Happy Birthday Norwood Massachusetts!

Aaron Guild is featured on the Norwood Town Seal. When word of the fighting at the Battle of Lexington and Concord reached South Dedham, Guild famously dropped his low and … Continue reading Happy Birthday Norwood Massachusetts!

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. Margaret Blizard To Run For State Senate-This Day In Norwood History-August 2, 1956

Mrs. Margaret Murray Blizard of 443 Winter Street, Norwood, today announced her candidacy for the office of State Senator, Second Norfolk District. Mrs. Blizard, who has had eleven years of … Continue reading Mrs. Margaret Blizard To Run For State Senate-This Day In Norwood History-August 2, 1956

Former Massachusetts Governor Frank G. Allen Dead at 76-This Day in Norwood History-October 10, 1950

Former Massachusetts Governor Frank G. Allen Dead at 76-This Day in Norwood History-October 10, 1950

George Willett Seeks Senate Seat-This Day In Norwood History- July 1, 1930

Norwood Man Candidate as Democrat GEORGE F. WILLETT George F. Willett of Norwood, ex-millionaire manufacturer and member of the firm of Willett, Sears, today took out papers as a candidate … Continue reading George Willett Seeks Senate Seat-This Day In Norwood History- July 1, 1930

Hon Frank A. Fales Will Begin Duties as Norwood’s New Postmaster-This Day In Norwood History-December 5, 1903

Will Begin Duties at Once. HON FRANK A. FALES, Norwood’s New Postmaster. NORWOOD, Dec 5—Hon Frank A. Fales received his commission, appointing him to the position of postmaster, left vacant … Continue reading Hon Frank A. Fales Will Begin Duties as Norwood’s New Postmaster-This Day In Norwood History-December 5, 1903