🍗 Restaurant & Takeout Prices (Skillet Restaurant at Norwood Plaza)
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|
| Chicken-in-the-Bucket | 2½ lb chicken, 4 rolls, cole slaw, fries | $2.65 |
| Bucket of Clams | Fried clams, fries, cole slaw, rolls, tartar sauce | $2.65 |
| Bucket of Scallops | 46 scallops, fries, cole slaw, rolls, tartar sauce | $2.65 |
| Fish-in-the-Bucket | 8 pieces, fries, cole slaw, tartar sauce | $2.65 |
| Wednesday Special | Spaghetti & meatballs | $2.69 |
| Friday Feature | All-you-can-eat fried haddock dinner | $0.99 |
| Sunday Feature | All-you-can-eat chicken | $1.29 |
| Roll and Butter | Side item | $0.05 |
🧥 Apparel & Fashion (W.T. Grant Co. at Norwood Plaza)
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|
| Heavyweight Orlon Cardigans | Washable acrylic, sizes 34–42 | $3.99 |
| 3-Piece Schoolgirl Ensemble | Acrylic shell, cardigan, wool skirt (grey/white, berry/pink, camel/gold) | $9.99 |
| Layaway Plan | Weekly payment option | $1.25/wk |
🛏️ Home Goods & Curtains
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|
| Tailored Fiberglass Curtains | 63″ or 72″ lengths, sun-resistant | $1.98 |
| Pin Dot Shorties | 30″ or 36″ lengths, matching valance available | $1.90 |
| Matching Valance | For Pin Dot Curtains | $1.39 |
🥩 Grocery Prices (Brockelman’s Market, Westwood)
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|
| Ground Chuck Hamburg | Extra lean | $0.69/lb |
| Boneless Sirloin | U.S. Prime & Choice Steer | $1.39/lb |
| Face of Rump Roast | Oven or pot roast | $0.89/lb |
| Center Sliced Bacon | Rath Black Hawk | $0.89/lb |
| Cantaloupes | California | $0.29 ea |
| Green Beans | Fancy native | $0.19/lb |
🥫 Grocery Items
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|
| Ken’s Italian Dressing | 8 oz bottle | $0.29 |
| Kraft Miracle Whip | Quart bottle | $0.47 |
| Hudson Colored Towels | Jumbo roll | $0.25 |
| Del Monte Peaches | Sliced or halves | 2 for $0.49 |
| Nabisco Cookie Assortment | Famous brands | $0.37 |
| Sunshine Cookies | Hydrox or Vienna Fingers | $0.25 |
| Educator Beer Chasers | 4-pack | $0.99 |
🛏️ Home Goods & Bedding
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|
| Rayon/Nylon Blend Blankets | Medium weight, 72″x90″, 8 pastel shades | $3.66 |
| Foam Rubber or Dacron Pillows | Zippered ticking, pink or blue | $2.66 |
| Morgan Jones Insulaire Blankets | Thermal weave, pre-shrunk, 72″x90″ | $6.98 |
| Pequot Reversible Sheets (Muslin) | Type 140, various sizes | $2.17–$2.97 |
| Pequot Reversible Sheets (Percale) | Type 180, various sizes | $2.27–$3.07 |
| Pillow Cases | 42″x38″ | 2 for $1.27–$1.37 |
🧼 Towels & Rugs
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|
| Martex Bath Towels | Solid colors, 24″x46″ | $1.14 |
| Cannon Rose Print Bath Towels | Floral design, 24″x46″ | $0.87 |
| Guest Towels | 15–16″x26–28″ | $0.57–$0.61 |
| Wash Cloths | 12–13″ square | $0.27–$0.34 |
| Fringed Scatter Rugs | 24″x36″, 27″x46″, 36″x60″ | $2.88–$5.88 |
| Decorative Throw Pillows | 18″, kapok filled | $1.49 each |
👞 Shoes & Apparel
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|
| Boys’ & Girls’ Best Stride Shoes | Leather, sizes 8½–6 | $4.99 |
| Girls’ Classic Loafers | Cobbler tan or cordo leather | $3.99 |
| All Wool Cardigan Sweaters | Sizes 3–6x and 7–14 | $3.49–$4.49 |
| Botany Wool Skirts | Box pleated, red/navy/grey | $4.00–$6.00 |
| Ship’n Shore Button-Down Oxfords | Drip-dry cotton, multiple colors | $2.00 |
| Children’s Slips | Kodel polyester/cotton blend | 2 for $3.00 |
| Hooded Nylon Parkas | Zip-front, sizes 7–14 | $2.90 |
| Children’s Snowsuits | Nylon/cotton poplin, various styles | Varies |
🧵 Fabrics & Sewing
