This Day In Norwood History-November 8

Goalies Owe Some Saves to Higgins-November 8, 1977

If Ernie Higgins had known the man in the iron mask, the long-suffering prisoner might have been a standout in the National Hockey League. Alexander Dumas, of course, knew nothing about ice hockey, fiberglass or frozen pucks that travel at 120 miles per hour, but Higgins is an expert. “I stand behind the glass at…
Girl’s Parents Soothe Alleged Killer’s Folks-November 8, 1954

Two Families in Dramatic Meeting, Join in Meal; Arraignment Today MOTHERS OF VICTIM, ACCUSED—Two grief-stricken mothers embrace in Norwood, Mass., as they sob out promises to pray for each other’s children—one slain, the other charged as the slayer. Mrs. Peter S. Makarewicz Sr., left, mother of a 15-year-old youth accused of the murder, and Mrs.…
Parade, Exercises To Mark Armistice Day-This Day in Norwood History-November 8, 1946

Parade, Exercises To Mark Armistice Day This Day in Norwood History-November 8, 1946
Gov-Elect Allen Well Trained In Business-This Day In Norwood History-November 8, 1928

Worked Way to Top From Humble Start—Wide Political Experience, Too The next Governor of Massachusetts, Frank G. Allen of Norwood, will need no lessons in thrift from his distinguished predecessor in office, Calvin Coolidge. When he was born, his father placed $10 to the son’s account in a Salem bank. That first $10 is still…
George F. Willett FIles $15 Million Lawsuit-November 8, 1923

George F. Willett FIles $15 Million Lawsuit-This Day In Norwood History-November 8, 1923
This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-November 8, 1901

These news items were the talk of the town on November 8, 1901 Mr. Curtis G. Morse in “Eben Holden” at the Universalist chapel next Tuesday evening, at 8 o’clock. The Norwood Press minstrels are now organized for a two nights’ show to be given in Village Hall at an early date. There will be…