Category Archives: Decades

Happy 4th of July from Essex, Maryland, 1950s

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Rest in Peace, GMG2 Mattingly

VUMMF Memorial My brother and family recently visited Coronado, California and paid respects to one of Essex’s own who served in Vietnam – GMG2 (Gunner’s Mate Second Class) Harry Mattingly. Rest in peace, GMG2 Mattingly.

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Maryland Crabbing: Good Luck Chickin’ Head

Found this while going through my mom’s notes: Email from George: “Every year when crabbin’ season starts, I buy a 40lb. box of skinless chicken necks up at Richardsons’ to use for bait. Well, for some unknown reason there occasionally, out … Continue reading

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Giant Rat protests demolition of Dundalk High

A sign around the rat’s neck read: “Colt Insulation. Alcohol, asbestos and students should never be mixed.” Continue reading

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