Guilty Verdict In Former Chief's Retrial

A Worcester County jury has delivered a guilty verdict in a case against former Pocomoke City police chief Kelvin Sewell stemming from allegations that he interfered in the police investigation of a hit and run incident.  

Links to coverage from WMDT-TV and The Baltimore Sun:

https://www.wmdt.com/2019/05/fmr-pocomoke-city-police-chief-found-guilty-of-interfering-with-police-investigation/


https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/eastern-shore/bs-md-fired-pocomoke-city-police-chief-convicted-0516-story.html

A Family Entertainment Venue Close To Us

 Are you aware? A Worcester County neighbor is home to The Freeman Stage offering a wide variety of entertainment programs.  Click below links to view the programs line-up and more info.

https://freemanstage.org/events-tickets

https://freemanstage.org/visit/directions-parking

Flags For Heroes

The Pocomoke City Rotary Club is sponsoring the Flags for Heroes again this year. The date will be Saturday, May 25,, 2019 for Memorial Day. Anyone can nominate a hero (living or deceased) for recognition. It may be a soldier, a fireman, Emergency personnel, teacher or anyone who is held in high esteem by that individual.

Willie Jackson, Pocomoke Rotary President said, “Last year many flags adorned the area downtown beside the “Big American Flag”, and a very nice program honored all the recipients. The club was so proud to be a part of paying tribute to these special people. It is my dream to have American Flags on the entire path of Cypress Park, this year.”

A Flag will be flown, supplied by the club, with a $50 donation to the club. However, if someone sponsored a Hero last year they may sponsor heroes for $25 each. Each participant will receive a certificate in honor of their honoree. Colors will be presented, and a few words by the Mayor. Applications for nominating a Hero may be obtained from any Rotary from Members of the Pocomoke Rotary Club.

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Carole Krueger at 410-430-2243 or email at cvkrueger@comcast.net. An application can be mailed or emailed to you.

Tucker Bowden

Eastern Shore country and gospel music fans are remembering "Tucker" Bowden of Pocomoke who has passed away at age 86.  

Obituary excerpt:

"During his country/gospel musical career of 71 years, he played steel guitar for such Grand Ole Opry stars as Patsy Cline and George Jones, and enjoyed the acquaintance of many famous country music celebrities of that era. His smooth, deep speaking voice was a perfect match for radio broadcasting and MC events. "Tucker" Bowden, known as "The Old Country Boy" DJ, enjoyed local celebrity status on the Pocomoke radio station where his faithful radio followers (including ECI) frequently sent him letters, calls, and gifts of admiration. Other occupations included sergeant with the Chincoteague, Virginia police department and accomplished musician with the Chinco Rhythm Boys band."

See the full obituary:
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/delmarvanow/obituary.aspx?n=donald-lee-bowden-tucker&pid=192760821

Kids And The Internet

Please take a few minutes to read and share this information.
https://vpnvanguard.com/the-ultimate-parental-guide-to-protecting-your-child-on-the-internet/

TIME MACHINE: 2010, 1921, 1965, 1957.

June, 2010
(variations in font size due to duplication issue)

 The Baltimore Sun

November, 1921

(Perhaps the only time locally that a movie has been promoted by a full page newspaper ad.  The Empire Theater, located on the southwest corner of Market and Front Streets, preceded the Marva and Fox Theaters in Pocomoke City. See larger texts below the full ad.)

Worcester Democrat

Footnote: For more about this epic silent film see:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Four_Horsemen_of_the_Apocalypse_(film)

February, 1965

The Daily Mail (Hagerstown, Md.)

October, 1957

                                                                           The Morning News (Wilmington) 

1953.. The Korean War is over; Ike takes office as our President. 

1961.. Russia and then the U.S. each put a man in space; President Kennedy sets the goal of men on the moon before the end of the decade.  

The Time Machine is a weekly feature I've enjoyed researching and compiling on The Pocomoke Public Eye since 2011.  I have fond memories of growing up in Pocomoke City and welcome reader contributions we can share about things you've read, remember, or were told relating to our Pocomoke/Eastern shore area...a sentence, a paragraph, or more all fine. Just email it.

MAC Receives Contribution

(shoredailynews.com)

BUCHANNAN AND SUBARU AWARD MAC INC. $5000

May 9, 2019

Buchannan Subaru awarded $5000 to MAC Inc. Wednesday evening. The event was part of a Business After Hours event sponsored by the Pocomoke City Chamber of Commerce. The award is a product of the Subaru Share the Love program which contributes $250 for each Subaru sold to a designated local charity. MAC, or Maintaining Active Citizens, helps elderly residents remain active and independent.

The Share the Love contribution of $3450 was supplemented by an additional donation from Buchannan Subaru of $1550 to make the total $5000.

The photo shows Larry and Cindy Robinson of MAC receiving the checks from Eddie Mears and Christy Frostrom of Buchannan Subaru.

Two Shows In Salisbury Have Been Cancelled

See article and refund info:

http://www.wboc.com/story/40424790/the-sound-of-music-and-jersey-boys-performances-canceled

Start Your Memorial Day Weekend Here..

