Geraldine Annese Was Singing When She Left Chums-This Day in Norwood History-November 5, 1954
Slaying Recalls Norwood Girls Murder in 1933-November 5, 1954
Slaying Recalls Norwood Girls Murder in 1933-This Day in Norwood History-November 5, 1954
Geraldine Annese, 15, Found Murdered in South Norwood Garage-November 5, 1954
The brutal murder of 15-year-old Norwood high school student Geraldine Annese stuns the community in November 1954, prompting intense police scrutiny and exposing neighborhood safety concerns.
Firebug Sought in 2 Norwood Blazes-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-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 frightening early‑morning encounter at Willett Pond sent a young couple racing to safety yesterday after two masked men attempted … Continue reading Parked Couple Flee Masked Bandits At Willett Pond-This Day in Norwood History-June 14, 1946
Norwood in 1945: A Community at the Crossroads of Peace
🇺🇸 Norwood in 1945: A Community at the Crossroads of Peace By the Norwood Historical SocietyCommemorating the lives, legacies, and local spirit of August 31, 1945, as captured in the … Continue reading Norwood in 1945: A Community at the Crossroads of Peace
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