Time Machine: Labor day 1936, 1939, 1925, 1985 plus feature- Long ago but not far away.

 An archived edition of Pocomoke City's Worcester Democrat newspaper wasn't available for this week in 1923.  Our 'one-hundred years ago this week' feature will resume next week.

September, 1936

Worcester Democrat

September, 1939 (Labor Day)

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Worcester Democrat

Grimace alert: 

August, 1925

Worcester Democrat

September, 1985

Salisbury Daily Times

LONG AGO BUT NOT FAR AWAY- THE ORIGINAL INHABITANTS OF OUR SOUTHERN PENINSULA 

From a 1951 feature article in the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot.  The author, Leonora W. Wood, (1892-1989) wrote articles of regional historic interest for Virginia newspapers and authored "Guide To Virginia's Eastern Shore" in 1952.  She was an inspiration for the novel "Christy" written by her daughter Catherine Marshall, a well-known author.  Mrs. Wood's husband was a minister who had served Holmes Presbyterian Church in Cheriton.

(This week: Article excerpt #5 of nine:)

The Life Experiences and Wisdom of Pocomoke City's Eben Hearne- Article 5

 

(Originally published May 16, 1941)

(This series continues next Saturday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye.)

Key projects for Worcester County approved

 

    

Time Machine Preview

 This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:

A look at local Labor Day news from 1936, 1939, 1925, 1985 plus another segment from the feature "Long Ago But Not Far Away."

                                                                                                                   

 

 

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Boost for restoring Worcester County Afterschool Programs

 

A grant is making possible the restoration of some After School Programs in Pocomoke and other Worcester County schools. 

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Grant funding restores several afterschool programs in Worcester County - 47abc (wmdt.com)

New system for holding Worcester students accountable

 (WBOC)

WORCESTER COUNTY, Md. -- The Worcester County Sheriff's Office has a new operating procedure. It will involve handcuffing a student in extreme cases.

Students under the age of 10 will not be handcuffed. Students ages 10-12 could be arrested for violent crimes or possessing a firearm. Students ages 13-17 could be arrested for the previously mentioned violent crimes, or for serious misdemeanors like threats of mass violence, sexual offenses, threats of arson and violations of a protective order. 

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A new System for Holding Students Accountable | Latest News | wboc.com

 

Snow Hill's scorned child still at home

 (WBOC)

SNOW HILL, Md. -- Town leaders have been told they will need to restart the selling process for the Black Eyed Susan riverboat. It means the boat will remain in Snow Hill for at least the next two or three months. 

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Snow Hill Can't Seem to get rid of its Black Eye | Latest News | wboc.com

 Anonymous said...

"We found that so many of the things we've been doing over the last several years have been pretty 'lax' as far as adhering to proper processes and proper procedures," said Pollitt."

That about sums it up for the way Snow Hill has been governed for the last twenty years.

                                  Somerset County parents-

REMINDER: STUDENT'S FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 2023-2024

Somerset County Public Schools

Do you know when your student's first day of school is?

Students of Somerset County Public Schools will begin 2023-2024 year in a "staggered" fashion again this year, welcoming back all comprehensive special education students and students who are new to their school on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. 

Reporting on Tuesday, September 5:

Deal Island Elementary: PreK-3, PreK-4
Crisfield Academy & High: 8th Grade
Greenwood Elementary: 2nd Grade
Princess Anne Elementary: PreK-3, PreK-4
Somerset Intermediate: 6th Grade
Washington Academy & High: 8th Grade
Woodson Elementary: PreK-3, PreK-4
*Comprehensive special education students, all schools/grades*

This allows students who are new to their school an opportunity to familiarize themselves with a new environment and routine, with fewer distractions and more one-on-one help from staff. Parents and guardians can be assured that this schedule change will have no effect on a student’s attendance record, and it will not require the addition of a day to the end of the school year.

All other students will report for their first day of school on Wednesday, September 6, 2023.

Parents and guardians with additional questions should contact their student's school for more information. 

WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS-

Tuesday, September 5 is the first day of school for all Worcester County students.

ACCOMACK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS-

Tuesday, September 5 is the first day of school for all Accomack County students.

 

Little Miss and Little Mr. Crustacean

(Left to right) 

3rd runner up: Kamdyn Travers, 

2nd runner up: Brystal Bradley, 

1st runner up: Leighton Paul, 

2023 Little Miss Crustacean: Elliott Larmore, 

2023 Little Mr. Crustacean, Zeke Jones, 

2nd runner up: Kyle Travers, 

1st runner up: Damon Sterling

Time Machine: 100 years ago this week in Pocomoke's newspaper; 1942, 1969, 2002; plus feature segment on our southern peninsula's original inhabitants.

 

(excerpts)

April, 1942 (Sunday movies in Pocomoke?)

Worcester Democrat

September, 1969

Democratic Messenger

 Anonymous said...

I remember Charlie Trader well. His father, Dr. Charles Trader, delivered me at the old Peninsula General Hospital as there were very few actual obstetricians in those days and General Practice doctors did just about everything, including making house calls! Charlie had a sister, Donna Jean Trader who was cute as a button and I had the honor of dating her in high school. Ah, those were the days.

January, 2002

Salisbury Daily Times

Pocomoke Public Eye footnote:

Waterspouts are not too common in our area and a very rare occurrence during winter. We rechecked the date for the above item. It was published in the January 9th edition of the newspaper.

(Pocomoke Public Eye title)

LONG AGO BUT NOT FAR AWAY- THE ORIGINAL INHABITANTS OF OUR SOUTHERN PENINSULA 

From a 1951 feature article in the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot.  The author, Leonora W. Wood, (1892-1989) wrote articles of regional historic interest for Virginia newspapers and authored "Guide To Virginia's Eastern Shore" in 1952.  She was an inspiration for the novel "Christy" written by her daughter Catherine Marshall, a well-known author.  Mrs. Wood's husband was a minister who had served Holmes Presbyterian Church in Cheriton.

(This week: Article excerpt #4 of nine:)