Members of St George’s Syrian Ladies’ Society shown as they gathered for a post-holiday Christmas party Thursday evening at the Church Hall. The hall was decorated for the Yuletide season and presents were exchanged and Christmas carols were sung.

Mrs. Helen Abdallah was the soloist for the evening, assisted by Mrs. Sophie Tamm at the piano.

The committee in charge included: Mrs. Rose Joseph, President; Mrs, Sandy Thomas, Mrs. Effie Maloof, Mrs. Najalo Solomon and Mrs. Esther Deeb. (Surette Photo)

Norwood Free Press

THIS DAY IN NORWOOD HISTORY

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.

St. Catherine of Siena Church Completes Historic Organ Restoration-July 26, 1977

St. Catherine of Siena Church Completes Historic Organ Restoration-July 26, 1977

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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 Voters To Act On 12‑Article Warrant-July 25, 1967

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Norwood residents debated parking, schools, cemetery expansion, and land transfers at a 1967 town meeting.

Norwood Hospital Expansion Likely to Target Civic Center Site-July 13, 1976

Norwood Hospital Expansion Likely to Target Civic Center Site-July 13, 1976

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The expansion aims to address the critical need for increased bed capacity, support services, and advanced medical units, as outlined by consulting firm Medicus Planning, Inc.


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