The Pocomoke Public Eye

Sunday, June 9, 2019

TIME MACHINE: 1990, 1849, 1950's, 1938, 1878.

January, 1990

Daily Times (Salisbury)

October, 1849

Baltimore Sun

Footnote: Sandy Hill was Stockton's former name.

February, 1998 (re 1950's)

Somerset Herald

August, 1938

September, 1938

Worcester Democrat article and ads.

December, 1878

The News Journal (Wilmington)

1957.. The Pocomoke City Lions Club makes improvements to a fresh water pond created by gravel excavation for the new Route 13 overpass and opens "Merrill's Beach" just north of town. (After several years of increasing popularity, issues with water safety standards forced its closing.)

1967.. "The Fugitive" staring David Jannsen as Dr. Richard Kimble is one of the year's popular TV series.

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.

Friday, June 7, 2019

TIME MACHINE PREVIEW

1878.. "a great social sensation" describes the public's interest in the marriage of two high standing members in Pocomoke City society.

It's one of the articles you can read here this Sunday along with items from 1990, 1849, 1950's, and 1938.

Thursday, June 6, 2019

Downtown

City of Pocomoke

The funds raised at the Mayor’s Old-Fashion Christmas Evening Holiday Wreath Auction benefited the Downtown Beautification Project which funded the flowers planted downtown this spring.

A special thank you to the Downtown Pocomoke Association for purchasing the hanging flower pots & brackets for our downtown light poles as well as watering equipment.

And a BIG thank you to DPA Members Mark & Amber Thompson of Simply Sublime Massage and Bodywork for volunteering to keep them watered!

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Copycats Are Welcome Here!

Years of researching are reflected in The Pocomoke Public Eye's weekly "Time Machine" collections of old newspaper items of local interest. It's our history! And for the most part it's not what you'll find in a history book. You are welcome and encouraged to copy and save material we post to make your own personal collection, and to share with others as well. If you need help with how to go about it ask a friend (or a youngster!) to clue you in. We like copycats!

Note: Copied material is for your personal use or sharing and not to be sold or distributed for a reimbursement.

Monday, June 3, 2019

Worcester School Attendance News

(Bayside Gazette)

Sunday, June 2, 2019

TIME MACHINE: 1937, 1918, 1893, 2009.

March/April, 1937

Worcester Democrat

April, 1918

Democratic Messenger

July, 1893

The Aegis & Intelligencer (Bel Air, Md.)

January, 2009

Daily Times (Salisbury)

1965.. Pocomoke City is celebrating its Centennial with five days of activities marking the occasion.

1974.. It's hyped as "Rumble In The Jungle" and Muhammad Ali regains his World Championship defeating George Foreman with an eighth round knockout.

Friday, May 31, 2019

This Sunday's "TIME MACHINE"

1937.. A shocking development brings an abrupt ending to a baffling Worcester County murder case.

1918.. Search for "slackers" is on in Worcester County.

1893.. It's a peaceful time over in old Snow Hill.

2009.. A picture flashback to a children's Princess Tea Party in Pocomoke City.