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|
| Solid Color Corduroy | 36″, 16 rib | $0.88/yd |
| Solid Color Poplins | 44″ wide, Dacron/cotton | $0.88/yd |
| Domestic Madras Dress Plaids | Dacron/cotton blend | $0.55/yd |
| Rayon & Acetate Suitings | Shags, tweeds, checks | $0.55/yd |
| 80 Square Percales | Prints and plains | $0.38/yd |
🧦 Hosiery
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|
| Berkshire Stockings | Regular $1.35–$1.65 | $1.09–$1.29 |
| 3-Pair Packs | Discounted bundles | $3.19–$3.79 |
🛋️ Furniture & Home Goods (Sam’s Discount Sale)
A major section advertises deep discounts on furniture and appliances from Sam’s, including:
| Item | Regular Price | Discount Price |
|---|
| Walnut Bedroom Set (10-piece) | $219.95 | $100.88 |
| Vinyl Sofabeds | $79.95 | $49.88 |
| Innerspring Mattress | $29.90 | $11.88 |
| Maple Bunk Bed Outfit (8-piece) | $109.95 | $71.88 |
| Dining Room Set (8-piece) | $399.95 | $248.88 |
| Kitchen Set (7-piece) | $89.50 | $58.88 |
| Hide-A-Way Bed | $219.99 | $157.88 |
| Upright Vacuum Cleaner | $48.88 | — |
Discounts range from 33% to 78%, with many items marked as “limited quantities.”
🚌 Travel & Entertainment
- World’s Fair Charter Bus Service:
- Departure: Saturdays at 6:00 AM from Norwood
- Return: 8:30 PM
- Reservations via Thomas Foley Travel Agent (no price listed)
- Movie Theater Listings:
- Films like The Sandpiper, The Yellow Rolls Royce, and Sex and the Single Girl are showing at local theaters.
- No ticket prices are listed, but showtimes are provided.
📚 Education & Training
- Bentley College Tuition:
- No specific tuition costs listed, but mentions record enrollment and campus expansion.
- Manpower Development Program:
- 20-week training course in arboriculture
- No tuition listed, but eligibility includes unemployed or underemployed individuals.
🏫 School Supplies & Apparel
- W.T. Grant Co.:
- Back-to-school promotions for juniors, misses, and women’s fashion
- No specific prices listed, but store hours and location are provided.
🚗 Used Car Prices (Corcoran Ford, Wellesley)
| Year | Make & Model | Description | Price |
|---|
| 1963 | Ford Country Squire | P/S, R&H, Auto Trans | — |
| 1963 | Chevrolet Bel Air 4dr Sedan | Powerglide, R&H, WSW | $1,188 |
| 1962 | Ford Galaxie Convertible | P/S, R&H, WSW | $1,400 |
| 1962 | Ford Falcon Wagon | Deluxe, 3 rows of seats | $1,188 |
| 1962 | Ford Falcon 4dr Sedan | Economy Maker, R&H | — |
| 1956 | Ford Thunderbird (Classic) | 2-seater, collector’s model | $1,288 |
| 1964 | Ford Custom 4dr Sedan | 8 Cyl, Like New | $1,788 |
| 1963 | Ford Thunderbird Hardtop | Power seat | $2,418 |
| 1960 | Cadillac Deluxe Coupe | — | — |
| 1963 | Jaguar Mark III | 3.8 Sedan, 4-speed, overdrive | $2,788 |
| 1964 | Triumph TR-4 Convertible | 4-speed transmission | $1,888 |
| 1963 | Sunbeam Alpine | LeMans Sport Coupe | $1,633 |
🛋️ Furniture & Home Goods (Macchi Bros. Retirement Sale)
| Item | Description | Price Range |
|---|
| Living Room Suites | Multiple styles | $118–$299 |
| Bedroom Suites | Walnut, Danish, French Provincial | $98–$219 |
| Dining Room Sets | 5–8 pieces, walnut finish | $88–$168 |
| Hollywood Beds | Upholstered, twin sizes | $29–$58 |
| Innerspring Mattresses & Box Springs | Twin/full sizes | $29–$58 |
| Braided Rugs (9×12 oval) | — | $49 |
| Solid Maple Rocker | Nichols & Stone | $25 |
| Early American Hide-A-Bed | Tweed or print cover | $163 |
| Danish Sofabed | Special price | $49 |
🧼 Services
- Do-It-Yourself Dry Cleaners:
- 12 lbs for $2.00
- 8 lbs for $1.00
- Norwood Window Cleaning Co.:
- Residential & commercial window cleaning and floor waxing
- Over 40 years in business
🛒 Grocery Price Comparison (Roche Bros.)
