This Day In Norwood History-October 21

Police Probe Background and Motives in Fatal Shooting of John W. Harris-October 21, 1975

Continuing Investigation Into the Murder of John W. Harris Local and state police detectives intensified their investigation yesterday into the weekend murder of John W. Harris, 54, of 31 Walnut Ave., delving deeply into the victim’s past to establish a motive for the execution-style killing. Harris, a former Internal Revenue Service (IRS) collector who led…
Planners Examine Norwood Hospital Parking Proposals on Civic Center Land-October 21, 1975

Following the abandonment of a Washington Street parking plan, Norwood planners and hospital officials reviewed proposals for two parking lots on Civic Center land adjacent to Norwood Hospital.
Four Injured in Small Plane Crash on Takeoff at Norwood Airport-October 21, 1974

Crash on Takeoff at Norwood Airport A small single-engine Cessna aircraft piloted by an off-duty state police helicopter pilot crashed shortly before 10 a.m. yesterday while taking off from Norwood Airport, injuring all four occupants on board. The pilot, Donald Cody, 30, of 37 Elm St., Foxboro, was flying his two sons and a family…
Norwood Firefighters Deliver Healthy Baby Girl in Unexpected Home Emergency-October 16, 1974

Quick-thinking Norwood firefighters James Flaherty and Donald Towne deliver a healthy baby girl at home after an emergency call from machinist Thomas McDonough.
Prominent Norwood Civic Leader and Philanthropist Dr. Lewis J. Danovitch Passes Away at 65-October 21, 1966

A Lifelong Dedication to Dentistry and Community Leadership Dr. Lewis J. Danovitch, 65, of 62 Walpole St.—a prominent philanthropist, civic leader, and longtime dentist—died yesterday at Norwood Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Boston, Dr. Danovitch practiced dentistry in Norwood for over four decades following his graduation from Harvard Dental School in 1922. A…
Planning Board Shown Medical Building Plans-October 21, 1964

Planning Board Shown Medical Building Plans-This Day In Norwood History-October 21, 1964
Sullivan Sworn In As District Court Judge-October 21, 1964

Sullivan Sworn In As District Court Judge-This Day In Norwood History-October 21, 1964
Honor Roll Committee Meets Tonight-October 21, 1943

Honor Roll Committee Meets Tonight-This Day in Norwood History-October 21, 1943
This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-October 21, 1904

These news items were the talk of the town on October 21, 1904 One or two new cases of diphtheria are reported. Mrs. Hannah Blanchard is visiting friends in Foxboro this week. Patrolman M. D. Creed has returned from his annual vacation. A case of scarlet fever is reported on Railroad Avenue. Mr. and Mrs.…