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Tag: 1950s

August 1, 1957July 19, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Arena, This Day In Norwood History

Disc Jockeys To Drive At Norwood Arena-August 1, 1957

WBZ-TV "Boston Movie Time” host Alan Dary, after defeating BZ’s Norm Prescott star of "Best Music in Boston” at golf, has challenged Prescott to a race at Norwood Arena. The … Continue reading Disc Jockeys To Drive At Norwood Arena-August 1, 1957

November 3, 1956November 2, 2026 georgenhs Human Interest, This Day In Norwood History

Japanese Bride Happy in New Norwood Home-November 3, 1956

Former Military Police Sergeant William Yakus and his bride Sachle have settled into an Alandale Parkway bungalow after marrying in Yokohama and moving to Norwood.

August 2, 1956July 31, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Historical Society Talk: History Of Oil-August 2, 1956

During its quarterly meeting at the Day House, the Norwood Historical Society enjoyed two unique films presented by James M. Foley of Natick, featuring Bahamian marine life and the historic birth of the American petroleum industry.

September 15, 1955September 14, 2026 georgenhs Local Business History, Uncategorized

Community News-September 15, 1955

Miss Dougherty's dance studio prepares to open on Day Street, Norfolk County Extension sets fall workshops in Walpole, and Local 362 resumes its monthly meetings.

July 28, 1955July 27, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Police Department, Police, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Police Revolver Team Competes in Annual New England Shoot-July 28, 1955

The Norwood selectmen and finance committee funded a four-day trip for the Norwood Police Revolver Team to compete at Camp Curtis Guild in Wakefield.

July 28, 1955July 27, 2026 georgenhs In Memoriam, This Day In Norwood History

Jack P. Welch, Local Newsman, Dies Suddenly-July 28, 1955

John P. (Jack) Welch, owner of Welch's Newsstand in Norwood for over 40 years, passed away at Barnstable Hospital at age 80.

October 25, 1954October 22, 2026 georgenhs Football, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Undefeated Gridiron Squad Dominates Braintree 25-0 on Hollis Field-October 25, 1954

Paced by Don Renzi's two rushing touchdowns—including a 61-yard dash—the undefeated Norwood football team blanked Braintree 25-0 on Hollis Field.

July 6, 1953July 19, 2026 georgenhs Fire, This Day In Norwood History

Lumber Co. Fire Probed By State-July 6, 1953

State Fire Marshal investigators are probing the cause of a $100,000 fire that gutted the Friend Lumber Company on Route 1 early Sunday.

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