Summer of 1972Volume XVIEdition 2Issue HighlightsAt this time, Ames Discount Department Stores were advertising specials at three locations — Seaford, Del., Salisbury and Pocomoke City.Among Dick Lohmeyer’s “Things I Like” were cream chipped beef on French fried potatoes, afternoon naps, picnics anytime, anywhere, peanut chews at the movies and fried Maryland tomatoes.The Ocean City Convention… Read more »
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The Resorter Revisited
The Resorter … Revisited – October 6, 2017
Summer of 1970Volume XVIEdition 6Issue HighlightsThis week’s “Resorter Girl” was Diana Holmes, who was also featured in the Hess Apparel full-page ad.Hosts Mr. and Mrs. R. Marbury Stamp invited guests to the North Winds Motel on 55th Street and the bay.Guests at the Dixie Room, inside the Colonial Motel on 1st Street, were being offered a “Famous… Read more »
The Resorter … Revisited – September 29, 2017
Summer of 1970Volume XVIEdition 2Issue HighlightsMr. and Mrs. R. Marbury Stamp invited guests to the North Winds Motel on 55thStreet, featuring a wading pool, free rowboats, playgrounds and a swimming pool.The Beer Pub on 21st Street in Phillips Square was offering “all brands at popular prices” and “Cold Duck in fifths, pints, splits.”Among the names and… Read more »
The Resorter … Revisited – September 22, 2017
Summer of 1972Volume XVIIIEdition 7Issue HighlightsInitial offering prices for two-bedroom, two-bath units in the new Oceana Oceanfront Condominiums were advertised at $44,000. Spring 1973 occupancy was expected for the new development between 82nd and 83rd streets.At this time, the Bank of Ocean City only had two locations — 59th Street and Dorchester Street.Maryland Governor Marvin… Read more »
The Resorter … Revisited – September 15, 2017
Summer of 1972 Volume XXIII Edition 5Issue Highlights• The Caliban Corporation was advertising its latest oceanfront condominium, High Point North, on 112th Street. Prices for one- and two-bedroom units began at under $40,000.• Featured in the “Many Faces of Ocean City” were Mary Gunion, South Moon Under; Ronnie Bassett, Parker Real Estate; Bruce Esender, Sand… Read more »
The Resorter … Revisited – September 8, 2017
Summer of 1975Volume XXIEdition 4Issue Highlights •Captain Bill Bunting’s Restaurant and Marina on Talbot Street and the bay opened at 5 a.m. every day.•Sixteen varieties of pancakes was offered till 2 p.m. at the Stokes’ Steak & Sea “behind the pumps” on 67th Street.•Owners/Managers Bill and Jean Fleming invited guests to the Fountain Court Motel… Read more »
The Resorter Revisited – September 1, 2017
Summer of 1967Volume XIIIEdition 2Issue Highlights“The newest, most modern lanes on the shore” was marketing the new Ocean Lanes on 71st Street.In Dick Lohmeyer’s Salty Spray column were a number of tidbits, including this: “pity poor Halcolm Bailey. Since the remodeling of the beautiful new 8th Street Bailey’s Drug Store, Halcolm, like us other natives, can’t find… Read more »
The Resorter Revisited – August 25, 2017
Summer of 1975Volume XXIVEdition 6Issue HighlightsThis week’s Resorter girl was Sharon Brudnicki, a 22-year-old Milwaukee native.The Carousel Center Hotel on 118th Street was stressing location in its full-page ad. “Out of this world is up at 118th Street … Out of this world is not far away.”Two bedroom luxury suites were being offered from $38,900 at the… Read more »
The Resorter Revisited – August 18, 2017
Summer of 1965Volume XIEdition 6Issue HighlightsHost John Dale Showell III invited guests to his Castle in the Sand Apartment Motel, which was featuring free umbrellas and lounge chairs and fully equipped kitchens.Alongside Paul’s Tackle Shop at the corner of St. Louis Ave. and Talbot Street was Paul’s Aqua Shop, specializing in skin diving equipment, surf… Read more »
The Resorter … Revisited – August 11, 2017
Summer of 1970Volume XVIEdition 3Oceanfront apartments were renting from $125 to $400 per week at the Caliban at 67th StreetJohn Rolfe, Lloyd Lewis, Dave Hazzard and Bernie Rodden were manning the phones and the sales at Resort Realty on 26th Street.Mr. and Mrs. R. Marbury Stamp were serving as hosts at the North Wind Motel, which was… Read more »