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September 17, 1962September 17, 2026 georgenhs Religion, This Day In Norwood History

Episcopal Bishop Anson Phelps Stokes Dedicates New $250,000 Grace Episcopal Church-September 17, 1962

Episcopal Bishop Anson Phelps Stokes visits Norwood to dedicate the new $250,000 Grace Episcopal Church at 150 Chapel Street.

May 9, 1953July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Red Scare Hits Norwood-May 9, 1953

Librarian Resigns Amid Philbrick’s Communist Allegations NORWOOD, MA — The fervor of the Senate’s anti-Communist crusade struck home yesterday as Mrs. Mary Knowles, head of the South Norwood branch of … Continue reading Red Scare Hits Norwood-May 9, 1953

August 1, 1947July 31, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Historical Society Features Interesting Possessions-August 1, 1947

Members of the Norwood Historical Society gathered at the historic Day House for a quarterly meeting featuring a box supper, business updates, and an engaging heirloom-sharing program.

June 8, 1947June 1, 2026 georgenhs Schools, This Day In Norwood History

“Equal Pay” Law Applies To Only Two Women In Norwood Public Schools-This Day in Norwood History-June 8, 1947

June 8, 1947- "Only two women in the Norwood school system are entitled to salary equalization under the requirements of the so-called “equal pay" law it was determined by thel...."

April 29, 1945April 27, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Morrill Memorial Library Extends Service To Norwood Hospital-This Day In Norwood History-April 29, 1945

The Morrill Memorial Library officially extended its reach beyond its stone walls and into the wards of Norwood Hospital.

Courtroom scene with attorneys debating Norwood Airport expansion and residents protesting
July 9, 1937July 7, 2026 georgenhs Accident, Airport, This Day In Norwood History

Airplane Crash Costs Milton Youth $800, Judge Rules-This Day In Norwood History-July 9, 1937

Discover the legal aftermath of a 1936 aviation accident involving S. Tudor Leland, whose violation of flight instructions resulted in significant damages to an E. W. Wiggins Airways aircraft.

August 29, 1928August 30, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood to Install Second Largest Carillon in the US-August 29, 1928

The town of Norwood is poised to house the second largest carillon in the United States with the arrival and installation of a magnificent set of bells in the tower … Continue reading Norwood to Install Second Largest Carillon in the US-August 29, 1928

September 24, 1921September 17, 2026 georgenhs In Memoriam, Norwood Police Department, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Police Chief Harry W. Swift Passes Away at Age 45-September 24, 1921

Norwood businesses close and hundreds mourn as police chiefs from across the region gather for the funeral of late Police Chief Harry W. Swift.

July 27, 1902July 26, 2026 georgenhs Community Events, Public Event, This Day In Norwood History

Arrangements Set For First Old Home Week-July 27, 1902

The Norwood business association and board of trade finalized a comprehensive program for the town's inaugural Old Home Day celebration.

June 7, 1890June 4, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Should Norwood Hire a School Superintendent?-This Day in Norwood History-June 7, 1890

June 8, 1890- The question of hiring a superintendent was raised at a lively town meeting. The following March, town meeting, empowered Mr. Maurice J. O’Brien , principal of the Everett School, to act in the capacity of Norwood's first superintendent of schools.

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