Summer of 1965Vol. 11Edition 3Issue HighlightsAccording to Frontier Town’s new policy for 1965, the entrance fee bought guests not only admission but also rides and shows as well.In the column, “’Then I Wrote…,’” Publisher and Editor Dick Lohmeyer expressed high school graduates out to decide what they want to do in life instead of being… Read more »
Summer of 1961Vol. 7Edition 4Issue HighlightsThis edition’s editorial attacked the Sunday ban on the sale of alcohol, citing it as an ineffective, inconvenient hindrance on both law-abiding citizens and Ocean City’s economy.In its seventh summer season, The Resorter catered to approximately 280,000 tourists throughout Ocean City, Fenwick Island, and Rehoboth Beach.The “We Get Letters” section… Read more »
Summer of 1977Vol. 23Edition 7Issue HighlightsThe Hurricane Nightclub on 71st street offered midweek drink specials to its patrons. Ladies’ Nites on Tuesdays and Thursdays featured 75 cent drinks. Ladies’ and Men’s Nite, Wednesdays, introduced drinks for $1.25.The 138th Street Fenwick Inn hosted Ernie Fields & Cockroach in their Rooftop Lounge & Restaurant. Blood Sweat &… Read more »
Summer of 1967Vol. 13Edition 4This edition of typewriter editorials bemoans the unchecked commercial development crowding Philadelphia Avenue.In order to find the Sandpiper Restaurant on 34th street, all one had to do was, “Look for the Building with the White Chicken on top.”Paul’s Aqua Shop on St. Louis Avenue was fully stocked with all the equipment… Read more »
Summer of 1961Vol. 7Edition 3New this summer at Frontier Town, guests could find fun on the new stagecoach run and a meal at the Longhorn Saloon & Beef House.An editorial entitled, “The Hardy Breed,” celebrated the Ocean City businessman’s tenacity and easy-going nature in the face of a devastating hurricane.“Incoming Charter Boats Tell of Day’s… Read more »
Summer of 1969Volume XIVEdition 3Issue Highlights•The cover girl this week was Joanne Quick, who was also featured in the week’s Hess Apparel ad.•An advertisement for Captain William Bunting’s Angler Restaurant spotlighted the “new” 65-foot Angler boat, “built to our specification and fully equipped electronically. Captain Jack Bunting, your skipper …”•Oceanfront apartments in the Caliban were… Read more »
Summer of 1977Volume 23Edition 10The Carousel Hair Company was said to be the “in” salon on the beach, for both men and women.Surf fishing was enjoyed along the majority of the Atlantic Ocean beaches and many had successful catches of blues, kingfish, trout and rockfish.Both locals and tourists enjoyed the relaxing and fun clubs at… Read more »
Summer of 1972Volume 18Edition 8Benito Riva was a musician featured nightly at Mario’s, an Italian – American restaurant.Ice Internationale presents Stars on Ice and was raved to be an ‘all-star spectacular!’The Paul Reveres Restaurant located in the Plim Plaza Hotel offered the smorgasbord all you can eat for only $4.95Every Labor Day a mass exodus… Read more »
Summer of 1970Volume 16Edition 2Issue HighlightsAdams Super Market was said to be known for the finest in meats, produce and bakeries.The Dinner Bell Inn, cocktail lounge and restaurant, was a new hit the summer of ’70. There were tropical gardens, a unique gift shop, entertainment nightly and cocktails, of course.Captain Mac Simpson was nominated to… Read more »
Summer of 1956Volume IIEdition 5Issue HighlightsFarrells 605 Club continued to be one of the top gathering spots of Resorters “in the know.” Even with no air conditioning, no entertainment and no floor show, still vacationers flocked to the S. Baltimore Ave. location.In this edition of the Resorter an article about an Italian explorer by the… Read more »