Believe IT OR NOT” householders Mr. and Mrs. George M. Joy live on the corner of Cross and Pleasant streets in a house built by Mr. Wilard Gay, formerly owned … Continue reading Mr. George M. Joy Spins a Lifetime of Tales at 85th Birthday Celebration-This Day in Norwood History-December 9, 1941
Two Indians Cherish Costly Relics As Norwood Raises Fund For Them-This Day In Norwood History-December 3, 1938
Homeless and in financial straits, “Pete, the Indian,” and his sister, Mary, the only two surviving members of the once-powerful Micmac tribe in this part of the country, tonight obstinately … Continue reading Two Indians Cherish Costly Relics As Norwood Raises Fund For Them-This Day In Norwood History-December 3, 1938
Five Back From Mexico In 6850-Mile Taxi Trip-This Day In Norwood History- July 9, 1937
NORWOOD. July 9 — Fred Schaier, 181 Pleasant st, driver for Jack’s Taxi Service, arrived home last night after completing a round trip of 6850 miles to Mexico City, with … Continue reading Five Back From Mexico In 6850-Mile Taxi Trip-This Day In Norwood History- July 9, 1937
Norwood—The Public Spirited-This Day in Norwood History- August 4, 1934
This Day in Norwood History- August 4, 1934-Norwood—The Public Spirited
Norwood—The Public Spirited-This Day in Norwood History-August 4, 1934
04 Aug 1934, Sat The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts) If you stand by the vast central common of Norwood, and look at the quasi-ecclesiastical building, near-Gothic, and forming the base … Continue reading Norwood—The Public Spirited-This Day in Norwood History-August 4, 1934
Tales of Tyot- Who’s For the Coach Tonight?
Tiot Had Two Post Roads: The "Old Roebuck Road” And "The Wrentham Road.” Both Were Famous Thoroughfares For Stage Coach Travel "His night is dark!We dare not start.The wind begins … Continue reading Tales of Tyot- Who’s For the Coach Tonight?
George. H. Morrill of Morrill Ink Co. Dead-This Day In Norwood History-December 13, 1932
He Was President of Ink Company Until 1929 George Henry Morrill 1829-1909 Dec 13, 1932—George H. Morrill, for many years president and director of the George H. Morrill Company, manufacturers … Continue reading George. H. Morrill of Morrill Ink Co. Dead-This Day In Norwood History-December 13, 1932
Police Seize Norwood Boy, 10, As Fugitive Motorist-This Day In Norwood History-June 11, 1929
North Attleboro Police, Outdistanced in Wild 22-Mile Jaunt, Finally Chance Upon Him and Pal, 9 Norwood and North Attleboro police were left stunned in June 1929 after a 10‑year‑old boy … Continue reading Police Seize Norwood Boy, 10, As Fugitive Motorist-This Day In Norwood History-June 11, 1929
Frank G. Allen Jr Faces Cameramen With Father And Mother On Day He Is Two Months Old-This Day In Norwood History-January 9, 1929
“WHAT DID I TELL YOU?” ASKS GOVERNOR’S BABY, “HERE I AM” FIRST PICTURE OF GOV ALLEN’S BABY NORWOOD. Jan 9 - “What did I tell you?” chortled Frank Gilman Allen … Continue reading Frank G. Allen Jr Faces Cameramen With Father And Mother On Day He Is Two Months Old-This Day In Norwood History-January 9, 1929
Massachusetts’ New Executive Mansion—The Allen Home At Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-January 3, 1929
ALLENS WILL REMAIN AT NORWOOD WHERE BABY, FRANK JR, MAY THRIVE New Governor’s Son Has Elephants and Elephants And Mrs Allen Laughingly Wonders Why Oakview, home to Massachusetts Governor Frank … Continue reading Massachusetts’ New Executive Mansion—The Allen Home At Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-January 3, 1929