Several changes in school personnel assignments for the year 1950-51 were announced over the weekend by Superintendent Lincoln D. Lynch. Miss Alice O'Malley, who has been teaching in the Callahan … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-June 6, 1950-Male Teacher At Each Elementary School For First Time Next Fall
Intersection at Washington & Winter
The W. Everett Furniture Manufactory. (Norwood Historical Society collection) This intersection has lots going on as far as Norwood History goes. Directly in front of us is the site of … Continue reading Intersection at Washington & Winter
In Memoriam-Jane Atherton Hewitt
Jane Atherton Hewett Miss Jane A. Hewett died on February 28, 1947. Miss Hewett was born in Canton, from whence she came to be the Librarian of the Morrill Memorial … Continue reading In Memoriam-Jane Atherton Hewitt
Poll-Favorite “This Day In Norwood History” Article of January 2023
We want to know- what was your favorite story this month? Here are the top posts for January 2023: Beyond The Train Tracks at the End of Cedar Street January … Continue reading Poll-Favorite “This Day In Norwood History” Article of January 2023
This Day in Norwood History-January 27, 1955-Kevin Dixon Shatters His Own Scoring Record With 45 Points
KING SIZE — Kevin Dixon, the standout junior high school basketball player who stands 6 foot, 5 Inches in his stocking feet, can almost lob the basketball Into the net … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-January 27, 1955-Kevin Dixon Shatters His Own Scoring Record With 45 Points
This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1964-Board Rejects Naming HS Wing For Kennedy
The Norwood School Committee at their meeting last Wednesday night, in rejecting the proposal of the Board of Selectmen to honor the late President John F. Kennedy by naming the … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1964-Board Rejects Naming HS Wing For Kennedy
This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1948-Norwood 25 Years Ahead Of Dedham In Master Planning
But Many Phases Of Shurcliff Report Never Carried Out Here The neighboring town of Dedham has received the spotlight of publicity since the appearance, four weeks ago, of an Attractive … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-January 22, 1948-Norwood 25 Years Ahead Of Dedham In Master Planning
This Day in Norwood History-January 20, 1955-Curtain Timers Preparing For “The Second Man”
POSTER GROUP of the Curtain-Timers, Norwood amateur theatrical organization which will present "The Second Man" on Saturday and Sunday evenings of this week at the Junior High School. Seated (left … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-January 20, 1955-Curtain Timers Preparing For “The Second Man”
This Day In Norwood History-January 16, 1955-Norwood Park
Norwood Park-at-Norwood Attracts Hundreds of People “The new model home, opened recently at Norwood Park-at-Norwood, is attracting hundreds of people to the area,” Martin Cerel, Natick realtor, reports. “Many of … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-January 16, 1955-Norwood Park
This Day in Norwood History-November 5, 1954-6 Other Attacks on Girls Recently in Norwood
Police records show there have been six attempted attacks on young girls and women in Norwood in the past two months. On Oct. 4, á 14-year-old girl was assaulted while … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-November 5, 1954-6 Other Attacks on Girls Recently in Norwood