The Norwood Peace Coalition requested permission to march in the town’s Memorial Day parade carrying signs that listed civilian deaths in all U.S. wars. The parade committee, led by parade … Continue reading Parade Officials Reject Peace Signs-May 24, 1972
John Abdallah Dies In Parade At Norwood-November 11, 1968
John Abdallah Dies In Parade At Norwood This Day In Norwood History-November 11, 1968
Mod Theme For Norwood Church Fair-May 25, 1968
On May 25, 1968, excitement was building across Norwood as Grace Episcopal Church prepared for its second annual spring fair—an event that had quickly become one of the town’s most … Continue reading Mod Theme For Norwood Church Fair-May 25, 1968
Santa Claus Stops By Cub Scouts’ Party-December 23, 1964
A POPULAR FELLA — When the Cub Scouts of Pack 49 at St. Catherine's Church held their annual Christmas Party in the School Hall last Sunday night the most popular … Continue reading Santa Claus Stops By Cub Scouts’ Party-December 23, 1964
Norwood Celebrates Independence Day With Massive Parade-July 4, 1963
PRIZES GALORE for winners of Norwood’s best-decorated tricycle contest were, from left to right, Andy Curran and Mike Notarangelo, who won first and second place respectively. On the evening of … Continue reading Norwood Celebrates Independence Day With Massive Parade-July 4, 1963
Snow Squalls Put Damper On Annual Easter Parade-April 6, 1961
EASTER FINERY—Just before the snow squalls on Easter Sunday afternoon, this group of young ladies posed for the photographer on the steps of the First Baptist Church, attired in their … Continue reading Snow Squalls Put Damper On Annual Easter Parade-April 6, 1961
Norwood Contingent Off For Big New York Parade-March 17, 1950
OFF FOR THE BIG TOWN—The members of the Father McAleer Corps of St. Catherine's parish line up in front of the bus that transported them to New York last Thursday … Continue reading Norwood Contingent Off For Big New York Parade-March 17, 1950
Santa Lands in Helicopter-December 24, 1949
RIDING IN STYLE—Old Santa Claus made an early visit to Norwood on Saturday morning, landing to the Civic field from a helicopter. He first circled the town square several times … Continue reading Santa Lands in Helicopter-December 24, 1949
Santa To Arrive Here Via Helicopter For Eagle Party-This Day In Norwood History-December 16, 1948
NORTH POLE, Dec. 16 — Santa Claus will arrive in Norwood this Saturday afternoon at approximately 1 pm when his helicopter will descend from the sky and land on the … Continue reading Santa To Arrive Here Via Helicopter For Eagle Party-This Day In Norwood History-December 16, 1948
75th Anniversary Parade Seen by 20,000 in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-November 1, 1947
75th Anniversary Parade Seen by 20,000 in Norwood This Day In Norwood History-November 1, 1947