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December, 1942
Worcester Democrat
December, 1980
Daily Times (Salisbury)
December, 1921
Democratic Messenger
December 24, 1966- A seldom seen headline on the Eastern Shore..
See a 2019 WMDT article about past times of a white Christmas on the Eastern Shore:
https://www.wmdt.com/2019/12/our-last-white-christmas-story/
This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:
December-
1942 .. C&P Telephone urges no long distance calls be made this Christmas.
1980 .. The "Peeking Around Pocomoke" column looks at preparations for Christmas.
1921 .. Letters to Santa.
1937 .. The Salem Epworth League in Pocomoke City makes activity plans for the Christmas season.
1966 & 1935 .. A white Christmas on the Eastern Shore.
2013 .. A Pocomoke Public Eye reader recalls the Christmas season in Pocomoke City circa 1970.
Pocomoke City
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS COMPETITION
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December, 1958
Sherwin-Williams
Harvey's Credit Store
Jon'N'Ree Jewelers
December, 1955
The Crisfield Post And Somerset News
December, 1921
1950's .. During the Christmas season the Coffman-Fisher clothing store at the northwest corner of Second and Market Streets in Pocomoke City set up a large toy department on the upper level of their store. Children of that era may still recall climbing the flight of stairs above the balcony level to visit the once a year large display of toys. In Salisbury, "Jolly Jack's" toy department at the R. E. Powell clothing store was a favorite visit.
Jolly Jack was a cooperative effort between R. E. Powell and WBOC. The TV station had constructed a large Jack-In-The-Box affair and Carrol Long would turn the crank and Jolly Jack (Ralph Pennewell) would jump out and read letters from local children asking for toys for Christmas. Jolly Jack wore huge circus clown-type shoes and one night, on live TV, Jolly Jack's shoelace got caught on the box and Jolly Jack (Ralph) fell on his head. Ralph uttered a few choice words and, it being live TV, there was no taking back those words. Shortly thereafter Ralph was converted from Jolly Jack to weatherman, sponsored by Atlantic-Richfield and gave local weather reports while wearing the uniform of an Atlantic gasoline station pump jockey.
I'm sure very few readers can remember a time when you pulled into a gas station and a uniformed attendant emerged to fill your tank, wash your windshield and check your oil. If really looking for a tip they would even check the air pressure in your tires.
tk for PPE says:
Thanks to the above reader for those memories.
A couple of others who played the part of Jolly Jack were John Rahe (Club 16 host) and Harry Naugle (a master control room director). For those who remember Ralph's Atlantic weather report (with their jingle "For business..for pleasure..Atlantic Keeps Your Car On The Go") you might also recall that the program was on at the top of the hour leading off the 11p.m. news.
The former gas station that's on Market Street by the Delmarva Discovery Center was operated by Elmer Williams when I went there for gas, and the other services you mention, in the early 1960's. In later years Elmer was the attendant at the nearby Pocomoke River Bridge.
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After more thought I am wondering if my recollection is a bit off.
Coffman-Fisher, later becoming R E Powell, had a toy display on the second floor and also sold the scouting uniforms for the Cub Scouts, Boy and Girl Scouts. But I now think that Jolly Jack was sponsored by White and Leonard on the north side of Main Street in Salisbury. What do you think?
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Snow Hill Riverboat in Salisbury for R-epairs - WBOC-TV 16, Delmarvas News Leader, FOX 21
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Gary Weber has lost his freaking mind. Nobody knows who will operate this boat, how much operating expenses will be, who will buy tickets, how much insurance will be or anything else. But, hey, it's free money from the taxpayers of Worcester County so why should Gary care? He's never going to have to pay any of it back.
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A local group is working to rebuild Cedar Island.
At one time the target of development similar to Chincoteague Island, Cedar Island, like all the Eastern Shore’s barrier islands, has shifted and shrunk over time. The barrier islands have protected the Eastern Shore’s seaside from major storms and erosion.
In the glory days, these islands were home to inhabitants, hunt clubs, developments and even agriculture. But major storms, including the infamous Ash Wednesday in 1933, drove the few residents left off the islands to the mainland. The final village on the Eastern Shore’s barrier islands, the Broadwater Village on Hogg Island, was the subject of a documentary by the Barrier Islands Center in Machipongo. Constantly shifting, over the years the islands have withered in size.
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Local group looks to rebuild Cedar Island - Shore Daily News
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Please note that the shrinking of Cedar Island is because of erosion, not because of sea level rise (of which there is none).
This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:
December-
1937 .. The Christmas street decorations in Pocomoke City are said to be more artistic and elaborate than ever before.
1920 .. Do's and Don'ts at the Post Office.
1958 .. (Ad) Shop Pocomoke merchants for a chance to win a new 1959 Ford!
1955 .. Letters to Santa.
1921 .. (Ad) There's no finer gift to your family than the Amberola phonograph from Noah Gumby's in Pocomoke City.