Last night, the Norwood Historical Society held our fall member meeting at the Fred Holland Day House. We marked the centennial of the 1919 Volstead Act, which ushered in Prohibition, … Continue reading October 2019 Member Meeting
Norwood Mothers’ Club History Shows Problems Of Motherhood Same Through Years (Part 1)-This Day In Norwood History-July 25, 1957
In commemoration of its 35th anniversary, Mrs. George. Woodard, through her diligent and untiring efforts, compiled the history of the Norwood Mothers’ Club. Numerous hours were spent in reading through … Continue reading Norwood Mothers’ Club History Shows Problems Of Motherhood Same Through Years (Part 1)-This Day In Norwood History-July 25, 1957
Norwood Selectmen Propose Liquor Laws-This Day in Norwood History-September 4, 1934
In this famous 1934 photo, patrons bid farewell to the 18th Amendment that legalized Prohibition and which was repealed by the 21st Amendment on Dec. 5, 1933. Imagno—Getty Images Tue, Sep … Continue reading Norwood Selectmen Propose Liquor Laws-This Day in Norwood History-September 4, 1934
Norwood Man Arrested in Raid-This Day In Norwood History-July 22, 1933
Murphy Pleads Not Guilty Francis W. Murphy of 25 Lenox av, Norwood, who was arrested in Boston Thursday charged with transporting 48 pints of alleged whisky and 50 gallons of … Continue reading Norwood Man Arrested in Raid-This Day In Norwood History-July 22, 1933
Tales of Tyot- Win Everett Gets Letters
Old Residents Give Their Versions Of Incidents In His Stories The following interesting letter comes to Win Everett from Mr. James R. Vance. Also some pertinent comments from Miss Sarah … Continue reading Tales of Tyot- Win Everett Gets Letters
Federal Raids Made In Norwood, Dedham-This Day In Norwood History-January 27, 1933
1023 Washington St in Norwood. Federal agents made two successful raids in Norwood and one in Dedham late yesterday afternoon. The agents arrested one man, summoned two others, and confiscated … Continue reading Federal Raids Made In Norwood, Dedham-This Day In Norwood History-January 27, 1933
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....
Police Raid Man’s Store & Home-This Day In Norwood History-May 25, 1924
Norwood Police Conduct Four Liquor Raids in 24 Hours; Large Quantities of Cider and Moonshine Seized NORWOOD, May 24 — In one of the most vigorous enforcement drives seen in … Continue reading Police Raid Man’s Store & Home-This Day In Norwood History-May 25, 1924
Liquor Is Found In Five Norwood Raids-This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1923
Woman Fined $600 Given Three Months, Suspended Dedham Court Wednesday Beatrice Shidlowski of 592 Pleasant st, wife of Joseph Shidlowski, whose home was raided by the town liquor squad yesterday, … Continue reading Liquor Is Found In Five Norwood Raids-This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1923
What Happened To The Temperance Union?-This Day In Norwood History-August 19, 1905
Mr. Editor: Temperance is an unpopular subject to talk about in this town, I know, and as there is nothing new to say on the subject as it is generally … Continue reading What Happened To The Temperance Union?-This Day In Norwood History-August 19, 1905