Time Machine: 2012, 1968, 1898, 1950, 1969.

 

January, 2012

Daily Times (Salisbury)

Footnote:

Mr. Shockley lived long after this article was published passing away peacefully in January, 2017 at the age of 105. 

(PPE reader comment)

 Anonymous said...

My father had the misfortune of being a pupil (not student but a pupil) of Miss Minnie Warren, a spinster sister of Elizabeth. His most frequent descriptions of her included the words "strict", "mean" and "bitter".

(tkfor PPE comment)

A later era but next Sunday's postings include an item about local teacher appointments for 1938. If you attended school in Pocomoke City in the 1940's or 1950's you may remember some of those teachers.

February, 1968

Worcester Democrat

July, 1898

The Philadelphia Inquirer

July, 1950

Chesapeake Bay Bridge construction

 

     March, 1969

(The Democratic Messenger said:)

UPDATED: Launch from Wallops

PPE UPDATE:     Saturday's launch was postponed until Sunday.

 (WBOC)

ATLANTIC, Va.- A mission to explore energy transport in space using a NASA suborbital sounding rocket launching May 8, 2021, from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia may provide a brief light show for residents of the eastern United States and Bermuda.

The mission is scheduled for no earlier than 8:02 p.m. EDT with a 40-minute launch window, Saturday, May 8. Backup launch days run through May 16. The launch may be visible, weather permitting, in much of the eastern United States from the Atlantic coast to the Mississippi River.

This map shows when the rocket may be visible after launch from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility. Two vapor clouds will form north of Bermuda about 9 minutes and 30 seconds after launch as part of the mission and may also be visible from eastern United States and Bermuda.

Credits: NASA/Christian Billie

PPE Note: The above chart indicates how soon the launch may be visible, not for how long it will be visible. View additional information about the launch: (link is updated for Saturday launch)

NASA Wallops Rocket Launch Friday Night Could be Visible Along E - WBOC TV

Time Machine Preview

 This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:

2012  ..  At age 100 Paul Shockley of Snow Hill had no thoughts of slowing down (and lived long after this article was written).

1968  ..  Recognize any of these Winter Quarters Country Club Ladies Golf Association members?

1898  ..  Here's what to expect for roadway travel from Philadelphia to Pocomoke City.

1950  ..  What's going on here?

1969  ..  Editorial- The Democratic Messenger takes on the Evening Sun concerning prisoner meals at the Worcester County Jail.

Worcester County's declaration

 

View WMDT news story:

Worcester County declared itself a Constitution Sanctuary, rather than a 2A Sanctuary - 47abc (wmdt.com)

Council members Troast and Nock

 WMDT

Pocomoke City Council members sworn in - 47abc (wmdt.com)

This event will follow all of the proper CDC Guidelines.

Time Machine: 1986, 1870, 1934, 1963, 2008.

Thirty-five years ago- recalling Pocomoke City's 'Doll Lady'

May, 1986

                     

Daily Times (Salisbury)

April, 1870

Baltimore Sun

Footnote: Sandy Hill was the former name of Stockton. At a glance the light print for salary per annum might appear to some as $100. Looking closer we think it says $400.

February, 1934

The News Journal (Wilmington)

  

April, 1963

The Gazette and Daily(York, Pa.)

March, 2008

Where's Heidi?

 

You haven't seen WBOC meteorologist Heidi Weroasta recently because she has moved to Bismarck, North Dakota.  She has family there and is working at a TV station in Bismarck. She had worked at another station there previously.

Time Machine Preview

 This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:

1986  ..  Recalling Pocomoke City's 'Doll Lady.'

1870  ..  An ad in a Baltimore newspaper is seeking a teacher for a Worcester County grammar school.

1934  ..  The grave marker of a pioneer Eastern Shore clergyman has been discovered near Princess Anne.

1963  ..  About 800 lower Eastern Shore residents have been afflicted by a mysterious disease.

2008  ..  Editorial-

                                        

Mel Says

When are we going to hear from Mel again?

We caught up with Mel.  He's been thinking, he says, and has some things for us cooking in the oven but they're just not quite finished yet. 

If you missed Mel's first couple of postings or would like to read them again here's where you'll find them:

https://thepocomokepubliceye.blogspot.com/2021/02/mel-says.html

https://thepocomokepubliceye.blogspot.com/2021/03/a-fire-story-tanks-for-memory.html

And, by the way, if you have something of interest to share with Pocomoke Public Eye readers.. a sentence or two, a paragraph or more.. email it to us at tkforppe@yahoo.com and we'll post it for other readers to view. 

Time Machine: 1923, 2004, 1971, 1877.

 

Miss Julia Robertson was a much admired elementary school teacher in Pocomoke City. She taught for nearly five decades well into the 1970's and she made valuable civic contributions to our community even long after her retirement.

March, 1923

Worcester Democrat

Footnote: Miss Robertson's essay, a treasure of early local history, was published in a later issue of the Worcester Democrat and can be viewed at the conclusion of today's postings.  

May, 2004 (excerpts)

(Daily Times, Salisbury)

December, 1971

Democratic Messenger

January, 1877

 Kentucky Advocate (Danville, Ky.) 

March, 1923

 (Text of winning essay by Miss Julia Robertson)

(Worcester Democrat)