The Norwood Gas Company announced today that Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Folan, Jr. of 44 Silver Street, Norwood, were the lucky winners of the free trip to the New York World’s Fair.
Climaxing its autumn house heating sales campaign, Vice President and Manager A. J. Fabiani stated that the winning name was drawn by Mrs. George Foley, of 357 Prospect Street, Norwood, at the company’s office at 530 Washington St.
On a weekend of their choosing, Mr. and Mrs. Folan and their two children will be the guests of the Gas Company at the new City Squire Motor Inn. They will be dined at the new Red Coach Grill and will be honored with a special reception at the Gas Pavilion at the World’s Fair.
THIS DAY IN NORWOOD HISTORY
Norwood Trial Lawyer John J. C. Herlihy Named Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers-September 29, 1973
Norwood trial lawyer John J. C. Herlihy is named a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, reflecting on a career of landmark precedents and courtroom dedication.
Norwood High Football Opens Bay State League Play with 29-13 Victory Over Milton-September 28, 1981
Defending Super Bowl champs Norwood High open their Bay State League football season with a hard-fought 29-13 victory over Milton behind strong ground performances.
Dean Street Elderly Housing Project Refiled Under Chapter 40B as Board Seeks Attorney General Zoning Ruling-August 23, 1977
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
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
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.
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