Town Manager William C. Kendrick A recall petition filed this morning with Town Clerk James E. Pendergast seeks to have a special town election early in October to vote on … Continue reading Petition Filed Against Norwood Selectmen-This Day in Norwood History-September 2, 1938
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
Former Gov. Allen-Owner Of Plant, Accused of “Importing New York Thugs” in Strike-This Day In Norwood History-December 4, 1933
STATE AND BOSTON OFFICERS CALLED NORWOOD, Dec 4 — State and Boston police were called upon to aid the Norwood police today after striking tannery workers and hired guards clashed … Continue reading Former Gov. Allen-Owner Of Plant, Accused of “Importing New York Thugs” in Strike-This Day In Norwood History-December 4, 1933
Yearn For Congestion On Old U. S. Route 1-This Day In Norwood History-July 18, 1933
Merchants of Six Towns Learn That Diverted Traffic Takes Business Away There was a time, not so long ago, when the main highway through this section to Boston and Providence … Continue reading Yearn For Congestion On Old U. S. Route 1-This Day In Norwood History-July 18, 1933
W. Cameron Forbes Hosts World Famous Aviator Charles A. Lindberg-This Day in Norwood History- August 11, 1931
HOST TO LINDBERGHS LOVER OF OUTDOORSAmbassador Forbes, Norwood Man, Is Polo Player —On Ocean Trip Ran Mile Around Deck Nightly W. CAMERON FORBES United States Ambassador to Japan WASHINGTON, Aug … Continue reading W. Cameron Forbes Hosts World Famous Aviator Charles A. Lindberg-This Day in Norwood History- August 11, 1931
George Willett Seeks Senate Seat-This Day In Norwood History- July 1, 1930
George F. Willett, one of Norwood’s most influential civic figures, surprised the region in 1930 by launching a State Senate campaign.
Gov. Allen Dedicates Norwood Armory-This Day In Norwood History-January 24, 1930
NORWOOD. Jan 24-In the presence of high military officials, Norwood town officers, and Selectmen from surrounding towns. Gov Allen tonight dedicated the new State Armory on Nahatan St. Thomas B. … Continue reading Gov. Allen Dedicates Norwood Armory-This Day In Norwood History-January 24, 1930
Gov And Mrs. Allen Are First To Support Camp Fire Girls Fund-This Day In Norwood History-April 27, 1929
Campaign Begins in Norwood For Fund to Beautify Memorial Tower Sq MRS H. M. PLIMPTON BUYING A TAG FROM NANCY GAY, NORWOOD CAMPFIRE GIRL Two hundred Camp Fire Girls laid … Continue reading Gov And Mrs. Allen Are First To Support Camp Fire Girls Fund-This Day In Norwood History-April 27, 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