Fatally Stricken From Smoke Inhaled at Dwelling Blaze NORWOOD. Jan. 1—Stricken suddenly from smoke inhaled at a fire a short time previously. Ladderman John F. Lydon, 41, of 38 Press … Continue reading Norwood Fireman John F. Lydon Dies at Controls of Ladder Truck-This Day In Norwood History-January 1, 1942
Funeral Services For George Harding Smith, of Berwick & Smith, Norwood Press-This Day In Norwood History-December 12, 1941
George Harding Smith (Photo colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) Obituary for George Harding Smith (Aged 83) Funeral services for George Harding Smith, prominent Norwood businessman and town official until … Continue reading Funeral Services For George Harding Smith, of Berwick & Smith, Norwood Press-This Day In Norwood History-December 12, 1941
Federal Auxiliary Airport in Norwood Asked in Proposal to State Legislature-This Day In Norwood History-February 4, 1941
While the legislative committee on military affairs remained deadlocked over the site for a new state-operated East Boston Airport auxiliary landing field, Senator Mason Sears of Dedham yesterday gained suspension … Continue reading Federal Auxiliary Airport in Norwood Asked in Proposal to State Legislature-This Day In Norwood History-February 4, 1941
Marian Rosamond Flynn Clicks in Hollywood Movies After Three Years-This Day In Norwood History-January 29, 1941
SUCCESS STORY —Marian Rosamond of Norwood, who has clicked in films. HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 29—Three years ago she left her home in Norwood, Mass., with $15 in her handbag, and practically … Continue reading Marian Rosamond Flynn Clicks in Hollywood Movies After Three Years-This Day In Norwood History-January 29, 1941
Judge Halloran of Dedham Court Is Dead at 70-This Day In Norwood History-January 10, 1941
JUDGE JAMES A. HALLORAN NORWOOD. Jan. 9—Judge James A. Halloran, 70, associate justice of Dedham District Court for 30 years, and Norwood town counsel and moderator for 25 years, died … Continue reading Judge Halloran of Dedham Court Is Dead at 70-This Day In Norwood History-January 10, 1941
9 Norwood Firemen, 25 Others Exposed to Radioactivity-This Day in Norwood History-October 4, 1959
9 Norwood Firemen, 25 Others Exposed to Radioactivity-This Day in Norwood History-October 4, 1959
Norwood Cemetery Damaged by Vandals-This Day in Norwood History-August 28, 1939
This Day in Norwood History- August 28, 1939-Norwood Cemetery Damaged by Vandals
38 under Arrest In Norwood Raid-This Day In Norwood History-January 20, 1939
Police Surprise Betting Spot on Dewing’s Order NORWOOD, Jan. 20- Acting on orders of Dist. Atty. Edmund R. Dewing, a detail of State Police from the Framingham and Wrentham barracks … Continue reading 38 under Arrest In Norwood Raid-This Day In Norwood History-January 20, 1939
Suspended Town Manager Kendrick Plans Public Defense-This Day in Norwood History-October 6, 1938
Ousted Norwood Official to Speak Tomorrow NORWOOD, Oct. 6—William C. Kendrick, suspended town manager, will take to the public platform tomorrow night to defend his stand to the voters, who … Continue reading Suspended Town Manager Kendrick Plans Public Defense-This Day in Norwood History-October 6, 1938
Pilot Finds Body of Lost Woman, Mrs. Nettie Day-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1937
Mrs. Nettie Day, 71-year-old woman who became lost in the almost impenetrable swamp here yesterday while picking cranberries, was found dead less than a half-mile from her home and but … Continue reading Pilot Finds Body of Lost Woman, Mrs. Nettie Day-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1937