A vintage-style illustration showcasing various community events and news from Norwood, Massachusetts, dated September 8, 1955. It features individuals involved in local activities, including military service announcements, social events, and community contributions, such as volunteers sorting boxes for charity.

These news items were the talk of the town on September 8, 1955

Michael Sameski, III, of 98 Monroe street, received his NSvy dis-charge recently, after four years of duty. His last station was at Guam. Michael plans to attend college this fall season.

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A former professional wrestler and popular Norwood Arena employee, Ralph Mettler, and family, vacationed at Ilie -Mohawk Trail in Becket, Massachusetts, camping under the sponsorship of Mass, and R. I. YMCA, and enjoying the New England square and folk dancing.
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Patrolman William Costello has been vacationing from his duties.
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A number of Bird & Son employees attended the Lithuanian Annual field day in Brockton on Labor Day

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Another successful Labor Day fishing trip was held at Marshfield by fellow workers of Bird’s.

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More vacationers include Edward Paduck of Railroad Avenue, Richard Smith of Chapel Street, Michael Kelliher, Roosevelt Avenue, Harvey Batten of Oak Road, George Boone and Joseph Silva.

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Mr. and Mrs. Clemens Kaseta of Saint John Avenue observed their 25th Wedding Anniversary on September 4. Their good neighbor surprised them with a 25111 Wedding Anniversary party held at Ituneberg Hall, Wilson Street. Many relatives and friends attended. The toastmaster for the great gathering was Mr. William Kurdirka. Mr and Mrs. Kaseta are active parishoners of Saint George’s Lithuanian Church and are members of several church organizations. He is employed by Bird’s. Mrs. Kaseta is with the Vega Bakery concern.

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Weekend visitors at the Cape were Mr. and Mrs. Frank David-auskas, Jr, of 27 Weld Avenue.

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Michael Sameski, Jr, and family are vacationing for two weeks by taking trips to the Cape.

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Kenneth Rouillard of the Planning department in the Main Mill office of Birds & Son, E. Walpole, is vacationing. Ernest Irish Oakes from stock transfer Dept, office is taking Kenneth’s position during his absence. Herman Lauble has been acting supervisor in the absence of Charles Mutch, foreman, who is vacationing.

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Congratulations to Arthur Chamberlain and Frank Orlando for having completed ten years with the firm of Bird’s.
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Dana Grue remodeled his home while on his annual vacation Dana reports the purchase of a new motorboat. Now his family enjoys cruising around Mirror Lake, Wrentham. Mass.
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Congratulations to Donald Soy-mour for promotion to back tender on Ao. 4 paper machines at Bird’s
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John Clancy has been making several week-end trips to Mame
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Town employee Alfred Bartke-wicz receiving hospitalization for the second time. We all wish him a speedy recovery.

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Recuperating at the Norwood Hospital is John Maquire who suffered a leg injury while working at Bird & Son a month ago. His fellow workers wish liim a speedy recovery.
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Clambake Tip: Keep open the afternoon and evening of Sunday, September 11. 1955. The Plimpton Press Club is making plans for a big clambake for members and invited guests.

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Mr and Mrs. Albert Cassidy and nephews enjoyed a weekend at the Portuges Feista in Norton, Mass.
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Bill Cormier and George Chew, formerly of Norwood, are living thousands of miles apart from us. Bill Cormier is now residing in the beautiful Hollywood. Florida, while George Chew writes of his travels to El Paso, Texas Their last Norwood employment was at the Plimpton Press Good luck and best wishes to both men.
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Jerry Collins, a student of Boston College, on vacation enjo.vs riding in his new 1955 Chevrolet Bel-Air.

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Mrs. Ann Casper of 35 Fairview Road, visited relatives over the week-end in Nashua, New Hampshire

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James McCarty is recuperating at home after a months hospitalization.

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George Boone and family spent a few days on the Cape while on his week’s vacation.

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In Boston last week the long Veterans of Foreign Warn 56th National at Encampment were many members of Norwood VFW post No. 2452.

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Mr and Mrs. Michael Kelliher, newlyweds, are new taxpayers on Adams Street where they purchased a new home

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Mr and Mrs. Michael Connolly also newlyweds, are new homeowners on Pleasant Place.

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Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smith vacationed at Mt Washington, New Hampshire.

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Peter Daly has returned to work at Bird & Son’s after a month’s vacation. He was active for two weeks on extensive field training with the National Guard at Camp Drum, N Y . and attended the VFW 56th National Encampment which was held in Boston for one week.
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Many thousands of Lithuanians from New England attended the Lithuanian Annual Picnic on Labor Day in Brockton. Everyone claims this Annual Picnic was the biggest success in many years.

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Mr. and Mrs. Alfred DeFlanunis and son John of 23 Highview Street spent the holiday weekend in New York City

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Richard D Foote, son of Mrs. Mary Foote, 27 Phillips Avenue, Norwood, will complete his basic training next week at Camp Dix, NJ. He will then attend the U.S. Army Intelligence School at Baltimore, Md.

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Mrs Mary L. Thompson. Mrs. M Grant Slater, and Nancy and Barbara Slater, of 87 Saunders Road, spent the summer at their cottage in North Chichester. New Hampshire
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Mr. and Mrs. Fred Loring, of I Railroad Avenue Norwood, spent last weekend al Nantasket Beach with their friends, Mr and Mrs. P D Antico and Diane, of Providence.
(Originally published in the Norwood Advertiser and Review)

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