In Memoriam- James Joseph Gormley

Jim Gormley (Colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) JAMES JOSEPH GORMLEY entered the service of the Norwood Public Schools on September 7, 1932. Until death took him from us on … Continue reading In Memoriam- James Joseph Gormley

Prescott School Dedication Plans Set-This Day In Norwood History-January 11, 1959

Special Ceremonies Planned Week Apart DEDICATION—Members of the elementary schools building committee Inspect the stage at the Prescott School as they tour the premises In preparation for formal dedication cere* … Continue reading Prescott School Dedication Plans Set-This Day In Norwood History-January 11, 1959

New Registrar of Motor Vehicles Clement Riley to Take Oath at Ill Mother’s Bedside-This Day In Norwood History-December 13, 1957

NEW REGISTRAR OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND FAMILY—Clement A. Riley of Norwood and wife pose with daughters, Maureen G. Riley, 20, left, and Mrs. Barbara Catalano. In an unusual ceremony, Clement … Continue reading New Registrar of Motor Vehicles Clement Riley to Take Oath at Ill Mother’s Bedside-This Day In Norwood History-December 13, 1957

30 Trades, Professions On Hospital’s Payroll-This Day in Norwood History-January 24, 1957

LIONS HEAR TALK ON HOSPITAL — Charle» A. Richardson, the administrator of the Norwood Hospital, was the guest speaker at the Norwood Lions Club meeting Tuesday at Vega Restaurant. Left … Continue reading 30 Trades, Professions On Hospital’s Payroll-This Day in Norwood History-January 24, 1957

Police Revolver Team To Compete In Annual Meet-This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1955

This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1955-Police Revolver Team To Compete In Annual Meet

Norwood Municipal Light Department Starts Safety Course-This Day in Norwood History-January 28, 1955

Employees of the Norwood Municipal Light department took their first lesson In a safety course yesterday given by Allen Chase (left), with Earl Hardy, head of the light department. On … Continue reading Norwood Municipal Light Department Starts Safety Course-This Day in Norwood History-January 28, 1955

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New Ford Agency Opens in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-November 12, 1954

Jack Madden Ford 1954 Opening Washington st Opening of a new Ford dealership in Norwood was announced yesterday by Jack Madden, former vice president of Hoover Motors, Inc., Boston. Madden … Continue reading New Ford Agency Opens in Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-November 12, 1954

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Town Mourns War Hero Col. George T Lee-This Day In Norwood History-October 7, 1954

Town Mourns War Hero Col. George T Lee-This Day In Norwood History-October 7, 1954

Catholic Woman’s Club To Honor Past Presidents-This Day In Norwood History-February 7, 1950

The monthly meeting of the Norwood Catholic Woman's Club will be held on Wednesday evening. February 8. at 8 p.m. in the K. of C. hall, with Miss Olive M. … Continue reading Catholic Woman’s Club To Honor Past Presidents-This Day In Norwood History-February 7, 1950

Baptist Property On Washington Street Sold-This Day In Norwood History-March 17, 1950

91-Year-Old Structure To Be Razed;Premises Must Be Vacated By July 1st The 91-year old First Baptist Church on Washington St, which has been sold and will soon be razed for … Continue reading Baptist Property On Washington Street Sold-This Day In Norwood History-March 17, 1950