Brenners Children Shops, Inc., at 652 Washington Street, is celebrating its first year of service to Norwood this week with a big money-saving sale today, Friday, and Saturday.

Among the famous name brands of boys’, girls’, and infants’ wear are McKen polo and snowsuits, Judy Kent blouses, Joyce Ann dresses, Cinderella dresses, Princess Ann Girl coats, Toyland Tog dresses, and a complete line of Trimfoot hosiery.

One of two Brenner’s Children shops, the Norwood store is owned and managed by Hyman Goldman and Samuel Brenner. The credit Manager at the local store is Miss Angela Rose. The other Brenner shop is located in Wakefield.

Both Mr. Goldman and Mr Brenner are backed by many years experience in the retail clothing line.

At Brenner’s can be found a wide and varied selection of fine quality clothing for children ranging from infants to sixteen years of age.

Dean Street Elderly Housing Project Refiled Under Chapter 40B as Board Seeks Attorney General Zoning Ruling-August 23, 1977

Dean Street Elderly Housing Project Refiled Under Chapter 40B as Board Seeks Attorney General Zoning Ruling-August 23, 1977

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Developer Richard Vazza refiles his $2 million Dean Street elderly housing complex under Massachusetts Chapter 40B anti-snob zoning laws. The Norwood Appeals Board seeks an emergency ruling from the state attorney general to clarify conflicting zoning use variance powers.

Norwood Scrapbook-August 3

Norwood Scrapbook-August 3

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A comprehensive daily compilation of historical news from Norwood, Massachusetts on August 3. Featuring stories of town planning, public safety efforts, regional transportation, local achievements, and community concert traditions.

Traffic Concerns Stall Zoning Board Hearing on Proposed Caldor Shopping Center on Route 1-July 30, 1980

Traffic Concerns Stall Zoning Board Hearing on Proposed Caldor Shopping Center on Route 1-July 30, 1980

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A zoning board hearing for the proposed $3 million Caldor shopping center on Route 1 was continued to August 19 as developers Bronson & Hutensky worked to finalize safe traffic access through Park Place Industrial Park.

Library Throws Book at Woman in Norwood-July 27, 1984

Library Throws Book at Woman in Norwood-July 27, 1984

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Susan Andrews became the first person arrested in Norwood for failing to return overdue books to the Morrill Memorial Library.

Appeals Board Postpones Decision On Norwood Golf Course Proposal-July 26, 1973

Appeals Board Postpones Decision On Norwood Golf Course Proposal-July 26, 1973

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The Norwood appeals board postponed a decision on developer Frank R. Simoni’s proposed 97-acre golf course near Access Road, requesting a certified site plan.

Norwood Christmas Ads 1887-1899

Norwood Christmas Ads 1887-1899

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$12 A Week Feeds A Family Of Four-February 10, 1943

$12 A Week Feeds A Family Of Four-February 10, 1943

In spite of present high food prices, a family of four may obtain their nutritional needs on $12 a week. This requires, of course, careful…

Norwood Christmas Ads 1965

Norwood Christmas Ads 1965

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Puritan Furniture 25th Anniversary Sale-September 15, 1965

Puritan Furniture 25th Anniversary Sale-September 15, 1965

Puritan Furniture 25th Anniversary Sale-This Day In Norwood History-September 15, 1965

(All articles were originally published in the Norwood Messenger unless otherwise noted)


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