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.
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Friday, December 13, 2019
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
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 ESTSTEVENSVILLE, 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
Sunday, December 8, 2019
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)
Baltimore Sun
March, 1882
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.
Friday, December 6, 2019
Time Machine Preview
This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye..
1904.. (Ad) Lloyd & Blaine in Pocomoke offers a wide range of Christmas gifts.
2005.. A 22-member task force apparently won't be able to come up with a solution to Chesapeake Bay Bridge traffic problems.
1971.. Picture- Pocomoke Taster's Recipe Luncheon committee members.
1926.. Merchants and auto dealers are putting on a big Exposition in Salisbury.
1882.. A new 400 ton steamboat is being built in Pocomoke City.
1904.. (Ad) Lloyd & Blaine in Pocomoke offers a wide range of Christmas gifts.
2005.. A 22-member task force apparently won't be able to come up with a solution to Chesapeake Bay Bridge traffic problems.
1971.. Picture- Pocomoke Taster's Recipe Luncheon committee members.
1926.. Merchants and auto dealers are putting on a big Exposition in Salisbury.
1882.. A new 400 ton steamboat is being built in Pocomoke City.
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Christmas in Pocomoke City 50 years ago.
Christmas Season 1969
Monday, December 2, 2019
Parade Rescheduled
Due to weather conditions the Pocomoke City Christmas Parade has been rescheduled from Monday, 12/2 until 7P.M. Tuesday, 12/3.
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.
Saturday, November 30, 2019
Friday fire.
(WBOC picture)
View more at these two links:
https://www.pocomokefire.com/gallery/detail?id=37692
https://www.wmdt.com/2019/11/pocomoke-business-sustains-200k-in-damages-from-fire/
Fire Friday at Eastern Shore Fire Products north of Pocomoke.
View more at these two links:
https://www.pocomokefire.com/gallery/detail?id=37692
https://www.wmdt.com/2019/11/pocomoke-business-sustains-200k-in-damages-from-fire/
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?
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?
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