TIME MACHINE: 1955, 1971, 1942, 1973.

January, 1955

Salisbury Times

Footnote: The reported sentiment in favor of a consolidated school was premature as strong support in favor of separate schools became evident. The Worcester County Board Of Education and Worcester County Commissioners later jointly agreed on separate new High Schools for Pocomoke and Snow Hill. In March the state legislature passed a bond bill for funding. Preliminary planning for the new schools was underway before the end of the year.  

March, 1971

(excerpt)

Democratic Messenger

November, 1942

(During World War II dimout (blackout) regulations were ordered to deter light from aiding enemy aircraft.)

The Morning News (Wilmington) 

September, 1973

 

 

                                                               

 Worcester County Messenger

1954.. Hurricane Hazel-

1969.. You're up to date with these fashion accessories-

The Time Machine is a weekly feature I've enjoyed researching and compiling on The Pocomoke Public Eye since 2011.  I have fond memories of growing up in Pocomoke City and welcome reader contributions we can share about things you've read, remember, or were told relating to our Pocomoke/Eastern shore area...a sentence, a paragraph, or more all fine. Just email it.

TIME MACHINE: 1990, 1849, 1950's, 1938, 1878.

January, 1990

  Daily Times (Salisbury)

October, 1849

Baltimore Sun

Footnote: Sandy Hill was Stockton's former name. 

February, 1998 (re 1950's)

Somerset Herald

August, 1938

September, 1938

Worcester Democrat article and ads.

December, 1878

The News Journal (Wilmington)

1957..  The Pocomoke City Lions Club makes improvements to a fresh water pond created by gravel excavation for the new Route 13 overpass and opens "Merrill's Beach" just north of town. (After several years of increasing popularity, issues with water safety standards forced its closing.) 

1967..  "The Fugitive" staring David Jannsen as Dr. Richard Kimble is one of the year's popular TV series. 

The Time Machine is a weekly feature I've enjoyed researching and compiling on The Pocomoke Public Eye since 2011.  I have fond memories of growing up in Pocomoke City and welcome reader contributions we can share about things you've read, remember, or were told relating to our Pocomoke/Eastern shore area...a sentence, a paragraph, or more all fine. Just email it.