Model Hearth Stones Homes Leave Room for Expansion- July 2, 1961

Three weeks ago, Murray J. Sloane, realtor and Almor Homes, Inc., developer, opened his four new model homes at the Hearth Stones in Norwood with all the important features that … Continue reading Model Hearth Stones Homes Leave Room for Expansion- July 2, 1961

Flashlight In Pond 7 Months Still Works-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1961

Mr. Otis Cooper of Town Sq. Hardware Co. reports the following unusual experience of one of his customers Henry Bergeron, 4 Brookfield Road, Norwood purchased a Rayovac 5-cell flashlight at … Continue reading Flashlight In Pond 7 Months Still Works-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1961

Cash Stolen In Break At Village Inn-This Day in Norwood History-January 12, 1961

Cash estimated at between $60 and $70 was stolen in a break at the Village Inn at Post Office Square, Norwood, last Thursday night. Entry was made by breaking a … Continue reading Cash Stolen In Break At Village Inn-This Day in Norwood History-January 12, 1961

You’re Invited to Sears Grand Opening-This Day in Norwood History-January 12, 1961

Norwood School Joins Hospital To Train Girls-January 7, 1961

Plan Will Provide Practical Nurses 1961 Henry O. Peabody Nursing Students NORWOOD, Jan. 7—The first class of the new School of Nursing at the Henry O. Peabody School for Girls … Continue reading Norwood School Joins Hospital To Train Girls-January 7, 1961

Vets Fund Committee Agrees To Memorial-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961

Vets Fund Committee Agrees To Memorial For the first time since the establishment of the Servicemens’ Fund Committee here fifteen years ago, total agreement on the disposition of the $90,000 … Continue reading Vets Fund Committee Agrees To Memorial-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961

They Like Trains-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961

Joseph Trudeau set up his Lionel electric train In his bicycle shop on Washington street South Norwood, and let the children of the neighborhood take turns running set. The group … Continue reading They Like Trains-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony To Open Sears New Sears Store Wednesday-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961

Sears, Roebuck and Co.'» now Norwood store will be opened in brief ribbon-cutting ceremonies next Wednesday morning. Company officials will be (joined by Town Manager Walter Blasenak and other governmental … Continue reading Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony To Open Sears New Sears Store Wednesday-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961

15 Candidates To Face League Of Women Voters-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS—The Norwood League of Women Voten held a board meeting at the home of Mrs. George B. Johnson, 77 Deerfield road, and made fine plans for Candidates' … Continue reading 15 Candidates To Face League Of Women Voters-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961

Tool Tested as a Bomb ‘Can Opener’-December 2, 1960

This is not what Raytheon had in mind, but who knew bomb shaped can openers are a real thing? NORWOOD — An “ultrasonic can opener” for opening steel-encased unexploded bombs … Continue reading Tool Tested as a Bomb ‘Can Opener’-December 2, 1960