| Store Type | Total for 43 Items |
|---|
| Roche Bros. | $28.82 |
| Largest Chain Store | $33.78 |
| Biggest Discount Store | $31.15 |
Roche Bros. claims the lowest prices in the area based on this comparison.
🥩 Grocery Highlights (Roche Bros.)
| Item | Price |
|---|
| Sirloin Steak | $1.49/lb |
| Armour Star Sliced Bacon | $0.79/lb |
| Colonial Skinless Franks | $0.59/lb |
| Seedless Grapes | $0.29/lb |
| Chicken Quarters | (Coming soon) |
| Kayem’s German Bologna | $0.59/lb |
| Smoked Shoulders | — |
💇 Beauty & Personal Care (Louis Beauty Salon)
| Service | Regular Price | Sale Price |
|---|
| Custom Permanent | $20.00 | $14.95 |
| Regular Permanent | $15.00 | $9.95 |
Sale valid Tuesday–Thursday during August.
🍕 Food & Dining
- Bella Pizza (formerly Falo’s Pizza)
- New management, located at 454 Main St., Medfield
- Phone: 359-6302
- No menu prices listed
- Simoni’s Flowers
- Hardy Mums: $1.00 each
- Tagline: “Those Nicer Flowers”
- Phone: 762-1423
🚛 Rentals & Services
- Avis Truck Rental
- Dodge trucks available
- No pricing listed
- Wm. J. Lally (Farm Materials)
- Loam, sand, gravel, fill
- Delivery available
- Phone: 762-0980
🚗 Car Deals & Promotions
Norwood Buick
| Year | Make & Model | Description | Price |
|---|
| 1961 | Buick LeSabre Wagon | Fully powered | $1,195 |
| 1962 | Chevrolet Impala | Power steering | $1,495 |
| 1963 | Oldsmobile “88” Hardtop | Power brakes | $1,995 |
| 1962 | Buick LeSabre Sedan | Power steering & brakes | $1,495 |
| 1963 | Pontiac Catalina | Low mileage | $1,795 |
| 1960 | Oldsmobile “88” Sedan | Fully powered | $895 |
| 1960 | Opel Sedan | Only 14,000 miles | $395 |
Herb Anderson Motors (Volkswagen Dealer)
- Tag-a-long Trailer:
- 18.8 cu ft waterproof luggage space
- Fiberglass/aluminum construction
- Colors: white, pearl, red, gray, yellow, two-tones
- Includes hitches, lights, locks, spare wheels
- Price not listed
- Volkswagen Promotion:
- Free set of 3 VW golf balls ($3.75 value) with test drive
🚗 Used Car Prices (Expanded Listings)
Norwood Automobile Co.
