Employees of the Norwood Municipal Light department took their first lesson In a safety course yesterday given by Allen Chase (left), with Earl Hardy, head of the light department. On a dummy pole set up In the yard of the light department, they were instructed how to aid a man stricken while working on a pole. Members of the Norwood Fire Department also stood by. (McLean Photo)
This Day in Norwood History-March 29, 1947-Police Chief Lydon Invents New Finger-Printing Machine
Gadget Will Be Submitted To The FBI For Inspection INVENTS FINGER-PRINTING MACHINE—Norwood Police Chief Thomas C. Lydon (right) holds finger-printing machine which he has invented and which will be turned…
This Day In Norwood History-March 29, 1964-Norwood Looks Forward
Norwood, until 1872 a part of Dedham, today appears a town that was built-and divided-by a railroad. But unlike many New England towns that boomed early in the Industrial Revolution…
This Day in Norwood History-March 28, 1947-New General Manager Ed Monahan Knows Problems of Home Owner, Businessman, Industrialist
“Ed” Monahan Wades Into New Job With Both Feet On Ground By WIN EVERETT Norwood—meet your sixth full-time General Manager, Edward C. Monahan, who took his official seat in the…
This Day in Norwood History-March 28, 1947-7 Norwood Candidates Start Climb To Pro Baseball Careers
All War Veterans And Ex-Murraymen Ray Martin with the Boston Braves in 1947 (Photo: Digital Commonwealth, Colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) By JOHN J. COOK Norwood will be well…