Hurt, 14 Flee As Flames Sweep Apartment And Business Block-This Day in Norwood History-October 23, 1944
One Hurt, 14 Flee As Flames Sweep Apartment And Business Block-This Day in Norwood History-October 23, 1944
Navy Plane Crashes In Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-August 5, 1944
Poet Coffin’s Son Parachutes to Safety in Norwood Crash Sun, Aug 6, 1944 – 15 · The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts) · Newspapers.com NORWOOD. Aug. 5—A Navy fighter plane which … Continue reading Navy Plane Crashes In Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-August 5, 1944
Mock Bombing Raid Tonight at Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-September 23, 1943
M38A2 Practice Bomb An air raid, with planes zooming over the town, bombs bursting and anti-aircraft guns barking, will be staged tomorrow night by the Norwood civil defense group under … Continue reading Mock Bombing Raid Tonight at Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-September 23, 1943
Nutter Is First Harvard Man to Bomb Germany-This Day In Norwood History-January 26, 1943
Contenting himself with the claim of being "the first Harvard man over the line,’’ Navigator Lieut Ralph H. Nutter 22, of Norwood returned safely with other members of the crew … Continue reading Nutter Is First Harvard Man to Bomb Germany-This Day In Norwood History-January 26, 1943
New Blood Bank Located In Basement Of Norwood Hospital-This Day In Norwood History-December 10, 1942
"Best In The Country" For Towns Of Same Size 1942 Blood Bank Poster In one of the most progressive medical steps made In the town in years, a blood bank … Continue reading New Blood Bank Located In Basement Of Norwood Hospital-This Day In Norwood History-December 10, 1942
Fire Threatens Village Hall-This Day In Norwood History-December 3, 1942
Firemen Save Old Village Hall After Short Battle Building Was Town's First Moving Picture Theatre Circa 1900 One of the oldest landmarks in Norwood, Old Village Hall, was threatened by … Continue reading Fire Threatens Village Hall-This Day In Norwood History-December 3, 1942
Edna Phillips Named Health Leader-This Day In Norwood History-July 19, 1942
Morrill Librarian Placed In Key Position Miss Edna Phillips Librarian Morrill Memorial Library from 1939-1962 (Colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) Miss Edna Phillips, Librarian of the Morrill Memorial Library, … Continue reading Edna Phillips Named Health Leader-This Day In Norwood History-July 19, 1942
Congress Votes War-This Day In Norwood History-December 8, 1941
"God Bless Our Efforts" Text of a prepared statement issued at noon today to all Norwood residents by Harry B. Butters, chairman of the Board of Selectmen. "War is upon … Continue reading Congress Votes War-This Day In Norwood History-December 8, 1941
Balch Pupils Form Safety Club-This Day in Norwood History-December 4, 1941
Pupils of the Balch School, English Club, under the direction of Miss Crowl and Miss Sanford, have formed a Safety Club. Henry Karsnis, of Grade Six, suggested the idea- after … Continue reading Balch Pupils Form Safety Club-This Day in Norwood History-December 4, 1941