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November 11, 1968October 30, 2026 georgenhs Public Event, This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

John Abdallah Dies In Parade At Norwood-November 11, 1968

John Abdallah Dies In Parade At Norwood This Day In Norwood History-November 11, 1968

January 28, 1967July 19, 2026 georgenhs Schools, This Day In Norwood History

Lincoln D. Lynch, former Principal and Superintendent, Dead at 66-January 28, 1967

NORWOOD — Lincoln D. Lynch, superintendent of schools here for 24 years, died Saturday in Massachusetts General Hospital. Mr. Lynch, 66, had lived on Old Chatham rd., Dennis, since retirement … Continue reading Lincoln D. Lynch, former Principal and Superintendent, Dead at 66-January 28, 1967

October 2, 1965September 23, 2026 georgenhs Social Groups, This Day In Norwood History, WWI

Post 70 Honors “Ole” Jacobsen-October 2, 1965

"OLE" JACOBSEN, former Norwood strongman and wrestler, who has been presented the Award of Merit by Norwood Post 70 of the American Legion. (Photo by Larry White) “Ole” Jacobsen, Norwood … Continue reading Post 70 Honors “Ole” Jacobsen-October 2, 1965

January 5, 1961July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Vets Fund Committee Agrees To Memorial-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961

Vets Fund Committee Agrees To Memorial For the first time since the establishment of the Servicemens’ Fund Committee here fifteen years ago, total agreement on the disposition of the $90,000 … Continue reading Vets Fund Committee Agrees To Memorial-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961

January 31, 1957August 7, 2026 georgenhs Gone But Not Forgotten, This Day In Norwood History

Verne Inn Restored, Becomes Modern Funeral home-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1957

Public Invited To Attend Open House This Weekend FRONT VIEW of the old Vorn« Inn on Vernon street which hi* been completely restored as the home of the Eastman Funeral … Continue reading Verne Inn Restored, Becomes Modern Funeral home-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1957

December 29, 1955July 19, 2026 georgenhs Champions, This Day In Norwood History

Roll-Land Champions To Skate For DAV Benefit-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1955

MISS ROLL-LAND—The honor of being chosen Miss Roll-Land for 1955 went to dainty Miss Lillian Carlson of Norwood. Two former winners of the top honor acted as judges for the … Continue reading Roll-Land Champions To Skate For DAV Benefit-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1955

George T Lee Cockpit
October 7, 1954September 25, 2026 georgenhs Uncategorized, United States Air Force, United States Army Air Corps, WWII

Town Mourns War Hero Col. George T Lee-October 7, 1954

Town Mourns War Hero Col. George T Lee-This Day In Norwood History-October 7, 1954

Col George T Lee
October 6, 1954October 6, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, United States Air Force, United States Army Air Corps, WWII

Col George T Lee, War Ace and Pilot, Killed in Jet Crash-This Day in Norwood History-October 6, 1954

Col George T Lee, War Ace and Pilot, Killed in Jet Crash-This Day in Norwood History-October 6, 1954

December 22, 1953July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

John W. Murphy Candidate For Postmaster Position-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-December 22, 1953

June 30, 1950July 19, 2026 georgenhs Housing, This Day In Norwood History

Ellis Gardens-June 30, 1950

This ad for Ellis Gardens ran on June 30th, 1950. OWN YOUR OWN HOME THE MOST SENSATIONAL OFFER IN THE SMALL HOME-BUILDING FIELD IN ELLIS GARDENS, NORWOOD 4 and 5 … Continue reading Ellis Gardens-June 30, 1950

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