In Memoriam-James R. Savage

James R. Savage Sr. retired Superintendent of the Norwood Public Schools, died Oct. 25, at Faulkner Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. He was 84. He was the beloved husband of Catherine “Kay” (Jennings), treasured father of James Savage, Jr. of Hunt Valley, MD, Steve Savage, Dr. Mary Savage Brown, Cathy Savage-Eysie and father in…
Origin of Norwood Names-James R. Savage Educational Center

James Savage held various titles throughout his life, including superintendent, principal, vice principal, veteran, and coach, and left a lasting impact on the educational community. He and passed away on Friday, October 25, 2013 at the age of 84. The James R. Savage Educational Center was named in his honor. In 1947, Savage earned the…
If You Can’t Be At The Polls Get An Absentee Ballot! (Norwood Republican Town Committee)-October 25, 1956

As a registered voter in Norwood, you have the right and the responsibility to vote. Absentee ballots can be procured from the Town Clerk for members of your family who cannot be present at the armory on election day and for yourself, if it is necessary for you to be away from Norwood on November…
New Norwood Bank & Trust Co Location Boasts Modern Services-October 25, 1956

New Norwood Bank & Trust Co Location Boasts Modern Services-This Day In Norwood History-October 25, 1956
Boch Nash Sales & Service, Modern Automobile Center-This Day In Norwood History-October 25, 1946

Boch Nash Sales & Service, Modern Automobile Center-This Day In Norwood History-October 25, 1946
Thieves Raid Jewelry Display-This Day in Norwood History-October 25, 1946

Smash Window And Steal $300 In Watches; Rings Garages On Routes 1 and 128 Also Entered In Early Morning Breaks In a bold night raid, thieves swooped down on a Guild Street gift shop about 3 a.m. this morning, smashed a large plate glass window, scooped up a number of watches and rings valued at…
WAC Pvt. Lena E. McDonald-This Day in Norwood History-October 25, 1944

“TIME ON MY HANDS” might well be the theme song of WAC Pvt. Lena E. McDonald, shown here making a daily tabulation of student officers flying time as part of her duties in the time section of post operations at the AAF Training Command’s four-engine pilot school at Hobbs Army Air Field, Hobbs, N. M.…
Rev. Robert McAleer of Norwood Dies-This Day in Norwood History-October 25, 1940

Rev. Robert E. McAleer. 38, curate of St. Catherine’s Catholic Church for the last 12 years, died today at the Norwood Hospital. One of the most popular curates the church ever had, Fr. McAleer organized the St. Catherine’s Fife and Drum Corps which for the last two years has won the Cardinal O’Connell trophy as…
Police Seeking Antonio Tores-This Day in Norwood History-October 25, 1927

Defaulted Bail of $1000 on Abduction Charge Defaulting hit bail of $1000 when his case came up to the Dedham District Court yesterday morning, Antonio Tores of 30 Sturtevant Ave escaped and the Norwood police are searching for him. Tores is charged with the abduction of 13-year-old Mary DeCicco of 30 Sturtevant Ave. Tores was…