Sunday, May 20, 2018

TIME MACHINE: 1934, 2009, 1895, 1996, 1930.




March, 1934




The Salisbury Times


November, 2009




The Daily Times (Salisbury)


January, 1895

The Baltimore Sun

April, 1996





The Star Democrat (Easton)


March, 1930

Daily Press (Newport News, Va.)



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Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Let's CHOP HOP again!


Fundraiser: Chop Hop Dance Party
May 19 at 7 PM
Tickets: $15/person, $25/couple
The historic Mar-Va Theater in downtown Pocomoke City is hosting a “Chop Hop” Dance Party at the theater on Saturday evening, May 19. The event will begin at 7 PM and end at 10:30 PM, featuring Pocomoke City's "Chop Hop" originator Choppy Layton playing dance and party music from the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. There will also be live entertainment on the stage, a dance contest, hula-hoop contest, best-dressed contest, silent auction, and more. Light refreshments will be provided by XO Beanery & Bites, and beer, wine, and other refreshments will also be available. Tickets may be purchased in advance at XO Beanery & Bites or Lusby’s Appliances in downtown Pocomoke City or at the door.
1966 Ad
(Picture courtesy of Choppy)

Sunday, May 13, 2018

TIME MACHINE: 2011, 1903, 1936, 1995



January, 2011

Daily Times (Salisbury)



May, 1903


         The Balimore Sun 

August, 1936


Democratic Messenger


October, 1995






The Daily Times (Salisbury)

Footnote: Isabelle Leach was in her mid 90's when she passed away in 2007.  

See: https://thepocomokepubliceye.blogspot.com/2017/09/time-machine-2007-recalling-one-of.html


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Sunday, May 6, 2018

TIME MACHINE: 1925, 2014, 1978, 1913.




December, 1925






The Baltimore Sun



September-November, 2014














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The Chincoteague Beacon

February, 1978


Marylander And Herald (Princess Anne)


February, 1913

Baltimore Sun


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Thursday, May 3, 2018

Pocomoke Water Rates Increasing

(From WBOC)



"Beginning July 1st, neighbors in Pocomoke City will see an increase in their water bill. The increase is due to the city's effort to replace outdated water pipes with brand new pipes."

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