| Year | Make & Model | Description | Price |
|---|
| 1964 | Buick Special 2-Dr | Maroon, standard transmission | $1,595 |
| 1962 | Chevrolet 4-Dr Sedan | Blue, Powerglide, 8 cyl | $1,295 |
| 1961 | Mercury Convertible | White/red interior, auto, PS/PB | $995 |
| 1962 | Corvair Monza 4-Dr Sedan | White/red interior, Powerglide | $995 |
| 1960 | Chevrolet 9-Passenger Wagon | Turquoise, standard transmission | $995 |
| 1959 | Ford Country Squire Wagon | Green/wood panel, auto, PS | $595 |
| 1962 | Chevrolet 4-Dr Sedan | Maroon, standard transmission | $1,295 |
| 1961 | Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe | Black/red interior, standard transmission | $995 |
| 1963 | Volkswagen 2-Dr Sedan | Black/red interior, low mileage | $995 |
| 1963 | Chevy II 4-Dr Sedan | Blue, 6 cyl, standard transmission | $1,295 |
| 1962 | Rambler Station Wagon | Light blue, 9-passenger, standard transmission | $1,195 |
| 1964 | Chevrolet Station Wagon | Turquoise, 8 cyl, standard transmission | $1,895 |
| 1961 | Thunderbird Convertible | Grey/red interior, loaded | $1,395 |
| 1963 | Corvair 4-Dr Sedan | White/grey interior, standard transmission | $1,295 |
| 1963 | Chevrolet 4-Dr Sedan | Black/red interior, Powerglide, 6 cyl | $1,695 |
| 1963 | Chevrolet 4-Dr Sedan | Grey/aqua interior, standard transmission | $1,595 |
| 1964 | Chevrolet 2-Dr Sedan | White/blue interior, 6 cyl, standard transmission | $1,595 |
| 1964 | Chevelle 4-Dr Sedan | Dark blue, 8 cyl, Powerglide, PS, extras | $2,295 |
| 1961 | Comet 4-Dr Sedan | Turquoise, standard transmission | $895 |
Lawless Chevrolet (Canton)
| Year | Make & Model | Description | Price |
|---|
| 1961 | Volkswagen 2-Dr Sedan | — | $795 |
| 1961 | Corvair Station Wagon | Automatic | $995 |
| 1961 | Chevrolet ½ Ton Pickup | — | $1,095 |
| 1963 | Corvair Standard Shift | — | $1,195 |
| 1963 | Comet 4-Dr Standard Shift | — | $1,195 |
| 1963 | Chevrolet 4-Dr Sedan | 6 cyl, Powerglide | $1,795 |
🛵 Scooters & Motorbikes (Kapco Power Center)
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|
| Vespa Scooters | Prices start at | $239 |
| Bridgestone Motorbike | Full-size | $239 |
| Bicycles & Tricycles | Comparable prices | From $28.88 |
🧼 Paint & Home Improvement
- Sherwin-Williams Paints
- Location: 694 Washington Street, Norwood
- No specific prices listed, but promotion for finest quality paints
🧶 Carpet & Flooring (Emerson Rug Co.)
| Carpet Type | Description | Price (sq yd, installed) |
|---|
| Nylon Loop (Lees) | 8 colors | $7.95 |
| Nubby Nylon (Lees) | Patterned, 8 colors | $7.95 |
| Nylon Twist (Cabin Crafts) | 14 colors | $8.95 |
| Plush Nylon (Cabin Crafts) | 15 colors | $9.95 |
| Wool Carpet (Masland) | 9 colors | $9.95 |
| Acrylic Carpet (Lees) | 7 colors | $11.95 |
| Sculptured Acrylic (Coronet) | 5 colors | $12.95 |
| Wool Twist (Lees) | 6 colors | $13.95 |
| High Pile Plush (Cabin Crafts) | 13 colors | $13.95 |
Prices include padding, installation, and delivery.
🚗 Used Car Prices (Muzi Ford City, Needham)
| Year | Make & Model | Description | Price |
|---|
| 1965 | Ford Galaxie 500 | 2-dr hardtop, R&H, PS, 4-speed | $2,545 |
| 1965 | Mustang Hardtop | 6 cyl, std., low mileage | $1,995 |
| 1963 | Galaxie 500 4-dr | Auto, PS, A/C, one owner | $1,695 |
| 1963 | Corvair Spider Convertible | Like new | $1,595 |
| 1962 | Thunderbird Hardtop | Chestnut, full power | $1,895 |
| 1960 | Thunderbird Hardtop | Full power, white | $1,295 |
| 1962 | Falcon Deluxe Wagon | Std. trans., R&H | $995 |
| 1962 | Volkswagen 2-dr Sedan | R&H | $1,095 |
| 1960 | Rambler Wagon | Std. trans., jet black | $795 |
| 1961 | Comet S22 Coupe | Auto, bucket seats | $1,095 |
| 1962 | Olds F85 Cutlass Coupe | Auto, burgundy | $595 |
| 1961 | Falcon 4-dr Sedan | Std., white | $795 |
| 1962 | Falcon 4-dr Sedan | Std., jet black | $995 |
| 1959 | Plymouth Savoy 2-dr | 6 cyl, std., R&H | $550 |
🚙 New Car Promotion
- 1965 Checker Marathon Station Wagon
- Features: V-8, auto trans, PS, PB, whitewalls, R&H, seat belts, clock, 2-tone paint
- List Price: $3,946.49
- Muzi Price: $3,595
🧼 Carpet Remnant Sale (West Roxbury)
| Width Range | Price per Foot |
|---|
| 24″ and under | $0.88 |
| 36″ and under | $1.33 |
| 48″ and under | $1.88 |
| 60″ and under | $2.33 |
| 72″ and under | $2.88 |
Binding available at $0.20/foot during sale.
