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1947 – History of The Norwood Historical Society

Norwood Historical Society In 1901 the Norwood Literary Society voted “that an effort should be made to form a Norwood Historical Society, while we people among us to tell its … Continue reading 1947 – History of The Norwood Historical Society

Mrs. Nettie Day, 71-year-old woman who became lost in the almost impenetrable swamp here yesterday while picking cranberries, was found dead less than a half-mile from her home and but … Continue reading Pilot Finds Body of Lost Woman, Mrs. Nettie Day-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1937

DECIDES FOR FATHER. Action Brought by Norwood Committee Against Frank B. Boyden. School desk circa 1910 Can the Norwood School committee compel Frank E. Boyden, the 12-year-old son of Frank … Continue reading Frank B. Boyden Not Compelled to Send Son to Public School-This Day In Norwood History-January 17, 1910

TRIO ATTACKS LONE OFFICER (Editor's note: "Yegg" was a term for criminals, often used for safecrackers or burglars). A policeman and a bandit had their heads split open, and another … Continue reading Norwood Police Battle With Yegg Suspects-This Day In Norwood History- August 16, 1908

In 1901, the Norwood Literary Society voted “that an effort should be made to form a Norwood Historical Society, while we people among us to tell its history, and give … Continue reading Norwood Historical Society Founded-This Day In Norwood History-February 14, 1907

July 28, 1903—Today and tomorrow Norwood will celebrate old-home week, the celebration opening with...