Thursday, March 22, 2018

Storms, Wrecks And Party Boats

(From The County Times)

‘Storms, Wrecks and Party Boats’ topic of Historical Society’s annual dinner meeting

POCOMOKE CITY — The Worcester County Historical Society will hold its annual spring dinner meeting at the Pocomoke Community Center on Market Street, Friday, April 13. Those attending will learn about Worcester County’s past and be served a meal of chicken and dumplings with all the fixings prepared by the Ladies Auxiliary.
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Sunday, March 18, 2018

TIME MACHINE:1984, 1910, 1950, 1999, 1916.




November, 1984






The Daily Times (Salisbury)



April, 1910





The Evening Sun (Baltimore)


May, 1950


Democratic Messenger
Footnote: The Legion track was at The Pocomoke Fair Grounds. A typical large purse of $750 peaked participation and near capacity crowds in attendance. 

September, 1999








The Baltimore Sun


February, 1916

Democratic Messenger


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