“Mimi” Mirja Wahe, better known as “Mimi” came to us in September of 1955, as a Foreign Exchange Student from Finland. She was introduced to the student body by Mr. … Continue reading Norwood’s First Foreign Exchange Student
Babel’s- Pinch Me… This Can’t Be a Paint Store! (1996)
The transformation of Babel’s from a small wallpaper store in the 1950’s to the full-service, full-scale decorating center it is today accelerated dramatically over the past four years. In the … Continue reading Babel’s- Pinch Me… This Can’t Be a Paint Store! (1996)
Norwood Tax Rate Down $1 to $63-This Day In Norwood History-May 11, 1961
For the first time in nine years, Norwood’s tax rate has decreased. James T. Flaherty of the Board of Assessors announced the new rate at $63 per $1,000 of valuation, … Continue reading Norwood Tax Rate Down $1 to $63-This Day In Norwood History-May 11, 1961
New Quarters For Italian Social Club-This Day in Norwood History-May 11, 1961
The Norwood Italian Social Club has officially moved into its newly renovated home at 1199 Washington Street, marking an important milestone for one of the town’s most active social organizations. … Continue reading New Quarters For Italian Social Club-This Day in Norwood History-May 11, 1961
This Day in Norwood History-Mother’s Day Ads from 1957
(All articles were originally published in the Norwood Messenger unless otherwise noted)
Orsmans Statements Told in Murder Trial-This Day in Norwood History-May 11, 1933
This Day in Norwood History-May 11, 1933- Alli Orsman and Ahmed Orsman, unrelated, accused one another of the murder of 9-year-old Nellie Keras, whose body was found last Christmas Day in a burlap bag beneath a woodpile in a Norwood cellar, it developed for the first time, in resumption of their trial for alleged murder of the child, in Norfolk Superior Criminal Court, before Judge Harold Williams, today.
Two Fined $100 After Liquor Raids-This Day In Norwood History-May 11, 1931
This Day In Norwood History-May 11, 1931- As a result of two liquor raids in this town Friday night by Chief Sullivan, assisted by Sergt Thomas H. Lydon and 10 patrolmen, Carmela Santora of 21 Heaton av, Norwood, and Santa DeFlaminlo of 25 Heaton av, were arranged In the District Court yesterday....
Businessmen’s Association Meeting-Ladies’ Night Observed With a Banquet and Ball-This Day in Norwood History-May 11, 1895
The second annual Ladies’ Night of the Norwood Business Association, which was celebrated in Masonic and Village Halls on Tuesday night, was one of the most brilliant banquets ever given in Norwood.