Time Machine: 1959, 2002, 1940, 1893, 1950.

February, 1959

Salisbury Times

February, 2002

Somerset Herald

November, 1940

Worcester Democrat

(PPE Archive)

August, 1893

Peninsula Enterprise

ACROSS THE USA

Circa 1950

Pictured is an early store operated by Sam Walton in Bentonville, Arkansas. He previously operated a chain of Ben Franklin 5 & 10's. His first Wal-Mart store, called Wal-Mart Discount City, opened in Rogers City, Arkansas in July, 1962.

1953..  

1982..  First edition of USA Today is published.

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.

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This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye..

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.

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

Mark Your Calendar..

Eastern Shore Classic Dog Shows In Salisbury Now Until Sunday, 11/10.

                                                    (WBOC picture)

Info here:
http://easternshoreclassic.com/

TIME MACHINE: 1977, 1937, 1946, 1887.

April, 1977

 

  Marylander & Herald

February, 1937

 Worcester Democrat

June, 1946

Salisbury Times

July, 1887

The Daily News (Frederick, Md.)

                                                         

1968..  

1974..  

                             

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.

Antares Update, 11/2/19.

https://shoredailynews.com/headlines/another-perfect-launch-sends-cygnus-to-the-iss/

Wallops Set For Saturday Antares Launch

View Shore Daily News article:
https://shoredailynews.com/headlines/weather-looks-good-for-saturday-morning-antares-launch/

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This Sunday here at the Pocomoke Public Eye..

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.

READING TREATS FROM OUR HALLOWEEN BASKET

Somerset County

(Published in 1995)

Daily Times (Salisbury)

Queen Anne's County

(Published in 1888)

The Denton Journal

Halloween Candy Scanning

FOR YOUR CHILD'S SAFETY THE POCOMOKE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT WILL BE SCANNING HALLOWEEN CANDY FROM 6 TO 8 P.M. AT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, 1500 MARKET ST., ON THURSDAY, 10/31.

Trick Or Treating around Delmarva: 
http://www.wboc.com/story/41220971/trickortreat-dates-and-times-for-delmarva-2019

TIME MACHINE: 1847, 1977, 1939, 1924.

April, 1847

 Baltimore Sun

March, 1977

 Daily Times (Salisbury)

July, 1939

Worcester Democrat

September, 1924

The Evening Journal (Wilmington)

1960..

1978..  President Jimmy Carter meets with the leaders of Israel and Egypt at Camp David and a peace accord is reached between the two Middle East countries.

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.

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This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye..

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.

Public Forum In Pocomoke

STATE SENATOR MARYBETH CAROZZA TO HOLD PUBLIC FORUM AT POCOMOKE CITY HALL

Pocomoke City Mayor & Council announce that Maryland State Senator, Marybeth Carozza, will hold a 2-hour session prior to the Mayor & Council meeting on Monday, November 4, 2019 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Pocomoke City Council Chambers to meet and speak with the public regarding issues and changes they would like to see in and around Pocomoke City and Worcester County. She will also be on the Agenda to speak at the Mayor & Council meeting that will take place at 6:30 PM also in Pocomoke City Council Chambers.

https://cityofpocomoke.com/news/mission-clean-pocomoke-city-saturday-october-26-2019-10am-2pm

Urgent need for blood.

(WMDT)

Mid-Atlantic blood supply extremely low, Blood Bank of Delmarva urgently calling for donors

View article:
https://www.wmdt.com/2019/10/mid-atlantic-blood-supply-extremely-low-blood-bank-of-delmarva-urgently-calling-for-donors/