Ernest Borowski Presented Gold Medal By Horticultural Society

AWARDED GOLD MEDAL — Ernest Borowski of 714 Neponset Street, Norwood wholesale florist has been presented a gold medal by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society for his newest creation in the propagation of azaleas. He is shown holding one of his prize plants. (McLean Photo)

For his skill in the propagation of azaleas and his creation of a new ace of the flowers which will blossom in the fall and winter as well as the spring months. Ernest Borowski, 63, of 714 Ncponset Street, well known Norwood florist, has been awarded a gold medal by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, the highest award of its kind in the country.

THIS DAY IN NORWOOD HISTORY

April Issue Of Magazine Carries Story Of Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-April 10, 1953

April Issue Of Magazine Carries Story Of Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-April 10, 1953

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The April edition of “Contact”, a publication of the New England Electric System of which the Norwood Gas Company is a member, carries a feature story on Norwood. Nahatan St Looking West toward Washington St, Late 1940’s (Norwood Historical Society…

Children in Theatre Calm As Norwood Fire Is Quenched-This Day In Norwood History-April 12, 1943

Children in Theatre Calm As Norwood Fire Is Quenched-This Day In Norwood History-April 12, 1943

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Ad for the April 11, 1943 show at the Guild Theatre More than 500 children attending the matinee performance at the Guild Theatre, Washington st., Norwood sq„ sat calmly in their seats to-day when smoke from a fire in an…

New Nahatan Drug Store Stresses Quality, Savings-This Day in Norwood History-April 12, 1962

New Nahatan Drug Store Stresses Quality, Savings-This Day in Norwood History-April 12, 1962

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A giant three-day grand-opening sale is now in progress at the new Nahatan Drug Store at the Star Market Shopping Center in Norwood. Low prices and high quality are the policy of this new Walgreen Agency Store, and shoppers can…

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New Control Tower Will Ease Norwood’s Air Traffic-This Day In Norwood History-April 12, 1970

New Control Tower Will Ease Norwood’s Air Traffic-This Day In Norwood History-April 12, 1970

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NORWOOD — Traffic-load statistics at Norwood Airport, one of the busiest of its size in the country, may reflect nearly 600,000 takeoffs and landings this year. A long-needed traffic-control tower will go into operation, thanks to a rare instance of…

Events Dust Off The Life And Art Of Once-Renowned Photographer F. Holland Day-This Day In Norwood History-April 6, 1997

Events Dust Off The Life And Art Of Once-Renowned Photographer F. Holland Day-This Day In Norwood History-April 6, 1997

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Discussing next Sunday’s open house at the F. Holland Day House, home to the Norwood Historical Society, are (from left) Maureen Graney, John Grove, Jean Detrick, Patricia Fanning, and Barbara Rand. GLOBE STAFF PHOTO / SUZANNE KRElTER NORWOOD – Once…