Men Locate Scouts Near Pettys Pond Three Norwood boys who were the object of a wide search by police, firemen, and civil defense volunteers for over 4 hours late Tuesday … Continue reading Three Norwood Boys Richard Parke, Henri Ferri, & Hugh Nichols Found Safe After Ordeal in Woods-This Day in Norwood History-February 23, 1955
Norwood Boy Arraigned For Girl’s Murder-November 8, 1954
Amid intense emotion in Dedham District Court, 15-year-old Peter William Makarewicz pleaded innocent to the strangulation murder of classmate Geraldine Annese as 1,300 mourners gathered for her funeral in Norwood.
Fifteen-Year-Old Youth Confesses to Norwood Murder of Geraldine Annese-November 6, 1954
Following all-night questioning by District Attorney Myron N. Lane and State Police, 15-year-old Peter Makarewicz confessed to the brutal murder of fellow teenager Geraldine Annese on Tremont Street.
Lumber Co. Fire Probed By State-July 6, 1953
State Fire Marshal investigators are probing the cause of a $100,000 fire that gutted the Friend Lumber Company on Route 1 early Sunday.
Suspected Loot Is Linked To Break In Norwood Store-This Day in Norwood History-July 21, 1949
This Day in Norwood History-July 21, 1949-Suspected Loot Is Linked To Break In Norwood Store
Alertness of Sgt Floan Led To Arrests In Car Theft Ring-This Day In Norwood History-August 29, 1947
Dedham Man Pleads Guilty To Defacing Automobile Numbers SGT MARK FOLAN Spotted Auto Theft Suspects As police continued their investigation of the gang allegedly stealing cars in this area, the … Continue reading Alertness of Sgt Floan Led To Arrests In Car Theft Ring-This Day In Norwood History-August 29, 1947
5 Boys Confess Setting $20,000 Fire at Neponset Valley Farm-This Day In Norwood History-May 31, 1947
NORWOOD — May 31, 1947 — A fast‑moving fire, which police say was set by five young boys, swept through the Neponset Valley Farm late this afternoon, destroying a large … Continue reading 5 Boys Confess Setting $20,000 Fire at Neponset Valley Farm-This Day In Norwood History-May 31, 1947