From amphibious aircraft and surprise parties to typhoid scares and watermelon wisdom, August 17 offers a vivid cross-section of Norwood’s civic, social, and quirky moments.
Meet The Nitros-Snuffy Bowles-This Day In Norwood History-August 17, 1962
This Day In Norwood History-August 16, 1962-Meet The Nitros-Snuffy Bowles
Surprise Party In Woods Surprised By Norwood Police-This Day In Norwood History-August 17, 1961
Norwood police surprised a surprise party being held In the woods in the rear of the Endean Playground on Saturday night. And when the commotion had died down, eight Norwood … Continue reading Surprise Party In Woods Surprised By Norwood…
Roundup of The Class of 1961-This Day In Norwood History-August 17, 1961
This Day In Norwood History-August 17, 1961-Roundup of The Class of 1961
Sansone Brothers Run Business In Triplicate-This Day In Norwood History-August 17, 1947
This Day In Norwood History-August 16, 1947-Sansone Brothers Run Business In Triplicate
Wiggins Airways Gets First Republic Seabee Amphibian-This Day In Norwood History-August 17, 1946
FARMINGDALE. L.I., N.Y, Aug 14 — W. C. “Wes” Holmes, chief pilot and assistant sales manager for E. W. Wiggins Airways, Inc., of Norwood. Mass., today took delivery from Republic … Continue reading Wiggins Airways Gets First Republic Seabee Amphibian-This…
Lithuanian Club Closed After Ceiling Collapses-This Day In Norwood History-July 12, 1977
Three men narrowly escaped injury when the ceiling of the historic 75-year-old building crashed to the floor, forcing an immediate safety closure.
Norwood’s Resilience and Strong Comeback Bring Victory Over Westwood in Zone 6A American Legion Baseball-This Day In Norwood History-July 12, 1989
In a testament to their resilience and determination, Pete Wall’s Norwood team scores seven runs in the fourth inning to take a 10-3 victory over Westwood.
Norwood’s Second Annual “Tiot” Relay Race Raises Funds for Youth Recreation-This Day In Norwood History-July 12, 1976
Sponsored by the Ponderosa Lounge, the successful community fundraiser combined athletic competition with a picnic to benefit local recreational projects.
Milton Developer Plans Indoor Ice Rink for Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-July 12, 1972
The proposed 240-by-100-foot steel arena aims to serve youth hockey teams and the public, with an anticipated opening in November 1972.
Talk Of The Town-July 6, 1889
A chaotic post‑Fourth week in Norwood brings a 19‑7 ball‑field thrashing, runaway horse disasters, and a ban on foot‑powered sidewalk speedsters.
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