This Day In Norwood History-October 15

Welfare Planner Authors Scholarly Article on Public Shift in Treating Addictions-October 15, 1968

In a published journal article, Norwood’s Dr. Harold W. Demone Jr. explores how public enlightenment is shifting the handling of addiction and mental illness from police to medical institutions.
Separate Bomb Hoaxes Force Evacuations at Norwood and Canton High Schools-October 15, 1963

Norwood High School is evacuated for the second time in two weeks following a morning bomb threat, mirroring a similar hoax in Canton.
Sen. Kennedy Visits Norwood During Barnstorming Tour-This Day in Norwood History-October 15, 1958

Throngs of Norwood well-wishers were out Tuesday to greet Senator and Mrs. John F. Kennedy in his official visit to Norwood. Led by a police motorcade from the Westwood-Needham line, the state’s junior senator was met by a large noon-time crowd at the Town Square. The famed Colonial Boys Ancient Corps was on hand to…
Norwood Edges Milton 19-12 with Last-Second Touchdown Thriller—October 15, 1956

Capitalizing on a late Milton turnover and a brilliant passing display by Ed Feeney, Norwood secures a thrilling 19-12 last-second victory over Milton.
Black Crow Is Pet For Students-This Day in Norwood History-October 15, 1946

They say that teachers have pets but the children of St. Catherine’s School have their own little pet—a black crow named “Pluto.” Owned by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Halstead of Howard street, “Pluto” spends most of the day flying around the school. Often he wings his way into the classroom and purloins a pencil, a…
Officers Of Norwood Post No. 70, American Legion-This Day in Norwood History-October 15, 1944

installed at ceremonies last Saturday night at the Civic. Seated (left to right) George Hammersley, finance officer; Joseph Nuttall, senior vice-commander; Henry Hochheim, commander; Arthur Gleichauf, junior vice-commander; Joseph Welch, historian. Standing (left to right) William Flaherty, adjutant; John Cavanaugh, ex-commander; James Readel, sergeant-at-arms; and Ex-Commanders Patrick Coyne, J. Addison MacLean, John Abel and Gordon…
Gremlins Out to Get Him Writes Lt. George Lee-This Day In Norwood History-october 15, 1943

Plane Damaged During Straffing Expedition But Manages To Get Away And Get It Down How the Gremlins were out to get him is told in a letter recently received here from Lt. George T Lee, Rock Street who has been flying in the Mediterranean theatre since the beginning of the African campaign. He tells the…
Last Minute Rally To Hit Scrap Drive Quota-This Day in Norwood History-October 15, 1942

Holman Not Satisfied With 135 Tons Collected Norwood Messenger – October 15, 1942 Norwood lines up today a few yards from the goal in the nation-wide scrap initial drive that closes tomorrow after two weeks of collections, and to date this town shows roughly about 135 to 145 tons of scrap which chairman Charles F.…
First Town Manager Recall Election In Massachuestts History-1938

Below are articles from the Norwood Free Press detailing the Town Manager recall election saga of 1938. Discover more from Norwood Historical Society Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe