An emergency call to the Norwood police station on Tuesday night that a woman was lying in some bushes in the rear of the Sanborn block sent police, hurrying to the scene expecting the worst.
Sergeant Joseph McNulty, on arrival, found a fully clothed mannequin, partially hidden by the bushes and two canvas beach bags lying nearby.
The bags were found to contain 95 billfolds. Two nine-year-old boys playing in the parking area spotted the mannequin, and mistaking it for the body of a woman had rushed into Jack Harry’s store to call for help.
Investigation by the police disclosed that the mannequin and the billfolds were the property of Parke Snow’s and had been stolen from the store In a break made through a rear entrance last Wednesday night.
(All articles were originally published in the Norwood Messenger unless otherwise noted)
Norwood Trial Lawyer John J. C. Herlihy Named Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers-September 29, 1973
Norwood trial lawyer John J. C. Herlihy is named a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, reflecting on a career of landmark precedents and courtroom dedication.
Norwood High Football Opens Bay State League Play with 29-13 Victory Over Milton-September 28, 1981
Defending Super Bowl champs Norwood High open their Bay State League football season with a hard-fought 29-13 victory over Milton behind strong ground performances.
Dean Street Elderly Housing Project Refiled Under Chapter 40B as Board Seeks Attorney General Zoning Ruling-August 23, 1977
Developer Richard Vazza refiles his $2 million Dean Street elderly housing complex under Massachusetts Chapter 40B anti-snob zoning laws. The Norwood Appeals Board seeks an emergency ruling from the state attorney general to clarify conflicting zoning use variance powers.
Norwood Scrapbook-August 3
A comprehensive daily compilation of historical news from Norwood, Massachusetts on August 3. Featuring stories of town planning, public safety efforts, regional transportation, local achievements, and community concert traditions.
Traffic Concerns Stall Zoning Board Hearing on Proposed Caldor Shopping Center on Route 1-July 30, 1980
A zoning board hearing for the proposed $3 million Caldor shopping center on Route 1 was continued to August 19 as developers Bronson & Hutensky worked to finalize safe traffic access through Park Place Industrial Park.
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