Time Machine Preview

This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye..

1904.. A young woman from Pocomoke City foregoes a lifestyle of wealth and luxury to move to Philadelphia to join The Salvation Army.

2006.. Consideration is being given to constructing a $136 million ethanol plant near Pocomoke to convert corn to fuel.

1948.. The telephone company is advertising $28 a week starting pay for young women.

1922..  Thousands come to Public Landing for Farmers Day.

1883..  Hungarian laborers are being brought to the Eastern Shore of Virginia. 

A Bit Of History Up In Smoke

         Picture courtesy Eastern Shore Fire. Info from shoredailynews.com  .

Fire this week destroyed the barn that was home to the famed pony "Misty" at Beebe Ranch in Chincoteague.  No ponies were injured in the fire.

Assateague Welcomes A New Foal!

(The Dispatch)

View article:
https://mdcoastdispatch.com/2019/06/24/years-third-new-foal-born-on-assateague/

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TIME MACHINE: 1971, 1943, 1889, 2004.

March, 1971

 Democratic Messenger

August, 1943

Baltimore Sun

August, 1889

Burlington Republican (Burlington, Kan.)

(From 15 years ago.. food for thought regarding a balance between tradition and progress on the Eastern Shore.) 
January, 2004

Daily Times (Salisbury)




1977..  Fire destroys the original Wicomico Youth And Civic Center in Salisbury.  

1966..  A new Sci-Fi series called Star Trek is making its debut on TV.

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.

TIME MACHINE PREVIEW

This Sunday here on The Pocomoke Public Eye:

1971.. It's a state championship title for to the Pocomoke High School boys basketball team.

1943.. "Unusual and unexplained" is an appearance in a mirror at Captain Sterling's home in Crisfied.  

2004.. A look at the balance between progress and tradition on the Eastern Shore.. now 15 years later it still gives food for thought today.

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Council votes 3 To 1 against Cowger

The Pocomoke City Council has voted to officially terminate the former City Manager.

(WMDT)

https://www.wmdt.com/2019/06/bobby-cowger-not-reinstated-as-pocomoke-city-manager/


(WBOC)

http://www.wboc.com/story/40688398/pocomoke-city-council-officially-terminates-former-city-manager

Manatee sighting at OC

(The Coast Dispatch)

View article:
https://mdcoastdispatch.com/2019/06/20/local-manatee-sightings-unusual-but-they-do-occur/

Tuesday's Cowger Public Hearing

(WBOC)

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http://www.wboc.com/story/40677262/pocomoke-city-manager-pleads-for-job-back-with-community-support-behind-him


(WMDT)

https://www.wmdt.com/2019/06/pocomoke-city-residents-plead-council-to-reinstate-former-city-manager-during-public-hearing/

Cowger Public Hearing Is Tonight (Tuesday, 6/18/19)

(WMDT-TV)

POCOMOKE, Md. – Former Pocomoke City Manager Bobby Cowger will be having his public hearing Tuesday night.

Cowger was let go by the city back in April and after his request to be reinstated was denied, he exercised his right to have a public hearing.

The hearing will take place at the Pocomoke Middle School on Tuesday at 6 pm.

If you’re looking to speak at that hearing, you’ll need to show up a few minutes early so you can put your name on a list to talk.

People will be able to speak after Cowger and his lawyer Robin Cockey give their presentation.

Each person will have three minutes to voice their opinions.

Bobby Cowger’s Attorney Robin Cockey said, “I’ve been told by the towns attorney that this is our opportunity to make whatever presentation we care to make. So Mr. Cowger will speak, I will speak, the public will have the opportunity to speak, the interesting question will be who will be listening?”

The public hearing will end no later than 9 p.m. Tuesday. 47 ABC will be there as well and have full coverage of the event.

TIME MACHINE: 1955, 1971, 1942, 1973.

January, 1955

Salisbury Times

Footnote: The reported sentiment in favor of a consolidated school was premature as strong support in favor of separate schools became evident. The Worcester County Board Of Education and Worcester County Commissioners later jointly agreed on separate new High Schools for Pocomoke and Snow Hill. In March the state legislature passed a bond bill for funding. Preliminary planning for the new schools was underway before the end of the year.  

March, 1971

(excerpt)

Democratic Messenger

November, 1942

(During World War II dimout (blackout) regulations were ordered to deter light from aiding enemy aircraft.)

The Morning News (Wilmington) 

September, 1973

 

 

                                                               

 Worcester County Messenger

1954.. Hurricane Hazel-

1969.. You're up to date with these fashion accessories-

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.