Fabulous Collection Was Started As a Family Joke Twenty Years Ago “If I had really thought about starting a collection, I don’t know whether it would have been elephants or … Continue reading Mrs. Shumaker’s Elephant Knickknacks Increased To Herd of 1200-This Day in Norwood History-January 15, 1948
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 … Continue reading Norwood High School Band-This Day in Norwood History-November 21, 1946
Arthur Fiedler Acclaimed In Second Norwood Concert-This Day in Norwood History-October 31, 1946
Fiedler Acclaimed In Second Norwood Concert A large and enthusiastic audience attended the second Norwood appearance of Arthur Fiedler conducting the Pops Concert Orchestra at the Junior High School, last … Continue reading Arthur Fiedler Acclaimed In Second Norwood Concert-This Day in Norwood History-October 31, 1946
Norwood Women’s Community Committee Gives Phonograph To Recreation Program-This Day in Norwood History-November 28, 1944
The Women’s Community Committee has voted to give its recently purchased victoria to the Recreation program, it was announced today. This decision was reached at the regular monthly meeting which … Continue reading Norwood Women’s Community Committee Gives Phonograph To Recreation Program-This Day in Norwood History-November 28, 1944
Art for Memory: The Sansone Gift to Morrill Library-This Day In Norwood History-September 20, 1944
Art for Memory: The Sansone Gift to Morrill Library How One Family’s Tribute Enriched Norwood’s Cultural Landscape In the quiet reading rooms of Morrill Memorial Library, where the scent of … Continue reading Art for Memory: The Sansone Gift to Morrill Library-This Day In Norwood History-September 20, 1944
Retiring Librarian Miss Jane Hewett Presented With Antique Ring By Friends-This Day in Norwood History-April 14, 1939
In the charming setting of historic Day House amidst a profusion of floral decorations, friends of Miss Jane Hewett in the Norwood Historical Society and the Norwood Literary Club tendered … Continue reading Retiring Librarian Miss Jane Hewett Presented With Antique Ring By Friends-This Day in Norwood History-April 14, 1939
Miss Greater Boston, Marion Rosamond Flynn, Resident Of Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-August 6, 1936
Marion R. Flynn, 18, Picked in Cambridge—To Seek State and National Honors Marion Rosamond Flynn, 18-year-old competitor for the title of Miss Greater Boston” won that honor last night from … Continue reading Miss Greater Boston, Marion Rosamond Flynn, Resident Of Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-August 6, 1936
Chinese-Themed Play Presented at First Baptist Church-This Day In Norwood History-April 1, 1919
A Chinese‑themed entertainment titled “Broken China” was presented last evening in the vestry of the First Baptist Church by the Baptist Christian Endeavor Society. The event featured elaborate decorations, including … Continue reading Chinese-Themed Play Presented at First Baptist Church-This Day In Norwood History-April 1, 1919
Norwood’s New Bandstand-This Day in Norwood History-September 24, 1903
Attractive and Well-Built Structure for Use of One of Most Famous of Old County Organizations. The Norwood band, whose last open-air concert for the season will probably be given next … Continue reading Norwood’s New Bandstand-This Day in Norwood History-September 24, 1903
A Few Items Concerning the History of the Norwood Brass Band-This Day in Norwood History-June 14, 1891
The annual meeting of the Band took place in Hartshorn’s Hall, May 11, 1872. Geo. W. Lewis was elected Leader, F. D. Draper, second leader, H. F. Shattuck, clerk and … Continue reading A Few Items Concerning the History of the Norwood Brass Band-This Day in Norwood History-June 14, 1891