New Site to Enjoy

I recently started reading "Reflections on Delmarva's Past" blog and I have say I really enjoy. I sent the author, Mr. Mike Dixon, a note and asked if I could add his site to my link list. He graciously approved and has added a link to this site to his list.



"Reflections" is a site dedicated to the history of Delmarva and is well researched and written. I urge anyone with local history interest to visit and read his articles.



You can reach his site by clicking on the tile of this post or by going to the link list box on the left and click on "Reflections of Delmarva's Past"

Do You Remember Salisbury When?

There have been several good comments on this post so I brought it back to the top. Thanks to all for adding memories.

I borrowed this from " The Shores of Delmarva" blog.
I remember all of the things he mentions here.
Click on the title of this post to be taken to that site a see more about the shore.

Do you remember Salisbury when?

Do you remember?
Do you remember swimming in the park?
The Christmas parades on Main Street and the old swag lights that hung across Main Street and Route 13?
You knew Christmas was getting close when White & Leonard's opened its toy store on the second floor. Johnny's and Sammy's on Wednesday nights for chicken and dumplings and Gino's on Friday nights after Wi-Hi football games.Then there was "Party Line" on the radio with Bill Phillips, and the great dj of country music, CR Hook at WICO -- and of course there was Jolly Jack during the WBOC news with John B. Greenberger and Roland Twigg reminding us to "tell 'em RT sent you.".
The S & H Green Stamp store was down by Carroll's.
Use to get good prizes for collecting these stamps from grocery stores.
Giant used to be more than just groceries. You also got your groceries from the Colonial Store on South Salisbury Boulevard.
Remember the Wicomico Theater, the Boulevard Theater or the the Oaks Drive-In?
People would go to downtown Salisbury to Benjamin's or Hess Apparel or The Fashion Shop. Salespeople were friendly, mature and knowledgeable. And we actually dressed up for it.
Hungry? There was also the Saddle Club or either go downstairs to Reads Drugstore lunchroom on your way out the back door to the parking lot or sit at the lunch counter in Woolworths. Read's Drug Store was the only place to pass through when other stores closed at 5 p.m. on Saturdays on the way to the new parking lot. Woolworth's had the long counter upstairs.

Remember kids popping th balloons at the Woolworth's counter to see the discount?
McCrorys on Rt 13 also had a lunch counter but they had a deal where if you ordered a banana split you could pick a balloon to see how much you paid for it. They said there was a balloon with a penny.

As for the Benjamin family. They made sure that customers were treated with respect. That is what customer service was all about. Stores like that just don't exist anymore.
Does anyone remember how Watson's Smoke House stamped the date on a record when you bought it? Watson Smoke House was cool for not only 5 cent cigars but for the latest 45 record. An older gentleman by the name of Howard Riggins ran it, and was so very nice to kids. He would let you listen to recordings he had for sale, knowing we probably didn't have money to buy one. There was a soda fountain in the store, as well as a very hip magazine rack. We would often read it standing there. He never bothered u about reading and not buying, and whenever we had some money, we really would buy the magazine -- and even an album once in a while.Do you want fresh vegetables? Go to any farmers stand and buying whatever was fresh-picked that day, and putting the right money in a mason jar.

Remember Polar Bar ice cream?, It tasted like home made.

What I really miss about the old Salisbury is being able to go places without being accosted by thugs. And feeling safe . .. . and a sense of class in the businesses. Salisbury was one of the last small towns (at the time) where everything would be closed on Sundays. No shopping or anything. It was sorta like they forced you to take a deserved day off.

What is This?

Hint: The picture was taken in 1956

It is a 5 MB Hard Disk Drive for the IBM 305 RAMAC, the first IBM 'SUPER' computer released in September 1956.

This HDD weighed over a ton and stored an 'astonishing' (@ the time) 5 MB of data.

Do you appreciate being able to reach into your pocket & pull out your 8 GB memory stick now - or perhaps even your 3GS iPhone with 32 GB of memory?!?

Something to think about, huh?

