Time Machine: News in the Pocomoke newspaper 100 years ago; 1967, 1908, 1949; Feature: Long Ago But Not Far Away.

 

(Primary election results were in the spotlight in this edition.  Here are a few other items.)

(Syndicated feature elsewhere in the newspaper)

February, 1967

Democratic Messenger

July, 1908

Peninsula Enterprise

(Opinion: For some of us who remember the times prior to the mid-1960's the following August 23,1949 article from the Baltimore Afro American seems to present a view really too accepting of the environment in which most African American residents of Pocomoke City lived at that time. - The Pocomoke Public Eye) 

August, 1949

(owned by Stanley Kemp)

The Baltimore Afro-American 

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 #7 of nine:)

No purchaser yet for Snow Hill Riverboat

 

(Town of Snow Hill Facebook page)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The Town of Snow Hill is seeking proposals for the purchase of the Black-Eyed Susan, the stern-wheeler paddleboat acquired by the Town in 2020. With full transparency, the Town advises that the boat was purchased near the end of an active Coast Guard operating permit and that as part of the renewal process for that permit, serious deficiencies in the boat’s structure were discovered.

(View the full posting:) 

https://www.facebook.com/SnowHillMD/

The Life Experiences and Wisdom of Pocomoke City's Eben Hearne- Article 7

 

(Originally published June 6, 1941)

(In the original news archive the text on the left side of the column did not fully display in the first paragraph and in a portion of the second paragraph of the column.)

(Worcester Democrat)

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

 (National Weather Service reports, 9/15/23)

        

 THE 2023 WORCESTER COUNTY FAIR

Come Join the FUN!

Are you interested in a traditional country fair in a picturesque setting? Then the Worcester County Fair is for you! Located in Byrd Park in the heart of Snow Hill, MD, the Worcester County Fair is fun for the whole family. We offer a variety of activities and entertainment, as well as hosting various craft, education and food vendors that will stimulate the imagination and please the senses. Admission is FREE!  The Fair dates are Friday, September 15, 2023 thru Sunday, September 17, 2023.  Be sure to mark your calendars, we'll see you then. 

For more information, call 410-632-1972.

Pocomoke flood risk survey

 

  (Survey available here:)

Pocomoke City Flood Risk Project - Survey (arcgis.com)

Time Machine Preview

 This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:

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And the next segment in the feature Long Ago But Not Far Away.

Mosquitos in Pocomoke area test positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis

 

Snow Hill, MD – The Worcester County Health Department received notification from the State of Maryland that two mosquito pools have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in Worcester County.

The pools are located in the areas of Whaleyville and a woodland area in Pocomoke City. The mosquito species that tested positive feeds on birds, horses and people. 

(View full news release:)

Two Mosquito pools test positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Worcester County (worcesterhealth.org)

The Pocomoke City Police Department would like to celebrate National Police Woman's day by talking about our fantastic female officers that we are lucky to have!

   Pictured first is Corporal Northam, who has been a police officer for our city for over two years now and has made fantastic strides in bridging the gap between police and our citizens!

  Pictured next is Sergeant Lewis! Lewis has been a police officer for our city for much longer, close to ten years! Lewis is an active member in our armed forces and currently one of our K-9 handlers!

  Pictured also is K-9 Zeke, and while not a police woman, is still a very good boy.

We thank these amazing police women for their continued dedicated service to the citizens of Pocomoke City!

More Rocket Lab suborbital missions from Wallops

 (Shore Daily News)

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Rocket lab inks contract to launch four HASTE suborbital test missions from Wallops - Shore Daily News

ESVA brings big names to Accomack County.

 (Shore Daily News)

Pictured: Jefferson Starship performing ‘We Built This City’ at Saturday afternoon’s Chamber Fest.

The ESVA Chamber Fest drew a crowd of roughly 1,000 Saturday afternoon to Fairgrounds Road between Onancock and Tasley, to hear Lana Scott, Irie Tree, Jefferson Starship and Sawyer Brown.

(View news story:)

ESVA Chamberfest draws 1,000 to Onancock - Shore Daily News

The 19 Best Campgrounds in Maryland

 

(View the listings:)

Best Camping In Maryland: 19 Top-Rated Sites & Local Favorites (onlyinyourstate.com)