Ray Martin. Seven teams pursued the prospect. The Red Sox even sent a scout to Ray Martin’s Norwood High School prom, In 1943, Norwood High School senior Ray Martin pitched … Continue reading Ray Martin; Norwood Star Pitched to Babe Ruth, Played for Boston Braves-This Day In Norwood History-March 15, 2013
Veterans Monument Dedicated-This Day in Norwood History- September 15, 1991
The Norwood Veterans Monument Committee is holding a dedication ceremony for the monument today at noon. The theme of the 20-foot high “Protectors of the American Way” monument depicts our … Continue reading Veterans Monument Dedicated-This Day in Norwood History- September 15, 1991
Nahatan St Bridge Dedicated to George T Lee-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1988
Thousands of motorists who drive over the Nahatan Street bridge will now be paying honor to Norwood's most decorated war hero. The bridge was dedicated Sunday with a bronze plaque … Continue reading Nahatan St Bridge Dedicated to George T Lee-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1988
John Abdallah Dies In Parade At Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-November 11, 1968
John Abdallah Dies In Parade At Norwood This Day In Norwood History-November 11, 1968
Lincoln D. Lynch, former Principal and Superintendent, Dead at 66-This Day In Norwood History-January 28, 1967
NORWOOD — Lincoln D. Lynch, superintendent of schools here for 24 years, died Saturday in Massachusetts General Hospital. Mr. Lynch, 66, had lived on Old Chatham rd., Dennis, since retirement … Continue reading Lincoln D. Lynch, former Principal and Superintendent, Dead at 66-This Day In Norwood History-January 28, 1967
Post 70 Honors “Ole” Jacobsen-This Day In Norwood History-October 2, 1965
"OLE" JACOBSEN, former Norwood strongman and wrestler, who has been presented the Award of Merit by Norwood Post 70 of the American Legion. (Photo by Larry White) “Ole” Jacobsen, Norwood … Continue reading Post 70 Honors “Ole” Jacobsen-This Day In Norwood History-October 2, 1965
Vets Fund Committee Agrees To Memorial-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961
Vets Fund Committee Agrees To Memorial For the first time since the establishment of the Servicemens’ Fund Committee here fifteen years ago, total agreement on the disposition of the $90,000 … Continue reading Vets Fund Committee Agrees To Memorial-This Day in Norwood History-January 5, 1961
Verne Inn Restored, Becomes Modern Funeral home-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1957
Public Invited To Attend Open House This Weekend FRONT VIEW of the old Vorn« Inn on Vernon street which hi* been completely restored as the home of the Eastman Funeral … Continue reading Verne Inn Restored, Becomes Modern Funeral home-This Day in Norwood History-January 31, 1957
Roll-Land Champions To Skate For DAV Benefit-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1955
MISS ROLL-LAND—The honor of being chosen Miss Roll-Land for 1955 went to dainty Miss Lillian Carlson of Norwood. Two former winners of the top honor acted as judges for the … Continue reading Roll-Land Champions To Skate For DAV Benefit-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1955
Town Mourns War Hero Col. George T Lee-This Day In Norwood History-October 7, 1954
Town Mourns War Hero Col. George T Lee-This Day In Norwood History-October 7, 1954