Pfc. Robert B. Flaherty of the U. S. Third Army’s 10th Armored Division has been awarded the Purple Heart by Maj. Gen. William H. H. Morris, Division Commander in the European Theatre of Operations, it was announced today by the Division Public Relations Office.
Pfc. Flaherty, the son of Mrs. Anne G. Flaherty of 6 Summit avenue, was wounded in action in France on November 16th.
This Day in Norwood History-February 1, 1947-Norwood Salvage Co Buys Everything, Including Junk
“We buy anything, including junk,” is the slogan of the Norwood Salvage Co, 1199 Washington street, South Norwood. Owner Ben Oppenheim is in the market right now for all kinds…
This Day In Norwood History-February 1, 1927-NORWOOD TO HAVE ITS FIRST TITLE SWIM TOMORROW NIGHT
The first championship swimming event ever held in the pool of the Norwood Civic Association will take place tomorrow evening when competition is held for the women’s New England A.…
This Day in Norwood History-February 1, 1947-Last Tribute Paid To Dr. Frederick Albert Cleveland
One of Norwood’s most distinguished citizens, Dr. Frederick Albert Cleveland, P.H.B., Ph.D., passed away at 2:10 o’clock Saturday morning at the Norwood Hospital. He was in his 81st year. Friends…
This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1957-George F. Willett’s Proposal For Forbes Mansion Property
George F. Willett Asks Chance To Be Heard Claiming that the interests of the community would best be served by establishing an engineering school at the Forbes Mansion as part…