Sunday, April 12, 2020

Time Machine: 1983, 1849, 1924, 1960.




April, 1983







Daily Times (Salisbury)

Anonymous Anonymous said...
Mayor Clarke's piano talents were legendary, he was even a piano player for silent movies back in the day. He once told me he never learned to read music and just looked at the screen and tried to anticipate what was going to happen and moved his fingers to match. Does anyone actually know if he could read music or not?

8:26:00 AM
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This 1950's photo shows the WBOC Pocomoke radio studio from which Dawson Clarke hosted programs. He often played the piano pictured. Did he use sheet music? The second picture is from a film of a 1963 Rotary Club gathering in Pocomoke where Dawson provided music. -tk



October, 1849
Baltimore Sun
Footnote: Sandy Hill was the former name of Stockton.


July, 1924
(Do you know the way to...Crisfield?)
Philadelphia Inquirer


January, 1960
Pocomoke firemen-
 Pocomoke Fire Company photo





If you lived on the Eastern Shore during the early years of NASA at Wallops you might recall hearing telephoned news reports on radio by spokesperson Joyce Milliner when there was launch activity.  Mrs. Milliner passed away recently.  She was 85.

1967  .. Dr. Christiaan Barnard performs the first heart transplant operation.

1978  ..  Space Invaders sparks interest in video games.

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.







Friday, April 10, 2020

Time Machine Preview

This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye..

1983  ..  

1849  ..  The most disastrous hurricane in memory sweeps through Worcester County.

1924  ..  Travelers who need directions to Crisfield are advised to ask Pocomoke City residents.

1957  ..  It's a snowy April 13th on the Eastern Shore.



Maryland Historical Society documents pandemic



While much of society focuses on the public health safety measures being considered and imposed during the covid-19 pandemic, the Maryland Historical Society is pursuing its “Collecting in Quarantine” initiative to capture in words and images the experiences of residents statewide.


View article:
https://baysideoc.com/maryland-historical-society-documents-pandemic/

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Governor Hogan Credits Pocomoke Company


(Governor Larry Hogan speaks at Tuesday, 4/7, press conference addressing the COVID-19 situation in Maryland.)

...AND HARDWIRE INC., WHICH IS AN ARMOR MANUFACTURER IN POCOMOKE CITY ON THE EASTERN SHORE WHICH IN THE SPAN OF ONE WEEK WENT FROM BUILDING ARMOR TO PROTECT SOLDIERS TO MAKING FACE SHIELDS TO PROTECT HEALTH CARE WORKERS ON THE FRONT LINES OF A DIFFERENT KIND OF BATTLE.

Monday, April 6, 2020

COVID-19 Communithy Transmission Reported On Eastern Shore Of Virginia..

(WESR/Shore Daily News)

 "The COVID-19 virus is circulating in all our communities right now, and the number of infected people is increasing rapidly."

View full statement from The Eastern Shore Health District:
https://shoredailynews.com/headlines/eastern-shore-health-district-announces-community-transmission-of-covid-19/


Sunday, April 5, 2020

Time Machine: 1926, 2006,1901, 2008, 1998.





January, 1926


 Worcester Democrat

March, 2006
The Daily Times (Salisbury)

March, 1901

Peninsula Enterprise



February, 2008
The Star Democrat (Easton)



October, 1998







The Baltimore Sun




1983  ..  One of Pocomoke City's most popular seniors is mayor J. Dawson Clarke, shown below at a 1983 "roast" in his honor. (article next Sunday)

1956  ..  Elvis makes his first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. 


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.








Friday, April 3, 2020

Time Macine Preview

This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:

1926  ..  

2006  ..    

1901  ..  (Picture/ad) Farm near Pocomoke for sale.

2008  ..  Pocomoke High School boys basketball caps regular season with a win.

1998  ..  The rebirth of an historic Somerset County home as a Bread & Breakfast.

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Pocomoke City Election Is Postponed





PUBLIC NOTICE OF APRIL 7, 2020 MUNICIPAL ELECTION

The Pocomoke City Municipal election scheduled for April 7, 2020 will be postponed until further notice. More information will be forthcoming as Pocomoke City works to stay within the confines of the current State of Emergency conditions while keeping our citizen's health and safety the most important concern. 

Worcester County Public Schools supporting students at home

(WMDT)

WORCESTER COUNTY, Md. – Worcester County public schools are doing what they can to make sure their students are still receiving quality care and a good education.

View WMDT article:

https://www.wmdt.com/2020/03/worcester-county-public-schools-supporting-students-at-home/


Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Coronavirus..did you know?

 An Asst. Prof in infectious diseases at Johns Hopkins University states the following:

* The virus is not a living organism, but a protein molecule (DNA) covered by a protective layer of lipid (fat), which, when absorbed by the cells of the ocular, nasal or buccal mucosa, changes their genetic code. (mutation) and convert them into aggressor and multiplier cells.

* Since the virus is not a living organism but a protein molecule, it is not killed, but decays on its own. The disintegration time depends on the temperature, humidity and type of material where it lies.

* The virus is very fragile; the only thing that protects it is a thin outer layer of fat. That is why any soap or detergent is the best remedy, because the foam CUTS the FAT (that is why you have to rub so much: for 20 seconds or more, to make a lot of foam).

By dissolving the fat layer, the protein molecule disperses and breaks down on its own.

* HEAT melts fat; this is why it is so good to use water above 77 degrees Fahrenheit for washing hands, clothes and everything. In addition, hot water makes more foam and that makes it even more useful.

* Alcohol or any mixture with alcohol over 65% DISSOLVES ANY FAT, especially the external lipid layer of the virus.

* Any mix with 1 part bleach and 5 parts water directly dissolves the protein, breaks it down from the inside.

* Oxygenated water helps long after soap, alcohol and chlorine, because peroxide dissolves the virus protein, but you have to use it pure and it hurts your skin.

* NO BACTERICIDE OR ANTIBIOTIC SERVES. The virus is not a living organism like bacteria; antibodies cannot kill what is not alive.

* NEVER shake used or unused clothing, sheets or cloth. While it is glued to a porous surface, it is very inert and disintegrates only
-between 3 hours (fabric and porous),
-4 hours (copper and wood)
-24 hours (cardboard),
- 42 hours (metal) and
-72 hours (plastic).

But if you shake it or use a feather duster, the virus molecules float in the air for up to 3 hours, and can lodge in your nose.

* The virus molecules remain very stable in external cold, or artificial as air conditioners in houses and cars.

They also need moisture to stay stable, and especially darkness. Therefore, dehumidified, dry, warm and bright environments will degrade it faster.

* UV LIGHT on any object that may contain it breaks down the virus protein. For example, to disinfect and reuse a mask is perfect. Be careful, it also breaks down collagen (which is protein) in the skin.

* The virus CANNOT go through healthy skin.

* Vinegar is NOT useful because it does not break down the protective layer of fat.

* NO SPIRITS, NOR VODKA, serve. The strongest vodka is 40% alcohol, and you need 65%.

* LISTERINE IF IT SERVES! It is 65% alcohol.

* The more confined the space, the more concentration of the virus there can be. The more open or naturally ventilated, the less.

* You have to wash your hands before and after touching mucosa, food, locks, knobs, switches, remote control, cell phone, watches, computers, desks, TV, etc. And when using the bathroom.

* You have to Moisturize dry hands from so much washing them, because the molecules can hide in the micro cracks. The thicker the moisturizer, the better.

* Also keep your NAILS SHORT so that the virus does not hide there.