1877-1940 James Edward Pendergast was born on November 22, 1877 in West Dedham (now Westwood), before moving to Norwood at a young age. His father Patrick J. Pendergast was an … Continue reading James Pendergast
Victor Babel, Jr. Crowned K. of C. Ping-Pong Champ-This Day in Norwood History-May 26, 1965
CONGRATULATIONS for winning the Norwood K. oà C. Ping-Pong championship are extended to Victor Babel. Jr, (right) by Grand Knight John Donovan, as Joseph Wall, director of the league, looks … Continue reading Victor Babel, Jr. Crowned K. of C. Ping-Pong Champ-This Day in Norwood History-May 26, 1965
John J. Murphy Bird Honored At Dinner For 25 Years As Bird Executive-This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1964
(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 John J. Murphy Bird Honored At Dinner For 25 Years As Bird Executive-This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1964
John W. Murphy Candidate For Postmaster Position-This Day In Norwood History-December 22, 1953
John W. Murphy of 203 Richland road, present assistant postmaster and a career man in the postal service, is a candidate for the Postmaster’s position in Norwood. John William Murphy … Continue reading John W. Murphy Candidate For Postmaster Position-This Day In Norwood History-December 22, 1953
Mulvehill Takes Over Duties as Postmaster-This Day In Norwood History- July 16, 1934
MULVEHILL ON JOB AT NORWOOD Takes Over His Duties as Postmaster NORWOOD. July 16—Thomas B. Mulvehill of 23 Cottage st took over duties as Postmaster this morning, in ceremonies at … Continue reading Mulvehill Takes Over Duties as Postmaster-This Day In Norwood History- July 16, 1934
P. F. Brennan Of Norwood Succumbs-This Day In Norwood History-January 10, 1926
Messenger in Bay State House Since 1913 Friend of President Coolidge Dies of Heart Attack at Table Patrick F. Brennan, Friend of President Coolidge, Dies of Heart Attack NORWOOD, Jan … Continue reading P. F. Brennan Of Norwood Succumbs-This Day In Norwood History-January 10, 1926
Thomas B. Mulvehill Is Elected Chairman by Unanimous Vote-This Day In Norwood History-January 25, 1924
Heads Norwood Selectmen NORWOOD- Jan 25 - Thomas B. Mulvehill of 302 Nahatan st has been selected as chairman of the Norwood Board of Selectmen for the coming year by … Continue reading Thomas B. Mulvehill Is Elected Chairman by Unanimous Vote-This Day In Norwood History-January 25, 1924
Marty Callaghan Holds World Baseball Record-This Day In Norwood History-June 1, 1923
New Englanders in the Big Leagues Marty Callaghan - Chicago Cubs How many residents of Norwood realize that the town possesses in Martin F. Callaghan, of 97 Broadway, the joint … Continue reading Marty Callaghan Holds World Baseball Record-This Day In Norwood History-June 1, 1923
Prominent Norwood Resident T.A. Houllahan Drowns in Scituate-This Day In Norwood History- July 14, 1912
his Day In Norwood History- July 14, 1912-Prominent Norwood Resident T.A. Houllahan Drowns in Scituate