This Day In Norwood History-Norwood vs. Dedham Thanksgiving Football Through The Years

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There have been 93 meetings between Norwood and Dedham over the past 103 years. Norwood defeated Dedham in their most recent meeting (2022) by a…

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

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Bruins’ goaltender Ed Johnston is sporting a new face mask today, thanks to Norwood resident Ernie Higgins, whose clientele in the net-minding ranks ranges from…

Mrs. Esther J. Deeb Honored For Services to Norwood Church-This Day In Norwood History-December 6, 1956

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Esther (Howard) Deeb with entertainer Danny Thomas (photo courtesy of her grandson, Robert S Johnson, colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) Mrs. Esther J. Deeb,…

End of the Line For Kline’s Department Store-This Day In Norwood History-November 14, 1994

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NORWOOD – The racks in Kline’s basement children’s clothing section were bare. Beneath the knotty pine wall panels in the men’s department, bargain hunters strolled…

Norwood Hospital Welcomes America’s Favorite TV Mom, Florence Henderson-This Day In Norwood History-October 29, 2016

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From Norwood Hospital: NORWOOD, MA – Florence Henderson surprised an elated group of Norwood Hospital patients on Saturday, October 29th with a visit to the…

Norwood Business Spotlight-Jennie’s Restaurant-This Day in Norwood History-October 29, 1946

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Jennie’s Restaurant Is Well Known For Good Meals This smiling group, standing on the steps of Jennie’s Restaurant, 1064 Washington Street, Norwood, includes, left to…

Sen. Kennedy Visits Norwood During Barnstorming Tour-This Day in Norwood History-October 15, 1958

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Norwood Messenger associate editor James T. O’Sullivan (left), looks on as editor George K. Sherlock (center) shows Senator and Mrs. Kennedy a front-page story from…

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This Day in Norwood History- September 2, 1913-New Balch School Ready

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SCHOOLS OF NORWOOD. New Balch Building to Open Tomorrow—Assignment of 12 New Teachers in Various Districts. NORWOOD, Sept 2—The public schools of Norwood open next…

This Day in Norwood History – September 1, 1865- South Dedham Double Murder, Suicide

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THE DEDHAM TRAGEDY. A Double Murder and Suicide—A Wife Kills Her Husband and Child, and then Slays Herself— Supposed Insanity of the Woman. We find…

This Day in Norwood History- September 1, 1976- Roll Land Hangs On

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NORWOOD, Mass-Except for its own sign out front, the Roll-Land roller skating rink along the commercial jungle known as Route 1 looks much as it…

This Day In Norwood History-February 11, 1966-Booing Norwood’s Hebner Is Tribute to His Hockey Ability

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1965-1966 Bay State League Champion Norwood Mustangs Team Photo They call Norwood High’s Richie Hebner the “Ted Williams” of high school hockey because he’s so…

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

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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,…

This Day In Norwood History-June 12, 1955-New Norwood Community, Westover, to Open Saturday

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Westover Estates, a planned suburban community, located in Norwood, will be ready for inspection on Saturday, June 18, it was announced yesterday. Two furnished model…

This Day in Norwood History- September 1, 1976- Roll Land Hangs On

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NORWOOD, Mass-Except for its own sign out front, the Roll-Land roller skating rink along the commercial jungle known as Route 1 looks much as it…

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This Day In Norwood History-March 21, 1972-Norwood Wins State Title, 3-1

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1972 Norwood High School Hockey Team – State Champions Row 1: F. Baglione, D. Bayer, F. Carbone, B. Pieri, L. Parker, P. Battles, B. Lawrie,…

This Day In Norwood History-February 22, 1959-Boch Ramber’s Policy: Your Price Is Our Price

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Norwood Dealer Eyes New U.S. Sales Record ERNEST BOCH – General Manager BOCH RAMBLER From a humble beginning in 1938 as a repair shop, Boch…

This Day In Norwood History-January 23, 1971-General-Alarm Fire Destroys Junior High School in Norwood

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NORWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL WAS DESTROYED BY A GENERAL ALARM FIRE LAST NIGHT (Bob Dean photo) A general-alarm fire swept through Norwood Junior High School…

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

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Lance Corporal Richard Murphy (Photo Courtesy of Brian Murphy) NORWOOD — Police Chief James M. Murphy was notified Wednesday that his son, Lance Cpl Richard…

This Day In Norwood History-August 28, 1985-The Story of Norwood’s Eiffel Tower

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Russ Webber’s towering accomplishment Russell Webber with his Eiffel Tower model in Norwood – Les Orsini photo NORWOOD — Someone viewing Russell Webber’s front lawn…

Norwood Hospital Demolition-The End Is Near For Norwood Hosptial

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https://youtu.be/MYyyJpSjLcc Below you will find links to all our posts about the ongoing demolition at Norwood Hospital. Do you have photos or videos of the…