James Pendergast

1877-1940 James Edward Pendergast was born on November 22, 1877 in West Dedham (now Westwood), before moving to Norwood at a young age. His father Patrick J. Pendergast was an … Continue reading James Pendergast

Expansion Proposals Compared By Morrill Memorial Library Trustees-This Day in Norwood History-June 27, 1963

This Day in Norwood History-June 27, 1963-Expansion Proposals Compared By Morrill Memorial Library Trustees

Edna Phillips Named Health Leader-This Day In Norwood History-July 19, 1942

This Day In Norwood History-July 19, 1942-Edna Phillips Named Health Leader

Edna Phillips Named Health Leader-This Day In Norwood History-July 19, 1942

Morrill Librarian Placed In Key Position Miss Edna Phillips Librarian Morrill Memorial Library from 1939-1962 (Colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) Miss Edna Phillips, Librarian of the Morrill Memorial Library, … Continue reading Edna Phillips Named Health Leader-This Day In Norwood History-July 19, 1942

Renovated and Redecorated Sears Store Will Open Doors To Public This Morning-This Day in Norwood History-January 24, 1941

Enlarged Floor Space Accommodates New Departments The completely renovated and redecorated Norwood store of Sears Roebuck and Co., with its floor space doubled by the addition of an adjoining building, … Continue reading Renovated and Redecorated Sears Store Will Open Doors To Public This Morning-This Day in Norwood History-January 24, 1941

Willett Committee Reports on Westover-This Day in Norwood History-October 10, 1940

Willett Committee Reports on Westover-This Day in Norwood History-October 10, 1940

Grand Opening of Clear Weave Shop-This Day in Norwood History-July 21, 1939

This Day in Norwood History-July 21, 1939-Grand Opening of Clear Weave Shop

Full Exoneration For Town Manager Kendrick-This Day in Norwood History-October 27, 1938

No One at Norwood to Press Charges NORWOOD, Oct 27, 1938 —Town Manager William C. Kendrick’s exoneration was complete and final tonight when no one appeared before the Board of … Continue reading Full Exoneration For Town Manager Kendrick-This Day in Norwood History-October 27, 1938

Norwood Selectmen Ousted, Town Manager Kendrick Vindicated-This Day in Norwood History-October 11, 1938

Norwood Selectemen Ousted, Town Manager Kendrick Vindicated-This Day in Norwood History-October 11, 1938

Harry Butters Addresses Allegations-This Day In Norwood History-October 7, 1938

Fellow Citizens This town is being circularized with the most vicious propaganda it has ever witnessed in any controversy. Men of Substance who by “Intelligent Action” have expressed their confidence … Continue reading Harry Butters Addresses Allegations-This Day In Norwood History-October 7, 1938