Ralph E. Shackley Pfc. Ralph F. Shackley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shackley of 93 East Cross street, was reported missing in action while taking part in the Sicilian … Continue reading Pfc. Ralph Emerson Shackley
Pfc. Ralph E. Shackley Was In Sicilian Campaign
No Details Given Parents In War Department Telegram Pfc. Ralph E. Shackley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shackley, 83 East Cross Street, Norwood, was reported by the War Department … Continue reading Pfc. Ralph E. Shackley Was In Sicilian Campaign
Did You Know? Norwood’s First Library
The “cradle” of the Norwood Public Library is an old, blue, pine cabinet. It measures 6’ I/2” high, 3’ 5” wide, and 7' 1/2" deep and holds a collection of … Continue reading Did You Know? Norwood’s First Library
Tales of Tyot- Win Everett Gets Letters
Old Residents Give Their Versions Of Incidents In His Stories The following interesting letter comes to Win Everett from Mr. James R. Vance. Also some pertinent comments from Miss Sarah … Continue reading Tales of Tyot- Win Everett Gets Letters
Tales of Tyot-The South Church In Dedham
Dr. Fogg Tells About First Church Erected In What Is Now Norwood The first finished church was located corner of Walpole and Winter Sts, South Dedham. The church was finished … Continue reading Tales of Tyot-The South Church In Dedham
Happy Birthday Norwood Massachusetts!
Aaron Guild is featured on the Norwood Town Seal. When word of the fighting at the Battle of Lexington and Concord reached South Dedham, Guild famously dropped his low and … Continue reading Happy Birthday Norwood Massachusetts!
Good Neighbor Sunday Coming February 14-This Day in Norwood History-January 28, 1965
COMMITTEE MEMBERS making plans for "Good Neighbor Sunday" on February 14 are (seated): Rev. Allen Keedy, Pastor First Congregational Church, Mrs. John Clarke, John Flaherty, Jr., Mrs. George A. Sullivan, … Continue reading Good Neighbor Sunday Coming February 14-This Day in Norwood History-January 28, 1965
Proposed Restrictions For Medical Center Rezoning-This Day In Norwood History-September 12, 1963
Proposed Restrictions For Medical Center Rezoning-This Day In Norwood History-September 12, 1963 Pictured: The Old Congregational Church stood on the corner of Winter and Walpole Streets. You can see the Morrill Memorial Library to the rear. A medical building sits on the site today.
Expansion Proposals Compared By Morrill Memorial Library Trustees-This Day in Norwood History-June 27, 1963
This Day in Norwood History-June 27, 1963-Expansion Proposals Compared By Morrill Memorial Library Trustees
George Willett Celebrates 91st Birthday-This Day In Norwood History-August 10, 1961
This Day In Norwood History-August 10, 1961-George Willett Celebrates 91st Birthday