This Day In Norwood History-November 22

Plans Set For Christmas Fair At Day House Dec. 4-November 22, 1964

The Fair committee of the Norwood Woman’s Club met recently at the historic Fred Holland Day House to complete plans for the club’s Christmas Fair to be held at Day House Friday, December 4 from 10.00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M for the benefit of the Norwood Historical Society. Mrs. Richard Greene, chairman of the fair,…
Work Started On Family Fallout Shelter Exhibit-November 22, 1961

CIVIL DEFENSE PROJECT With the town supplying the material and union apprentices the labor, a model fallout shelter is being built on land adjacent to the Norwood fire station on Central street. Town Manager Walter Blasenak, acting Civil Defense Director, operates shovel as union officials look on. Left to right: Thomas Mosley, business agent of…
The Norwood High School Band Tag Sale-November 22, 1957

James Georgeu, chairman of the Band Tag Day Committee, announced today that the hours for the Norwood High School Band Tag Days will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, November 24, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 25. Members of the Junior High School Band will also be…
Shop Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-November 22, 1944

Christmas merchandise for holiday giving has made its appearance in Norwood stores and displays offer a wide variety of gift selections. With the mailing of overseas Christmas gifts out of the way, Christmas givers are now ready to concentrate on their home giving. May we suggest to Norwood folk that they visit the local shops…
Veterans Not Interested In Central Headquarters-This Day in Norwood History-November 22, 1944

Representatives of the Norwood Legion Post and the Veterans of Foreign Wars reported back to the Norwood Selectmen last night, informing the Board that neither organization was interested in proposed quarters in a location next to the Municipal Building on Washington street. The Selectmen, several weeks ago. called in the veterans organization representatives to ask…
Father Sues Town for $15,000 Because Proper Conveyance is Not Provided to School-November 22, 1895

WANTS HIS CHILDREN CARRIED. This town is all in a ferment again over the so-called Gillin case. Away back in 1889 Rev George Hill, who was then chairman of the school board of Norwood, authorized Mr. James J. Gillon, who resides near the Dedham borderline and three miles from the nearest normal school house, to…