Time Machine: 2002, 1971, 1901, 1918, 1978.

 

March, 2002

(From left, Pocomoke soccer coach Alan Byrd, field hockey coach Susan Pusey and basketball coach David Byrd show off their teams' state championship trophies. The siblings guided the Warrior teams to success this school year in a community that carries on a true student athlete tradition.) 

Daily Times (Salisbury)

August, 1971

The Evening Sun (Baltimore)

June, 1901

Peninsula Enterprise

Footnote:  Sykes Island was the former name for Saxis Island.  In earlier times Saxis was also spelled Saxes.

February, 1918

Democratic Messenger

1978  ..  At the movies-

???? ..  When did the Fox Theater in Pocomoke City close- mid/late 1950's?

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.

Movies are on the way back to the Marva!

 

We are so happy to welcome you safely back to the historic Mar-Va Theater Performing Arts Center! 

​

To ensure a safe environment for our staff and guests, masks must be worn upon entering

or moving throughout the building.  Once seated, your mask may be removed to enjoy the show and your delicious concession purchases. Staff members will be wearing masks while serving and assisting customers.

 The aisle seat of every other row in the theatre will be marked with yellow tape to signal that the row is to remain closed.  You may not sit in any seats of these marked rows.  They must be left empty to comply with the 6' social distancing requirements. When choosing your seats, please leave a

three (3) seat distance between your family and the next to help us comply with the 6' social distancing requirement. 

​Hand sanitizer will be available in the

main lobby.

 In addition to our

normal cleaning practices, all seats, armrests

and touchpoints throughout the theatre will now be cleaned and sanitized between shows.

See info on upcoming movies:

https://www.marvatheater.com/current-production

Time Machine Preview

 This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:

2002  .. (A feature article) Three Pocomoke Warriors sibling coaches have championship teams. 

1971  ..  The newly completed bridges to north Ocean City are about to be opened.

1901  ..  A new boat will take passengers and freight from Pocomoke City to Saxis Island.

1918  ..  It's a busy time in Snow Hill where they've become the largest shipping station on the Eastern Shore for white potatoes.

Governor Hogan updates Maryland's Covid-19 situation

(WBOC) 

View news story:

http://www.wboc.com/story/42873417/hogan-md-prepared-for-fall-surge-in-covid19-cases-as-new-cases-reach-highest-level-in-months

Worcester has new logo

 (Salisbury Independent)

WORCESTER COUNTY WILL BRAND ITSELF ‘MARYLAND’S COAST.’ Worcester County has launched its new brand identity, "Maryland's Coast." The County Commissioners unanimously passed the rebranding plan in August with the tagline “naturally cool,” created by Andrea Vernot of Choptank Communication. The plan focuses on the coast to attract visitors to Worcester County, not just Ocean City.

 

Worcester County

https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2020/results/general/gen_results_2020_4_by_county_24-1.html

Somerset County

https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2020/results/General/gen_results_2020_4_by_county_20-1.html

Maryland's MOVE OVER Law

 

(See County Times article) 

https://www.csctimes.com/commentary/state-police-mark-two-years-since-move-over-law-expanded/?utm_source=Delmarva&utm_campaign=75d68a289c-csc-mc+RSS+weekly&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1e4f95e41f-75d68a289c-360320266

Winter Quarters Golf Course

 (Reader email)

Don't know if you saw this in the Sunday Daily Times, but it's interesting that Pocomoke City is looking to get back into the golf business. Goes along with your 1937 item.

Time Machine: 1952, 1937, 2003, 1885, 1971, 1965.

 

June, 1952

Salisbury Times

(Reader comments)

 Anonymous said...

Willow Street was used for many dances and other activities in the '50s, including Halloween parades and costume judging. I remember one year Kenny Pettit and Milton Rutter decided to go at the last minute but they had no costumes. They stole sheets off their parents beds, Milton put on a wig and red lipstick and Kenny put some leaves on his head and they went as Julius Caesar and wife. They won first prize.

 BarryB said...

Typical of a dance, more people watching from the sidelines then actually dancing.

October, 1937

                                       

Worcester Democrat

August, 2003

The News Journal (Wilmington)

January, 1885

Peninsula Enterprise

1971  ..  There's now a bridge going in to north Ocean City.

(Daily Times- Salisbury)

1965  ..  A power blackout hits New York, much of the northeast and parts of Canada.

Time Machine Preview

 This Sunday here at the Pocomoke Public Eye:

1952  ..  Celebrating a big event in Pocomoke City-

1937 ..  The future home of Winter Quarters-

2003  ..  

1885  ..  Will take produce in exchange for merchandise-

Updated: Back to school option for Worcester County students

(WMDT)

View news story:

https://www.wmdt.com/2020/10/teachers-and-parents-concerned-about-updates-to-reopening-plans-covid-19-notification-system-in-worcester-county/

 (WBOC)

As schools across Delmarva slowly bring students back to the classroom, Worcester County schools plan to go full throttle. In a few weeks, all students in Worcester County will have the option to return to in-person learning. Superintendent Louis H. Taylor is encouraging all students to return to classrooms on November 16th. Parents must let their child's school know whether they will continue online or opt for in-person. Some parents worry, that's too soon.

View news story:

http://www.wboc.com/clip/15150411/worcester-county-schools-to-welcome-all-students-back

Kudos to Pocomoke teacher Christina McQuaid!

 

View article:

https://baysideoc.com/christina-mcquaid-recognized-in-mpt-special-broadcast/

Time Machine: 1998, 1986, 1887, 1929, 1952, 1963.

 

April, 1998

Daily Times (Salisbury)

August, 1986

Public Opinion (Chambersburg, Pa.)

April, 1887

Baltimore Sun

February, 1929

Every Evening (Wilmington)

1952 ..  Pocomoke City hosts its first Delmarva Chicken Festival.

Salisbury Times

1963 ..  There's a new kind of telephone called a Touch Tone.

Footnote: It was only a few years earlier that Pocomoke City was transitioned from operator assisted local calls to dial phone service. We were the last exchange in Maryland to get dial telephones.

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.