In the charming setting of historic Day House amidst a profusion of floral decorations, friends of Miss Jane Hewett in the Norwood Historical Society and the Norwood Literary Club tendered the retiring librarian a reception Wednesday evening. One hundred and fifty guests, among whom were seventeen relatives of Miss Hewett, were received by those in … Continue reading Retiring Librarian Miss Jane Hewett Presented With Antique Ring By Friends-This Day in Norwood History-April 14, 1939
Alice Morrill Plimpton Bequeathes $50,000 to Morrill Memorial Library-This Day In Norwood History- July 25, 1923
NORWOOD LIBRARY GIVEN $50,000 The Plimpton Wing, a gift of Alice Morrill Plimpton (sister of Sara Bond Morrill and daughter of George H. Morrill) was built in 1928 as a three-story wing at the right-rear of the library. (Photo courtesy Charlotte Canelli/Morrill Memorial Library. Colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) NORWOOD, July 25, 1923—The sum … Continue reading Alice Morrill Plimpton Bequeathes $50,000 to Morrill Memorial Library-This Day In Norwood History- July 25, 1923
This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-August 8, 1891
These news items were the talk of the town on August 8, 1891 —Capt. John Palmer, of New York, has been elected Commander of; the G. A. R.—General Collins will preside at the Democratic State Convention hold in Worcester Sept. 29th.—The People’s party at its Ohio convention the Oth, nominated for Governor Hon. John Seitz, … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-August 8, 1891