Geraldine Annese, 15, Found Murdered in South Norwood Garage-This Day in Norwood History-November 5, 1954

Geraldine Annese, 15, Found Murdered in South Norwood Garage-This Day in Norwood History-November 5, 1954

Firebug Sought in 2 Norwood Blazes-This Day In Norwood History-May 1, 1951

Fire Chief Alonzo Earle today expressed the opinion that “a firebug' set the two fires on the Forbes estate and the Whittemore Coal Company early this morning. All police officers … Continue reading Firebug Sought in 2 Norwood Blazes-This Day In Norwood History-May 1, 1951

Suspected Loot Is Linked To Break In Norwood Store-This Day in Norwood History-July 21, 1949

This Day in Norwood History-July 21, 1949-Suspected Loot Is Linked To Break In Norwood Store

British Boy Stowaway, Ronald McDonald, 16, Picked up On Route 1, Faces Deportation-This Day in Norwood History-March 19, 1948

Story Of How English Lad Fought To Enter U. S. Arouses Sympathy HIS STORY WINS SYMPATHY—Ronald McDonald. 16- year-old.British lad (center), who told court authorities this week a heart-stirring story … Continue reading British Boy Stowaway, Ronald McDonald, 16, Picked up On Route 1, Faces Deportation-This Day in Norwood History-March 19, 1948

Safe Stolen In Boston Dumped Here-This Day In Norwood History-March 7, 1947

Patrolman Francis Riley and Sgt. Mark Folan examine safe found on Neponset Street 7 a.m. Monday morning by Patrolman Frank Mullane. Safe was stolen in Boston. Note paper spread in … Continue reading Safe Stolen In Boston Dumped Here-This Day In Norwood History-March 7, 1947

Parked Couple Flee Masked Bandits At Willett Pond-This Day in Norwood History-June 14, 1946

Shot Shatters Windshield Of Car As Driver Ignores Gunman's Order A serviceman who formerly lived in Norwood and his woman companion escaped from two masked, bandits who confronted them with … Continue reading Parked Couple Flee Masked Bandits At Willett Pond-This Day in Norwood History-June 14, 1946

Charles Fanning Foils Robbery Attempt At Service Station-This Day In Norwood History-May 2, 1942

Charles Fanning. 65, of 103 Winslow Ave., frustrated an attempted holdup at a gas station at the intersection of Walpole and Wilson streets, shortly after noon today by four or … Continue reading Charles Fanning Foils Robbery Attempt At Service Station-This Day In Norwood History-May 2, 1942

Wave Of Petty Crimes In Norwood On Weekend-This Day In Norwood History-September 1, 1939

Wave Of Petty Crimes In Norwood On Weekend-This Day In Norwood History-September 1, 1939

Norwood Couple Arrested In Kidnap-Robbery Case-This Day in Norwood History- September 29, 1938

Norwood Couple Arrested In Kidnap-Robbery Case-This Day in Norwood History- September 29, 1938

Vigilante idea Stirs Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-March 18, 1937

Numerous Holdups Taking Place NORWOOD, March 18—Rumors of the proposed formation of a vigilante committee in South Norwood to protect its residents from the numerous holdups which have taken place … Continue reading Vigilante idea Stirs Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-March 18, 1937