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Three area youths, Gerald F. Miller, 18, of 115 Hillside Avenue, Norwood, Ronald F. Brobst, 18, of 30 Myrtle Street, Dedham, and Brian M. McLean, 17, of 42 Gordan Acres, Wrentham, formerly of Norwood, enlisted last week in the United States Marine Corps, according to the Norwood Marine Recruiter Sgt. Duncan B. Macdonald.
Gerald, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley C. Miller; Ronald, son of Mr. and Mrs. William C Brobst, and Brain, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mahoney, will be graduates of the Norwood and Dedham high schools this June. This summer they will attend ten weeks of boot camp training and four weeks of combat training at Parris Island in South Carolina, Afterward they will be eligible for a 20-day leave to visit their homes.
‘The Marine Corps is still offering young men the opportunity to enlist under the “Join Now — Leave Later Plan”, according to the local Marine Corps recruiting office at 724 Washington Street, Norwood. Under this plan, men who are 17 or older with no prior military service may sign up for the Marine Corps and at the same time delay their departure from home for any desired period up to 120 days. The advantages of this option may be important in several ways, particularly to high school students graduating this June By enlisting now, a student is able to offset his military obligation and still continue his studies This 120-day period will count for service time towards his overall military service, for his seniority and pay purposes while the student is still in school or working.
The Marine Corps is a 100% volunteer organization and has proven to be the world’s outstanding force – in – readiness.
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Cafe Venice Is Popular Italian Food Restaurant-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1947
The Cafe Venice, Inc, above, 1084-1088 Washington Street, South Norwood, is a popular local eating and drinking spot. The Cafe Venice specializes in pizza, hot cut of the oven; spaghetti and meat balls, prepared in true Italian style, and sizzling hot T-bone steaks, tender and delicious. Owner of the Cafe Venice is Antonio Lazzero and…
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New Marine Corps League Post Is Organized Here-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1947
Once again the town of Norwood has been honored by being chosen as the headquarters of a new veterans’ organization, a Marine Corps League Post. This new Post was started in Walpole but it was decided to transfer it to Norwood because of the more central location in regard to the nearby towns of Dedham,…
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Hamlin’s Service Station Been Here For 17 Years-This Day in Norwood History-January 18, 1947
Practically everyone hereabouts knows Geoffrey W. Hamlin generally called “Geoff” owner of Hamlin’s Service Station at the corner of Railroad avenue and Washington street, Norwood because he has lived here and been in business here for almost 17 years. A gleaming-white, neat-appearing station, Hamlin’s features a complete line of Mobile products and accessories, from gasoline…
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Norwood Laundry Company Offers Top Quality Service-This Day in Norwood History-November 13, 1946
John E. and George J. Nixon, who recently purchased the Norwood Laundry Co.. 884 Washington street, Norwood., are a couple of ambitious, hard-working young men who are determined that the best work possible will be performed at their establishment. ‘•Because of the scarcity of labor and the difficulty we have getting supplies,’’ John E. said…
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The United Church Honors Veterans of World War II-This Day in Norwood History-November 12, 1946
Before a large congregation at the regular service of Divine Worship on Sunday morning, the United Church paid tribute to both the living and the dead of World War II ) Speaking on behalf of the Church, the Rev. Edmund A. Miller officially welcomed the returned men and women of the armed forces. “We were…
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Solemn Rites Mark Armistice Day-This Day in Norwood History-November 11, 1946
Large Crowd Participates In Exercises Here By WIN EVERETT Under a leaden sky and in a damp breeze, which gave little promise as a symbol of peace for a bright tomorrow, the American Legion Post 70 of Norwood .and the Norwood Post No. 2452 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars held their annual Armistice Day…
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Norwood Business Spotlight-Cafe Venice-This Day in Norwood History-October 10, 1946
Norwood Business Spotlight-Cafe Venice-This Day in Norwood History-October 10, 1946
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110 War Veterans Honored At St. Peter’s Celebration-This Day in Norwood History-October 8, 1946
110 War Veterans Honored At St. Peter’s Celebration-This Day in Norwood History-October 8, 1946
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Proposal Would Rename Norwood Airport For Veterans of Foreign Wars-This Day in Norwood History-September 18, 1946
Proposal Would Rename Norwood Airport For Veterans of Foreign Wars-This Day in Norwood History- September 18, 1946
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First of G.I. Homes Ready-This Day in Norwood History-August 20, 1946
The Norwood Veterans Housing Board accepted the first four homes at the G. I. village at Bellevue avenue and Winter street today. It is expected that one of the homes will be occupied immediately and the others very shortly. These four homes are the only ones the Housing Board felt it could consider as complete…
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