Sunday, November 29, 2020

Time Machine: 1924, 1957, 1940, 2007, 1896, 1985, 1974.

 


August, 1924 (Two items)


Worcester Democrat

December, 1957

Crisfield Post


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The Time Machine will feature Holiday items during the next three weeks.

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March, 1940

(When a load of lumber like this smashes through the roof of your car, you've got to think quickly-or else. Marion Duncan, of Pocomoke City, Md., did just that when passing the heavily-laden truck, he saw it skid on the icy road and the load of planks topple. Duncan slid to the floor of his sedan, escaped injury. He later discovered truck was one he sold recently.)

                                                                   The Bradenton Herald (Bradenton, Fl)

February, 2007

Daily Times (Salisbury)

 May, 1896 

Knoxville Sentinel (Knoxville, Tn)




1985  ..  Legendary Ocean City mayor Harry Kelly passes away. (A future Time Machine article)


1974  ..  




Friday, November 27, 2020

Time Machine Preview

 This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:

1924  ..  


1940  ..  A well known Pocomoke businessman on the receiving end of a freak mishap escapes injury.


2007  ..  Pocomoke City church to begin reconstruction following fire.

1896  ..  An article looks way back to the "Cornstalk Militia" in Worcester County during the time of the American Revolution.



The Pocomoke and Tangier virtual tour

 

Tangier Island, Pocomoke River now online as virtual tours through Chesapeake Conservancy

The tours, similar to Google Street View, provide an additional prospective to include the water. Virtual visitors can see the beauty of the Chesapeake and explore these special places from their computer, device, or mobile phone.

View full article:

Tangier Island, Pocomoke River now online as virtual tours through Chesapeake Conservancy | County Times (csctimes.com)

Visit www.chesapeakeconservancy.org to view all 14 virtual tours and vignettes of special places in the Chesapeake

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Thanksgiving-

 (Published the day before Thanksgiving, 1980.)


Daily Times (Salisbury)
Isabelle Leach (1911-2007)

Sunday, November 22, 2020

Time Machine: 1970, 1989, 1917, 1978, 1861, 1939, 1970, 1979.




Eating out for Thanksgiving 50 years ago..
November, 1970

Daily Times (Salisbury)

August, 1989



Evening Sun (Baltimore)


November, 1917

Democratic Messenger

Footnote: Green Run Beach on Assateague Island, across from Public Landing, was a popular resort destination before the time of Ocean City.  A large hotel there offered accommodations to the vacationing public. After the mid-1870's its popularity declined, loosing its visitors to Ocean City.


October, 1978

Daily Times (Salisbury)

November, 1861

Bradford Reporter (Towanda, Pa.)



August, 1939
Worcester Democrat




1970  ..  Bridge Over Troubled Water is the Grammy Song Of The Year (the title song from Simon and Garfunkel's final album together).

1979  ..  Too close for comfort on the East Coast- partial nuclear meltdown at Three Mile Island.




Friday, November 20, 2020

Time Machine Preview

 This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:


1989  ..  



1917  ..


1978  ..  


1861  ..  4,000 Union troops reported to be leaving Worcester County for the Eastern Shore of Virginia.

1939  ..  (Ad) Seventy Five Cents dinner menu at the Hotel Pocomoke. 


Thursday, November 19, 2020

Jan 4 is new return to in-school classes date for Worcester County Public Schools

 

(WBOC)

SNOW HILL, Md.- Worcester County Public Schools will transition back to distance learning until Jan. 4, Superintendent of Schools Lou Taylor announced Thursday. 

View news story:

http://www.wboc.com/story/42938988/worcester-county-public-schools-to-return-to-distance-learning-until-january


Many will remember Doris Scher


We learn of the passing of Doris Scher Kohan at age 90.

(obituary excerpt)

Doris Graduated Western High School in Baltimore. She worked at Sinai Hospital as an X-Ray Technician. Doris married Irvin Scher in 1952 and lived in Pocomoke City where they owned and operated Scher's in Pocomoke. She had almost a 50-year career as a retailer and businesswoman. Doris was the manager and buyer for the children's department. Doris' customers became her family. They loved her and her ability to outfit their families with genuine care and kindness. She was the radio voice of Scher's, completing hundreds of commercials. She was heard and well recognized all over Delmarva. Doris was a pillar in her community, serving in many civic organizations. She was the Mistress of ceremonies for many events including The Little Miss Pocomoke Contest. After the death of Irvin in 1996, Doris still worked at Scher's along with her son Marc and daughter in law Judi. Doris helped oversee the transformation of the small bridal department to the full-service bridal shop that is still operating at the same location in Pocomoke City. Doris retired in 1999 and married Eugene Kohan in 2000. They moved to Delray Beach, Florida where she enjoyed a well-earned retirement.


Doris had a passion for the love of her family and always was there for her children and grandchildren. She was extremely health conscious and enjoyed her fitness routine. Doris was loved by all. Doris helped shape many lives as Scher's was the first job for a countless number of young people. She was a devoted employer and coworker. She enjoyed her amazing friendships, from bridge club to her walking buddies. She loved to travel and her many buying trips to New York City.

View full obituary:

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/delmarvanow/obituary.aspx?n=doris-scher-kohan&pid=197126860&fhid=7892

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing for Worcester County residents and workers

 

The Worcester County Health department is offering drive-thru

COVID-19 testing from 12:30 pm-3:30 pm on Friday, 

November 20 at the Worcester County Commission on Aging

Facility (4767 Snow Hill Rd, Snow Hill, MD 21863). After 

Friday’s clinic, additional testing will be available every Monday

12:30 pm-3:30pm at the same location. Eligibility criteria for 

testing includes: ● Worcester County residents or working in the

county. ● Adults and children 8 years and older. ● Valid photo 

ID for adults. ● Currently experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.

● OR a Health-Department designated close contact of a known

positive COVID-19 case. To learn more or to schedule an

appointment please call 410-632-1100 option 8 then press 1.

For more information on COVID-19 resources and prevention 

in Worcester, visit WorcesterHealth.org 

Somerset County Covid-19 Information

 

FOR ALL COVID-19 QUESTIONS CALL 410-912-6889

Website: https://somersethealth.org/