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 Assumes Duties as Norwood’s New Chief of Police NORWOOD — May 31, 1945 — A familiar figure in Norwood law enforcement stepped into the town’s highest police … 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
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
Police Raid Man’s Store & Home-This Day In Norwood History-May 25, 1924
Norwood Police Conduct Four Liquor Raids in 24 Hours; Large Quantities of Cider and Moonshine Seized NORWOOD, May 24 — In one of the most vigorous enforcement drives seen in … Continue reading Police Raid Man’s Store & Home-This Day In Norwood History-May 25, 1924
Two Arrests After Wild Auto Chase-This Day in Norwood History-August 23, 1920
An exciting chase after the stolen automobile of Frank H Carbee, 80 Park at, Lynn, tonight resulted In the arrest of Max Rosenberg, 14 Garden st, Roxbury, and Walter Barrett, … Continue reading Two Arrests After Wild Auto Chase-This Day in Norwood History-August 23, 1920
Lively Chase In Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-September 23, 1915
Fire Department Driver the Hero in Hurried Effort to Recapture an Alleged Highway Robber. The trolley in downtown Norwood Thu, Sep 23, 1915 – 9 · The Boston Globe (Boston, … Continue reading Lively Chase In Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-September 23, 1915