This Day In Norwood History-October 12

Town Meeting Approves Historic Ellis Pond Purchase by a Dramatic Single Vote—October 12, 1973

After a tense four-year battle, Norwood Town Meeting approves the $140,000 acquisition of Ellis Pond for conservation and recreation by a dramatic one-vote margin.
Norwood Earns Patriot Ledger “Team of the Week” Honors After Stunning Scoreless Tie Against Powerhouse Wellesley-October 12, 1965

Playing a scoreless defensive battle against powerhouse Wellesley, Norwood earns Patriot Ledger Team of the Week honors in one of the season’s biggest Bay State League upsets.
Norwood Man William Kolb Tests Pioneering Undersea Aqua-Cabin in Boston Harbor—October 12, 1965

Norwood engineer William C. Kolb tests a pioneering two-man private undersea habitat in Boston Harbor, marking a milestone for commercial saturation diving and marine research.
Historic Logan-Duffy Rifle Match Binds Massachusetts and New York “Irish Regiments” at Norwood Armory—October 12, 1964

Norwood’s 101st Infantry and New York’s 165th Infantry celebrate their historic Civil War ties during the annual Logan-Duffy Rifle Match banquet at the Norwood Armory.
Syrian Boy Scouts-October 12, 1961

Tenderfoot Scouts at St. George’s Syrian Orthodox Church were inducted into the Boy Scouts at a ceremony held last Sunday night. The scouts who were inducted into Troop 18 are standing behind their mothers at close of the ceremony. Left to right the scouts are Allan Thomas, Paul Boulis, Paul Kady, Joseph Eysie, David Franclose,…
Norwood Thrift Shop Ribbon Cutting-October 12, 1961

Norwood Thrift Shop operated by the Women’s Community Committee held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the store on Guild Street last Wednesday. Town Manager Walter Blasenak cut the ribbon as Mrs. Malcolm Oren, president of the committee, right, and other members looked on. (Eugene McLean Photo) (All articles originally published in the Norwood Messenger) Discover more…
Elderly Housing Almost Ready-October 19, 1961

NORWOOD’S HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY, which is rapidly nearing completion at Railroad avenue and Adams street. Contractor Paul Sardella predicts that the project will be completed sometime between the 15th and 30th of next month. (Photo by Larry McDavitt of Marguerite Studio) (All articles originally published in the Norwood Messenger) Discover more from Norwood…
Dr. Scholl’s Shoe Trailer At Regan’s Corner Today-October 12, 1955

A huge yellow trailer which will roll into Norwood today and pull up in front of Regan’s Shoe Store, 637 Washington Street, should be a welcome sight to everyone with hard-to-fit feet. Included among the {note than $10,000 worth of merchandise in I “Dr. Scholl’s Mobile Unit” are 1650 | pairs of shoes. Ranging in…
Norwood Edges Milton 12-7 Behind Johnny Doyle’s Aerial Attack-October 12, 1953

Norwood holds off a fierce fourth-quarter comeback by Milton’s Whiz Kids, securing a 12-7 victory behind Johnny Doyle’s passing and Mackie’s touchdown plunge.
Flames Wipe Out Downtown Block-This Day in Norwood History-October 12, 1944

Flames Wipe Out Downtown Block-This Day in Norwood History-October 12, 1944