Norwood’s 1961 Easter parade started out under sunny skies but ended in a swirling snowstorm shortly after noon that sent the Easter paraders scurrying for the protection of their homes and placed a damper on plans for the day’s observance.
Easter Sunday dawned bright and clear and worshippers attending early morning Masses at the Catholic churches found a decided chill in the air, but the clear skies enabled the fair sex to wear their new Easter finery.
Those attending the Protestant services, most of which began at 11.00 a.m., found the weather warmed up a bit but there was a threat of overcast skies.
Shortly after the services ended at 12:00 noon, the skies became leaden and the snow flurries started. By 12‘30 noon, the snow was falling heavily and there was hardly a soul on the streets.
Intermittent flurries kept usual Easter paraders from taking a stroll along Washington Street after the traditional Easter feast of ham or lamb, and the bonnets were put away until more favorable weather.
The Easter bunny didn’t for get the small fry and candy eggs in abundance were consumed in many a household during the day.