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This Day In Norwood History-March 2

BETTER BUSINESS BOARD CREATED AT NORWOOD

Early ad for the Better Business Bureau. Norwood’s Better Business Commission was a precursor to the BBB. (image courtesy Better Business Bureau)

NORWOOD, March 2 — “The Norwood Better Business Commission” was created by unanimous vote last evening at the monthly meeting of the Norwood Board of Trade in Social Hall.

The purpose of the new commission seeks to establish more truthful advertising. It provides also for the supervision, to the extent of giving its sanction. of solicitors for advertising and for fund contributions and also of peddlers in Norwood, thus requiring, so far as local business men are concerned, these persons to obtain a permit from the commission before Norwood business men will contribute or do business with them.

Gladwin Nead, chairman, was toastmaster and presided at the meeting. “The Dawes Plan“ was discussed by Rolland Boyden, former president of the Boston Chamber of Commerce.

This Day In Norwood History-March 9, 1950-First National Supermarket Opens New Location

This Day In Norwood History-March 9, 1950-First National Supermarket Opens New Location

First National Supermarket opened its newly remodeled Central st location on this day in Norwood history in 1950. Fri, Mar 9, 1950 – The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts)

This Day In Norwood History-March 2

This Day In Norwood History-March 2

BETTER BUSINESS BOARD CREATED AT NORWOOD Early ad for the Better Business Bureau. Norwood’s Better Business Commission was a precursor to the BBB. (image courtesy Better Business Bureau) NORWOOD, March 2 — “The Norwood Better Business Commission” was created by…

This Day in Norwood History-March 1, 1940-NEW LEWIS’ RESTAURANT OPENED YESTERDAY

This Day in Norwood History-March 1, 1940-NEW LEWIS’ RESTAURANT OPENED YESTERDAY

Public Acclaims New Lewis Structure Opened yesterday for public dining service was the new Lewis Restaurant at the corner of Cottage and Central streets, Norwood. The $50,000 restaurant and grill welcomed public inspection on Tuesday afternoon from 4.30 to 9,…

This Day in Norwood History-February 26, 1964-New Cummings Location Opens This Weekend

This Day in Norwood History-February 26, 1964-New Cummings Location Opens This Weekend

In 1931, Cummings Co. first moved to Norwood and opened a modest store at 686 Washington street. Many years of continued growth will be climaxed for the Cummings Co. locally when tomorrow, Thursday, February 27, at 11 a.m. they return…

Tue, Mar 2, 1926 – The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts)

This Day in Norwood History-March 24, 1949-Norwood Man Buys His 28th Nash Automobile

This Day in Norwood History-March 24, 1949-Norwood Man Buys His 28th Nash Automobile

William A. Donovan of Rock street, retired guard of the Dedham House of Correction, at a ceremony at Boch Sales & Service Garage on Route One recently, was presented the…

This Day in Norwood History-March 24, 1949-Sportsmen’s Association Leases Property For Clubhouse

This Day in Norwood History-March 24, 1949-Sportsmen’s Association Leases Property For Clubhouse

At the annual Dutch Supper of the Norwood Sportsmen’s Association last Monday night Edward Thompson, chairman of the Building Committee announced that negotiations had been reached for the leasing of…

This Day In Norwood History-March 24, 1950-Macchi Expands Service Fleet

This Day In Norwood History-March 24, 1950-Macchi Expands Service Fleet

THE MACCHI FLEET lines up for prompt service to residents of Norwood and surrounding towns. Shown with fleet of trucks of the Appliance Sales & Service Center are (left to…

This Day In Norwood History-March 24, 1926-NORWOOD VOTES FOR PERMANENT FIRE CHIEF

This Day In Norwood History-March 24, 1926-NORWOOD VOTES FOR PERMANENT FIRE CHIEF

NORWOOD, March 24 — At a special town meeting tonight In Everett Hall, from 7 to 8, it was voted to establish a permanent fire chief. As there is a…

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