💰 Personal Finance
- Beneficial Finance Co.
- Loans from $20 to $3,000
- Up to 36 months to repay
- Life-insured loans available
- Location: 643 Washington Street, Norwood
- Phone: 762-6100
🧒 Children’s Shoes (Norwood Plaza)
- Emphasis on proper fitting and sizing
- No specific prices listed, but ad highlights expertise in fitting
🧱 Building Materials & Home Improvement (Friend Lumber Co.)
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|
| Forest-Glo Walnut Paneling | 4’x8’x¼”, Reg. $14.72 | $9.72 ea |
| Antique Elm Paneling | 4’x8’x¼”, Reg. $11.30 | $5.72 ea |
| Royal Dragon Paneling | 4’x8’x3/16″, high quality | $4.41 ea |
| Ceiling Tile (12″x24″) | Cross-scored | $0.11/sq ft |
| Aluminum Screening | All widths | $0.09/sq ft |
| Unfinished Mahogany Paneling | 4’x8’x3/16″ | $2.95 ea |
| Universal Specials | 2″x3″x6′ and 1″x8″x6′ | $0.29–$0.49 ea |
| Cedar Fence Boards | 1″x6″, 10′ | $0.65 ea |
| Red Cedar Fence Pickets | 36″–72″, square top & gothic points | $0.11 ea and up |
| 1×2 Moulded Screen Stock | — | $0.04/lf |
| Cedar Posts | — | $0.15/lf |
🪑 Outdoor Furniture
- Folding redwood & aluminum lawn furniture
- Genuine redwood picnic sets
- Prices not listed, but advertised as “cash & carry” with delivery available
🧰 Services & Trades
- Roofing, Plumbing, Heating, Tile Work, Sewer Connections
- Free estimates, emergency service available
- No specific prices listed
- Window Cleaning, Monument Sales, Scrap Metal Collection
- Multiple vendors listed with contact info
- No pricing provided
🧑🔧 Job Listings & Wages
| Position | Wage/Salary |
|---|
| Part-time workers | $1.89/hr |
| Married men (training offered) | $124/week |
| Technical Assistant (Westwood) | Salary not listed |
| Factory Workers (Brook Molding) | $1.45–$1.65/hr depending on shift |
| Electronics Trainees | Benefits listed, no wage specified |
| Office Clerks | $60–$90/week |
| Band Saw Operator | $1.75–$2.00/hr |
| In-Process Inspector | $1.79–$2.09/hr |
| Solderers | $1.75/hr |
| Painters | $23/day |
| Assemblers | $1.37/hr |
| Stock Boys | $60/week |
🧑🎓 Education & Training
- Portrait Drawing & Painting
- Charcoal drawings: $2.50 and up
- Oil portraits from photos or sittings
🏠 Apartment Rentals
| Location | Size/Features | Monthly Rent |
|---|
| Norwood | 3½ rooms, electric kitchen, A/C | $120 |
| Norwood | 4½ rooms, balcony, laundry, storage | $125–$135 |
| Colonial Terrace | 4½ rooms, utilities included | $145 |
| Town House | 2 bedrooms, heat & hot water incl. | $150 |
| Walpole | 4½ rooms, all-electric, new building | $133 |
| West Roxbury | 1-room kitchenette, furnished | $85 |
| Norwood | 2nd floor, heat & hot water included | $110–$120 |
| Westwood | 3 rooms, terrace, near Route 128 | $135 |
🏡 Homes for Sale
| Type/Location | Description | Price |
|---|
| 6-Room Cape (Walpole) | Corner lot, low taxes | $13,500 |
| Colonial w/ Garage | 6 rooms, fireplace, porch | $13,900 |
| Oversized Ranch | 3 bedrooms, fireplace, garage | $16,900 |
| Tri-Level (Walpole) | 7 rooms, 1½ baths, garage | ~$21,800 |
| Dutch Colonial (20 acres) | 5–6 bedrooms, 3 baths, library | $41,900 |
| Tri-Level (Norwood) | 8 rooms, 2 baths, garage | — |
| 7-Room Ranch | Fireplace, bar, dining room | $15,990 |
| Cape (Foxboro) | 3 bedrooms, patio, landscaped | $15,000 |
| Colonial (East Walpole) | 6 rooms, 2-car garage | $23,500 |
| Tri-Level (near Rt. 1/95) | Den, gameroom, bar, garage | $21,900 |
| Seascape Cape Cod Home | 4 bedrooms, 2½ baths, waterview | $20,000–$40,000 |
🧰 Services & Trades
- Painting (Interior/Exterior): Multiple contractors offering free estimates, insured service, and rates from $23/day to ~$2/hr.
