The Pocomoke City landmark building that's now home to The Delmarva Discovery Center made its appearance 99 years ago when J. Milton Clogg opened a modern Ford dealership at this location. In later decades it was the Duncan Brothers General Motors Dealership that senior residents of our area remember.
September, 1921
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Cloggs Garage eventually was purchased by, and was renamed, Duncan Brothers. Winnie Williams and Toby Hallett came to town in the early '60s and wanted to buy the business. Lynwood Duncan hemmed and hawed and didn't really want to sell but finally he said to Winnie, " I we aren't going to have another big war anytime soon so I guess you can buy it."
Eventually the building was abandoned and was acquired by the the group that wanted to establish the Discovery Center. Barbara Tull appeared before the city council and asked for a grant of $25,000 to repair the roof. Councilman Joe Jackson exclaimed, "Hell, the whole building isn't worth $25,000!"
February, 2011
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Footnote: In November, 2011, Councilman Hawkins died of injuries received in an automobile accident. He was 92. An excerpt from his obituary highlighted his public service accomplishments.
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January, 1977
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Derek Jeter of the Yankees hits a first inning double in the 2000 All Star game at Turner Field in Atlanta. The American League won the game 6 to 3. Jeter was MVP.
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1982 .. The break-up of AT&T and Ma Bell (The Bell System) is ordered.
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I tuned in briefly Saturday to take a view of major league baseball which to the credit of owners, managers, and team members has found a way to get started under difficult Covid-19 precautions. However, I find the cardboard cut-outs of fans in the stands and the piped in crowd noise an insult to the integrity of the game. This is not WWE wrestling entertainment, it's a legitimate sporting event. We're big girls and boys MLB and we understand why restrictions are required at this time. Those of us who are interested in the game will accept watching it played under the conditions that exist. Drop the gimmicks.
1982 .. The break-up of AT&T and Ma Bell (The Bell System) is ordered.
1961 .. U.S. backs Bay Of Pigs invasion into Cuba but the operation by Cuban exiles is not successful.
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.
I tuned in briefly Saturday to take a view of major league baseball which to the credit of owners, managers, and team members has found a way to get started under difficult Covid-19 precautions. However, I find the cardboard cut-outs of fans in the stands and the piped in crowd noise an insult to the integrity of the game. This is not WWE wrestling entertainment,it's a legitimate sporting event. We're big girls and boys MLB and we understand why restrictions are required at this time. Those of us who are interested in the game will accept watching it played under the conditions that exist. Drop the gimmicks.
ReplyDeleteCloggs Garage eventually was purchased by, and was renamed, Duncan Brothers. Winnie Williams and Toby Hallett came to town in the early '60s and wanted to buy the business. Lynwood Duncan hemmed and hawed and didn't really want to sell but finally he said to Winnie, " I we aren't going to have another big war anytime soon so I guess you can buy it."
ReplyDeleteEventually the building was abandoned and was acquired by the the group that wanted to establish the Discovery Center. Barbara Tull appeared before the city council and asked for a grant of $25,000 to repair the roof. Councilman Joe Jackson exclaimed, "Hell, the whole building isn't worth $25,000!"