This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-August 16, 1956

These news items were the talk of the town on August 16, 1956

Mr. and Mrs. John Curren of Walpole have returned from a most enjoyable three-week vacation in Maine, taking in many places of interest. John is foreman in the East Walpole Paper Mill.

Norwood are enjoying their vacation at White Island Pond on the Cape.

John J Linnehan and family enjoyed their vacation on the Cape.

The Peter Glebus family .of St. James avenue are vacationing at their cottage in Marshfield.

I. Roslauskas of River Street, Norwood, is vacationing in Marshfield.

Mr. and Mrs. James Walsh of 10 Philbrick street are home after a visit to Old Orchard Beach, Maine.

Mr and Mrs. Harry Godkins of Norwood are enjoying their vacation at White Island Pond on the Cape.

The Navickas family of Weld avenue entertained relatives from New York al the cottage at Plainville.

John J Linnehan and family enjoyed their vacation on the Cape.

Patrolman William Spierdowis and family of Railroad avenue are enjoying a vacation on the Cape.

Hans Grives of Norwood is cm joying his annual vacation from Vega’s at Hyannis.

Cards have been received from Patrick Griffin of Norwood while on a motor trip to Niagara Falls and Canada

Hugh Rooney of 8 Myrtle street vacationed with his nephew for three days at Newport, R. I.

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jankowski and family enjoyed short trips to places of interest in Rhode Island and Massachusetts during their annual vacation.

Martin Kane, Sr , of Washington street, Norwood, is hospitalized.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mattson and family and niece spent two <weeks of their vacation at Great Barton Lake.

Mr. and Mrs. Alex MacDonald of Norwood have just returned from a tour of the Southwest, Nèw Mexico, and California.

James Wilkes of Chapel street is due to be retired «oon at Bird & Son.

We extend a hearty greeting to the following who have recently entered the employ of Bird & Son. Leon MacKinnon, Jr., Michael Norton, George Barton, James Hi-ney, Jr., and Conrad Wesselhoefl.

Of Interest to many fun-lover« is the announcement of the huge Polish Picnic to be held on Sunday, August 19, at Runeberg Hall grounds on Wilson street.
Ernest (Sonny) Oakes, Jr., has been discharged from the VA Hospital.

James Maroney of Lenox street is recuperating at his home from a leg injury suffered in a recent accident.

The VFW Chicken Bake by Cooties Pup Tent No. 18 will be held at the Norwood VFW grounds on Sunday, August 19, at 3 p.m., rain or shine.

The Plimpton Press Club members and guests are looking forward to their annual clambake to be held at Workmen’s Mall grounds soon.

Don’t give up the trip! At HFC you can borrow up to $1000 to complete your vacation plans. You’ll bke RFC’s friendly one-day service … the variety of repayment plans… the helpful service that’s backed by 78 years’ experience.

Your HFC manager will be glad to arrange your Vacation Loan todays on terms that you approve. Loans also made to pay bills, repairs or for any good reason. Phone or come in for friendly, helpful service.

Mr and Mrs. “Hop” Harrington are receiving congratulations on the birth of their second child recently. The proud father is the popular stock car racing driver seen frequently at the Norwood Arena.

Bird Club men’s golf matches are scheduled for Wampatuck Golf Club August 15-22-29 and September 5. Winners in the recent golf competition were E. Wen-strom, J. McDougall and J. Kunebus.

Ernest (Irish) Oakes of Neponset street and Clemens Kasota of St. John avenue are vacationing from their duties af Bird’s.

Mr and Mrs. James Connors of Norwood spent an enjoyable vacation at Falmouth.

Compare Household’s charges on loans above $300 with what you are required to pay elsewhere,

A number of Bird & Son employees are sporting new 1950 cars.

Another fishing trip Is scheduled on August 26 for all Bird A Son employees.

Mr and Mrs. Rocco Puopolo of Norwood were weekend visitors at Falmouth.

Thomas Clancy is still confined to the Massachusetts General Hospital. Reports from fellow workers state that he is coming along fine.

(Originally published in the Norwood Advertiser and Review)