This Day In Norwood History

Apollo XI Approaches First Moon Landing Using Masoneilan Control Valves-This Day In Norwood History- July 26, 1969

This Day In Norwood History- July 26, 1969-Apollo XI Approaches First Moon Landing Using Masoneilan Control Valves

Norwood Catholics Laud Saturday Mass-This Day In Norwood History-June 23, 1969

By ANDREW F. BLAKE Staff Writer In the age of rapid and often disruptive change, parishioners at St. Catherine’s Church, learned yesterday of another innovation — a Saturday Masss which … Continue reading Norwood Catholics Laud Saturday Mass-This Day In Norwood History-June 23, 1969

Pirates Rookie Richie Hebner On a Hot Streak-This Day In Norwood History-May 13, 1969

This Day In Norwood History-May 13, 1969-Pirates Rookie Richie Hebner On a Hot Streak

Bucs Sail On Hebrer’s Bat-This Day In Norwood History-May 13, 1969

HEBNER ON A HOT STREAK — Richie Hebner of Norwood and the Pirates, slides into third as ball pops out of the glove of Giants’ Ron Hunt. Hebner had four … Continue reading Bucs Sail On Hebrer’s Bat-This Day In Norwood History-May 13, 1969

Miss Olga A. (Ollie) Abdallah, Elected Norwood Selectman at 24-This Day In Norwood History-February 12, 1969

Norwood Selectman Olga A. (Ollie) Abdallah (Paul J. Connell Photo) Politics is a family tradition with Miss Olga A. (Ollie) Abdallah, at 24 already a Norwood selectman. The first woman … Continue reading Miss Olga A. (Ollie) Abdallah, Elected Norwood Selectman at 24-This Day In Norwood History-February 12, 1969

Bruins’ Johnston Wears New Face—Thanks to Norwood Expert Ernie Higgins-This Day In Norwood History-December 16, 1968

THE MASK MAN — Ernest Higgins, Norwood, works on the all-protective mask designed to make goal-tending a less hazardous occupation. (William Ryerson photo) Bruins’ goaltender Ed Johnston is sporting a … Continue reading Bruins’ Johnston Wears New Face—Thanks to Norwood Expert Ernie Higgins-This Day In Norwood History-December 16, 1968

In Memoriam-John A. Abdallah

Deceased • November 11, 1968 John A. Abdallah served the Town of Norwood as a Selectman for four full three-year terms and served as its Chairman in 1967. At the … Continue reading In Memoriam-John A. Abdallah

John Abdallah Dies In Parade At Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-November 11, 1968

John Abdallah Dies In Parade At Norwood This Day In Norwood History-November 11, 1968

Star Market: The Warehouse Miracle Prices Built-This Day in Norwood History-September 11, 1968

Star Market: The Warehouse Miracle Prices Built This Day in Norwood History-September 11, 1968

Norwood Police Chief’s Son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 19, Killed in Action-This Day In Norwood History-June 20, 1968

Lance Corporal Richard Murphy (Photo Courtesy of Brian Murphy) Police Chief James M. Murphy was notified Wednesday that his son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 20, was killed Saturday at … Continue reading Norwood Police Chief’s Son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 19, Killed in Action-This Day In Norwood History-June 20, 1968