- Masonry & Carpentry: Patios, walks, additions, roofing, general repairs.
- Window Cleaning: Residential and storm window services.
- Floor Cleaning & Waxing: Home service with free estimates.
- Rubbish Removal & Dump Truck Hire: Rates not listed.
- Rototilling & Excavation: Foundation digging, tree stump removal.
🛋️ Household Goods & Appliances
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|
| Frigidaire Refrigerator | 14 cu. ft., 2-door | $100 |
| KitchenAid Dishwasher | Top-loading, 3½ years old | $100 |
| RCA Whirlpool Electric Range | 40″, 3 years old | $150 |
| Coldspot Refrigerator-Freezer | Good condition | — |
| Reconditioned Appliances | Washers, fridges, ranges | From $29.50 |
| Mattresses (Serta/Simmons) | Regular, Queen, King sizes | From $29.95 |
| Used Brick | 1,000 bricks | $45 + $5 delivery |
| Formica Kitchen Set | 3-piece | $25 |
| Walnut Bedroom Set | 2½ years old | $150 |
🚲 Bicycles
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|
| Rebuilt Bicycles | Guaranteed repairs | $10–$25 |
| Schwinn, Raleigh, Columbia | Sales and repairs | — |
🧑💼 Job Listings & Wages
| Position | Wage/Salary |
|---|
| Part-time Workers | $1.89/hr |
| Married Men (Training) | $124/week |
| Office Clerks | $60–$90/week |
| Factory Workers | $1.45–$1.65/hr |
| Painters | $23/day |
| Assemblers | $1.37/hr |
| Statistical Clerk | Salary open |
| Avon Representatives | Commission-based |
| Hostess (Toy Sales) | Gifts for participation |
🏠 Real Estate Listings
Homes for Sale
| Location | Description | Price Range |
|---|
| Sharon | 4-bed Colonial, 2½ baths, fireplace, enclosed porch | $27,000 |
| Sharon | Split-level, 3 beds, 1½ baths, garage, 1 acre | Mid $20,000s |
| Canton | 4-bed Garrison Colonial, 1½ baths, garage | $25,500 |
| Walpole | Brick front raised ranch, 4 beds, 2 fireplaces | $28,000 |
| Norfolk | 6-room home needing renovation | $10,500 |
| Walpole | 4-bed raised ranch, 1½ baths, fireplace | $23,500 |
| Walpole | Georgian Colonial, 3 beds, 2-zone heat, 2-car garage | Low $20,000s |
| Walpole | Custom Colonial, 4 beds, 1½ baths, screened porch | $23,900 |
| Norwood | 6-room ranch, paneled playroom, landscaped lot | $21,900–$25,000 |
| Plainville | Capes, Ranches, Colonials on wooded lots | $14,900–$18,900 |
| Foxboro | 6-room Cape | $13,900 |
| Wrentham | Lakefront contemporary | $26,500 |
| Canton | 8-room Colonial, 2-car garage | $24,700 |
| Walpole | Small 5-room home, ideal for newlyweds | $13,500 |
| Norwood | 7-room Colonial, 4 beds, pine grove setting | $22,500 |
| Norwood | 6-room ranch, garage, 1½ baths | $25,000 |
| Walpole | New split-levels, ranches, Garrison Colonials | $14,500–$25,900 |
Apartments for Rent
| Location | Description | Monthly Rent |
|---|
| Norwood | 3½–4½ rooms, A/C, electric kitchen | $120–$135 |
| Colonial Terrace | 4½ rooms, utilities included | $145 |
| Town House | 2 beds, heat & hot water included | $150 |
| West Roxbury | Furnished kitchenette | $85 |
| Westwood | 3 rooms, terrace | $135 |
🚗 Used Car Listings
