August 6 reflects Norwood’s eclectic energy—from high-speed racers and hospital news to heroic youth, beloved guide dogs, and a printing legacy that shaped local life. Here’s a full day’s journey through the people, progress, and peculiarities that made headlines on this date:
🏫🏈 1964–1963
🔗 Norwood Students Make First Visit To Science Museum
🔗 Hometown News Of The Day at Norwood Hospital
🔗 Boston Patriots Quarterback Makes Home In Windsor Gardens
Students explored science, patients felt connected, and hometown pride welcomed a new sports neighbor.
🏊 1959
🔗 Novice Swimmer Jimmy Murphy Aids Man Stricken In Water
A young hero makes waves by saving a life.
🏥🏁🔔🏚️ 1948
🔗 Four Race Cars In Bay State Competition Locally Owned
🔗 New Hospital Plant Grows
🔗 Lived For Years In ‘Booby Trap’ House
🔗 Bell That Called 3 Generations To Worship Scrapped
Speed, expansion, unusual living, and echoes of devotion—Norwood had quite the mix.
👑 1936
🔗 Miss Greater Boston, Marion Rosamond Flynn, Resident Of Norwood
Beauty with brains—Norwood’s star steps into the spotlight.
🦮 1929
🔗 Dog To Guide Student At Harvard Law School
Companionship meets ambition—Norwood’s guide dog begins a noble journey.
📚 1897
🔗 The Plimpton Press And Bindery Dedication
Celebrating the launch of a printing legacy that brought Norwood’s words to life.
