Oct. 6,1912, the Boston Globe A fading newspaper story hangs, framed, on the wall in Norwood police Lt. Brian Murphy’s home. The headline says: “Four of One Family Policemen. Murphys … Continue reading Three Generations of the Murphy Family Have Served and Protected-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1992
John J. Murphy Bird Honored At Dinner For 25 Years As Bird Executive-This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1964
(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 John J. Murphy Bird Honored At Dinner For 25 Years As Bird Executive-This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1964
Lydon Assumes Chief of Police Post in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-June 2, 1946
Thomas C. Lydon assumed his duties as Chief of Police here today. Born in Norwood, Chief Lydon was appointed to the police department in 1915 and in 1932 became a … Continue reading Lydon Assumes Chief of Police Post in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-June 2, 1946
Norwood Man Near Death After Ax Attack, Friend Held-This Day in Norwood History-September 20, 1934
Norwood Man Near Death After Ax Attack, Friend Held-This Day in Norwood History- September 20, 1934
Swindler Caught by Norwood Secretary-This Day in Norwood History-September 29, 1932
This Day in Norwood History- September 29, 1932- Swindler Caught by Norwood Secretary
Norwood Theatre Burglars Get $500-This Day In Norwood History-May 9, 1932
Smash Combination of Safe Near Police Station Burglars took $500 from the safe of the Norwood Theatre, Central St, early this morning. Whoever committed the robbery entered the theatre by … Continue reading Norwood Theatre Burglars Get $500-This Day In Norwood History-May 9, 1932
Norwood Theatre Burglars Get $500-This Day In Norwood History-May 9, 1932
Smash Combination of Safe Near Police Station May 9, 1932—Burglars took $500 from the safe of the Norwood Theatre, Central st, early this morning. Whoever committed the robbery entered the … Continue reading Norwood Theatre Burglars Get $500-This Day In Norwood History-May 9, 1932
Four Members of Elks Fined $25 Each in Lottery Case-This Day In Norwood History- July 12, 1928
DEDHAM, July 12, 1928—The four members of Norwood Lodge of Elks charged with promoting a lottery in the town of Norwood on June 17, when It is alleged they raffled … Continue reading Four Members of Elks Fined $25 Each in Lottery Case-This Day In Norwood History- July 12, 1928
Norwood Police Raid Man’s Store & Home-This Day In Norwood History-May 25, 1924
Two big liquor raids were conducted by the Norwood police this afternoon, following closely on the heels of the two raids of the preceding evening. At 4 o’clock this afternoon. … Continue reading Norwood Police Raid Man’s Store & Home-This Day In Norwood History-May 25, 1924
Police Raid Man’s Store & Home-This Day In Norwood History-May 25, 1924
NORWOOD, May 24—Two big liquor raids were conducted by the Norwood police this afternoon, following closely on the heels of the two raids of the preceding evening. At 4 o’clock … Continue reading Police Raid Man’s Store & Home-This Day In Norwood History-May 25, 1924