Sunday, December 1, 2019

TIME MACHINE: 1983, 1989, 1922, 1931, 1893.





December, 1983
Daily Times (Salisbury)
August, 1989
(excerpt)
Evening Sun (Baltimore)

August, 1922







  
Worcester Democrat



July, 1931

Salisbury Times

Footnote:  Boxing in Pocomoke was well attended.  For one promotion former Heavyweight Champion Jack Dempsey came to Pocomoke to participate as a guest referee. 


April, 1893
Peninsula Enterprise (Accomac)





1970..  "Houston, we have a problem."

1958..    Hula Hoops become a world-wide phenomenon with 100 million sold.


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, November 29, 2019

Time Machine Preview

This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye..

1983..  (Picture) "Bridge To Wonderland" float in the Pocomoke City Christmas Parade.

1989..  Campbell Soup Company announces it's closing their plants in Pocomoke and Crisfield.

1922..  Construction is underway in Pocomoke City on "the largest and best equipped" department store on the Eastern Shore.

1931..   A large crowd is expected at Pocomoke's new outdoor boxing arena which can seat 4,000 fans.

1893..   Should fencing be required to keep cows and hogs in check in the Eastern Shore of Virginia's Atlantic District?


Thursday, November 28, 2019

Thanksgiving, 2019

Attention Time Travelers..
(1898)
Peninsula Enterprise- Accomac

Sunday, November 24, 2019

TIME MACHINE: 1928, 2005, 1939, 1945, 1902.




Giving Thanks (but the beginning of the "Great Depression" was soon to follow.)





May, 2005
The Star Democrat (Easton)



May, 1939


  Worcester Democrat

June, 1939

 Worcester Democrat

November, 1945
Salisbury Times

March, 1902
Baltimore Sun




1954..  Women's fashions-

1975..  Women's Fashions-


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, November 22, 2019

Time Machine Preview

This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye..

1928..  There appears to be plenty to be thankful for on this Thanksgiving but looming just around the corner is the start of the Great Depression.

2005..  It looks like all of Worcester County will be getting broadband Internet access.

1939-1945..  Is it yes or no for parking meters in Pocomoke City?

1902.. A salty old Eastern Shoreman has had his fill of Western Shore influence.

Thursday, November 21, 2019

"Worcester County Can Take Care Of Worcester County" -Will avoid state program.

(The Dispatch)
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners agreed to give $100,000 to local food pantries.
Rather than participate in a state program that would have distributed aid based on zip code, the commissioners agreed to give $100,000 to local organizations that worked to feed the hungry.
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Sunday, November 17, 2019

TIME MACHINE: 1998, 1968, 1910, 1925.





May, 1998 (Smith Island)



 
 
 
 Somerset Herald


April, 1968
Daily Times (Salisbury)


April, 1910
The Record-Argus(Greenville, Pa.)



January, 1925
                                                                                  Worcester Democrat





1966..  Ronald Reagan launches his political career with a victory in the California governor's race.

1971..  Popular music artists..

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.