Summer of 1971Volume XVIIEdition 1This was the first year in 18 that The Resorter published 15 issues rather than the usual seven.Singer Jimmy Holmes was set to perform at the Ships Café Lounge for the beginning of the season celebration.Dick Lohmeyer featured Councilman John Dale Showell and his wife, Anne, out to dinner “following the opening of… Read more »
Summer of 1968Volume XIVEdition 1Issue HighlightsThis week’s Resorter Girl was Susan Richardson, who was also featured in the Hess Apparel full-page ad.English’s Chicken & Steak House was open for breakfast, lunch and dinner on 15th Street.An editorial, headlined “Theive’s Holiday,” read, “Visit 9th Street any evening and bands of police are there supposedly keeping the youngsters under… Read more »
Summer of 1972Volume XVIIIEdition 7Issue HighlightsRow boat rentals were available from Capt. William Bunting & Son on Talbot Street.Weekly rentals for $175 were being offered at Three Cheers condominium on Baltimore Ave. at 31st Street.Jolly Roger was offering a coupon for free gas at any BP dealer in the country. With each BP fill-up, the recipient… Read more »
Summer of 1978Volume XXIVEdition 3Issue HighlightsThis week’s “Resorter Girl” was Terry Wooten.An ad featuring Ames Discount Department Stores promoted two stores – one on Route 50 in Berlin and another on Route 1 in Rehoboth.Among the features being advertised at the Hurricane on 71st Street was a Best Looking Bathing Suit contest, Best Tan contest and… Read more »
Summer of 1972Volume XVIIIEdition No. 4Issue HighlightsThe Resorter cover girl this week was Beth Lauden of Parkersburg, W.Va.Caliban Corporation announced the selling of High Point North on 112th Street and the beach with one- and two-bedroom units starting at $40,000.BP was running a coupon for two free gallons of gas with each 10-gallon fill-up.Pictured in the… Read more »
Summer of 1971Volume XVIEdition No. 13Issue HighlightsThis week’s “Resorter Girl” was Ann Nugent (the boy was not identified).The Aqua Thrill Circus was about to begin its nightly run at Ocean City Convention Hall. Two shows each night were being offered from July 30-Aug. 26.The Hurricane Nite Club and Lounge on 71st Street was featuring Tommy Strand… Read more »
Summer of 1977Volume XXIIIEdition 5Issue HighlightsSome notable conventions planned for the rest of the year in Ocean City included The Maryland Oil Jobbers Council, Sheraton; Square Dancing–OC Promenaders, Convention Hall; and the Interstate Circulation Managers Association, Sheraton.An opinion piece read, “Week after week, the town’s Board of Zoning Appeals hears, and generally grants, requests for… Read more »
Summer of 1959Volume VEdition 1Issue HighlightsSome of the new enhancements made to private sector businesses before the 1959 season was “a complete rebuilding program with new units being added on the Inlet and bayside to practically double the capacity” at the Oceanic Motel.Mr. and Mrs. John Hodkinson, owners/managers, invited guests to The Purnell apartments between… Read more »
Summer of 1960Volume VIEdition 4Issue HighlightsBernies on Baltimore Avenue was selling beach umbrellas for $7.95, beach chairs for $1.49 and surf mats for $4.95.Jarvis Realtor was announcing “Mallard Island Home Sites” on 15th Street and Teal Drive. Lots were priced $5,000 and up at this time.Managing Director Dr. Charles Purnell was offering rooms at The… Read more »
Summer of 1965Volume IXEdition 6Issue HighlightsThis week’s “Resorter Girl” was Terri Steele, who was also featured in Hess Apparel’s full-page ad.New at Frontier Town this year was a prairie dog colony, a wooded picnic area and U-Driv-Em goat carts.In the column, “Then I Wrote,” the Editor wrote, “One of the liveliest and happiest places in… Read more »