This Day In Norwood History- July 12, 1922-Norwood High School Baseball Team

This Day In Norwood History- July 12, 1922-Norwood High School Baseball Team

This Day In Norwood History-March 15, 2013-Ray Martin; Norwood star pitched to Ruth, played for Boston Braves

Ray Martin. Seven teams pursued the prospect. The Red Sox even sent a scout to Ray Martin’s Norwood High School prom, In 1943, Norwood High School senior Ray Martin pitched … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-March 15, 2013-Ray Martin; Norwood star pitched to Ruth, played for Boston Braves

This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1964-John J. Muprhy Bird Honored At Dinner For 25 Years As Bird Executive

(Photo courtesy Liet. Brian Murphy) John J. Murphy, 185 Roosevelt avenue, Norwood, was the guest of honor at a dinner attended by more than 100 persons on January 23 at … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1964-John J. Muprhy Bird Honored At Dinner For 25 Years As Bird Executive

This Day In Norwood History-January 28, 1967-Lincoln D. Lynch, former Principal and Superintendent, Dead at 66

NORWOOD — Lincoln D. Lynch, superintendent of schools here for 24 years, died Saturday in Massachusetts General Hospital. Mr. Lynch, 66, had lived on Old Chatham rd., Dennis, since retirement … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-January 28, 1967-Lincoln D. Lynch, former Principal and Superintendent, Dead at 66

This Day in Norwood History-January 21, 1944-Lieutenant Charles M. Farren Jr. Assigned to First Troop Command

Lieutenant Charles M. Farren Jr. Assigned to First Troop Command Lieut. Charles M. Farren. Jr, of Norwood, has been assigned to the First Troop Carrier Command after receiving his wings … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-January 21, 1944-Lieutenant Charles M. Farren Jr. Assigned to First Troop Command

This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944-Cpl .John W. Heylin Reunites With Cousin Major John D. St. John Overseas

Chaplain John D. St. John of Newton and his cousin CpI.John W. Heylin, Norwood, in Italy. (AAF Photo) 15TH AAF IN ITALY — Major John D. St. John, a chaplain … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1944-Cpl .John W. Heylin Reunites With Cousin Major John D. St. John Overseas

This Day In Norwood History-December 25, 1910- St Catherine’s Church Formally Opens

St Catherine Parishioners Occupy Their New Edifice In Several Crowded Services. NORWOOD, Dec 25—The formal openings of the new St Catherine’s church at Norwood, Mass, occurred today, the first mass … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-December 25, 1910- St Catherine’s Church Formally Opens

This Day In Norwood History-December 16, 1968-Bruins’ Johnston Wears New Face—Thanks to Norwood Expert Ernie Higgins

Bruins’ goaltender Ed Johnston is sporting a new face mask today, thanks to Norwood resident Ernie Higgins, whose clientele in the net-minding ranks ranges from Gerry Cheevers and Johnston of … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-December 16, 1968-Bruins’ Johnston Wears New Face—Thanks to Norwood Expert Ernie Higgins

This Day In Norwood History-November 28. 1942-Local Girls Winifred & Hannah O’Dea Die in Cocoanut Grove Fire

Winifred And Hannah O'Dea Of Norwood, Alice Brady Of Walpole Among 450 Who Perished In Boston Night Club Holocaust Mr. And Mrs. John Dixon Left Club Before Blaze Toothache Causes … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-November 28. 1942-Local Girls Winifred & Hannah O’Dea Die in Cocoanut Grove Fire

In Memoriam-James R. Savage