Time Machine: This week 100 years ago in Pocomoke's newspaper, 1970, 1896, 1937, 2001.

 

Footnote: It was just eight months since the devastating fire which destroyed much of Pocomoke City's business section and many businesses were housed in temporary locations.

December, 1970

Democratic Messenger

December, 1896

Peninsula Press

December, 1937

Salisbury Times

December, 2001 

Salisbury Daily Times

 Whew! We just had to take a break from the Holiday rush.

Wallops Rocket Lab launch

 

According to Shore Daily News, as of 12/16, the first Rocket Lab mission from Wallops is now scheduled for Sunday evening between 6 and 8p.m. 

Time Machine Preview

This Sunday A *HOLIDAY EDITION* here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:

Plus

1970 ..  

(How many of the supporting Pocomoke City businesses listed will you remember?)

1896  .. 

(Read their Christmas editorial)

1937  .. 

                      

(A well-known old Eastern Shore restaurant serving holiday shoppers)

2001  ..  

            

(Christmas memories shared)

                     

   

                            

Sorry kids- Somerset virtual plan approved

     

(WMDT)

"In anticipation of a weather-related closure, schools will provide advance notice to prepare students and staff for a virtual school day."

(View news story:)

Somerset Co. Schools announce virtual school day plan for weather-related closures - 47abc (wmdt.com)

Wallops Rocket Lab launch schedule

Updated 12/14

 (Shore Daily News)

(View news story:)

Rocket Lab launch postponed again this time due to weather - Shore Daily News

Holiday traditions on the lower Shore

 (Shore Daily News)

(View video:)

SHORE PERSPECTIVES Our Community Shares Some Holiday Traditions - Shore Daily News

Time Machine: Pocomoke newspaper items 100 years ago this week, 1973, 1956, 1942, plus local history author's TV segment: Visitor In Vienna.

 

This week

 in Pocomoke City's

                           Newspaper                           

(Note: Following the devastating Pocomoke City fire of April, 1922, the attention to fire stories seemed to be very evident in the local newspaper.)

                

November, 1973

Worcester County Messenger

December, 1956

Salisbury Times

December, 1942

Eastern Shore Times

Visitor In Vienna

Throwback Thursday w/ Jim Duffy: Visitor In Vienna | Delmarvalife | wboc.com