Friday, November 6, 2020

Time Machine Preview

 This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:

2002  .. (A feature article) Three Pocomoke Warriors sibling coaches have championship teams. 


1971  ..  The newly completed bridges to north Ocean City are about to be opened.

1901  ..  A new boat will take passengers and freight from Pocomoke City to Saxis Island.

1918  ..  It's a busy time in Snow Hill where they've become the largest shipping station on the Eastern Shore for white potatoes.


Thursday, November 5, 2020

Governor Hogan updates Maryland's Covid-19 situation

(WBOC) 


View news story:

http://www.wboc.com/story/42873417/hogan-md-prepared-for-fall-surge-in-covid19-cases-as-new-cases-reach-highest-level-in-months

Worcester has new logo

 (Salisbury Independent)

WORCESTER COUNTY WILL BRAND ITSELF ‘MARYLAND’S COAST.’ Worcester County has launched its new brand identity, "Maryland's Coast." The County Commissioners unanimously passed the rebranding plan in August with the tagline “naturally cool,” created by Andrea Vernot of Choptank Communication. The plan focuses on the coast to attract visitors to Worcester County, not just Ocean City.


Monday, November 2, 2020

Winter Quarters Golf Course

 (Reader email)

Don't know if you saw this in the Sunday Daily Times, but it's interesting that Pocomoke City is looking to get back into the golf business. Goes along with your 1937 item.


Sunday, November 1, 2020

Time Machine: 1952, 1937, 2003, 1885, 1971, 1965.

 




June, 1952

Salisbury Times

(Reader comments)

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Willow Street was used for many dances and other activities in the '50s, including Halloween parades and costume judging. I remember one year Kenny Pettit and Milton Rutter decided to go at the last minute but they had no costumes. They stole sheets off their parents beds, Milton put on a wig and red lipstick and Kenny put some leaves on his head and they went as Julius Caesar and wife. They won first prize.

 BarryB said...

Typical of a dance, more people watching from the sidelines then actually dancing.



October, 1937

                                       

Worcester Democrat


August, 2003
The News Journal (Wilmington)



January, 1885
Peninsula Enterprise



1971  ..  There's now a bridge going in to north Ocean City.
(Daily Times- Salisbury)


1965  ..  A power blackout hits New York, much of the northeast and parts of Canada.





Friday, October 30, 2020

Time Machine Preview

 This Sunday here at the Pocomoke Public Eye:

1952  ..  Celebrating a big event in Pocomoke City-



1937 ..  The future home of Winter Quarters-


2003  ..  

1885  ..  Will take produce in exchange for merchandise-



Thursday, October 29, 2020

Updated: Back to school option for Worcester County students

(WMDT)

View news story:

https://www.wmdt.com/2020/10/teachers-and-parents-concerned-about-updates-to-reopening-plans-covid-19-notification-system-in-worcester-county/


 (WBOC)

As schools across Delmarva slowly bring students back to the classroom, Worcester County schools plan to go full throttle. In a few weeks, all students in Worcester County will have the option to return to in-person learning. Superintendent Louis H. Taylor is encouraging all students to return to classrooms on November 16th. Parents must let their child's school know whether they will continue online or opt for in-person. Some parents worry, that's too soon.


View news story:

http://www.wboc.com/clip/15150411/worcester-county-schools-to-welcome-all-students-back

Sunday, October 25, 2020

Time Machine: 1998, 1986, 1887, 1929, 1952, 1963.

 


April, 1998

Daily Times (Salisbury)

August, 1986


Public Opinion (Chambersburg, Pa.)

April, 1887


Baltimore Sun


February, 1929



Every Evening (Wilmington)



1952 ..  Pocomoke City hosts its first Delmarva Chicken Festival.

Salisbury Times
1963 ..  There's a new kind of telephone called a Touch Tone.

Footnote: It was only a few years earlier that Pocomoke City was transitioned from operator assisted local calls to dial phone service. We were the last exchange in Maryland to get dial telephones.

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.






Friday, October 23, 2020

Time Machine Preview

 This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:

1998  ..  The first Pocomoke mayoral election in a decade draws a turnout of more that 40% in a race between a newcomer and a political veteran.

1986  ..  A severe drought is testing farmers on the lower Eastern Shore.

1887  ..  Fire destroys nearly two dozen buildings in Onancock.

1929  ..  A feature story about the Pocomoke River relays some information you may not be aware of. 


Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Md. Board Of Elections Issues Statement On Drop Boxes

 (WMDT)


View news article:

https://www.wmdt.com/2020/10/md-state-board-of-elections-issues-statement-on-ballot-drop-boxes/


For additional information check with the Worcester County Board Of Elections.

Phone: (410) 632-1320

Email: Worcester.Elections@maryland.gov




Website:

https://www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/elections





(Reader comments)

 Anonymous said...

Why should anyone be concerned about ballot boxes in Maryland as they are irrelevant to this election. As far as the presidential election Maryland will vote overwhelmingly democrat, there is no senatorial election in Maryland this year and the congressional race for District One is not in doubt. Further, there are no local races because they are decided in "off year" elections. Anyone who goes to the polls will be wasting time and energy and anyone who votes by mail will be wasting postage and the time of postal employees.

AnonymousAnonymous said...

VOTE as if the health of our democracy depends on it. IT DOES!