The Women’s Community Committee, ever mindful of the youth of Norwood, has presented to the town a public address system to be used in carrying out the program of the Recreation Department. -Eve^ since its organization in 1925, the Committee has taken an active part in recreation and has supported a program of one kind or another during all these years. By this presentation, the Community Committee shows that it still maintains an interest in recreation, although now all activities are carried on by the town under the supervision of a Director. Here the formal presentation is made by Mrs. John Rizzo, Chairman, to Mr. Leon Smelstor. Recreational Director. (Surette Photo)
This Day in Norwood History-March 29, 1947-Police Chief Lydon Invents New Finger-Printing Machine
Gadget Will Be Submitted To The FBI For Inspection INVENTS FINGER-PRINTING MACHINE—Norwood Police Chief Thomas C. Lydon (right) holds finger-printing machine which he has invented and which will be turned…
This Day In Norwood History-March 29, 1964-Norwood Looks Forward
Norwood, until 1872 a part of Dedham, today appears a town that was built-and divided-by a railroad. But unlike many New England towns that boomed early in the Industrial Revolution…
This Day in Norwood History-March 28, 1947-New General Manager Ed Monahan Knows Problems of Home Owner, Businessman, Industrialist
“Ed” Monahan Wades Into New Job With Both Feet On Ground By WIN EVERETT Norwood—meet your sixth full-time General Manager, Edward C. Monahan, who took his official seat in the…
This Day in Norwood History-March 28, 1947-7 Norwood Candidates Start Climb To Pro Baseball Careers
All War Veterans And Ex-Murraymen Ray Martin with the Boston Braves in 1947 (Photo: Digital Commonwealth, Colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) By JOHN J. COOK Norwood will be well…