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The seaside is like nothing
else in -,the world.. The
majestic sweep of the sea and
the immeasurable reach of
the blueV a. sunlit sky is a
•. background ol fun and
• relaxation not to be found in
the mountains, the deserts,
the rural countryside! The
seashore is almost regal in itsatmosphere.
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Nowhere else in the world
will the sunworshipper find a
better bathing beach than the
strand in Ocean City, where
the pure white, soft and
granular grains of sand
provide a comfortable delight
for surf bathing or just
lethargic sunning.
Safety is the one feature the
visitor looks for in a beach,
especially those families with
young children who delight in
spending their summer days
in the surf. The Ocean City
beach slopes gently into the
water, with no sharp drop-offs
under the surf.
Cleanliness is also a
desirable attraction to any
beach. In Ocean City the
water in the surf is as pure as
nature can make it. There are
no stagnant ponds, brackish
water at the water's edge to
spoil the clean, warm and
invigorating salt water.
Constant tides virtually
Warm sand and clean water under
a pleasant sun a good prescription
for health fun and relaxation
assure a change of "water in
the surf every 12 hours. .
Andihe-sunf tuning over the
. panorama of white sand and
glistening surf is a tonic for
tired minds and bodies. There
is a comfortable lethargy in a -
day on the beach and in the
surf which seems to dissipate
all the aches of the body and
the anxieties of the mind. A
day on the beach is a restful,
pleasant experience enjoyed
, by hundreds of thousands of
visitors each summer in
Ocean City.
The Greeks had a word for
it. Health. Way back B.C. the
Greeks and the Romans found
their fun and relaxation by the
Mediterannean Sea. The sea
air, sea, sun and sea water
were the ingredients of the
health spa these ancients
were wise enough to seek out
and enjoy.
There never were any
ancient Greeks or Romans on
the Ocean City beach, but
there were others of bur
predecessors who found rest
and relaxation on the warm
sands and clean waters of the
Ocean City' beachfront.
Several hundred years ago
entire tribes of Indians
migrated to the Jersey
beachfront at the first breath
of spring.
TRADEWINDS MOTEL
Block from Beach • Boardwalk - Bus Terminal
CALL or WRITE
For Brochure or Reservations
TRADEWINDS MOTEL
Box 386,9th St. & Wesley Ave. 08226
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Today, thousands upon
thousands of people make the
shoreward trek for fun-filled
days in the sun, sand and surf.
These moderns are here for
the sheer enjoyment of sun
and surf bathJDU. .aand._that
OPEN YEAR 'ROUND
The rising sun breaks the new day
over the Ocean City beachfront
their visit has a therapeutic
value is only incidental to
them.
Days on the beach are
carefree; they 'are fun, and
they are healthful. The
The Complete Family Resort
DINING ROOM OPEN
TO THE PUBLIC
Banquet and Party Facilities
Greeks had a word for
"healthy" and the modern
sun worshipper has added
another word - "fun." For
health, or for fun, there is
" nothing like a summer day on
"the Ocean City beach.
SPRING EDITION — 1977
Lazy days in the warm sun on the Ocean City beach is therapeutic as well as
enjoyable.
South Ocean City
growing community
South Ocean City is the
fastest growing section of the
resort these days, and this
growth is placing demands for
city services in that neighborhood.
The area has what could be
called its own "municipal
building" on West av. at 46th
st. The new facility opened
early last year and houses
police and fire sub-stations,
the city police garage and
electrical bureau, and an
information center and subpost
office. -
The facility was needed tc
better response time for
police and fire protection in
the south precincts of the
resort.
ORIGINAL INHABITANTS
The original inhabitants of
Cape May County were the
Lenni-Lenape. Indians, a
branch of the Algonquin Indians.
The last chief of the
Lenni-Lenape, King Nummy,
is buried on Nummy Island
near Hereford Inlet. After
burying their king, the tribe
left the county and'went to
, Indiana, settling on the banto
: of the Wabash River.
BOARDWALK AT ELEVENTH STREET
OCEAN CITY • NEW JERSEY
DIAL (c A o"o\ A 809) 399-1000
Modified American Plan
& European Plan
Rates and accommodations are available for
YOUR relaxation and enjoyment. Leisurely
Breakfasts and Luncheons are available at the
Beach Cabana, where children and their
parents may dress informally. Breakfast,
Luncheon and Dinner also served in the four
elegant dining rooms.
Accom modations
The Flanders caters to families with children;
many connecting rooms available. Spacious
lobbies, terraces and sun deck areas. Majority
of rooms with Ocean View.
THE FLANDERS SALT WATER POOLS are
open to the public. Delightful relaxation and
fun for the whole family. Dock chairs available
for sunning. Swimming lessons by qualified
experts for al I ages.
Advance Reservations
Are Desirable
Ownership-Man agement
ELWOODJF. KIRKMAN, President
GEORGE B. DIETRICH,
Vice President & Gen'l. Mgr.
