Time Machine Preview

This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye..

2009..  Mayor Mike McDermott reflects on Pocomoke City's year of progress in 2008.

1975..  Former Vice President Spiro Agnew purchases a condo apartment in Ocean City.

1891..  (Ad) A Pocomoke City clothing business is offering Eastern Shore of Virginia customers cash rewards based on the number of miles they've traveled to get to their store.

1955..  (Across the USA) The long awaited opening of Disneyland has arrived.

Area New Year's Eve Celebrations

View listing of scheduled events:
http://www.wboc.com/story/41495176/new-years-eve-celebrations-across-delmarva-2020

Also:
https://www.crisfieldarts.org/new-year-s-eve-oyster-drop

Christmas

Christmas, 1924 
(Editorial in The Evening Times, Salisbury)

Experiencing the feel of Christmas Eve, 1897.

                                           Woodland Daily Democrat (Woodland, Ca.)

The Night Before Christmas In Pocomoke!

"Ho, Ho, Ho, Next stop is Pocomoke City"

Twas' the night before Christmas
And throughout Worcester County
Children were snug in their beds
Awaiting Santa's good bounty.

The Eastern Shore hour was late
When all should be sleeping.
But to no one's surprise
There were a few peeping.

The jolly ol' elf isn't far away
They all knew.
Maybe he's in Accomack, Somerset,
Or Wicomico, too.

They hoped that with decorations
Making everything pretty,
Santa certainly would visit
Pocomoke City!

Then from Second Street Extended
To Stockton Road,
Santa's sleigh was spotted
With all its good load.

And from the river bridges
To the Virginia line,
He made all his stops
Hoping to make everything fine.

All the children were sure
That when they awoke,
They would find good things
Left by Santa in Pocomoke!

TIME MACHINE: 1934, 1964, 1940, 1900, 1886.

December, 1934

Salisbury Times

December, 1964  

 
 

Salisbury Times 

December, 1940

 

 

Baltimore Sun 
Footnote: The Fruitland Holly Auction, originally a three day event, started in the late 1890's and continued until 1968.  

December, 1900

The Philadelphia Inquirer

December, 1886

Peninsula Enterprise

1969..  Mom and dad will pass the word to Santa.. it's gotta be Hot Wheels!

1983..  Junior has an Atari 5200 on his Christmas wish list.

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.

Time Machine Preview

This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye..

1934..  (Ad) Enjoy an old fashioned Christmas dinner, turkey and terrapin, at the Wicomico Hotel. It's $1.00.

1964 & 1940..  A big Eastern Shore tradition- the Fruitland holly wreath auction.

1900..  A triple wedding for three sisters in Worcester County is the most notable Christmas event on the Eastern Shore but there's a sad feature as well.

1886..  (Ad) A wide variety of holiday presents are offered at these three Pocomoke City merchants.

Accomack County Guns Issue Addressed

(WESR/Shore Daily News)

The Accomack County Board of Supervisors followed the Northampton Board and passed a resolution that stopped short of declaring Accomack County to be a Second Amendment Sanctuary county but took a strong stand supporting the second amendment.  Approximately 300 people attended with many either sitting in the hallway outside the Board chambers or camping out at the entrance to the county office building.

View full article:
https://shoredailynews.com/headlines/accomack-county-passes-second-amendment-resolution-stops-short-of-declaring-sanctuary-status/

Pocomoke City residents make a note..

POCOMOKE HOLIDAY TRASH PICK-UP SCHEDULE

Monday, December 23, 2019 Trash Pick-Up for Whole City

(There will be NO Pick-Up on Tuesday, December 24, 2019)

Thursday, December 26, 2019-Regular Pick-Up Schedule

Friday, December 27, 2019-Regular Pick-Up Schedule

State Gives Worcester County Schools A Thumbs Up Report Card.

(Bayside Gazette)

View article:
https://baysideoc.com/state-report-card-shows-high-marks-for-wor/

TIME MACHINE: 1980, 1937, 1895 + 1955, 1977 Senior Moments.

December, 1980

 
 

Daily Times (Salisbury)

December, 1937

Salisbury Times

December, 1895

 

Democratic Messenger

1955..  I want an Erector Set for Christmas.

1977..  What I really want for Christmas- a portable 8-track!

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.

New satellite launch site at Wallops

(WESR/Shore Daily News)

ROCKET LAB OPENS LAUNCH COMPLEX AT WALLOPS

CONFIRMS U.S. AIR FORCE PAYLOAD AS FIRST ELECTRON MISSION FROM U.S. SOIL SCHEDULED FOR Q2 2020

Rocket Lab, the global leader in small satellite launch, has  officially opened Launch Complex 2, the company’s first U.S. launch site, and confirmed the inaugural mission from the site will be a dedicated flight for the U.S. Air Force.

View full article:

https://shoredailynews.com/headlines/rocket-lab-opens-launch-complex-at-wallops/ 

Time Machine Preview

This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye..

1980..  (Picture) Pocomoke Middle School students collect items for for Christmas Food Baskets.

1937..  (Ad) The English Grill in Salisbury has a 35-cent lunch special for holiday shoppers.

1895..  (Ad) It's Dickenson's in Pocomoke City for dress goods, wraps, blankets and more for Christmas.

1955 & 1977..  Christmas wish list items.

Bay Bridge Update

(WBOC)

SHA Provides Update on Bay Bridge Westbound Deck Rehab Project

Posted: Dec 11, 2019 9:51 AM ESTUpdated: Dec 11, 2019 9:54 AM EST
STEVENSVILLE, Md.- The Maryland Transportation Authority is in the process of replacing the bridge deck surface in the right lane of the westbound span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. The MDTA said Wednesday that it hopes to complete the $27 million project in the first year/construction season with crews potentially working into May 2020. 

View full article:
http://www.wboc.com/story/41437913/sha-provides-update-on-bay-bridge-westbound-deck-rehab-project

TIME MACHINE: 1904, 2005, 1971, 1926, 1882.

December, 1904

Democratic Messenger

December, 2005

Daily Times (Salisbury)

March, 1971

Democratic Messenger

January, 1926

(In Salisbury)

The Evening Times (Salisbury)

March, 1882

Baltimore Sun

1963..  A new Christmas song.

1976..  The Sears Wish Book was a big part of the Christmas shopping season. 

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.