Summer of 1967Volume 13Edition 1Issue HighlightsJo-Mar was a unique gift shop where you could purchase a wide selection of natural drift wood, whether it’s decorated or hand-carved.The new Ocean Lanes was the newest, most modern bowling alley on the shore that was fully air-conditioned, had a snack bar and acres of free parking.Janet’s Beauty Salon… Read more »
Summer of 1978Volume 24Edition 1Issue HighlightsThere were many local bands performing at different restaurants and clubs around the area; Secrets, Second Coming, Sinbad, and Glen Bailey & Circus were a few of the featured bands.Shantytown was said to be home to an unusual shopping extravaganza. There were acres of a festive nautical atmosphere, handmade crafts,… Read more »
Summer of 1968Volume 14Edition 2Captain William Buntings leads daily deep sea fishing trips for blues, white marlin, tuna, dolphin, and wahooThe Resorter welcomes a new magazine, The Rehoboth Beach Guide. The magazine offered Islanders the opportunity to extend an invitation to Rehoboth Beach vacationers to shop Fenwick Island.Play Land Amusement Park of 65th Street offered… Read more »
Summer of 1972Volume 18Edition 11Issue HighlightsCapt. William Bunting & Son Restaurant featured a new dockside patio for the first time the summer of ‘72.Benito 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… Read more »
Summer of 1956Volume IIEdition 1Linda Lynch was a beautiful young lady crowned “Miss Ocean City” and represented the resort in the semi-final of the “Miss Delmarva.”The George Washington Hotel was a new hit the summer of ’56. With a completely new cocktail lounge and dining room, up-to-date carpeting and a roof garden, guests had nothing… Read more »
Summer of 1965Volume XIEdition 4Issue HighlightsKaren Ames, “Ocean City’s home of fashion” located on Philadelphia Avenue, began to offer a preview of upcoming fall fashion the last week of July.“Homeward bound vacationers” could stop by Kelly’s Country Store on their way out of town to pick up, “goodies and delicacies not found in city markets.”Mary… Read more »
Summer of 1971Volume XVIIEdition 5Issue HighlightsThe Royal Lipizzan Stallions of Austria’s 30-horse ballet performed July 9-11 at the Ocean City Convention Hall. Tickets prices ranged from $3-$6.Dick and Margie Eckard, a musical duo who performed six nights per week at the Embassy Lounge in the Ambassador Hotel, were featured in Mike Elliot’s column, “After Dark”.Novice… Read more »
Summer of 1960Volume VIEdition 3Issue HighlightsSpecializing in honey dipped donuts, Ernie’s Donuts on N. Division Street was open from 9 a.m.-11:30 p.m. “See Them Made And Buy Them Hot” was the ad message.Jarvis Realtor was selling lots in the new Mallard Island — “Ocean City’s Most Exclusive Residential Site.” Lots ranged in size and priced… Read more »
Summer of 1964Volume XEdition 7Issue Highlights• Hosts Buzz and Marie King invited guests to the Embassy Dining Room at the Diplomat Motor Hotel on the beach at 26th Street.• The Lifeguard of the Week was Bill Carey, courtesy of Herbert Berger Ltd. Swimwear.• The charter yacht “Challenge” was offering its 52-foot vessel for $18.34 each… Read more »
Summer of 1962Volume VIIIEdition 4Issue HighlightsBeginning on Friday July, 6, Ocean Downs Raceway hosted nine races every night.Ocean City Day Camp offered vacationing parents a vacation from their children.Located on 9th street and North Baltimore Avenue, the Madison Hotel opened its doors for the first time this summer.Visitors to Ocean City could borrow wheelchairs from… Read more »