The delicious aroma that greets you as you enter Gertrude’s Pastry Shoppe, 641 Washington Street, Norwood, is indicative of the quality pastry products turned out by Adolph Jackie, owner, in his spic and span kitchen.
Featuring a full line of pastry products, Gertrude’s Pastry Shoppe specializes in fancy pastry — mouth-watering pastry that has made this shoppe one of the most popular in Norwood.
Every pastry product sold is made on the premises in the clean, sanitary kitchen, of the best quality ingredients. Some of the goodies are fresh bread, rolls, specially- baked cakes for all occasions, cookies, and scores of other items.
Mr. Jackie has owned Gertrude’s Pastry Shoppe for almost three years and in that time has made hundreds of friends and customers — people who appreciate quality pastry, courteous service, and reasonable prices.
THIS DAY IN NORWOOD HISTORY
Library Throws Book at Woman in Norwood-July 27, 1984
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
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.
St. Catherine of Siena Church Completes Historic Organ Restoration-July 26, 1977
Parishioners and teenagers at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Norwood successfully restored an 1874 Simmonds pipe organ through a cooperative community effort.
Norwood Voters To Act On 12‑Article Warrant-July 25, 1967
Norwood residents debated parking, schools, cemetery expansion, and land transfers at a 1967 town meeting.
In Memoriam: Principal John P. Piccirilli
Principal John P. Piccirilli guided Norwood High School through decades of academic, cultural, and structural change. His steady leadership, compassion, and commitment to students shaped the lives of thousands. We honor his remarkable legacy and service to the Norwood community.
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