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This Day in Norwood History-December 26, 1944-John A. Millen Jr. Promoted To Rank Of Major

John A. Millen Jr. Promoted To Rank Of Major

AAF, PACIFIC OCEAN AREAS. Western Pacific—John A. Millen. Jr., of Norwood, a navigation officer for a 7th AAF heavy bombardment group based in the Palau Islands, has been promoted to Major.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Millen. 230 Vernon street, Norwood. Major Millen entered, the service in October. 1941. His wife resides with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. James N. Migliavacca. 1518 Center street. A graduate of Holy Cross College. Worcester. Mass., he played semi-professional baseball throughout New England, from 1936 to 1941.

This Day in Norwood History-May 30, 1950-Ponder Question Of Land For School Purposes

This Day in Norwood History-May 30, 1950-Ponder Question Of Land For School Purposes

The School Committee and the Planning Board following two conferences on the matter of location of possible school sites, visited the are in the vicinity of the corner of Dean…

This Day In Norwood History-May 30, 1922-Ora Holman, 91, Helped Hunt Down John Wilkes Booth

This Day In Norwood History-May 30, 1922-Ora Holman, 91, Helped Hunt Down John Wilkes Booth

May 30, 1922-Ora Holman, 183 Walpole st, is the oldest Civil War veteran, having passed his 91st birthday. He enlisted in the 2d New Hampshire Cavalry, and is a member…

This Day in Norwood History-May 30, 1903-Woman’s Club Petions For Use of High School Assembly Room

This Day in Norwood History-May 30, 1903-Woman’s Club Petions For Use of High School Assembly Room

RATHER FAVORS IT. Public Opinion Is Inclined to, Take Sides With the Woman’s Club In An Important Petition. An interesting hearing, involving some equally interesting questions of public policy, was…

This Day in Norwood History-May 30, 1957-Thrills Promised By Christiani Brothers’ Circus At Elks’ Field

This Day in Norwood History-May 30, 1957-Thrills Promised By Christiani Brothers’ Circus At Elks’ Field

Corky Cristiani Corky Cristiani, 21, and pretty famous equestrienne with the Cristiani Bros. Circus like nearly all on the list of performers, has inherited her strength and skill, and daring.…

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