Howard’s Toyland-This Day in Norwood History- September 16, 1946

Any kid from 6 to 60 could have a whale of a time in Howard’s Toyland, 1115 Washington Street, Norwood . . . because there’s every type of toy or game imaginable on display there.

Scooters, tricycles, wagons, games, an outdoor swing, tennis rackets, archery outfits, and even a handloom for making rugs, are some of the interesting contraptions sold at Howard’s.

Taking care of the store when your business page reporter visited the place was Halem Howard, son of the owner. A sophmore at Northeastern, he’s studying for law, specializing in F.B.I. law, and, “in his spare time,” fills in at the store. Regular clerk is Bea Mike, an attractive young lady who enjoys her job very much.

Owner of Howard’s Toyland is George W. Howard, who started the business in May. On the side (where does he get the time?) he repairs bicycles and tricycles, and sells, fixes, cleans and installs oil burners. He’s lived in Norwood for about a half-century, and is consequently well known.

Halem, Incidentally, introduced the clinch seam softball to the local softball leagues, who immediately adopted that type and have been buying them at Howard’s for quite some time.

One of the most interesting devices on display at the store is a hand-loom, with which Halem has made a number of rugs, very attractive and skillfully executed.