MASONS IN CHARGE. Norwood's First Police Cheif, Warren Ellis Rhoads. NORWOOD, Sept 29—The funeral of Warren Ellis Rhoads, court officer of the District Court of Northern Norfolk, took place this … Continue reading Funeral of Ex-Chief of Police Warren E. Rhoads of Norwood Is Largely Attended-This Day in Norwood History- September 30, 1912
Norwood People Not Heard From After San Francisco Earthquake-This Day In Norwood History-April 23, 1906
The massive earthquake that shook San Francisco to its core in the early hours of April 18, 1906 was one of the most significant natural disasters in the United States. … Continue reading Norwood People Not Heard From After San Francisco Earthquake-This Day In Norwood History-April 23, 1906
Ben Franklin’s Press Exhibited at Norwood’s Gala Day-This Day in Norwood History-June 22, 1895
Norwood's Flag Day celebration was held on June 17th for many years, and was a major event. In 1895, the proceedings included a "A Grand Parade of G.A.R. Post No. 169, Fire Department, N.H.S. Battalion, School Children in Barges, Leading Industries, Handsomely Decorated Carriages, etc., Sport at Prospect Park, Grand Concert." The highlight of the parade was a printing press once belonging to Benjamin Franklin, exhibited in action by James Berwick and John Olson of the Norwood Press.
Norwood’s First Parade-This Day in Norwood History-September 4, 1893
NORWOOD’S FIRST ATTEMPT. Parade and List of Sports Were a Grand Success. Norwood, Sept 4, 1893 —Today, for the first time in the 21 years of this town’s history, … Continue reading Norwood’s First Parade-This Day in Norwood History-September 4, 1893