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This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1947-New Marine Corps League Post Is Organized Here
Once again the town of Norwood has been honored by being chosen as the headquarters of a new veterans’ organization, a Marine Corps League Post. This new Post was started … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1947-New Marine Corps League Post Is Organized Here
Savin Avenue: The Neighborhood Expands
Looking down Savin Avenue towards Chapel Street. (photo LLKearney) In May of 1899, Melville Smith bought approximately eight acres from Clara Robbins, the widow of John Robbins, and within a … Continue reading Savin Avenue: The Neighborhood Expands
This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1964-John J. Muprhy Bird Honored At Dinner For 25 Years As Bird Executive
(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 30, 1948-American Legion Post 70 Initiates First All-WWII Team
When the Norwood Post 70 of the American Legion installed a class of 50 candidates on Tuesday night at the Post headquarters, this group composed the initiation team. Seated (left … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1948-American Legion Post 70 Initiates First All-WWII Team
This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1948-To Bring In Plans For New Town Yard
(Published in 1972) BACK AROUND 1930 The Town's Public Works Department, the majority of whom are shown in this picture taken in the Yard, was twice as large 40 years … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1948-To Bring In Plans For New Town Yard
This Day in Norwood History-January 16, 1964-John J. Murphy Named Director Of Local Bank
John J. Murphy, 185 Roosevelt avenue, Norwood, director of personnel and industrial relations at Bird & Son, Inc., was unanimously elected a director of the Dedham Trust Company at the … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-January 16, 1964-John J. Murphy Named Director Of Local Bank
This Day In Norwood History-January 16, 1907- Rev Fr Troy Wants To Stop Liquor Sales
Rev Fr Troy Says That He Will Attend to Situation in Norwood Himself if Police Do Not Act. NORWOOD. Jan 16 — Officers of St Catherine’s total abstinence and literary … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-January 16, 1907- Rev Fr Troy Wants To Stop Liquor Sales
This Day in Norwood History-January 12, 1950-John J. Murphy Will Head Legion’s Hospital Entertainment Committee
Commander John W. Murphy of Norwood Post 70, American Legion Commander John W. Murphy of Norwood Post 70, American Legion, last night re-appointed Past Commander John J. Murphy to head … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-January 12, 1950-John J. Murphy Will Head Legion’s Hospital Entertainment Committee
This Day In Norwood History-January 11, 1959-Prescott School Dedication Plans Set
Special Ceremonies Planned Week Apart hncKMkc HüK DEDICATION—Members of the elementary schools building committee Inspect the stage at the Prescott School as they tour the premises In preparation for formal … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-January 11, 1959-Prescott School Dedication Plans Set