March, 1973
The Worcester County Messenger
July, 1892
The Baltimore Sun
Footnote:
Some thirty years later, in April of 1922, Pocomoke City was ravaged by another disastrous fire, described in The Worcester Democrat as "The most disastrous conflagration in Pocomoke's history."
December, 1969
The Democratic Messenger
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Shortly after Transmedia opened on Willow Street in the late 60s Choppy Layton and Wayne Powell were outside one day hanging two large spotlights to illuminate the façade of the building. The police station was located across the street at the time, just behind the Maryland National Bank building. Orville Outten, the legendary assistant chief, emerged to inspect the proceedings.
"Boys," said Orville, "Don't you think those things are going to be too loud? They're awful big."
"What do you mean?" replied Wayne.
"I don't think we need big, loud speakers blaring all that crazy music around here. You know, Pocomoke is kind of a quiet community." answered Orville.
Wayne could hardly control himself. "Orville, they are lights, not speakers. They are for safety."
"Well, whatever," replied Orville. "Just be sure you keep'em turned down or I will be over here lookin' to lock somebody up."
"Boys," said Orville, "Don't you think those things are going to be too loud? They're awful big."
"What do you mean?" replied Wayne.
"I don't think we need big, loud speakers blaring all that crazy music around here. You know, Pocomoke is kind of a quiet community." answered Orville.
Wayne could hardly control himself. "Orville, they are lights, not speakers. They are for safety."
"Well, whatever," replied Orville. "Just be sure you keep'em turned down or I will be over here lookin' to lock somebody up."
January, 2006
The Daily Times (Salisbury)
Did anyone notice that Roy Windsor sold gasoline for more in 2006 than we pay for it now?
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Anonymous said...
1962 .. An early March coastal storm leaves its mark throughout the Eastern Shore.
1983 .. Mario Bros. makes its video game debut.
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.
Shortly after Transmedia opened on Willow Street in the late 60s Choppy Layton and Wayne Powell were outside one day hanging two large spotlights to illuminate the façade of the building. The police station was located across the street at the time, just behind the Maryland National Bank building. Orville Outten, the legendary assistant chief, emerged to inspect the proceedings.
ReplyDelete"Boys," said Orville, "Don't you think those things are going to be too loud? They're awful big."
"What do you mean?" replied Wayne.
"I don't think we need big, loud speakers blaring all that crazy music around here. You know, Pocomoke is kind of a quiet community." answered Orville.
Wayne could hardly control himself. "Orville, they are lights, not speakers. They are for safety."
"Well, whatever," replied Orville. "Just be sure you keep'em turned down or I will be over here lookin' to lock somebody up."
Did anyone notice that Roy Windsor sold gasoline for more in 2006 than we pay for it now?
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