A page from 1916's "Maryland's Colonial Eastern Shore"-

 

        (Continues with another page next Saturday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye.) 

End of an era arriving in Pocomoke City-

 

A historic chapter in Pocomoke City's business history reaches its conclusion Saturday, 9/13, when Scher's Bridal Shop closes its doors for the final time.  Scher's clothing opened at the current Market Street location in 1933 and has been operated by three generations of the Scher family: Phillip & Rose Scher, Leonard & Beverly Scher and Irving & Doris Scher, and Marc & Judy Scher.

Thank you Scher family!

Stock of treasures to be sold-

 

(WMDT)

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. – A treasure trove awaits all of Delmarva’s antiquers and pickers. The former CH Hayman & Sons Co hardware store is preparing to turn a new page in its records. But first, everything inside must go.

(View news story:)

UMES has big plans for history-filled hardware store in downtown Princess Anne - 47abc

In the news..

 

UMES to cancel classes Friday after two students killed in Snow Hill car crash | Latest News | wboc.com

Maryland State Police charge inmate in Eastern Correctional Institution death | Latest News | wboc.com

No more CASH & CARRY at Sysco.

 

(WMDT)

POCOMOKE CITY, Md. – 

September 5th was the last day for grocery shoppers who shop at Sysco’s Cash & Carry.

(View news story:)

Sysco Cash & Carry in Pocomoke to close its doors September 5th - 47abc

OC Traffic Advisory Sept. 10 to 14-

If you will be in Ocean City during September 10 to 14 note that a Special Event Zone will be in affect during the OC Rock & Ride Bikefest, with increased patrols, enforcements, and fines.

See more details from OC Today-Dispatch: 

OC Special Event Zone notice issued for next week | Premium Content | octodaydispatch.com

We've got another school year going!

 Pocomoke Elementary

Pocomoke Middle

Worcester County Board of Ed. photos

Everyone happy for the new school year?

 

Worcester County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Matt Crisafulli and crew enjoyed the smiles and excitement as students kicked off a new school year full of learning and adventure. Tuesday, they visited each of our schools to wish everyone a safe and productive start to their new school year.  They look forward to returning throughout the year to continue supporting our students and schools!

            

COOL August stats confirmed-

Thanks to FOX Weather Channel meteorologist Mike Seidel for letting us know that area temperatures in August (taken for Salisbury) tied for third coldest, dating back to 1906!  Thirteen mornings were in the 40's/50's range.

Will we see 90 degrees in September?  Mike says weather history stats favor it sometime during the month.  He says it was 92 on October 10, 1939. 

For those unfamiliar with Mike, he is the son of long-time insurance company owner Sam Seidel. Another local semi-celebrity was former CBS news correspondent Bob Faw, son of a local accountant of Faw Casson and Company.

Slim

  

DRIVERS- Do your part for Safety!

 

DRIVERS!

IT'S BACK TO SCHOOL TIME.

BE ALERT FOR STUDENT PEDESTRIANS

AND SCHOOL BUSES.

We asked... (student transportation before school buses)

 Prior to the school bus era was group transportation available for Eastern Shore students?

Yes, prior to the motorized school bus era, "kid hacks" were used for student transportation throughout the United States, including on the Eastern Shore

. In rural areas especially, these were often horse-drawn wagons or adapted farm vehicles used to transport children to one-room schoolhouses. 

What was a "kid hack"?

• The term "hack" refers to a horse-drawn cab or carriage, so a "kid hack" was a vehicle for transporting children.
• These vehicles varied widely in design and protection from the elements.
  • Some were essentially farm wagons with benches for the children to sit on.
  • Others, like those produced by the manufacturer Wayne Works in the late 19th century, were purpose-built carriages with wooden bench seats around the perimeter and a roof, but often still had open sides.
• A key feature of these horse-drawn kid hacks was a rear entrance. This design was used to prevent startling the horses while students were boarding or exiting. This practice evolved into the rear emergency exit seen on modern school buses. 

The transition to the modern school bus

The use of kid hacks and other forms of informal transportation began to change with the advent of the automobile. 

• Early 20th century: Automakers began mounting wooden kid hack bodies onto truck or automobile chassis, transitioning the vehicles from horse-drawn to motorized. However, the design often remained similar, with passengers still exposed to the weather.
• 1930s: All-steel buses with front-entry doors were introduced, marking a major safety upgrade.
• 1939: A national conference on school bus standards was held, establishing consistent regulations for construction and safety features, including the familiar yellow color. This marked the beginning of the modern school bus era. 

Time Machine: 100 years ago this week in Pocomoke's newspaaper; 1874, 1960, 1948.

 

                                                                 

December, 1874

The Norfolk Virginian

February, 1960

Salisbury Times

*January, 1948

Salisbury Times

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