This Day In Norwood History-November 16

Kenney’s New Store Ready-November 16, 1956

Kenney’s New Store Ready Kenney’s new modern men’s store, owned and operated by popular “Bill” Burnim, Is now ready to serve the men’s and boy’s clothing needs of the shopping public on a bigger and better scale than ever before. Grand Opening Appreciation Days will be held on Thursday. Friday and Saturday with many sensational…
In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-November 16, 1945

VJ Day. 1946, May Be Welcome Home Day August 14. 1946. the first anniversary of V-J Day, may be the date of Norwood’s Welcome Home Day to her sons and daughters who answered the call to arms when Hitler’s legions threatened to overrun the world. The suggestions to make a local holiday of that day,…
War Dog Killed In Action Awarded Certificate of Merit-This Day In Norwood History-November 16, 1945

“Sox”, a Dober-Mann Pinscher owned by Mr. Guy Gibbon of 86 Saunders Road, was killed in action as a war dog in the service of the Quartermaster Corps, and has been awarded a certificate of merit by the U. S. Army. Sox entered the service on October 9, 1942. and was two years old at…
Town Recreation Program Will Get Underway Monday-This Day in Norwood History-November 16, 1944

Superintendent Releases Schedule For First Week Other Activites To Be Added As Soon As Arrangements Can Be Completed Norwood’s new town-sponsored program of recreation will start rolling next Monday, it was announced today by John E. Williams, Superintendent of Recreation, who released the schedule for the initial week. Williams, who assumed his duties on November…
Norwood Woman’s Club Notes Presidents’ Day-This Day in Norwood History-November 16, 1944

Presidents’ Day was observed by the Norwood Woman’s Club at its meeting held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. in Odd Fellows Hall. Mrs. Gilbert W. Rich. 5th District Director, was the guest of honor. She was presented to the club by President Mrs. William Call and in her address she stressed the need of the club…
Surprises All Around As Spierdowis Brothers Come Home After 33 Months Overseas-This Day in Norwood History-November 16, 1944

Mrs. Mary Spierdowis, formerly of Oolah Avenue, Norwood, and now residing in Canton, received the surprise of her life recently when her two sons, Cpl. William Spierdowis, 21, of the Marines and Pvt. John Spierdowis, 23, of the Army, arrived home unannounced, within an hour of each other after serving 33 months in the Southwest…
Many Bequests In Will of F Holland Day-This Day In Norwood History-November 16, 1933

Dedham Society and Servants Among Legatees The will of Fred Holland Day, last of a well-known old family of this town, who died on Nov 2, has been filed in the Probate Court at Dedham, revealing numerous bequests. Mr. Day from infancy possessed considerable wealth. He never engaged in business but wrote short stories, was…
Norwood Citizens Debate a Route for Electric Trolley-November 16, 1895

SELECTMEN SIT AS JUDGES. Village hall, which seats 600 people, was crowded by the largest and liveliest party of citizens who have been in it for many a day, last night, upon the occasion of the duly advertised hearing upon the petition of the Norfolk Central street railway company for a location of its tracks…