Norwood’s August 20: A tennis champ crowned 🎾, hospital publication named 🏥, bold young women in business 💼, G.I. homes rise 🏡, midget car races roar 🏁, medics praised 🪖, church beauty admired ⛪, and town growth traced 🔔. Small town, big stories!

Debonnaires Work All The Way Up To Top Competition-This Day In Norwood History-August 20, 1964

Debonnaires Work All The Way Up To Top Competition-This Day In Norwood History-August 20, 1964

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This Day In Norwood History-August 20, 1964-Debonnaires Work All The Way Up To Top Competition

Wins Contest to Name New Hospital Publication-This Day In Norwood History-August 20, 1964

Wins Contest to Name New Hospital Publication-This Day In Norwood History-August 20, 1964

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Administrator Chales A. Cook of Norwood Hospital presents a savings bond to Mrs. Katharine Cook, director of hospital volunteers for her winning suggestion of “Stethoscope” as the name for the … Continue reading Wins Contest to Name New Hospital Publication-This…

Golden Ager Is Crowned Men’s Singles Champion-This Day In Norwood History-August 20, 1964

Golden Ager Is Crowned Men’s Singles Champion-This Day In Norwood History-August 20, 1964

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This Day In Norwood History-August 20, 1964-Golden Ager Is Crowned Men’s Singles Champion

Norwood Man Helps Save $3900 For US Air Force-This Day In Norwood History-August 20, 1964

Norwood Man Helps Save $3900 For US Air Force-This Day In Norwood History-August 20, 1964

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This Day In Norwood History-August 20, 1964-Norwood Man Helps Save $3900 For US Air Force


On This Day In Norwood History- August 31

On This Day In Norwood History- August 31

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🏥 In 1926, Norwood proudly invited the public to inspect its new hospital, a symbol of civic advancement.🚒 In 1945, an 85-foot aerial ladder truck boosted the town’s firefighting capabilities.🇺🇸 … Continue reading On This Day In Norwood History- August…

On This Day In Norwood History- August 30

On This Day In Norwood History- August 30

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🗞️ Norwood Highlights Through the Years Lifeguards wrap up summer at Hawes Pool; Ortins cops local softball title. A Norwood man trains with Harbor Defense. Over 500 attend hospital dedication. … Continue reading On This Day In Norwood History- August…

On This Day In Norwood History- August 29

On This Day In Norwood History- August 29

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🕰️ Norwood highlights from 1896 to 1957: In 1957, Ann O’Neil and Catherine O’Toole graduated from Laboure Nursing School, while the Henry O. Peabody School promoted vocational training for girls. … Continue reading On This Day In Norwood History- August…

On This Day In Norwood History- August 28

On This Day In Norwood History- August 28

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🕰️ Norwood snapshots: In 1985, Russell Webber’s backyard Eiffel Tower wowed neighbors with its quirky charm. Back in 1939, vandals caused $1,000 in damage at Highland Cemetery, overturning headstones and … Continue reading On This Day In Norwood History- August…

On This Day In Norwood History- August 27

On This Day In Norwood History- August 27

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🕰️ Norwood headlines across the decades: In 1948, the Grow family was ordered to vacate the VFW amid a housing crisis, and a surge in kindergarten enrollment led to double … Continue reading On This Day In Norwood History- August…