Time Machine: 1973, 1892, 1969, 2006.

March, 1973

The Worcester County Messenger

July, 1892

The Baltimore Sun

Footnote:
Some thirty years later, in April of 1922, Pocomoke City was ravaged by another disastrous fire, described in The Worcester Democrat as "The most disastrous conflagration in Pocomoke's history." 
  

December, 1969

The Democratic Messenger

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 Anonymous said...

Shortly after Transmedia opened on Willow Street in the late 60s Choppy Layton and Wayne Powell were outside one day hanging two large spotlights to illuminate the façade of the building. The police station was located across the street at the time, just behind the Maryland National Bank building. Orville Outten, the legendary assistant chief, emerged to inspect the proceedings.

"Boys," said Orville, "Don't you think those things are going to be too loud? They're awful big."

"What do you mean?" replied Wayne.

"I don't think we need big, loud speakers blaring all that crazy music around here. You know, Pocomoke is kind of a quiet community." answered Orville.

Wayne could hardly control himself. "Orville, they are lights, not speakers. They are for safety."

"Well, whatever," replied Orville. "Just be sure you keep'em turned down or I will be over here lookin' to lock somebody up."

January, 2006

The Daily Times (Salisbury)

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Anonymous said...

Did anyone notice that Roy Windsor sold gasoline for more in 2006 than we pay for it now?

1962  ..    An early March coastal storm leaves its mark throughout the Eastern Shore.

1983  ..   Mario Bros. makes its video game debut.

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.

Time Machine Preview

This Sunday here at the Pocomoke Public Eye:

1973  ..  Pocomoke Cub Scouts hold Blue And Gold Banquet.

1892  ..  Pocomoke City seeks aid following a devastating fire.

1969  ..  "The Transmedia Thing" provides entertainment for Pocomoke area teens.

2006  ..  One of the last of an era locally..Windsor's full service gas station in Princess Anne is closing.

Movie, laser show in Snow Hill park

(June 25, 2020) Worcester County Recreation and Parks is bringing a free, drive-in movie experience to Snow Hill, on Saturday, June 27, at 9 p.m.

Families are invited to watch “Trolls” at the John Walter Smith Park.

All movie goers will be asked to follow social distancing guidelines and stay in their designated areas. Space will be available on a first come, first-served basis, with load in beginning at 8 p.m.

After the movie, there will be a laser show and dance party. There will be free popcorn, giveaways and interactive games.

“Folks are anxious for live entertainment,” Program Manager Allen Swiger said. “A drive-in movie is the perfect opportunity for a fun evening with the family, while maintaining social distancing and health guidelines.

“But this is so much more than just a movie,” he continued. “Capping the night with a laser show and dance party will be a blast.”

For more information, contact Swiger at 410-632-2144, ext. 2520 or aswiger@co.worcester.md.us . To view more upcoming special events, visit 
http://www.worcesterrecandparks.org/ ..

Pocomoke's Hardwire awarded a new army contract.

(WMDT)



View article:
https://www.wmdt.com/2020/06/hardwire-llc-receives-57-million-u-s-army-contract/

POCOMOKE 4TH FRIDAY EVENT!

Time Machine: 1923, 2006, 1939, 1983.

August, 1923(excerpt)

The News Journal (Wilmington)

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 Anonymous said...

Keep in mind that Don Moore's Maryland State speed record in the fancy Duesenberg equals all of 54 miles per hour...a truly frightening speed in 1923!

tk for PPE said..
Anyone remember stock car racing at the Pocomoke Fairgrounds track in the late 1940's/early 1950's era?



April, 2006

 Daily Times (Salisbury)

August, 1939

Worcester Democrat

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 Anonymous said...

The Y-Restaurant later became well known as the Starlight under different owners.

 BarryB said...

Was the Y Restaurant what eventually became the Starlight and then the Pour House?

March, 1983

Baltimore Sun

1967  ..

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 Anonymous said...

Pony Ranch started out as a Dairy Queen and later morphed into a real restaurant. The first banana splits in Pocomoke were served at Pony Ranch.

tk for PPE said..
In the 1950's/1960's where else in Pocomoke could you get pizza?  Anyone remember chocolate zips (sort of chocolate milk mixed with small ice chips)?  They were available at most places around town that had soda fountains.

1978  ..  At the movies..
  

  

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.