EFFECTIVE NOV. 22. IT WILL BE ILLEGAL TO USE GASOLINE IN THEOPERATION OF YOUR PASSENGER CAR IF YOU OWN IDLE TIRES Idle Tires purchased by the Government will be used … Continue reading Sell Your Idle Tires To Uncle Sam-Now!-This Day In Norwood History-November 20, 1942
State Guard From Norwood Take Part In War Games-This Day in Norwood History-October 18, 1942
Power Plant “Destroyed” By “Regulars” in Walpole L Company Guardsmen Protect Water Supply No paratroops “landed” in Norwood yesterday during the big war games in the First Service Command area … Continue reading State Guard From Norwood Take Part In War Games-This Day in Norwood History-October 18, 1942
The Indian Mortars Of Tiot-This Day in Norwood History-September 25, 1934
Photo showing supposed Native American "grinding holes" in the ledge near the Neponset river at Water street, 1934. (Photograph by F.P. Orchard, colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) Norwood ERA … Continue reading The Indian Mortars Of Tiot-This Day in Norwood History-September 25, 1934
Dr. Ralph Fogg Recounts First Graduation Of Norwood High School In 1873-This Day In Norwood History-July 13, 1934
The Everett School, 1885 FRIDAY, JULY 13 1934- THE NORWOOD MESSENGER By DR. RALPH METCALF FOGG What a wonderful high school we have in these days. I feel proud of … Continue reading Dr. Ralph Fogg Recounts First Graduation Of Norwood High School In 1873-This Day In Norwood History-July 13, 1934
Tales of Tyot-The Christmas Heart of Tiot
o—0—o Hanging A Holly Wreath Of Memories Around Tiot’s Village Hall And Square. A Merry Christmas At "The Hook" To Old And New Timers From Author In the summer of … Continue reading Tales of Tyot-The Christmas Heart of Tiot
Tales of Tyot- Who’s For the Coach Tonight?
Tiot Had Two Post Roads: The "Old Roebuck Road” And "The Wrentham Road.” Both Were Famous Thoroughfares For Stage Coach Travel "His night is dark!We dare not start.The wind begins … Continue reading Tales of Tyot- Who’s For the Coach Tonight?
Lemuel Dean – The First Merchant In Tyot Village
He Was Also A Notable Hunter And Collector. The Mere Mention Of "Lem” Dean’s Name Was Always Good For A Laugh In Old Days Says Win Everett 1895 Lemuel "Lem" … Continue reading Lemuel Dean – The First Merchant In Tyot Village
Planning Board Has Done Excellent Work-This Day In Norwood History-May 19, 1923
Norwood’s Planning Board Unveils an Ambitious Vision for a “Town Beautiful” In the spring of 1923, Norwood residents were invited to look toward the future with the release of the … Continue reading Planning Board Has Done Excellent Work-This Day In Norwood History-May 19, 1923
Seven Norwood Men Pay $15 Each For Joke On Autoists-This Day in Norwood History-August 26, 1921
They Pull “Lost” Tire From Road Once Too Often— One Tries to Strike Woman in Aut “April first is gone and past, but Norwood's pests are caught at last." This … Continue reading Seven Norwood Men Pay $15 Each For Joke On Autoists-This Day in Norwood History-August 26, 1921
Norwood Civic Association Solving Many Social Problems-This Day In Norwood History-June 29, 1913
George F. Willett, a Well-Known Business Man, Has Built Up in Norwood a Civic Center With a Membership of 700, Which Is Doing Much to Wipe Out Class Distinction, Sometimes … Continue reading Norwood Civic Association Solving Many Social Problems-This Day In Norwood History-June 29, 1913