(click on the title of this post to go to "Snopes" for more information on this photo)

4th Annual Pittsville Fire Dept. Clay Shoot

Don't forget this event on Sunday, May 30th!

You will get a great lunch, meet a super great bunch of folks, have a chance at some wonderful prizes, and support a dynamite cause.

I'll be there and if you need a ride around the shooting course look me up and I will be happy to help you out!

PITTSVILLE
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
4th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot
To Be Held at Owens Station
In Greenwood DE

Tickets: $65/Person
Date: Sunday May 30, 2010
Each Ticket Includes: Lunch and (1) Chance For The Gun Raffle and a complimentary gift
Registration Is From 9:00am – 12:30pm

Gun To Be Given Away:Beretta A-400 XPLOR
12 Guage Semi Auto Shotgun with Kick-Off
28" Barrel with Tubes
Extra Chances For Gun Raffle: $5/1 or $25/6

Prizes: To be paid Lewis Class Style
Top Gun - $300
Class A, B AND C will pay 3 deep
1st $175
2nd $100
3rd $50
Class D - 3 Deep
1st $125
2nd $75
3rd $50

All Proceeds Will Benefit Pittsville Volunteer Fire Department

* Gun To Be Given Away Immediately Following*

* Side Games * Shell Game *
Lewis Class Side Bet *

For More Information Contact Shiloh Harris At
410-845-3017

Or

By Calling Owens Station at
302-349-4334

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This is a great event for sport shooters and PVFD supporters.

Click on the title of this post to go to Pittsvile VFD wbsite and learn more about this great organization.

The Big One

I just love that old time gospel style singing! Click on the title of this post or go here:

http://denimandlace.50megs.com/1bigone.html

for a special treat.

(The devil made me do this)

"Celebration of the Brotherhood" Salisbury FO.O.L.S. event

(click on the title of this post to go to the Salisbury FOOLS site)

The Brothers & Sisters Of The
Salisbury FOOLS
(Fraternal Order Of Leatherheads Society)

Invite You To Join Them At The 8th Annual

“Celebration of The Brotherhood”

Wednesday 16 June 2010
18:00 thru 22:00 Hours
Seacrets – 49th Street & The Bay

Raffles/Door Prizes
2 Seacrets VIP Gold Cards
2 MSA Cairns N5A New Yorkers
1 Pair Warrington Pro Boots

50/50
Reduced Drink Prices

Remember to bring your "Can" for the Sunset Ritual

$10 Donation

We Hope To See You There!

R.I.P. Mr. Robert Cannon, Honorary Fire Commissioner for SFD

I received a phone call this morning with the sad information that Mr. Robert Cannon had passed away. I have known Mr. Cannon since my days in high school and I truly came to known him through my many years with the Salisbury Fire Department and his love and respect for the all the members. Mr. Cannon could be seen in the fire house visited almost at any time of day or night. He always had a kind word for the men and women that worked and volunteered there and he truly was a friend to all. Many time in the spring while we were preparing the flower beds around the station Mr. Cannon would purchase the plants we needed. I can't begin to tell you how many poinsettias arrived for Christmas, all for the members to take home for their own use. Several times when a project was ongoing in the station Mr. Cannon would make sure that the materials needed to complete the job was made available at no charge to the Department.

Mr Cannon was always invited to our functions and more often than not he attended them. I believe it was Deputy Chief Tim Keenan that first gave me Cannon the "Honorary Fire Commissioner" title and Mr Cannon embraced that title with great pride. He attended the annual banquets, and in recent years the medal day ceremonies held in the spring. He made an effort to know each member by name and often times their spouses as well. A warm hand shake and a smile was the norm from Mr. Cannon and everyone looked forward to seeing him.

His accomplishments go far beyond being the Fire Commissioner for SFD. I don't have his entire bio but I do know he served for a time in the Maryland State Legislature and was politically active on the local front for many years.

Rest in Peace Mr. Cannon. Prayers are extended for you and your family during this difficult time.

You will be greatly missed by all who were blessed with your acquaintance.