AN EIGHTH AIR FORCE BOMBER STATION. England- Promotion of Raymond G. Pendergast, 22, of Norwood, Mass., from flight officer to First Lieutenant, has been announced at the 388th Bomber Group, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Chester C. Cox of Superior. Wisc.
Lieut. Pendergast is co-pilot of an Eighth Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress that has been taking part in the bombing attacks on Nazi war industries and military targets in support of Allied ground forces.
He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Pendergast of 74 Railroad avenue. Before entering the AAF in September, 1942, he was employed by Winslow Bros. & Smith.
This Day in Norwood History-June 5, 1892-Lady Bicyclists
Dr. Soberbrow, in his address to the graduating class of one of our lady colleges last year, while he complimented them on their attainments and beauty, said that he hoped…
This Day in Norwood History-June 1, 1950-John B. Kennedy Sworn In As Town Manager
MANAGER SWORN IN—John B. Kennedy, Norwood town manager (right) was sworn into office by town clerk, Walter Blasenak at the Norwood municipal building. The new manager will commute between Winthrop…
This Day in Norwood History-June 5, 1950-Last Tribute Paid To R. Russell Williamson
Prominent Citizen, Banker, Businessman And Churchman, Dies Here At Age of 71 Norwood’s outstanding citizen, banker, businessman, and churchman. R. Russell Williamson, died unexpectedly at the Norwood Hospital Saturday afternoon…
This Day in Norwood History-June 5, 1950-New Steel Display Shelves at the Morrill Memorial Library
FOR THE CONVENIENCE of its users the Morrill Memorial Library has arranged to have the steel display shelves constructed in the Plimpton Wing as well as a small reading nook…