A Quick Index To The Greatest Fun, Finest Food And Entertainment-This Day in Norwood History-July 16, 1948

ALL WITHIN A SHORT DRIVING DISTANCE OF YOUR HOME

NOWELL’S SERVICE STATION . . . Open every night until midnight, specializing in homemade jams and jellies. lawn novelties, potted plants, and cut flowers, located on Route 109, Medfield, Mass, Tydol products.

KING PHILIP, LAKE PEARL . . FEATURING THIS WEEK FOR YOUR DANCING PLEASURE, GENE KRUPA. THE FRUIT WAGON . . Carries a large assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables. Drive in or park at curb. The boys are always at your service. Located at 83 Bridge street in Dedham, just off the VFW Parkway.

HENNESSEY’S 101 . . . Invites you to visit the most unique lounge car in the East. So that lagging appetites and flagging spirits revive to enjoy zestful food and finest liquors, Hennessey’s 101 offers its guests elegant steaks, chops, chicken and fried clams. Dance ohestra on Friday and Saturday nights. Located Route One Wrentham.

STOUGHTON CLAM HOUSE . . . Enjoy our delicious fried clams, fish and chips, scallops, onion rings and chicken. Be our guests for free outdoor movies, featuring top Hollywood stars, .every Thurs- day night at 8:45. Located on Route 138 in Stoughton.

WEBER DUCK INN . While motoring through the picturesque country side, be sure to stop at this famous eating place and enjoy delectable roast duckling, tender chicken or enjoy a juicy thick tenderloin. Another suggestion, we know you’ll enjoy a delicious lobster dinner. We cater to weddings, parties and social affairs and always remember dancing every night. Located on Route 1A in Wrentham.

TURNPIKE CAFE . . . Here is a place for complete enjoyment. You are cordially invited to come in and enjoy choice wines and liquors, dancing every night, personalized music. Pleasant, congenial at- mosphere. Located on Route 138.

NORWOOD ARENA . . . America’s top midget auto racing drivers are seen in action every Monday night at the Norwood Arena in “the most thrilling sport on earth.” Conveniently located on Route 1, the Norwood Arena has accommodations for 16,000 fans. The elaborate clubhouse at the new half-million-dollar recreation plant has a spacious cocktail lounge with a 75-foot bar open every afternoon and evening to members and guests.

MANOR INN . . . Known for its hospitality, amidst home-like surroundings, selected wines and ales. Managed by John Coyle. Located on Route 27, North Street, in the picturesque town of Medfield.

THE YANKEE HOSTESS ..Drive to The Yankee Hostess for delicious luncheons and dinners in clean, cool atmosphere. We serve the best steaks, chicken, lobsters, fried clams, salads and seafoods, Ice Cream, . . Soda Fountain service . . . We cater to banquets, weddings, and private parties. Phone Easton 572. Wendell Ladd – Frances E. Nolte. Route 138, Daley’s Corner, North Easton,

HOTEL NORWOOD . . . Newly renovated cocktail lounge is built with the most luxurious appointments. Featuring music on the solo vox, piano or the best in television programs. Excellent food, sizzling steaks. For an hour of leisure or a night of relaxation, it’s the Hotel Norwood, located in the center of Norwood opposite the post office.

KEEFE BROS. DAIRY BAR . . . Home-made ice cream in many different flavors … A unique fountain service where you may enjoy your favorite frappe or sundae … We are proud of our wide variety of tasty sandwiches. You can be assured of clean, fast, efficient service at Keefe Bros., located on picturesque 138, Canton, Mass.

HEAD IN DINER . . . Open 24 hours a day, fast, courteous service … Featuring steaks, chops, any time of the night, as well% as sandwiches and full course meals, fountain service. Located on Route 1, South Walpole, halfway between Boston and Providence.

STOUGHTON AMUSEMENT; PARK . . . While on Route 138, stop at the Stoughton Amusement Park, Cocktail Lounge and Bar. Good food and choice liquors and personal music before or after bowling on one of ten air-conditioned alleys . . : Our motto: cleanliness. Located on Route 138, 1/4 mile from Stoughton Square.

NORWOOD MANOR . . . Enjoy an afternoon or evening in a pleasant atmosphere and cheerful surroundings in our air-conditioned dining room or cocktail lounge, along with excellent food and service. We also cater to weddings, banquets and. private parties. Located on Route 1, Norwood. Open from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m.

DEDHAM JGOLF RANGE … A perfect place to practice those drives. Open from 1 p.m. until 12 midnight, three dozen balls in a bucket with ’62 tees to pick from. Fifty cents, including club. Ample parking space for your convenience. Located on Route 1, corner of Elm Street in Dedham, near Route 128.

(All articles were originally published in the Norwood Messenger unless otherwise noted)