This Day in Norwood History-May 19, 1905-Why the Belcher Family Is in Town Lockup

This Day in Norwood History-May 17, 1905- After a competing Boston newspaper criticized the Town and townspeople of Norwood for the unfortunate situation, the Boston Evening Transcript ran this article to explain why the Belcher family was in the town lockup.

This Day In Norwood History-March 26, 1916-Attempt To Control Scarlet Fever

Epidemic in the Flats District Is Closely Watched to Prevent Its Spread, Says Nickerson NORWOOD, March 26 - The Norwood Board of Health believe that they can confine the epidemic … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-March 26, 1916-Attempt To Control Scarlet Fever

This Day In Norwood History-January 12, 1914-Norwood Maintains Low Death Rate

HAS A LOW DEATH RATE. Norwood Maintains Its Reputation as Healthy Town, With Less Than Nine to the 1000. NORWOOD, Jan 12—The Norwood Board of Health reports that there were … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-January 12, 1914-Norwood Maintains Low Death Rate

This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944-Number of Local Diptheria Cases Mount

Children Should Be Immunized Number of Local Diptheria Cases Mount An appeal for parents to have all children immunized against diphtheria as rapidly as possible was sounded today by Dr. … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944-Number of Local Diptheria Cases Mount

This Day In Norwood History-December 18, 1942-FATHER OF 26 CHILDREN LEADS ALL OTHERS AT NORWOOD, TOWN OF LARGE FAMILIES

Highest Birth Rate in State, 32.3 Per 1000, Crowds Schools of Community and Makes Brood of 10 or A Dozen Not at All Unusual FIFTEEN NATIONALITIES AT BALCH SCHOOL, NORWOOD … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-December 18, 1942-FATHER OF 26 CHILDREN LEADS ALL OTHERS AT NORWOOD, TOWN OF LARGE FAMILIES