Fred Schaicr of 53 Silver Street, shown with some of his prized collection of number plates. He has set of plates 354 and 355 for 36 consecutive years. (McLean Photo) … Continue reading Norwood Man Has Unusual Collection Of License Plates-This Day in Norwood History-January 25, 1947
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
Emily Curtis Fisher, Tourists On Cab Ride Send Post Card From MexicoThis Day in Norwood History-June 24, 1937
A card mailed in Mexico City, June 14 by Miss Emily Fisher, who is making a taxi trip from Norwood to that city and back, with several friends was received … Continue reading Emily Curtis Fisher, Tourists On Cab Ride Send Post Card From MexicoThis Day in Norwood History-June 24, 1937
Norwood Travelers Bound for Mexico City Report Excellent Weather‑This Day In Norwood History‑May 28, 1937
A 2,500-mile taxi ride! In June 1937, the entire nation was captivated by 76-year-old Norwood resident Miss Emily Fisher and her extraordinary cross-country journey to Mexico City. Driven by local cabbie Jack McGarry, the party conquered the Appalachian Mountains and swept into the Midwest under perfect weather conditions, discovering along the way that their historic road trip had made them front-page news across America.
Round Trip of 7,200 Miles by Taxi Planned by Spinster Emily Curtis Fisher and Friends-This Day In Norwood History-June 4, 1937
Who says small-town spinsters stay at home? On this day in 1937, the brilliant Emily Curtis Fisher shocked the town and the nation by booking a local Norwood taxi driver for an unbelievable 7,200-mile journey across the American West.