Remembering Robert H. Cook, a dedicated Norwood civic leader, longtime Chamber of Commerce executive secretary, and influential utility union organizer.
Norwood High Prepares for High-Stakes Bay State League Showdown Against Undefeated Walpole-October 31, 1969
Pitting a rock-solid defense against unbeaten co-leader Walpole, Norwood High coach Art Gulla's squad looks to pull off a major upset in Saturday's Bay State League rivalry matchup.
Burglars Cut Through Town Hall Safes and Steal Over $13,000 in Norwood Treasurer’s Office-October 27, 1969
Burglars entered Norwood Town Hall via Memorial Hall window glass, slicing through three steel safes to steal $13,000 in cash while discarding $50,000 in checks.
Norwood Mustangs Overcome Errors, Relying on Stout Defense to Defeat Needham 16-3—October 27, 1969
Powered by a suffocating defense allowing only two first downs and 31 yards, Norwood high school football defeated Needham 16-3 in a Bay State League matchup.
Norwood Hospital Honors Retiring Director of Nurses Lillian B. Strout for 44 Years of Service-October 15, 1969
Celebrating a legendary 44-year career in nursing, Norwood Hospital bids a fond farewell to retiring Director of Nurses Lillian B. Strout at a Wrentham dinner celebration.
Henry O. Peabody School of Practical Nursing Graduates 28 Students-October 13, 1969
Twenty-eight practical nursing students graduate from Norwood's Henry O. Peabody School, with special honors awarded to local standouts Gail Penza, Mary A. Paulin, and Grace Robinson.
Norwood Man Proves Handicap Doesn’t Limit Skills as Worker-October 7, 1969
Frederick Jones of St. John Avenue is honored by the Norwood Rotary Club for overcoming physical disabilities to become a master machinist at L & M Precision Sheet Metal.
Norwood Community Center Opens Doors for Citizen Recreation Programs Under Director Kevin Dixon-September 15, 1969
The new Norwood Community Center at 820 Washington St. opens its doors under Recreation Director Kevin Dixon, offering slimnastics, dance, swimming, and youth basketball.
Permanent Building Committee Suspends Planning For Norwood High Addition-September 5, 1969
The building committee pauses planning for a $6.1 million Norwood High School addition pending further review, while addressing low-bidding rules for school furnishings.
Norwood Junior High School to Institute Double Sessions This Fall-August 20, 1969
Citing equipment and installation delays that will keep Junior High School North closed until November, the Norwood school board voted to implement double sessions at the old facility.