For free color brochure and further Information
Write:
/Manager
Flanders Hotel, Dept. G
Box 29. Ocean City, N.J. M226
"The Hope"
GUESTHOUSE
1228 Ocean Avenue Ocean City, N.J. 08226
FEATURING—
• Free Parking on Premises
• Rooms with Private Baths
• Directly Facing Ocean
• Showers and DressirA Rooms for Bathers
• Morning Coffee served in lounge
For Reservations Phone:
Bob or Isabelle Killough
609-399-2786
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SPRING EDITION — 1977
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PITCHING PALS — The beach and ocean are not the only attractions
in Ocean City. There is something for almost everyone. Here two men
enjoy a game of horseshoe pitching while in the background youngsters
, sit on the turf of the Recreation Center and fly their kites. To each his '
own, and if its entertainment and outdoor enjoyment it is to be found here
in Ocean City in the summer time.
NASSAU
c*a*Mt Summer, Dial 399-9*19. AH
Summer, Dial 399-9632; AH Year, Dial 399-3284 or 7670
OCEAN AVENUE AT 15TH STREET
DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM 15TH STREET PROTECTED ^^a^ BATHING BEACH
* Modern witltMahogany Panelling, Wall-to-Wall Carpeting
* Jalousie Windows Throughout
* 1-2 and 3 Bedroom Apartments - Heated
* 2-Room Suites and Bedrooms - All with Private Baths
* Swimming Pool Privileges Available June, July and August for Guests
* Cable Color TV in Each Suite & Apartment
* Two Outdoor Enclosed Hot and Cold Showers
- *JToweJ Service - Three Times a Week ,. n. .Iw .. . '',.-."
NF Bathirrrrrom-premises - Street Parktng " _.•.'_
* All Bed Linens, Bath Towels, Blankets, Bedspreads, Dishes & Silver
Toaster, Coffeemaker & Electric Frying Pan and Utilities
are Included with Rental
* Day, Weekly and Longer Rentals
. * Open Apri I Through October
* Special Reduced Rates: April, May, June & After Labor Day
* Comfortable Off-Season AccomodationS {Modern Baseboard Heat]
Ownership-Management * PETER SCHWENK
Member: Ocean City Hotel. Motela. Restaurant Allocation. Gueit and Apartment House
Aiioclaflon. and Chamber of Commerce
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THE OCEAN CITY SENTINEL-LEDGER
Th
, Back almost 100 years ago
when Peck's Beach was
founded as a "Christian
community" by the Methodist
ministers who, first ventured
onto the island, it was planned
that this seaside worship spa
would strictly observe Sunday
as a day of worship.
Down through the years
with the modification of the
"Christian" thought and
practice, the restrictions laid
down by the founding fathers
were relaxed from time to
time. Ocean City is not the
"closed" town it was on
Sundays in early years, but
many of the Sunday sales
restrictions are still in force.
City officials and business
interests of the community
have over the years discussed
modification of the strict
sabbath. The latest
modification has been this
past winter by a blue ribbon
Sunday law study panel
comprising local officials and
citizens. The panel calls for
slight liberalization of the
existing Sunday law.
The proposed ordinance is
under study by the City
- Commissioners and.many; if .
riot all of the. panel's
City Hall - 9th st and Asbury
av. (all major departments.
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Music Pier - MoorH/n Ter. and
Boardwalk, includes
public information bureau
and sub-post office.
Post Office - 9th st. and Ocean
av.
Free Public Library • Comer
6th st. and Ocean av.
High School - Atlantic av.
between 5th and_6th st.s
.Comfort Stations - On
Boardwalk at 1st and 13th
sts. and at Music Pier.
Police-Headquarters, Central
av. between 7th and 8th
sts. South Ocean City
Station. West av. at 46th
recommendations, are expeqted
to be adopted.
The ordinance bans the
operation or maintenance of
any amusement, sport or
entertainment for admittance
use or participation by • the
general public, whether or not
a fee is charged except for
those which provide.beach,
bay, ocean or swimming pool
recreational activities and
are conducted on the beach,
bay, ocean or at a swimming
pool.
Also permitted are
recreational and cultural
activities which are operated
or sponsored by the City of
Ocean City and for which no
fee is charged.
The sale of goods or merchandise
is banned except for
food sold on premises having
a selling area of not more than
2500 square feet and having
not more than four employees
on duty at any given time.
The proposed law permits
the sale of a number of
specifically named items
including patent medicines
and other items used in the
treatment of illness or injury,
tobacco products,
newspapers, magazines, hard
Public buildings
st. Phone 3994111.
Civil Defense, Disaster
Control Headquarters -
18th st. at Haven av.
Phone 399-6111.
Cultural Arts Center - Wesley
av. near 4th st
Historical Museum - Arts
Center, Wesley av., near
4th st.
Fire stations-Headquarters,
City Hall, Asbury av. and
St.; West av. at 46th st.
Phone 399-6111.
Beach Patrol (Lifeguards) -
Main headquarters 1st st.
and Boardwalk, Phone
399-6111.
