Sunday, August 6, 2023

Time Machine : 100 years ago this week in Pocomoke's newspaper, 1992, 1895, 1967, and feature: Long ago but not far away.

 



                                           





                   (Editorial)




January, 1992


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Salisbury Daily Times


June, 1895

Democratic Messenger



*October, 1967

Evening Sun (Baltimore)


 (Pocomoke Public Eye title)

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 #1 of nine:)




             (continues next Sunday)




Saturday, August 5, 2023

Friday, August 4, 2023

Saturday events at the Pocomoke Fairgrounds

  



                                        



Fire at Hooper's in OC

 (WMDT)


OCEAN CITY, Md. – A fire that broke out at an Ocean City restaurant Thursday evening has been ruled accidental.

Firefighters with the Ocean City Fire Department responded to Hooper’s Crab House just after 7:30 p.m. for a reported appliance fire in the kitchen. Crews worked for approximately three hours to control the blaze that extended into the walls.

We’re told the restaurant was at full capacity at the time, and an orderly evacuation was conducted by restaurant staff. No injuries were reported.

The Worcester County Fire Marshals Office says the fire was accidental in nature and began in an area near the cooking appliance that was involved.

The restaurant is expected to remain closed for several days as repairs are made.

Pocomoke Public Eye Footnote:

Hooper's Crab House was destroyed in a January, 2002 fire and rebuilt at the same location.

Time Machine Preview:

This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:


PLUS

1992  ..


1895  ..


1967  ..



1951 ..

                (part 1 of nine from a feature article)


Worcester county-wide school safety

 


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https://baysideoc.net/app/uploads/2023/08/08.03.23-Bayside-Gazette.pdf


Tuesday, August 1, 2023

UPDATED-Wallops resupply mission

(Shore Daily News)

          Picture courtesy of Cara Burton.



(WAVY-TV)


(View news story:)

NASA Wallops successfully launches Antares rocket to International Space Station | WAVY.com


 



Crisfield & Princess Anne
(Crisfield-Somerset County Times)

National Night Out marks 40 years this year and the police departments in Crisfield and Princess Anne invite you to help celebrate.

Held on the first Tuesday in August, this year the event is on Aug. 1 with Crisfield residents gathering at Somers Cove Marina from 5 to 7 p.m. and in Princess Anne from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Garland Hayward Youth Center.

This is a family and neighborhood event with food, giveaways and agency information available. Police, fire and EMS will be participating and school supplies will be given away.

If you would like to volunteer in Crisfield or need more information contact Bernice Evans at 410-968-1323. In Princess Anne call the PAPD for more information, 410-651-1822.


Snow Hill-




  • (PIKESVILLE, MD) – Maryland State Police will visit communities throughout Maryland in support of National Night Out, an event that aims to bridge law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve.

    National Night Out since 1984 has been observed annually on the first Tuesday of August. This year’s event is on Tuesday, Aug. 1. Police officers throughout the country will visit neighborhoods connecting with citizens during this community-building campaign.

    Festivities at each National Night Out site include family-friendly activities for all ages. Maryland State Police will participate in events at these lower Eastern Shore locations:

    • Berlin Barrack – White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines
    • Princess Anne Barrack – Garland Hayward Youth Center, 30660 Hampden Ave., Princess Anne
    • Salisbury Barrack – Salisbury City Park, 521 South Park Dr., Salisbury