The coastal storm (unnamed) during the first week of March, 1962, was one of the most devastating of the 20th century for the lower Eastern Shore. These pictures from Ocean City were taken by the late Bill Hoffman of Salisbury who was working for WBOC at the time.
May, 1948
Salisbury Times
September, 1868
Baltimore Sun
November, 1905
Peninsula Enterprise
The block party style event will take place within the two blocks of Market Street between Front Street and Second Street.
Local artists and vendors will fill the sidewalks of Market Street to sell their work, including paintings, photography, jewelry, bath and body products, home decor, fashion, plants, vegetables and much more. Local businesses are encouraged to stay open during event hours.
Santa Claus will arrive by scooter to visit the children. Kids can also enjoy crafts, a bounce house, snow cones, giveaways and more.
Attendees can play a round of corn hole while listening to live music by the Raucus Brothers.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase, including beer and wine for adults.
In the event of rain, 4th Friday will be cancelled and will resume on Friday, August 27, 2021.
For more information or to register as a vendor, please visit downtownpocomoke.com or our Facebook pages "Downtown Pocomoke Association" and "City of Pocomoke".
This event is sponsored by the Downtown Pocomoke Association and Enchanted Forest.
This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:
1962 .. Pictures from Ocean City taken after the devastating early March coastal storm.
1905 .. Telephone service is coming to many Accomack County towns and will link to Worcester and Somerset counties.
1986 .. Letter to Editor- Veteran Pocomoke City councilman Jack Peacock says he wants to set the record straight regarding his decision not to seek re-election or run for mayor.
(Pocomoke City Facebook page)
The Concert in the Park scheduled for 7/8 has been cancelled due to the risk of storms. We will try again next week, 7/15 with music by Coastal sound.
(WMDT)
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(Shore Daily News)
Dean Reid, of Parksley, was “a comedian from the day he was born.” The baby of the family kept his parents and sisters entertained with jokes. He amused his friends, and eventually his own household. Reid always had a smile and a story to brighten the lives of those around him. That was the way he lived his life. He laughed his way through.
Tragically, the 53-year-old’s fun came to an end around 9 p.m. Saturday, July 3, when he attended a holiday/birthday party, in Deep Creek, and was shot and killed while trying to stop an argument.
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Reid was beloved by friends, relatives and co-workers - Shore Daily News
(WBOC)
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Update: Man Arrested for Accomack County Double Murder - WBOC TV
SUNDAY OCEAN CITY FIREWORKS CANCELLED
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Unintentional Discharge of Fireworks in Ocean City Ahead of Four - WBOC TV
June, 1913
(The sands of time at Ocean City a century ago)
June, 1919
Baltimore Sun
October, 1986
June, 1943
Democratic Messenger
Anonymous said...I did not know that Norman Nock had been a poultry spotter during World War II but am not surprised as he went on he found and operated his own company, Nock Feed Service.
Back in those days the chicken business was VERY different than it is now. Individual farmers purchase their own chicks, feed and medication. It took an average of 16 weeks to grow a marketable bird versus 45-49 days now. When the birds were ready for market local processing companies would send out "spotters" who would estimate weights and evaluate the flock being put up for sale. The spotters would report back to their respective companies set a date for that particular lock to be auctioned. Auctions were held at the Eastern Shore Poultry Growers Exchange in Selbyville and were considered so important that they were carried live on local radio station WBOC. The auctioneer was Carrol Long and he also had a poultry report on WBOC TV every weeknight.
This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:
1913 .. (Ad) 4th Of July events in Pocomoke City-
1943 .. (Ad) A local company advertises the importance of chickens to the war effort-
(City of Pocomoke Facebook page)
DUE TO THE RISK OF STORMS, TONIGHT'S CONCERT IN THE PARK FEATURING MERCY FOR THE MOCKINGBIRD HAS NOW BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 5TH AT 7PM.
(WBOC)
Fourth of July Fireworks on Delmarva 2021 - WBOC TV
Note: The Laurel, Delaware display was rescheduled to July 10th due to unforeseen circumstances affecting the fireworks supplier; rain date July 11th.
(Shore Daily News)
Ready for some good news?
The Chincoteague Island Chamber of Commerce announced Friday it will hold the 48th Oyster Festival on Saturday, October 9 at Tom’s Cove Park Campground.
The Chincoteague Oyster Festival is held to promote the seafood industry and mark the arrival of the oyster season. Come and enjoy oysters—raw, steamed, fritters, and single fried; clam fritters, clam chowder, shrimp cocktail, salad bar, hot dogs, hush puppies, and Boardwalk fries. Beverages are included in the ticket price with beer available for purchase. Island Boy, a festival favorite for over 25 years, will provide live entertainment for everyone’s enjoyment. An Extravaganza Raffle is held with the winner receiving t-shirts, tickets, lodging, gift certificates for meals, and much more for the following year’s festival. A favorite at the festival is the “Best Place/Space Award” which is given to the best decorated area. There will also be a variety of souvenirs available for purchase. This is an advance ticketed event that is typically sold out before festival day.
Purchase tickets:
Chincoteague Oyster Festival - Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce
August, 1993
Daily Times (Salisbury)
(PPE Reader comment)
Anonymous said...Frog Eye exists. I was friends with Earl and Peggy and three of their children. I worked with Denny at Kellam's in Pocomoke, dated Cathy and Baby Duck (Margaret) was a good friend and confidant when she worked at my doctor's office.
Frog Eye was the temporary home to a part time con man and swindler. In 1971 a man and his family came to Pocomoke and bought the old Pilchard Brothers building at Twelfth and Market and opened up a dealership for American Motors. He flashed a lot of big money around town and bought a house in Frog Eye on Cornstack Road, on the right just down from Rehobeth Road (Rt. 667). He spent a fortune on that house and Denny Price and I did a lot of installation of gas lines and appliances.
He also spent a lot of money promoting his dealership but I know of only one car that he sold, a white Gremlin to some local fellow who spent every day and night for the next six months driving it up and down Market Street. Eventually this guy ran out of money and his creditors foreclosed and everything went to rack and ruin and everybody lost lots of money. I knew from the beginning that this guy was a shyster because he always wore white patent leather shoes and a white patent leather belt.
August, 1882
Democratic Messenger
March, 1931
The Evening Sun (Baltimore)
May, 1924
Worcester Democrat
