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January 24, 1964July 19, 2026 georgenhs Sports, This Day In Norwood History

NHS Graduate Kevin T Dixon in Columbia With Peace Corps-This Day in Norwood History-January 24, 1964

NHS Graduate Serving In Colombia With Peace Corps Kevin T. Dixon, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Dixon, 21 Maple Street, Norwood, is one of 28 athletic instructors who … Continue reading NHS Graduate Kevin T Dixon in Columbia With Peace Corps-This Day in Norwood History-January 24, 1964

January 4, 1962July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, United States Navy

Charles Jones En Route Home For Discharge-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1962

The U.S.S. Oconto Charles E. Joncs/ Ml 2/c, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Jones of 102 Broadway, has arrived on the West Coast on the U.S.S. Oconto and … Continue reading Charles Jones En Route Home For Discharge-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1962

January 7, 1961July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood School Joins Hospital To Train Girls-January 7, 1961

Plan Will Provide Practical Nurses 1961 Henry O. Peabody Nursing Students NORWOOD, Jan. 7—The first class of the new School of Nursing at the Henry O. Peabody School for Girls … Continue reading Norwood School Joins Hospital To Train Girls-January 7, 1961

January 5, 1961July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Trains

They Like Trains-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961

Joseph Trudeau set up his Lionel electric train In his bicycle shop on Washington street South Norwood, and let the children of the neighborhood take turns running set. The group … Continue reading They Like Trains-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961

January 31, 1960July 19, 2026 georgenhs Churches, Religion, This Day In Norwood History

Cardinal Dedicates New School & Cafeteria at St. Catherine’s Church-January 31, 1960

St. Catherine's in Norwood, One of Largest in Diocese Richard Cardinal Cushing blessed the new school and cafeteria at St. Catherine’s Church, Norwood, yesterday and announced work would start in … Continue reading Cardinal Dedicates New School & Cafeteria at St. Catherine’s Church-January 31, 1960

January 31, 1957July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

George F. Willett’s Proposal For Forbes Mansion Property-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1957

George F. Willett Asks Chance To Be Heard Claiming that the interests of the community would best be served by establishing an engineering school at the Forbes Mansion as part … Continue reading George F. Willett’s Proposal For Forbes Mansion Property-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1957

January 2, 1957July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Callahan PTA Cub Scout Pack 102 Holds Successful Christmas Party-This Day in Norwood History-January 2, 1957

CUB PACK 43 held Its Christmas meeting recently at the United Church. Instead of receiving presents, each cub presented his parents with a gift he has made at den meetings … Continue reading Callahan PTA Cub Scout Pack 102 Holds Successful Christmas Party-This Day in Norwood History-January 2, 1957

December 29, 1955July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Airman Otello R Cola Has Early Christmas-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1955

A 3c Otello R Cola, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otollo Cola, 75 Elliot street, Norwood has completed Air Force basic training at Sampson Air Force Base, Geneva, N Y … Continue reading Airman Otello R Cola Has Early Christmas-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1955

Westover Estates 1955
September 10, 1955September 3, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

“Planned Individuality” at Westover Estates-This Day in Norwood History-September 10, 1955

"For the discriminating home buyer who is seeking true contemporary architectural design in a tri-level or ranch home, there is nothing to compare with Westover Estates in Norwood." says Leo … Continue reading “Planned Individuality” at Westover Estates-This Day in Norwood History-September 10, 1955

Norwood Park
July 7, 1955July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Park-July 7, 1955

Martin Cerel was the man behind Norwood Park, a housing development built at the base of Morse Hill in South Norwood at Alandale Parkway. Dozens of ads were run throughout … Continue reading Norwood Park-July 7, 1955

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