Area Police Complete Prosecutor Training-This Day In Norwood History-May 24, 1972

Twenty‑two Massachusetts police officers received formal recognition last night after completing a one‑semester, college‑level prosecutor training program at Dean Junior College in Franklin. The certificates were presented during a brief … Continue reading Area Police Complete Prosecutor Training-This Day In Norwood History-May 24, 1972

Parade Officials Reject Peace Signs-This Day In Norwood History-May 24, 1972

The Norwood Peace Coalition requested permission to march in the town’s Memorial Day parade carrying signs that listed civilian deaths in all U.S. wars. The parade committee, led by parade … Continue reading Parade Officials Reject Peace Signs-This Day In Norwood History-May 24, 1972

This Day In Norwood History-May 24, 1909This Day In Norwood History-May 24, 1909-Dr Cragin, Oldest Practicing Physician, Arrested-

Charged With Illegal Sale of Liquor. May 24, 1909—Dr. Francis M. Cragin. the oldest practicing physician in Norwood, was placed under arrest Saturday night on the charge of selling liquor … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-May 24, 1909This Day In Norwood History-May 24, 1909-Dr Cragin, Oldest Practicing Physician, Arrested-

Dr. Cragin Arrested-This Day In Norwood History-May 24, 1909

Dr Cragin, Oldest Practicing Physician, is Charged With Illegal Sale of Liquor. NORWOOD, May 24—Dr Francis M. Cragin. the oldest practicing physician in Norwood, was placed under arrest Saturday night … Continue reading Dr. Cragin Arrested-This Day In Norwood History-May 24, 1909

This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-May 24, 1901

These news items were the talk of the town on May 24, 1901 HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS COURSE The adoption of a business course in the Norwood High School will meet … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-May 24, 1901

Dedication of Norwood’s First High School, The Beacon School-This Day in Norwood History-May 24, 1890

Norwood's first High School, the Beacon school, was dedicated on this day in Norwood history in 1890. The article includes excerpts from speeches made by dignitaries present that day and gives a history of the building project- a process which took almost 20 years to complete.