1965-1966 Bay State League Champion Norwood Mustangs Team Photo They call Norwood High’s Richie Hebner the “Ted Williams” of high school hockey because he’s so good Bay State League fans swarm to his games to boo him. This kind of conduct is deplored in schoolboy circles but Hebner can find solace in knowing that the … Continue reading Booing Norwood’s Hebner Is Tribute to His Hockey Ability-This Day In Norwood History-February 11, 1966
Boch Rambler’s Policy: Your Price Is Our Price-This Day In Norwood History-February 22, 1959
Norwood Dealer Eyes New U.S. Sales Record ERNEST BOCH - General Manager BOCH RAMBLER From a humble beginning in 1938 as a repair shop, Boch Rambler in Norwood has grown to be the largest Rambler retailer in the nation. The firm’s excellent sales records have often been nationally recognized. It retained the President’s Club Award … Continue reading Boch Rambler’s Policy: Your Price Is Our Price-This Day In Norwood History-February 22, 1959
Sen. Kennedy Visits Norwood During Barnstorming Tour-This Day in Norwood History-October 15, 1958
Norwood Messenger associate editor James T. O'Sullivan (left), looks on as editor George K. Sherlock (center) shows Senator and Mrs. Kennedy a front-page story from the previous week. The headline on the October 9, 1958 Norwood Messenger reads "Senator John F. KennedyWill Be Here On Tuesday" (McLean Photo - colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) … Continue reading Sen. Kennedy Visits Norwood During Barnstorming Tour-This Day in Norwood History-October 15, 1958
Mrs. Esther J. Deeb Honored For Services to Norwood Church-This Day In Norwood History-December 6, 1956
Esther (Howard) Deeb with entertainer Danny Thomas (photo courtesy of her grandson, Robert S Johnson, colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) Mrs. Esther J. Deeb, Caravan correspondent in Norwood. Mass., was given a testimonial banquet Sunday evening November 4 by parishioners of St. George’s Syrian Orthodox Church of Norwood, in recognition of her long and … Continue reading Mrs. Esther J. Deeb Honored For Services to Norwood Church-This Day In Norwood History-December 6, 1956
New Norwood Community, Westover, to Open Saturday-This Day In Norwood History-June 12, 1955
Westover Estates, a planned suburban community, located in Norwood, will be ready for inspection on Saturday, June 18, it was announced yesterday. Two furnished model homes — a split-level and ranch— will be on display. The architects, Compton and Pierce, have created an invitation to indoor-outdoor living in each home by the use of window … Continue reading New Norwood Community, Westover, to Open Saturday-This Day In Norwood History-June 12, 1955
Jennie’s Restaurant-This Day in Norwood History-October 29, 1946
Norwood Business Spotlight-Jennie's Restaurant-This Day in Norwood History-October 29, 1946
New Balch School Ready-This Day in Norwood History-September 2, 1913
SCHOOLS OF NORWOOD. New Balch Building to Open Tomorrow—Assignment of 12 New Teachers in Various Districts. NORWOOD, Sept 2—The public schools of Norwood open next Wednesday for the Fall term. This date is earlier than usual in this town. The work on the new Balch School Building has proceeded so far that the building is … Continue reading New Balch School Ready-This Day in Norwood History-September 2, 1913
Norwood Civic Association Solving Many Social Problems-This Day In Norwood History-June 29, 1913
George F. Willett, a Well-Known Business Man, Has Built Up in Norwood a Civic Center With a Membership of 700, Which Is Doing Much to Wipe Out Class Distinction, Sometimes Found in Manufacturing Centers— The Association Has a Fine Group of Buildings, Extensive Playgrounds, and Instruction in Domestic Science and Sanitary Living Is Given—Mr. Willett … Continue reading Norwood Civic Association Solving Many Social Problems-This Day In Norwood History-June 29, 1913
Bell Ringing Ban On July 4 Factor in Town’s Independence
Washington Number 7 Fire House From the close of the Civil War, 1865, to the incorporation of the Town of Norwood, 1872, there was a temporary slump and depression in its business and mental attitude to life. Its causes: the aftermath of the war, dead husbands and sons the burning of the Everett furniture factory … Continue reading Bell Ringing Ban On July 4 Factor in Town’s Independence
South Dedham Double Murder, Suicide-This Day in Norwood History-September 1, 1865
This Day in Norwood History - September 1, 1865- South Dedham Double Murder, Suicide