| Year | Make & Model | Description | Price |
|---|
| 1964 | Chevy Impala SS | — | $2,095 |
| 1963 | Chevy Impala Hardtop | Auto | $1,695 |
| 1963 | Chevy II | Auto, 6 cyl | $1,395 |
| 1963 | Chevy Bel Air | V8, std. shift | $1,345 |
| 1962 | Chevy Bel Air | 6 cyl, Powerglide | $1,395 |
| 1964 | Chevy II Nova | 4-dr, auto, 6 cyl | $1,795 |
| 1961 | Corvair 4-dr | 6 cyl, Powerglide | $995 |
| 1960 | Pontiac Bonneville Conv. | Fully powered | — |
| 1964 | Ford Country Squire Wagon | Low mileage, PS, R&H | — |
| 1963 | Corvair Monza | Auto, showroom condition | $1,295 |
| 1958 | VW Sedan | Radio, heater | — |
| 1957 | Ford Fabiano 500 | T-Bird engine, excellent condition | $295 |
| 1959 | Ford 4-dr Sedan | Mechanically perfect | $450 |
| 1961 | Rambler Sedan | Well maintained | $495 |
| 1958 | Impala Convertible | Must sell | $150 |
🧰 Building Materials & Home Goods
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|
| Knotty Pine Paneling | 4’x8′, satin or gloss finish | $5.39–$9.95 |
| Picnic Tables | 6’–8′, pine or redwood | $16.95–$39.95 |
| Electric Sander | Vibrating | $9.95 |
| House Paint (Wondura) | Buy 5 gallons, get 1 free | $7.45/gal |
| Kool-O-Matic Roof Ventilator | Wired, ready to install | $89.00 |
🧼 Personal Care & Services
- Plaza Beauty Salon:
- Back-to-school hair styling for teens and pre-teens
- Walk-in or appointment service
- Driver Education Course:
- Starts Sept. 9, Tues & Thurs
- Ages 16–25 can save up to $73.50/year on insurance
- Grocery Delivery Service:
- Fruits & vegetables included
- Only $0.25 per delivery in Norwood
📊 Visual Dashboard: 1965 vs. 2025 Price Comparison
Here’s a chart showing how prices have changed over time across key categories like groceries, consumer goods, and automobiles:
Inflation-adjusted values sourced from Retrowow’s 1965 price archive and historical CPI data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
🧾 Compiled 1965 Price Index (Norfolk County Press)
🏠 Housing
- Modest homes: $13,500–$23,900
- Executive homes: $25,000–$41,900
- Apartment rent: $85–$150/month
🚗 Automobiles
- Used sedans: $795–$1,895
- Sports models: $1,595–$2,788
- New 1965 Checker Wagon: $3,595
- Mechanic specials: $295–$995
🛋️ Furniture & Home Goods
- Bedroom sets: $98–$219
- Sofabeds: $49–$163
- Dining sets: $88–$248
- Mattresses: $29–$58
- Rugs: $2.88–$49
- Paneling (4’x8′): $2.95–$9.95
🧼 Groceries
- Sirloin steak: $1.49/lb
- Bacon: $0.79–$0.89/lb
- Ground beef: $0.69/lb
- Cantaloupes: $0.29 each
- Green beans: $0.19/lb
- Miracle Whip: $0.47/quart
- Peaches (canned): 2 for $0.49
🧥 Apparel
- Cardigans: $3.99
- Schoolgirl ensembles: $9.99
- Loafers: $3.99–$4.99
- Wool skirts: $4.00–$6.00
- Nylon parkas: $2.90
🧑🔧 Wages & Jobs
- Factory workers: $1.45–$1.65/hr
- Office clerks: $60–$90/week
- Painters: $23/day
- Assemblers: $1.37/hr
- Married men (training): $124/week
Compiled by the Norwood Historical Society, with the assistance of Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini.
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