GREET NEW RABBI—Rabbi Marshall R. Lifson, newly-appointed spiritual leader of Temple Shaare Tefilah, Norwood, was welcomed to the community at an informal reception held Sunday in the temple vestry on Washington Street.
Left to right: Sheldon Kramer, first vice president of the Congregation; Rabbi Lifson, Kenneth Whitestone, president of the Congregation, and Sumner Gerodetzer, cantor.
THIS DAY IN NORWOOD HISTORY
St. Catherine of Siena Church Completes Historic Organ Restoration-July 26, 1977
Parishioners and teenagers at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Norwood successfully restored an 1874 Simmonds pipe organ through a cooperative community effort.
Norwood Voters To Act On 12‑Article Warrant-July 25, 1967
Norwood residents debated parking, schools, cemetery expansion, and land transfers at a 1967 town meeting.
Norwood Hospital Expansion Likely to Target Civic Center Site-July 13, 1976
The expansion aims to address the critical need for increased bed capacity, support services, and advanced medical units, as outlined by consulting firm Medicus Planning, Inc.
Lithuanian Club Closed After Ceiling Collapses-July 12, 1977
Three men narrowly escaped injury when the ceiling of the historic 75-year-old building crashed to the floor, forcing an immediate safety closure.
Norwood’s Resilience and Strong Comeback Bring Victory Over Westwood in Zone 6A American Legion Baseball-July 12, 1989
In a testament to their resilience and determination, Pete Wall’s Norwood team scores seven runs in the fourth inning to take a 10-3 victory over Westwood.
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