This Day In Norwood History-November 21

Meet The Norwood High School Football Players-November 21, 1961

An annual feature of the Norwood MESSENGER Thanksgiving Day Sports Edition is the “meet the players” section. These short sketches are intended to familiarize you with the members of the Norwood squad. The boys have had a very trying season this fall, but thanks to the support of the fans they have been improving from…
Planning Board Okays Largest Norwood Development Plan-November 21, 1957

To Build 350 Homes The Planning Board Monday night approved plans for the future construction of 350 homes, the largest single development in the history of the Town in the Westover area. Developer Leo Wolf informed the MESSENGER that he will construct three model conventional-style homes on Westover Parkway near Nichols Street. Wolf divulged that…
Boch Nash Co. Erecting Sales, Service Building-November 21, 1956

Ernest J Boch, of Boch Nash, Norwood. Due to skyrocketing Rambler sales, Boch Nash of Norwood is erecting a new sales and service building. This structure will allow the company to maintain its claim to being America’s fastest growing Rambler dealer. Boch customers will continue to enjoy fast efficient service and quick delivery of new…
Norwood Underdog In Thanksgiving Game-November 21, 1950

Traditional Rivals Clash At Dedham At 10 A.M. Norwood and practically the entire student body of both high schools, along with thousands of their alumni, will sit In at the contest.On paper, the teams are not too far apart on the defense. Dedham High held their opposition to a total of 85 points while Norwood…
In The Service Now-November 21, 1950

RECRUIT TRAINEES Navy Promotes Kenneth Towne Kenneth S. Towne, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Merrill C. Towne of 96 Nichols street, Norwood, has been advanced to metalsmith third class, while serving aboard the heavy cruiser USS Des Moines, a unit of the U. S. Mediterranean Fleet. To Wed Ensign Mr. and Mrs. Carl W.…
Norwood High School Band-This Day in Norwood History-November 21, 1946

NORWOOD’S PRIDE AND JOY these days is the School Band which has blossomed out in the smart, new uniforms purchased largely through funds raised in the public subscription drive a year ago. While the band made its first appearance in the new uniforms at the football game last Saturday, the boys and girls paraded for…
Navy Citation Presented to Lt. Col Berezin-This Day in Norwood History-November 21, 1944

CAMP POLK. La. — Unit citations awarded to all members of the 1st Marine Division. Reinforced, recently caught up with two Regional Hospital medical officers now at Camp Polk, who were with the famous Americal Division which went into Guadalcanal with the Marines under M-Gen. Alexander A. Vandergrift. Lt.-Col. Martin A. Berezin, of Norwood, chief…
Percy LeGay, Jr. Missing In Pacific Naval Action-This Day in Norwood History-November 21, 1944

Percy H. LeGay. Jr., M.M. 1/C U.S.N.R., husband of Helena C. LeGay of 428 Prospect street, has been reported missing following action while in the service of his country. His ship, the U.S.S. Johnston. a destroyer, was lost during the battle for the Philippines. He enlisted in the Navy in January. 1942, and received his…
Pfc. Russell Webber is Wounded In Palau Baffle-This Day in Norwood History-November 21, 1944

In Hospital At New Caledonia Mr. Edgar and Mrs. Margaret Webber of 905 Washington street, Norwood, have had word that their son, Pfc. Russell H. Webber, a fleet Marine, was wounded in the Palau invasion and is now in hospital in New Caledonia. A letter from their son tells them he is coming along O.K.…
Pvt. Roman W. Slawecki Loses Life-This Day in Norwood History-November 21, 1944

Had Spent Six Weeks In Hospital After Being Wounded Last Summer Pvt. Roman W. Slawecki, 25, who was wounded in France last summer, was killed in action in Germany on November 21st, according to a War Department casualty telegram received by his wife, Mrs. Sophie Slawecki of 40 Sturtevant avenue. Pvt. Slawccki fell mortally wounded…