Norwood Officials to Unveil Centennial Marker-November 15, 1972

Two-Ton Fieldstone Monument Unveiled in Town Square Marking Town Centennial Anniversary Following Carillon Concert

NORWOOD – Reaching the pinnacle of a year-long historical celebration, Norwood town officials announced the formal dedication and unveiling of a permanent commemorative centennial marker scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday in the town square. The monument, crafted from a massive two-ton fieldstone measuring 41 inches in height and 44 inches in width, was discovered on Norwood cemetery land by Centennial Chairman A. Franklin Swift Jr.

The stone bears an inscription composed by Mr. Swift, capturing the historic spirit of the community across generations: “Dedicated to all her citizens – those of the past whose imagination, diligence and hard work laid the foundation for her early heritage, those of the present who today pay tribute on her 100th anniversary, and those of the future who will be called upon to maintain her tradition.”

Dedication Roster and Ceremonial Schedule

The afternoon commemorative events will begin at 2:30 p.m. with a special carillon concert performed on the Tilton Memorial Carillon in the municipal building tower. Following the musical prelude, official unveiling ceremonies will commence at the town square.

Participating directly in the unveiling of the stone marker will be Selectman Chairman Walter J. Dempsey, retiring Town Manager John P. Mogan, Centennial Chairman A. Franklin Swift Jr., and centennial committee cochairmen Dr. Sigismund A. Slucha and Walter A. Blasenak. Following the outdoor unveiling, attendees and townspeople are invited to a public reception inside Memorial Hall at the municipal building. The day of observance will conclude at 4 p.m. with a closing service at Junior High School North featuring the massed choirs of the churches of Norwood, sponsored by the centennial religious committee.

Archival Note: This article has been dynamically reconstructed from the original public record print archives of the Patriot Ledger

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