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Tag: 1968

October 16, 1987October 15, 2026 georgenhs In Memoriam, This Day In Norwood History

Robert H. Cook, Former Norwood Area Chamber of Commerce President and Boston Edison Union Pioneer, Dies at 87-October 16, 1987

Remembering Robert H. Cook, a dedicated Norwood civic leader, longtime Chamber of Commerce executive secretary, and influential utility union organizer.

November 11, 1968October 30, 2026 georgenhs Public Event, This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

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

October 30, 1968October 29, 2026 georgenhs Arts & Culture, Arts and Culture, This Day In Norwood History

Boston Ballet Returns to Norwood High Auditorium for Second Annual Performance-October 30, 1968

Sponsored by the Norwood Friends of the Library, the Boston Ballet performed before 500 spectators at Norwood High School, featuring a lecture by E. Virginia Williams and classical masterworks.

October 24, 1968October 20, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood High School Principal John F. Monbouquette Selected for Prestigious European and Soviet Educational Study Tour-October 24, 1968

Norwood High School Principal John F. Monbouquette was chosen from 1,200 New England educators to participate in a three-man study group visiting schools across Europe and the Soviet Union. Categories: Norwood Public Schools,

October 24, 1968October 22, 2026 georgenhs Norwood Arena, This Day In Norwood History

District 9 Betterment Association Discusses Phasing Out Norwood Arena and Local Development Issues-October 24, 1968

Meeting with local officials and legislative candidates, the District 9 Betterment Association explored phasing out the Norwood Arena, curbing noise, and managing town airport and zoning growth.

October 14, 1968October 12, 2026 georgenhs Football, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Defense Powers Mustangs Past Framingham South 28-14 for First Bay State League Victory-October 14, 1968

Powered by a ferocious defense and stellar special teams play featuring blocked punts and fumble recoveries, Norwood defeats Framingham South 28-14.

October 5, 1968November 1, 2026 georgenhs Biography, Politics, This Day In Norwood History

A Profile of Longtime Norwood Selectman John A. “Alec” Abdallah-October 5, 1968

A profile of longtime Norwood Selectman John A. "Alec" Abdallah, exploring his family roots, political philosophy, and dedication to the town he calls the crown jewel.

October 4, 1968September 27, 2026 georgenhs Politics, This Day In Norwood History

140 Citizens Attend League of Women Voters Candidates Night at Norwood Junior High School-October 4, 1968

Approximately 140 citizens attend a League of Women Voters candidates night at Norwood Junior High School to hear state and county hopefuls debate welfare, veterans' preferences, and government size.

September 16, 1968September 15, 2026 georgenhs Fire Department, In Memoriam, This Day In Norwood History

Retired Norwood Fire Chief Harry J. Butler Passes Away After 38 Years of Dedicated Service-September 16, 1968

Retired Norwood Fire Chief Harry J. Butler passes away at 70 after a 38-year career protecting the town; services planned at St. Catherine of Siena Church.

September 11, 1968September 9, 2026 georgenhs In Memoriam, Norwood Hospital, This Day In Norwood History

Miss Betty Eicke, 95, Former Norwood Hospital Superintendent and Nursing Leader-September 11, 1968

Memorial services are set for Betty Eicke, 95, former superintendent and director of nurses at Norwood Hospital who dedicated decades to nursing and hospital administration.

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