This Day In Norwood History-October 5

Combat Vet Dies In Crash Overseas-October 5, 1945

Norwood Combat Veteran Sgt. Witold J. Juskiewicz Jr. Killed in Post-War Germany Crash Just months after the Allied victory in Europe, tragedy has struck a local military family. Sgt. Witold J. Juskiewicz Jr., a 27-year-old Norwood infantryman who fought valiantly across Germany with General George S. Patton’s Third Army, was killed in a motor vehicle…
Savogran Company Is Granted Permit-This Day In Norwood History-October 5, 1945

The Board of Selectmen, by a 3 to 2 vote Tuesday night, gave the go-ahead signal to the Savogran Company of Boston to establish a manufacturing plant on the site of the old railroad car shops, despite vigorous opposition by residents of the Lenox Street area voiced at a second public hearing called on the…
Silver, Bronze Stars And Presidential Citation Are Awarded To Staff Sergeant James J. Tomm-This Day In Norwood History-October 5, 1945

Staff Sergeant James J. Tomm of 19 Dean Street, Norwood, is shown as he received congratulations from Major General Charles L. Mullins, commander of the 25th “Tropic Lightning” Division in the Philippines. Sergeant Tomm, whose gallantry during the recent Luzon campaign earned him both the Silver Star and the Bronze Star, has just received the…
Hero’s Welcome For Colonel George T Lee-This Day In Norwood History-October 5, 1945

It was VJ Day All over again in Norwood on Monday afternoon. For more than 30 minutes, sirens shrieked, bells chimed, and people shouted a tremendous welcome to Colonel George T. Lee who came back to his hometown in a blaze of Glory for the second time since his accomplishments as a fighter pilot elevated…
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In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-October 5, 1945

Sgt. Fitzgerald Out With 124 Points T/Sgt. James B Fitzgerald, son of Mr. John Fitzgerald of 32 Adam Street, received his discharge from the Army at Fort Devens last Friday with a credit of 124 points. He arrived home five weeks ago after three years of service in the South Pacific, attached to the G4th…
Many Famous Names Featured In Sam’s Home Appliance Line-This Day In Norwood History-October 5, 1939

With over double its former sales space and with the addition of hundreds of new items of merchandise, Sam’s Auto Supply Company formally opens its new store today at 643-645 Washington Street in the location formerly occupied by the Stop and Shop Market. The new Sam’s has been carefully planned to meet the demands of…
New Hospital Open-October 5, 1916

Hundreds Inspect the Equipment to be Put in Use At Once Corner House to be Moved The new hospital was opened to the public today, with hundreds inspecting the plant. Expressions of surprise were general over the completeness of the equipment. There are about 30 beds, including the nursery and seven private rooms. The men’s…
Murphys of Norwood Have Done Their Share In the Interest of Law and Order-October 5, 1912

Murphys of Norwood Have Done Their Share In the Interest of Law and Order-This Day in Norwood History-October 5, 1912
Business Men Meet After Summer Recess-This Day In Norwood History-October 6, 1905

Business Men Meet After Summer Recess-This Day In Norwood History-October 6, 1905