(Photo courtesy Liet. Brian Murphy) John J. Murphy, 185 Roosevelt avenue, Norwood, was the guest of honor at a dinner attended by more than 100 persons on January 23 at … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1964-John J. Muprhy Bird Honored At Dinner For 25 Years As Bird Executive
This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1964-“Rumble” Erupts Here; One Youth Cut On Face
A “rumble” that police said was started by an argument between a group of Stoughton youths and several youths from Norwood at a dance held in Stoughton last Friday erupted … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1964-“Rumble” Erupts Here; One Youth Cut On Face
This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1948-MULVEHILL CAT GOES COASTING
256 When Marie and Joan Mulvehill of 75 Sixth street go coasting, their cat "Dusty'' goes right along with them. They are the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. James Mulvehill. … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1948-MULVEHILL CAT GOES COASTING
This Day in Norwood History-January 20-1945-Bank Appoints Bertha Sawyer First Woman Branch Manager
Bertha Sawyer Appointed First Woman Branch Manager of South Shore National Bank Directors of the South Shore National Bank met at the Main Office in Quincy last week for their … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-January 20-1945-Bank Appoints Bertha Sawyer First Woman Branch Manager
This Day in Norwood History-January 6, 1949-Police Save Dog From Drowning After Plunge Through Ice
RESCUED DOG FROM DROWNING — Firemen and police united their efforts to rescue this dog from drowning in Dunn's Pond on Sunday. Left to right, Fireman John Howard, "Pal" and … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-January 6, 1949-Police Save Dog From Drowning After Plunge Through Ice
This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946-Norwood Quartet In Perilous Atlantic Crossing On Troopship
NEW YORK — The S. S. Kokomo Victory arrived in New York from LeHavre, France, with 1600 returning veterans, weary, seasick, and very much battered and bruised, but very happy … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946-Norwood Quartet In Perilous Atlantic Crossing On Troopship
This Day In Norwood History-December 25, 1910- St Catherine’s Church Formally Opens
St Catherine Parishioners Occupy Their New Edifice In Several Crowded Services. NORWOOD, Dec 25—The formal openings of the new St Catherine’s church at Norwood, Mass, occurred today, the first mass … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-December 25, 1910- St Catherine’s Church Formally Opens
This Day In Norwood History-December 12, 1910-Police Chief James W. Lavers Wants New Quarters
Says Single-Room Station Gives No Privacy. CHIEF OF POLICE JAME8 W. LAVERS Of Norwood, Who Wants New Quarters. NORWOOD, Dec 11-7-Chief of Police James W. Lavers of Norwood wants new … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-December 12, 1910-Police Chief James W. Lavers Wants New Quarters
This Day In Norwood History-December 7, 1910-New Police Station, High School Building, Two Grade Schools and Hospital Are Desired
FOR NORWOOD IMPROVEMENT . Looking North on Washington street from the corner of Cottage street, 1909 (Photo colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) NORWOOD, Dec 7—The meeting of the Norwood … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-December 7, 1910-New Police Station, High School Building, Two Grade Schools and Hospital Are Desired
This Day In Norwood History-November 28, 1910-All Physicians of Norwood Endorse the Plan For Town Hospital
Chairman J. M. Folan Believes This Assures Success of Project. JAMES M. FOLAN.Chairman of the Committee on Town Hospital. Appointed by the Norwood Business Association. NORWOOD. Nov 27—The members of … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-November 28, 1910-All Physicians of Norwood Endorse the Plan For Town Hospital