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This Day in Norwood History-January 14, 1944-Paul J. Polovitch Joins The Navy

Paul J. Polovitch, the seventeen-year-old son of Mr. and. Mrs. Peter Polovitch of 27 Olah Avenue, Norwood, was sworn into the Navy today at the Boston Navy Recruiting Station by Lieut. Jacob M. Gibson, officer in charge of Navy Recruiting and Induction for the Greater Boston District.

When he completes his indoctrination, he will have an opportunity of attending one of the more than 60 Navy Trade Schools. The trade he learns will not only be beneficial to him in the Navy but will assure him of a good-paying job when victory is won and he returns to civilian life.

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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