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Monday, September 11, 2023
Sunday, September 10, 2023
Time Machine: News from Pocomoke's newspaper 100 years ago this week; 1975, 1848, 1961, and feature- Long Ago But Not Far Away.
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Baltimore Sun
LONG AGO BUT NOT FAR AWAY- THE ORIGINAL INHABITANTS OF OUR SOUTHERN PENINSULA
From a 1951 feature article in the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot. The author, Leonora W. Wood, (1892-1989) wrote articles of regional historic interest for Virginia newspapers and authored "Guide To Virginia's Eastern Shore" in 1952. She was an inspiration for the novel "Christy" written by her daughter Catherine Marshall, a well-known author. Mrs. Wood's husband was a minister who had served Holmes Presbyterian Church in Cheriton.
(This week: Article excerpt #6 of nine:)
Saturday, September 9, 2023
The Life Experiences and Wisdom of Pocomoke City's Eben Hearne- Article 6
(Originally published May 30, 1941)
Friday, September 8, 2023
Time Machine Preview
This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:
PLUS
1975 ..
1961 ..
The mayor of Berlin, Md. speaks on the phone with the mayor of Berlin, Germany, arranged by WDMV radio manager Curt White (standing).
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Thursday, September 7, 2023
Commission works on enhancing career pathways
Senator Carozza introduces herself to the other members of the Apprenticeship 2030 Commission as the meeting begins.
A Commission presentation slide detailing the composition of industries currently involved in registered apprenticeships in Maryland.
A Commission presentation slide outlining the overall goals of Maryland’s Strategic Apprenticeship Plan.