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This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye..

1961..  The new "Pocomoke Thruway" is dedicated.

2005..  The passing at age 94 of a legendary Worcester County attorney.

1926..  (Ad) Phone 272 in Pocomoke for a trial order of the best grade cleanest coal.

1880..  A bizarre marriage in Somerset County that's creating quite a stir.

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1925..  Work has started on construction of guard rails on the State Road leading from the Pocomoke River Bridge through the swamp to higher ground on the Somerset side.

1973.. Postcard pictures from the early 1900's of three long vanished sites on the lower Eastern Shore.

2010..  The lower shore's political landscape (looking much different than today's).

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1982..  (Ad) "Thinking Ahead For The 80's"- A 10 megabyte computer system.

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2007..  Scorchy Tawes, "Wandering this Delmarvalous land" reporter, passed away.

1898..  The Pocomoke  mayor and council are pushing ahead for a complete system of waterworks and sewerage for the town.

1967..  (Ad) Beat the '68 new car price increases at Miller-Massey in Pocomoke. (i.e. new Lincoln Continental for $5,805, new Falcon Club Coupe for $1,897.)

1939..  Workmen in Pocomoke have been busy improving the appearances of some Clarke Avenue businesses.

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1938..  Recollections by Chincoteague Island's salty centenarian Ben Scott.

2005..  Remnants of tropical storm Cindy make a call to the lower Eastern Shore.

1900..  (Picture) The Hotel Pocomoke's new quarters.

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1975..  Concern about prospects of gas prices rising to $1 a gallon!

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2009..  Mayor Mike McDermott reflects on Pocomoke City's year of progress in 2008.

1975..  Former Vice President Spiro Agnew purchases a condo apartment in Ocean City.

1891..  (Ad) A Pocomoke City clothing business is offering Eastern Shore of Virginia customers cash rewards based on the number of miles they've traveled to get to their store.

1955..  (Across the USA) The long awaited opening of Disneyland has arrived.

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1934..  (Ad) Enjoy an old fashioned Christmas dinner, turkey and terrapin, at the Wicomico Hotel. It's $1.00.

1964 & 1940..  A big Eastern Shore tradition- the Fruitland holly wreath auction.

1900..  A triple wedding for three sisters in Worcester County is the most notable Christmas event on the Eastern Shore but there's a sad feature as well.

1886..  (Ad) A wide variety of holiday presents are offered at these three Pocomoke City merchants.

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1980..  (Picture) Pocomoke Middle School students collect items for for Christmas Food Baskets.

1937..  (Ad) The English Grill in Salisbury has a 35-cent lunch special for holiday shoppers.

1895..  (Ad) It's Dickenson's in Pocomoke City for dress goods, wraps, blankets and more for Christmas.

1955 & 1977..  Christmas wish list items.

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1904.. (Ad) Lloyd & Blaine in Pocomoke offers a wide range of Christmas gifts.

2005..  A 22-member task force apparently won't be able to come up with a solution to Chesapeake Bay Bridge traffic problems.

1971..  Picture- Pocomoke Taster's Recipe Luncheon committee members.

1926..  Merchants and auto dealers are putting on a big Exposition in Salisbury.

1882..  A new 400 ton steamboat is being built in Pocomoke City.

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1983..  (Picture) "Bridge To Wonderland" float in the Pocomoke City Christmas Parade.

1989..  Campbell Soup Company announces it's closing their plants in Pocomoke and Crisfield.

1922..  Construction is underway in Pocomoke City on "the largest and best equipped" department store on the Eastern Shore.

1931..   A large crowd is expected at Pocomoke's new outdoor boxing arena which can seat 4,000 fans.

1893..   Should fencing be required to keep cows and hogs in check in the Eastern Shore of Virginia's Atlantic District?

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1928..  There appears to be plenty to be thankful for on this Thanksgiving but looming just around the corner is the start of the Great Depression.

2005..  It looks like all of Worcester County will be getting broadband Internet access.

1939-1945..  Is it yes or no for parking meters in Pocomoke City?

1902.. A salty old Eastern Shoreman has had his fill of Western Shore influence.

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1998..  Recalling fire fighting on Smith Island starting back in the bucket brigade days.

1968..  Tradition is upset in Pocomoke City mayoral and council races.

1910..  Earthquake shocks are felt in Worcester County.

1925..  (Ad) "Clean, moral and refined" live shows are coming to the Empire Theater in Pocomoke.

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1959..  A Salisbury history professor writes of a long and glorious history of the Academy that later became Washington High School in Princess Anne.

1940..  (Ad) A Pocomoke City bank says why pay rent when you can own your own home.. total price is $1,000 and $250 cash will make it yours.

1893..  "Every one was mean and hungry, and seemed to want a square meal...".  Lower Eastern Shore mosquitoes are what's bugging the writer.

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1950..  Wal-Mart would come later but Sam Walton's 5 & 10 store (picture) was a building block pointing the way. 

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1977.. Occupants of "The House On The Hill," which dates back to 1778 near Princess Anne, speak about their historic home.

1937..  Monthly old age pensions in Worcester County are averaging $13.25 per person.

1946..  "Teen Town" is a new club providing activities for Pocomoke City's youth.

1887..  Scott's Ocean House hotel on the Worcester County coast offers accommodations for 250 guests at $7 a week.

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1847.. A visitor complements the lower Eastern Shore and especially Newtown (Pocomoke City's former name).

1977..  Pocomoke City officials point to 1976 as one of the most active and productive 12 months since the town was incorporated in 1878.

1939.. (Ad) Lankford's ESSO is opening at the corner of Second and Market Streets in Pocomoke.

1924..  Somerset revival event is marred by home robberies and thefts from automobiles that occur during the two weeks of services.

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1893 & 1899..  Extreme cold plaguing the lower Eastern Shore.

2000..  The procedure for determining who will serve on the Worcester County School Board is about to change. 

1937..  War Admiral, a native horse of Worcester County, shatters a turf record.

1941..  Take a view of the newly remodeled and enlarged Bayly Soda Parlor in Pocomoke City.

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This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye a special Time Machine edition features an article, rich in conveying a fascinating knowledge of Eastern Shore history during the Civil War era, written by the late professor LesCallette of Salisbury State College (now Salisbury University) and published in July, 1961.

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1924..  Phone company request: please tell the operator the local phone number of the person you want to speak with instead of their name. 

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1900..  High marks for Chincoteague in correspondent's newspaper article.

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1995.. Recalling when Somerset County's West Post Office was a busy community.

1963.. Construction of a bridge to Assateague Island may start soon.

1934.. An outdoors theatrical show described as "entirely different in the way of entertainment" is being held and 150 prominent Pocomoke City residents are participating. 

1847.. An abundance of compassion and hospitality is shown in honoring a fallen native soldier of Worcester County.

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1916.. Pocomoke makes pitch with five reasons to be included in tour of Maryland farms.

2004.. Golden year for an Eastern Shore treasure- The Exmore Diner. 

1965..  Pocomoke considering restructuring its governing body by hiring a town manager, reducing the number of city council members, and increasing the salary of the council and mayor. 

1900..  The era of horseless carriages is rapidly approaching and the expense of keeping such vehicles "will be mere nothing."

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1916.. It's said to be the biggest event of its kind in Pocomoke in 50 years, happening at the corner of Second and Walnut Streets. 

1988.. Six new teachers join the staff of Pocomoke Middle School.

1942.. (Ad) A Pocomoke insurance agency is encouraging citizens to acquire War Damage insurance.

1899..  An issue over which town gets a Civil War Monument leads to hard feelings between residents of Accomac and Parksley.

1994.. Baseball players strike and..