James Pendergast

1877-1940 James Edward Pendergast was born on November 22, 1877 in West Dedham (now Westwood), before moving to Norwood at a young age. His father Patrick J. Pendergast was an … Continue reading James Pendergast

Good Neighbor Sunday Coming February 14-This Day in Norwood History-January 28, 1965

COMMITTEE MEMBERS making plans for "Good Neighbor Sunday" on February 14 are (seated): Rev. Allen Keedy, Pastor First Congregational Church, Mrs. John Clarke, John Flaherty, Jr., Mrs. George A. Sullivan, … Continue reading Good Neighbor Sunday Coming February 14-This Day in Norwood History-January 28, 1965

John J. Murphy Bird Honored At Dinner For 25 Years As Bird Executive-This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1964

(Photo courtesy Liet. Brian Murphy) John J. Murphy, 185 Roosevelt avenue, Norwood, was the guest of honor at a dinner attended by more than 100 persons on January 23 at … Continue reading John J. Murphy Bird Honored At Dinner For 25 Years As Bird Executive-This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1964

Emmanuel Lutheran Church To Mark 50th Birthday This Year-This Day in Norwood History-January 13, 1948

Congregation Holds Annual Meeting — Special Message Delivered By Pastor Pointing out that the Emmanuel Lutheran Church this year marks its fiftieth anniversary, Dr. A. E. Rehnstrom, pastor, asked the … Continue reading Emmanuel Lutheran Church To Mark 50th Birthday This Year-This Day in Norwood History-January 13, 1948

Norwood Hospital To Be Opened For Inspection-This Day in Norwood History- August 31, 1926

This Day in Norwood History- August 31, 1926-Norwood Hospital To Be Opened For Inspection

Thomas B. Mulvehill Is Elected Chairman by Unanimous Vote-This Day In Norwood History-January 25, 1924

Heads Norwood Selectmen NORWOOD- Jan 25 - Thomas B. Mulvehill of 302 Nahatan st has been selected as chairman of the Norwood Board of Selectmen for the coming year by … Continue reading Thomas B. Mulvehill Is Elected Chairman by Unanimous Vote-This Day In Norwood History-January 25, 1924

Murphys of Norwood Have Done Their Share In the Interest of Law and Order-This Day in Norwood History-October 5, 1912

Murphys of Norwood Have Done Their Share In the Interest of Law and Order-This Day in Norwood History-October 5, 1912

Murphys of Norwood Have Done Their Share In the Interest of Law and Order-This Day in Norwood History-October 5, 1912

FOUR OF ONE FAMILY POLICEMEN. GLOBE—OCTOBER 6. 1912. Left to Right—Sergt John J. Murphy, Metropolitan Police; Patrolman Cornelius C. Murphy, Norwood; Patrolman Timothy C. Murphy, Boston; Special Officer James E. … Continue reading Murphys of Norwood Have Done Their Share In the Interest of Law and Order-This Day in Norwood History-October 5, 1912

Prominent Norwood Resident T.A. Houllahan Drowns in Scituate-This Day In Norwood History- July 14, 1912

his Day In Norwood History- July 14, 1912-Prominent Norwood Resident T.A. Houllahan Drowns in Scituate