Some 150 nuns were present for an informal get-together on Saturday, December 28, at a luncheon given by Bishop Minihan, at St. Catherine's in Norwood. Those present included natives of … Continue reading Informal Get Together-This Day in Norwood History-January 9, 1964
First Residents Move Into Windsor Gardens-This Day in Norwood History-February 7, 1963
BRITISH COUPLE FIRST RESIDENTS OF WINDSOR GARDENS — Mr. William B. Saunders of Windsor Gardens presents key to Mr. and Mrs. David P. McQuire, the first residents of the new … Continue reading First Residents Move Into Windsor Gardens-This Day in Norwood History-February 7, 1963
Skating Rink Proposal Going to Town Meeting-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1963
256 The Board of Selectmen Tuesday in a meeting with the Skating Rink Study Committee, initiated steps aimed at preparing an article for the next Special Town Meeting. It is … Continue reading Skating Rink Proposal Going to Town Meeting-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1963
Mark 44th Anniversary Of Lithuanian Independence-This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1962
SIGNS PROCLAMATION — Town Manager Waiter Blasenak has signed a proclamation designating Friday, February 16, as Lithuanian Independence Day in Norwood. Present to witness the signing as members of the … Continue reading Mark 44th Anniversary Of Lithuanian Independence-This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1962
Expanded Hospital Has Lead-Lined X-Ray Room-This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1962
INSPECTING new X-ray department construction at the Norwood Hospital are members of the Building Committee (left to right) Ralph A. Hill of Walpole, Arthur P. Allen of Norwood, Thomas J. … Continue reading Expanded Hospital Has Lead-Lined X-Ray Room-This Day in Norwood History-February 15, 1962
Sketch of New St Timothy’s Church-This Day in Norwood History-January 18, 1962
SKETCH OF NEW ST. TIMOTHY'S CHURCH AND RECTORY to be erected in Norwood at Willett Pond. Site clearance has already begun on the spot and excavation work should begin as … Continue reading Sketch of New St Timothy’s Church-This Day in Norwood History-January 18, 1962
Sparks Department Store Coming to Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1962
SIGN LEASE CONTRACT—Shown executing lease contract for new Sparks Department store on Providence Turnpike in Norwood are from left to right in first row— George Sparks, President of Sparks Department … Continue reading Sparks Department Store Coming to Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1962
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony To Open Sears New Sears Store Wednesday-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961
Sears, Roebuck and Co.'» now Norwood store will be opened in brief ribbon-cutting ceremonies next Wednesday morning. Company officials will be (joined by Town Manager Walter Blasenak and other governmental … Continue reading Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony To Open Sears New Sears Store Wednesday-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961
Sen. Kennedy Visits Norwood During Barnstorming Tour-This Day in Norwood History-October 15, 1958
Norwood Messenger associate editor James T. O'Sullivan (left), looks on as editor George K. Sherlock (center) shows Senator and Mrs. Kennedy a front-page story from the previous week. The headline … Continue reading Sen. Kennedy Visits Norwood During Barnstorming Tour-This Day in Norwood History-October 15, 1958
Mrs. Esther J. Deeb Honored For Services to Norwood Church-December 6, 1956
Esther (Howard) Deeb with entertainer Danny Thomas (photo courtesy of her grandson, Robert S Johnson, colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) Mrs. Esther J. Deeb, Caravan correspondent in Norwood. Mass., … Continue reading Mrs. Esther J. Deeb Honored For Services to Norwood Church-December 6, 1956