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This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye..

1938..  Recollections by Chincoteague Island's salty centenarian Ben Scott.

2005..  Remnants of tropical storm Cindy make a call to the lower Eastern Shore.

1900..  (Picture) The Hotel Pocomoke's new quarters.

ACROSS THE USA
1975..  Concern about prospects of gas prices rising to $1 a gallon!

Expanded Newspaper Coverage For Pocomoke And Snow Hill

The Bayside Gazette newspaper is changing its news coverage from primarily the coastal area to include all of Worcester County.

Read more:
https://baysideoc.com/bayside-gazette-expands-mainland-coverage/

1912 Thoughts On The New Year Still Ring True.

Pocomoke Peebles To Become Gordmans

View article:

http://www.wboc.com/story/41505523/gordmans-hiring-at-3-eastern-shore-of-md-retail-locations

Christmas Tree Disposal In Worcester County

(WBOC)

Worcester County Offers Christmas Tree Recycling to Residents

SNOW HILL, Md.- The Solid Waste Division of Worcester County will host its annual collection of Christmas trees through Jan. 31, 2020.

Area residents can drop off Christmas trees at the Central Landfill in Newark and the Berlin, Pocomoke, and Snow Hill Homeowners Convenience Centers at no cost.

Businesses and organizations that sold trees will not be permitted to drop off trees at the convenience centers, but may take them to the Central Landfill where applicable tipping fees will be assessed.

The trees will be ground into mulch for use at the Central Landfill.

For more information, contact Recycling Manager Mike McClung at 410-632-3177.

TIME MACHINE: 2009, 1975, 1891, 1955.

January, 2009

Daily Times (Salisbury)

September, 1975

The Morning Herald (Hagerstown)

January, 1891

Peninsula Enterprise

ACROSS THE USA

July, 1955

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Footnote:

Admission was $1 for adults, 50-cents for children. Parking was 25-cents.

1967..  An epic Beatles album is released.

1973..  For the first time in 25 years there's a Triple Crown winner.. it's Secretariat by 31 lengths.

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.

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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.