Father William J. Maguire, a beloved senior curate at Norwood's St. Catherine's Church and native of West Bridgewater, passed away suddenly following a heart attack.
Top Amvet Award Conferred On Former Civil Service Commissioner Clement Riley-This Day in Norwood History-June 13, 1957
Honored At Testimonial Banquet PRESENTED CITATION — Clement A. Rliey (right) was given an Amvets Certificate of Merit at a banquet held In his honor last Thursday night at the … Continue reading Top Amvet Award Conferred On Former Civil Service Commissioner Clement Riley-This Day in Norwood History-June 13, 1957
Norwood Edges Milton 19-12 with Last-Second Touchdown Thriller—October 15, 1956
Capitalizing on a late Milton turnover and a brilliant passing display by Ed Feeney, Norwood secures a thrilling 19-12 last-second victory over Milton.
Norwood Welcomes New Residents Via Welcome Wagon-August 25, 1955
The Norwood Messenger welcomed numerous new families to town who were greeted in person by the official Welcome Wagon Hostess.
Norwood Young Republican Club Plans Celebrity Dinner-August 25, 1955
The Norwood Young Republican Club finalized plans for a September 28 celebrity dinner at Holman Hall featuring Lt. Gov. Sumner Whittier and regional political leaders.
Norwood Police Officers Denied Permanent Status-August 25, 1955
Four temporary Norwood police officers seeking permanent intermittent status were denied by selectmen, despite advocacy from Selectman Harry B. Butters regarding civil service exam hurdles.
Norwood’s Thriving Business Scene-August 4, 1955
A look back at Norwood in 1955 reveals a thriving local economy filled with bustling auto dealerships like Boch Nash, popular eateries like Green Jade, and trusted neighborhood hardware stores and beauty salons.
Geraldine Annese, 15, Found Murdered in South Norwood Garage-November 5, 1954
The brutal murder of 15-year-old Norwood high school student Geraldine Annese stuns the community in November 1954, prompting intense police scrutiny and exposing neighborhood safety concerns.
Two South Shore Fliers Seriously Injured When Piper Cub Crashes Near Norwood Airport-August 16, 1954
Following a takeoff from Norwood Airport, a Piper Cub piloted by Ernest H. Taylor crashed into nearby woods, injuring Taylor and passenger Lawrence A. Nichols before a Wiggins Airways mechanic cut the ignition.
Norwood Edges Milton 12-7 Behind Johnny Doyle’s Aerial Attack-October 12, 1953
Norwood holds off a fierce fourth-quarter comeback by Milton's Whiz Kids, securing a 12-7 victory behind Johnny Doyle's passing and Mackie's touchdown plunge.