OLD PARISH CEMETERY Colonial Wars Capt. William Bacon Rev. Thomas Balch William Ellis Revolutionary War William Comey Benjamin Dean Jonathan Dean William Dean Oliver Ellis Capt. Abel Everett Asa EverettCapt. … Continue reading Roll of Honor
Norwood P.O. Blaze Ruins Sacks of Mail-February 8, 1959
NORWOOD, Feb. 8 - Eight or 10 sacks containing fourth class mail were destroyed in a fire early this morning in the Norwood central post office in Guild sq. The … Continue reading Norwood P.O. Blaze Ruins Sacks of Mail-February 8, 1959
Sgt. Joseph Breen On Wounded List-This Day in Norwood History-January 26, 1945
It was disclosed this week by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Breen of 417 Nahatan street, that one of their seven sons serving in the armed forces. Sergeant Joseph Breen was … Continue reading Sgt. Joseph Breen On Wounded List-This Day in Norwood History-January 26, 1945
Sgt. Joseph Breen Freed After Being Held A Nazi Prisoner-This Day in Norwood History-December 12, 1944
-Sgt. Joseph Breen Freed After Being Held A Nazi Prisoner Held a prisoner of the Germans for three weeks, a Norwood soldier has been freed by advancing Allied troops which … Continue reading Sgt. Joseph Breen Freed After Being Held A Nazi Prisoner-This Day in Norwood History-December 12, 1944
Five Elias Brothers Now In Service Rivals To Breens-This Day In Norwood History-March 12, 1943
The recent induction of Charles Elias, 26, of 1151 Washington Street, marked the fifth brother to enter the armed forces, and put the well-known Elias family of the South Norwood … Continue reading Five Elias Brothers Now In Service Rivals To Breens-This Day In Norwood History-March 12, 1943
Woman Slugged, Robbed-This Day in Norwood History-October 9, 1940
Mrs. Julia Sweeney Attacked In Cellar Of V.F.W. Building
Body of Nellie Keras Found Hidden In Cellar of Norwood Home-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1932
Neighbor of Child, 9, and Friend Arrested in Brutal Slaying AHMED ORSMAN (LEFT). ACCUSED SLAYER OF NORWOOD GIRL, AND ALLIE ORSMAN. HELD AS AN ACCESSORY With the discovery of her … Continue reading Body of Nellie Keras Found Hidden In Cellar of Norwood Home-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1932
First Election Under New Town Manager Government-This Day In Norwood History-January 18, 1915
NORWOOD CASTS ITS BIGGEST VOTE All ‘'Charter Committee” Candidates Elected. Appropriations Put Over to Adjourned Town Meeting Feb 25. NORWOOD, Jan 18 — The first town election under the new … Continue reading First Election Under New Town Manager Government-This Day In Norwood History-January 18, 1915
Norwood Police Battle With Yegg Suspects-This Day In Norwood History- August 16, 1908
TRIO ATTACKS LONE OFFICER (Editor's note: "Yegg" was a term for criminals, often used for safecrackers or burglars). A policeman and a bandit had their heads split open, and another … Continue reading Norwood Police Battle With Yegg Suspects-This Day In Norwood History- August 16, 1908