TIME MACHINE: 2004, 1930, 1921, 1884.

July, 2004

                                                                                                     

                                                                                                              

                                                                                                        

         
         
         

 Somerset Herald

September, 1930

The Evening Sun (Baltimore)

September, 1921

Worcester Democrat

July, 1884

The Democratic Advocate (Westminister, Md.)

Today only three original buildings remain standing on the northeast block of Willow Street in Pocomoke City.  Some senior citizens may remember when in the mid 1900's the building at the left was Peoples Food Market; it was Pocomoke's first self-service grocery, later remodeled as Bill's Foodland. The middle building was the Flax Confectionery store with soda fountain, newspapers and magazines, sporting goods, and toys at Christmas time. The single story building at the right was the Pocomoke City radio studio of WBOC, managed by J. Dawson Clarke. Businesses lined most of both sides of Willow Street between Clarke Avenue and Front Street. Included were two car dealerships, a cleaning and dye works company, an appliance store, county liquor dispensary, and telephone company  headquarters where operators were on duty placing local and long distance calls. The One Room School House was moved to its current location at the corner of Front and Willow Streets in the late 1990's when it was restored as a museum. 

1971.. Disney World opens in Florida.

1962.. Americans fear nuclear war as The Cuban Missile Crisis develops.

The Time Machine is a weekly feature I've enjoyed researching and compiling on The Pocomoke Public Eye since 2011.  I have fond memories of growing up in Pocomoke City and welcome reader contributions we can share about things you've read, remember, or were told relating to our Pocomoke/Eastern shore area...a sentence, a paragraph, or more all fine. Just email it.

Pocomoke City Woman Is Crash Fatality

(delmarvanow.com)

A Pocomoke City woman was killed after a pick-up

truck collided with her van on Route 113, Maryland 

State Police reported. 

On Friday, May 3 at about 5:20 p.m., the Maryland

State Police, Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and

the Snow Hill Fire Department responded to the 

area of Route 113 near Timmons Road in Snow Hill

for a two-vehicle collision, police said.

Police said a 2014 Dodge Ram truck driven by

Chance Michael Potts, 18, of Pocomoke City was

traveling south at the time.

The truck crossed over the center line and collided 

with a 2016 Chevy van that was traveling north,

police said. The driver of the van, Charlotte Sophia

Teter, 66, of Pocomoke City, succumbed to her 

injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Notification to next of kin has been made for the 

deceased, police said.

Both north and southbound lanes of Route 113 

were closed in the area of the crash scene for 

approximately 3 hours, police said. The crash is

still under investigation.

New Home For Chincoteague Fire Company.

(shoredailynews.com)
View article:

https://shoredailynews.com/headlines/chincoteague-vfd-begins-move-to-new-fire-station/

Pocomoke Students Go Green.

Students Become First Green Schools Society Inductees

(View article from The Dispatch)

https://mdcoastdispatch.com/2019/05/02/students-become-first-green-schools-society-inductees/

Fun At A Discount!

Worcester County Recreation And Parks is pleased to announce that our 2019 Discounted Amusement Park Tickets are now on sale!  To pick your tickets up, visit the Recreation Center located at 6030 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

For more information contact Recreation Superintendent Lisa Gebhardt at 410-632-2144 x2500 or lgebhardt@co.worcester.md.us  .

End Of An Era At 109 Vine.

After more than four decades of service to Pocomoke City and surrounding areas the door to the dental practice of Dr. Richard L. McNamara closes for good today (Tuesday, April 30th).  Dr. McNamara and his wife Peggy came to Pocomoke in the summer of 1977 when he joined the practice of Dr. Leon Meinster just around the corner at Dr. Meinster's office on Second Street.  Dr. McNamara was successor to that practice when Dr. Meinster retired and the practice moved to the Vine Street location.  Dr. McNamara's patients will miss the professional and friendly service he and his office staff have provided us. His retirement is well deserved. Dr. McNamara has been trying to find a new dentist to come to Pocomoke to continue the practice but so far no luck. 

   

TIME MACHINE: 1970, 1930, 1951, 1942.

June, 1970

The Sunday Times (Salisbury)

December, 1930

The Evening Sun (Baltimore)

Footnote: The (outdoor) boxing arena was located at the Pocomoke Fair Grounds. Home movie film of stock car racing at the Fair Grounds circa 1950 shows no evidence of the arena by that time.

July, 1951

 Democratic Messenger

October, 1942

The News Journal (Wilmington)

1954.. DIY? A new trend around the home.. "Do It Yourself" is catching on.

1973.. There's a Triple Crown winner! It's "Secretariat."

The Time Machine is a weekly feature I've enjoyed researching and compiling on The Pocomoke Public Eye since 2011.  I have fond memories of growing up in Pocomoke City and welcome reader contributions we can share about things you've read, remember, or were told relating to our Pocomoke/Eastern shore area...a sentence, a paragraph, or more all fine. Just email it.