📰 Norwood News of the Day – January 2, 1964
🗳️ Norwood Political News
- The Board of Selectmen held its final meeting of 1963, approving departmental budgets for the new fiscal year.
- Mr. Edward J. Mahoney was reappointed to the Planning Board.
- Discussions included zoning adjustments near Washington Street and coordination with the School Committee on shared infrastructure.
🏛️ Norwood Town Meeting Decisions
- The Town Meeting approved funding for sidewalk repairs and snow removal equipment.
- A citizen petition was submitted requesting traffic signage near the Junior High School.
- The Finance Committee submitted its quarterly report, noting expenditures for public works and school maintenance.
🚧 Department of Public Works News
- The DPW began winter operations with snow plow deployment and salt distribution across major roads.
- Sidewalk repairs were completed on Nichols Street and Day Street.
- No new streets were added, but drainage improvements were underway near the Everett Street school zone.
🚓 Police Department News
- Officer John F. Connors was promoted to Sergeant.
- The department responded to several holiday-related traffic incidents, with no major injuries reported.
- Chief William T. Carver emphasized safe driving during winter conditions.
🔥 Fire Department News
- The Fire Department responded to a minor kitchen fire on Railroad Avenue.
- A new ladder truck was delivered to the central station, replacing aging equipment.
- Chief George W. Guild announced a fire safety demonstration scheduled for mid-January.
🏫 School News
- Norwood High School resumed classes on January 2 following the holiday break.
- Superintendent Edwin L. Pratt reported a shortage of substitute teachers and requested community volunteers.
- The School Committee approved minor repairs to the Winslow School roof and authorized the purchase of new desks.
- No lunch menu or bus schedule was published in this issue.
🤝 Civic Group & Club News
- The Norwood Women’s Club planned a fundraising tea for January 10 to support the Red Cross.
- The Rotary Club hosted a guest speaker from the War Price and Rationing Board.
- The Norwood Historical Society announced a lecture on colonial Norwood scheduled for January 15.
🛡️ Fraternal Organizations
- The Knights of Columbus held a memorial service for members serving overseas.
- The Norwood Elks Lodge planned a charity drive to support local families affected by winter hardships.
- No officer elections or initiations were reported.
🇺🇸 Veterans & Military Service News
- Lt. Robert T. Bodge was promoted to First Lieutenant while stationed in Germany.
- Sgt. William Thomas returned home on furlough after serving in Korea.
- The Norwood VFW Auxiliary announced a hospital fund drive beginning January 5.
🎓 Norwood High Alumni Notes
- Mr. James H. Morse, Class of ’48, was promoted to assistant foreman at Bird & Son.
- Miss Clara Hastings, Class of ’50, returned to Norwood for the holidays and visited the High School faculty.
- Mr. Edwin L. Pratt, Class of ’47, was appointed to the School Committee.
🏈 Norwood High School Sports News
- The winter athletics program began with indoor conditioning and basketball practice.
- Coach William T. Carver announced tryouts for spring baseball.
- No game scores or team rosters were published in this issue.
🕍 Faith & Religious Community News
- The First Parish Church held its New Year’s service led by Rev. John W. Guild.
- St. Catherine’s Catholic Church announced its winter confirmation class.
- The Methodist Episcopal Church hosted a charity supper to benefit the town’s indigent families.
🎭 Arts & Entertainment
- The Norwood Dramatic Society began rehearsals for its winter production of The Village Blacksmith.
- A piano recital by Miss Margaret Hastings was held at Town Hall.
- The Norwood Band performed at the Elks Lodge for the New Year’s gathering.
🧒 Youth & Scouting News
- The Norwood Girl Scouts held a winter planning meeting at Town Hall.
- Troop leaders Mrs. Helen Carver and Miss Ruth Mahoney announced a weekend hike for Troop 12 to Ellis Pond.
- The Boy Scouts of Troop 5 assisted with paper salvage collections and participated in a flag ceremony.
🧓 Senior & Retirement Community News
- Mrs. Abigail Morse celebrated her 85th birthday with a family gathering at her Nichols Street home.
- The Norwood Senior Club resumed weekly meetings at the Baptist Church vestry, with a guest talk on nutrition.
🧭 History & Heritage Highlights
- The Norwood Historical Society announced its winter exhibit on early settlement artifacts.
- A brief article reflected on the 75th anniversary of Norwood’s incorporation, noting the town’s growth in manufacturing and civic infrastructure.
🧮 Business & Employment News
- Bird & Son advertised openings for machine operators and warehouse clerks.
- Kendall Mills reported increased production of textiles and announced a new training program.
- The Norwood Men’s Shop welcomed back Mr. William Drummey after a brief illness.
🧑⚖️ Court & Legal News
- The District Court heard two cases involving property disputes and one traffic violation.
- Judge William T. Morse presided and issued fines in accordance with state regulations.
- Probate notices were published for the estates of Mrs. Mary Guild and Mr. John H. Ellis.
🏡 Real Estate Transfers
- Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Blake purchased a home on Cottage Street from Mr. Henry L. Morse.
- A parcel on Nichols Street was sold to Mr. George W. Ellis for residential development.
- No subdivision activity or zoning changes were reported.
💌 Social Notes
- Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Ellis returned from a week in the Berkshires.
- Miss Clara Hastings visited her sister in Dedham.
- Mr. James H. Morse hosted a dinner for Norwood High alumni.
- Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Blake celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary.
🕯️ Obituaries & Announcements
- Mrs. Mary Guild, age 76, passed away at her Nichols Street residence.
- Mr. John H. Ellis, longtime resident and former Selectman, died at age 82.
- Birth announcements included a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Blake and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Morse.
- Engagements: Miss Eleanor Tichyno to Lt. Thomas Doran; Miss Marjorie Dill to Everett Pyne.
Source: Norfolk County Press, January 2, 1964
Additional references: Norwood Town Report (1964), TIOT Yearbooks via archive.org
By the Norwood Historical Society, created with the assistance of Microsoft Copilot