VICTORY PARADE—The Norwood High School Hockey Team clinched the Bay State League title with an impressive 3 to 1 win over Needham on Saturday night, and an impromptu victory parade … Continue reading Hockey Team Takes Bay State League Title-This Day in Norwood History-February 20, 1964
Norwood Six Big Favorite Against Framingham North-This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1964
HOCKEY STANDOUTS — Norwood Captain Jack Bayer (center) is flanked by Defenseman Tim Twomey (left) and Linemate Tom Clifford following the Norwood win over Wellesley Saturday in which the trio … Continue reading Norwood Six Big Favorite Against Framingham North-This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1964
So. Shore National Bank Has New Computer System-This Day in Norwood History-January 11, 1962
TOP OFFICERS of the South Shore National Bank inspect the unique ledger handling electronic computer complex now installed at the bank's main office in Quincy Center. President William J. Martin, … Continue reading So. Shore National Bank Has New Computer System-This Day in Norwood History-January 11, 1962
All-American Tip Big Assist For Tom Brannelly-This Day in Norwood History-January 11, 1962
It took a two-time All-America center named Art Chisholm of Arlington, who never played goal in his life, to make a key change in the playing style of Northeastern University … Continue reading All-American Tip Big Assist For Tom Brannelly-This Day in Norwood History-January 11, 1962
Novice Swimmer Jimmy Murphy Aids Man Stricken In Water-This Day in Norwood History-August 6, 1959
Lieutenant Murphy and his 12-year-old son Jimmy from a family photo taken in 1959 (photo credit: Lieutenant Brian P. Murphy) Jimmy Murphy the 12-year-old son of Lieutenant and Mrs. James … Continue reading Novice Swimmer Jimmy Murphy Aids Man Stricken In Water-This Day in Norwood History-August 6, 1959
George F. Willett’s Proposal For Forbes Mansion Property-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1957
George F. Willett Asks Chance To Be Heard Claiming that the interests of the community would best be served by establishing an engineering school at the Forbes Mansion as part … Continue reading George F. Willett’s Proposal For Forbes Mansion Property-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1957
Plimpton Press Provides Jobs for 900- Annual Payroll $3.5 Million-This Day in Norwood History-February 3, 1955
Plimpton Press, the famous printing house which occupies the sprawling industrial buildings between Lenox Street and the railroad, provides jobs for some 800 to 900 people in highly skilled work … Continue reading Plimpton Press Provides Jobs for 900- Annual Payroll $3.5 Million-This Day in Norwood History-February 3, 1955
Curtain Timers Preparing For “The Second Man”-This Day in Norwood History-January 20, 1955
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 Curtain Timers Preparing For “The Second Man”-This Day in Norwood History-January 20, 1955
Town Mourns War Hero Col. George T Lee-October 7, 1954
Town Mourns War Hero Col. George T Lee-This Day In Norwood History-October 7, 1954
Roger Walker, Norwood’s Blind Carillonneur-June 3, 1954
256 Roger “Zeke” Walker, Blind Carillonneur, Performs 19 Concerts a Year from the Locked Tower of Norwood Town Hall High above the bustle of Norwood Center, behind a locked door … Continue reading Roger Walker, Norwood’s Blind Carillonneur-June 3, 1954