The Friendly Ice Cream Corporation of Wilbraham, Massachusetts will reach a milestone when it opens its 100th ice cream and sandwich shop on Nahatan street in Norwood on March 5th according to an announcement by Robert J. Gaudrault, Executive Vice President of the firm. It will be the 23rd shop in Eastern Massachusetts.
In observance of the 100th opening, the Corporation will plan several special activities for March 5th. The opening ceremonies will be highlighted by the release of 100 helium-filled balloons (one for each Friendly Shop). Postcards will be attached to the balloons which entitle the finder to a reward. The postcard which travels the greatest distance from the Norwood Shop will entitle its lucky finder to a special prize.
Other opening day innovations will include the distribution of souvenir buttons and coloring books to children. Several dignitaries are expected to attend. Friendly shops feature sandwiches, soup, and ice cream. Store hours will be Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to midnight, and Sundays 11 a.m. to midnight. It is anticipated that the store will hire between 25-30 persons.
This Day in Norwood History-March 29, 1947-Police Chief Lydon Invents New Finger-Printing Machine
Gadget Will Be Submitted To The FBI For Inspection INVENTS FINGER-PRINTING MACHINE—Norwood Police Chief Thomas C. Lydon (right) holds finger-printing machine which he has invented and which will be turned…
This Day In Norwood History-March 29, 1964-Norwood Looks Forward
Norwood, until 1872 a part of Dedham, today appears a town that was built-and divided-by a railroad. But unlike many New England towns that boomed early in the Industrial Revolution…
This Day in Norwood History-March 28, 1947-New General Manager Ed Monahan Knows Problems of Home Owner, Businessman, Industrialist
“Ed” Monahan Wades Into New Job With Both Feet On Ground By WIN EVERETT Norwood—meet your sixth full-time General Manager, Edward C. Monahan, who took his official seat in the…
This Day in Norwood History-March 28, 1947-7 Norwood Candidates Start Climb To Pro Baseball Careers
All War Veterans And Ex-Murraymen Ray Martin with the Boston Braves in 1947 (Photo: Digital Commonwealth, Colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) By JOHN J. COOK Norwood will be well…