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December 6, 1963October 30, 2026 georgenhs Music, This Day In Norwood History

The Seven Singing Sheas-December 6, 1963

Father’s Role Is to Beam CONTRARY—Veronica, 3, keeps mum as Edward, 5, and Mrs. Kate Shea briefly represent The Singing Sheas of Norwood. NORWOOD — The Singing Sheas of Norwood, … Continue reading The Seven Singing Sheas-December 6, 1963

September 3, 1963September 3, 2026 georgenhs Fire, This Day In Norwood History

Chemical Blast Averted At Norwood Paint Co. Fire-This Day in Norwood History- September 3, 1963

PAINT FACTORY ruins in Norwood after fire and explosion this morning. 03 Sep 1963, Tue The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts) Tons of water were poured on dozens of 50-gallon drums … Continue reading Chemical Blast Averted At Norwood Paint Co. Fire-This Day in Norwood History- September 3, 1963

August 27, 1962August 26, 2026 georgenhs Crime, This Day In Norwood History

Car Found in Norwood Connected to Boston Stangler Case-This Day in Norwood History-August 27, 1962

This Day in Norwood History- August 27, 1962-Car Found in Norwood Connected to Boston Stangler Case

May 28, 1962July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Norwood Area Residents Doubtfully Eye Planner’s Alternate Interstate 95 Route-May 28, 1962

Norwood Area Residents Doubtfully Eye Planner’s Alternate Interstate 95 Route

March 1, 1962July 19, 2026 georgenhs Fire, This Day In Norwood History

Roll Land Suffers $100,000 Fire-March 1, 1962

Norwood Bowladrome Burns, Hub Has Two Fires, Lawrence One Firemen battled a general alarm blaze in a bowladrome at daybreak today shortly after five alarms were sounded for two in-town … Continue reading Roll Land Suffers $100,000 Fire-March 1, 1962

January 11, 1962July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Clement Riley Announces Run For Governor-This Day in Norwood History-January 11, 1962

RILEY FOR GOVERNOR NIGHT was observed last Thursday at the Holiday Haven when some 700 supporters gathered to hear Registrar Clement A. Riley of Norwood announce his candidacy for the … Continue reading Clement Riley Announces Run For Governor-This Day in Norwood History-January 11, 1962

July 2, 1961July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Model Hearth Stones Homes Leave Room for Expansion- July 2, 1961

Three weeks ago, Murray J. Sloane, realtor and Almor Homes, Inc., developer, opened his four new model homes at the Hearth Stones in Norwood with all the important features that … Continue reading Model Hearth Stones Homes Leave Room for Expansion- July 2, 1961

January 7, 1961July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood School Joins Hospital To Train Girls-January 7, 1961

Plan Will Provide Practical Nurses 1961 Henry O. Peabody Nursing Students NORWOOD, Jan. 7—The first class of the new School of Nursing at the Henry O. Peabody School for Girls … Continue reading Norwood School Joins Hospital To Train Girls-January 7, 1961

January 31, 1960July 19, 2026 georgenhs Churches, Religion, This Day In Norwood History

Cardinal Dedicates New School & Cafeteria at St. Catherine’s Church-January 31, 1960

St. Catherine's in Norwood, One of Largest in Diocese Richard Cardinal Cushing blessed the new school and cafeteria at St. Catherine’s Church, Norwood, yesterday and announced work would start in … Continue reading Cardinal Dedicates New School & Cafeteria at St. Catherine’s Church-January 31, 1960

December 26, 1959July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

W. Cameron Forbes Dies at 89; Boston Financier, Diplomat-December 26, 1959

W. Cameron Forbes, noted Boston financier and diplomat, died Thursday at the Hotel Vendome. He was 89. He had been in poor health for several years. Mr. Forbes’ chief diplomatic … Continue reading W. Cameron Forbes Dies at 89; Boston Financier, Diplomat-December 26, 1959

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