This Day In Norwood History-August 13

Drawing 4,000 fans to the town common, legendary vocal group The Coasters headlined the Norwood Arts Council’s Summerfest series with classic doo-wop hits.

Staving off a ninth-inning rally, relief pitcher Bob Baxter preserved a 5-2 victory for starter Jim McCready as Norwood clinched the sectional series over Reading.

Defeating Chicopee’s Aldenville squad 6-2 at Sargent Field, the 31-1 Norwood American Legion baseball team captured its second consecutive state championship behind stellar defense, relief pitching from Bob Baxter, and a home run from Mike Wall.

Undefeated at 2-0 in the state finals, Norwood defeated Braintree 11-2 behind Tim Cox’s complete-game pitching and six combined RBIs from Pete Jr. and Mike Wall.

Norwood High graduates Robert Morrissey and Jim McCue painted an anatomical mural at the Civic Recreation Center’s Nautilus room on Nahatan Street.

Boston Municipal Airport proposed 21 single-family homes at the end of Hazelwood Drive, while the planning board reviewed Route 1 park modifications.

Donated by Charles and Mildred O’Malia, a refurbished 20-foot flagpole originally built in New Hampshire now graces the Alfred H. Doherty Playground on Sumner Street.

State health officials announced that blood tests for 90 Norwood residents living near a Route 1 toxic site showed normal PCB levels well within safe ranges.

Citing rising overhead costs, taxes, rent, and local parking frustrations, 50-year-old barber Bill Greaney has closed his Guild Square shop in the Talbot Block.

Norwood High graduate Harold “Skip” Rideout expanded his marine construction business in Southport, Maine, by purchasing a 42-foot towboat and a 60-foot barge.

Overcoming weather delays from Hurricane Belle, the Norwood Recreation Department’s fourth annual carnival at Junior High South raised over $600 for muscular dystrophy through games, food, and attractions like a custom surf machine and a car-smashing booth.

Reflecting on 20 years of beekeeping at his Winslow Avenue home, Harvard electronics specialist Howard C. Ayer discussed the rewards of apiculture, honey production, and pollination alongside his wife Helen.

DEMOLITION of the old Knights of Columbus building on Washington Street is expected to take two weeks. The building, described as an “old Norwood landmark” by Norwood Police Sgt. William … Continue reading Landmark Torn Down-August 13, 1975

Norwood Hospital’s request for a zoning variance to build a 44-car parking lot at Washington and Winter Streets drew sharp opposition from planning board representative Francis Wisgirda and neighborhood residents over zoning, traffic, and safety concerns.

Reversing an earlier denial, Norwood selectmen voted 3-2 to hold an August 26 public hearing on Jack Galante’s proposal to open a delicatessen at 468 Walpole Street using a relocated portable school building.

Directing over 600 local students, Norwood’s public summer school program completed its 30-day session, highlighting strong popularity for enrichment classes in arts and trades alongside vital remedial and special education tutoring.

Beginning September 15, Norwood Hospital will host a nine-week refresher course for registered nurses, combining supervised clinical experience with classroom instruction on current medical procedures.

This Day In Norwood History-August 13, 1948-First Polio Case Of Year Found To Be Non-Paralytic

Paratrooper Killed In Philippines Was Prominent Norwood Athlete Second Lieutenant John H Maloney, Jr, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John H Maloney of 38 George Street, who was killed … Continue reading Lt. John H. Maloney Among Heroic Dead…

Finds Norwood Fills Her Dream Of Typical New England Village

This Day In Norwood History-August 13, 1948-Norwood Hero Corporal Joseph N. A. Grugnale Buried

Playtime “Operation” Turns Out A Success And Miss Connelley, 6, Has Certificate To Prove It Catching measles, mumps or chickenpox from a playmate are often the ordinary events of childhood, … Continue reading Girl “Vaccinated” By Chum Finds It’s The…

August 13, 1942- The Norwood Messenger George T. Lee, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Lee of 26 Rock Street, Norwood, has been commissioned a second lieutenant in … Continue reading George T. Lee Gets “Wings” In Air…

Frederick W. Hamilton, GS, as GM ActsNew Temple of Orient Lodge Will Be Ready in December The cornerstone of the new Masonic Temple on Day st was laid this afternoon … Continue reading Norwood Masons Lay Cornerstone-August 13, 1916

THE REASON WHY. The delay in the commencement of the construction of the tracks between Winslow’s crossing and East Walpole, having caused a report that the company did not intend … Continue reading Local Railroad News: Location of New Station…

The remarkable feat of riding a bicycle 200 miles over country roads in 15 hours, has never been accomplished until last Sunday, when Warren F. Taylor, of this town…..