Rescue Squad - 3rd st. and
Haven av. Phone 399-0319.
First property owner
recorded here in 1726
The first owner of record of
property on Peck's Beach on
which Ocean City is located,
was Richard Townsend, of
Cape May County.
In 1726. Townsend purchased
the 633 acres of Peck's
Beach located between
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to what is now 29th st.
The same year, Richard
Somers, of Egg Harbor, obtained
title to 400 acres of
Peck's Beach. His property
was located from the north
point of beach to what is now
13th st.'
In 1728, John Willets, of
Upper Township, purchased
the remaining acreage,
between 13th st. and 29th st
The purchases were mad«
from the West Jersey
Proprietors.
Thus it is, Townsend,
Somers and Wilkts are the
first owners of record of
Ocean City property.
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Sunday is a day of worship
in Ocean City but the town
does not close down on the sabbathl
and soft covered books,
stamps,' postcards, greeting
.. not . define the > term
cards, stationery, pens and
.emergency or who"' would'
pencils. . • •—
- decide what is an emergency.
Also allowed'would be the
"^ The new law as proposed
continued sale of gasoline and
Would ban all rentals of goods.
oil, as well as camera film,
• except for the rental of beach
flash bulbs, light bulbs and
chair, beach umbrellas,
batteries. Bathing caps may
cabanas, water floats arid
be sold, but not bathing .suits.
bathing apparel, bicycles,
Also on the saleable list are water skis, boats, outboard
sun glasses, beach towels, motors, boating accessorial
beach sandals and beach toys and fishing tackle..
limited to buckets, shovels, It permits the renting of any
fakes, sifters and floatable "lodging house, bath house,
toys in the water.
hotel motel apartment or
other dwelling." Hospital and-
If you are partial to other or medical equipment and
'activities, the study group
recommends the sale of
automobiles and airplanes
fishing bait, lures, hooks,
may be rented.
lines, leaders and sinkers. All services are prohibited
However, it will apparently except for emergency repairs
still be illegal to buy a fishing to automobiles and other'
pole or reel.
means of transportation inclusive
of boats. Repairs may
The law would be be made to utilities such as
liberalized to include the sale telephone, gas, electric, water
of laundry soap and and sewer. As in the past
disposable paper products parking lots will be allowed to
such as toilet tissue, napkins operate, as will real estate
and paper towels.
offices.
The new ordinance, like its
two predecessors, contains a
The proposed law permits
catch-all section which
the operation of a lodging
permits the sale of "any item
house, bath house, hotel,
which in a particular case
motel or restaurant. News
constitutes a necessity in an
reporting and activities,
emergency. The new law does
securing news for. publication
as well as publication and '
delivery of newspapers is
allowed.
It is also OK to deliver
trunks and baggage on
Sunday. All operations of
municipal, state, county and
federal governments may
operate and necessary
professional services such as
lawyers, doctors and dentists
are permitted.
Public Utilities
Water and Sewer Co. - 10th st.
and West av.
Pennsylvania - Reading -
Seashore Lines • 10th st.
and Haven av. Main
ticket office.
Public Service Coordinated
Transport (buses to Phila.
and New York) - 9th st.
and Atlantic av.
Atlantic City Transportation
Co. (buses to Atlantic City
and off-shore points and to
South Ocean City) - 8th st.
near Boardwalk.
Municipal Airport • 23rd st.
and Bay av.
Youth Centers • Atlantic av.
between 5th and 6th sts.;
Haven av. and 8th st.
Phone 3994111.
Another catch-all st.^—
permits "acts of mercy or
works of. necessity" with no
definition of or apparent
means of enforcing mercy'or
necessity: • : • ; •
Another change from
existing law would be the
operation of coin operated
laundries or coin operated
cleaning establishments.
The proposed law increases
penalties for violation considerably.
Instead of a
maximum $200 fine and 89
days in jail the new Jaw calls
fora maximum 9500 fine andor
90 days in Jail, four or
more convictions under the
law would mean revocation of
mercantile license for a
period of two yean.
At first the Commliatirarf
said a completed ordunaec
would be placed oa tat Juoi f
primary election ballot, bat
the referendum may eod •
on the November «•"—'
election ballot instat- —
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BARBERSHOP
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LODGE
WISLfY AVI. AT THH1M Pl-^ -
"Our 33rd Season of Unsurpassed Service" -
ROOMS AND APARTMENT (Family &»}
Convenient to Beach, Boardwalk, Th»ihi— District
Churches, Restaurants and all Transportation. All fWOM
with running water or private bsth. ' '
Budget Rates Seasonally Adjusted for June and Ssptanbar
METAC. BAUER, Owner-Manager * ' •"'"
Doris and Tom PERKINS welcome you to Ocean City and the?]
FRIENDLY ^-fSJiir J HOTEL
All Rooms with Private Baths. Near Bathing Beach*
Boardwalk and Concert Hall. Moderate Rates. Off-street
Parking, Courtesy Morning Coffee, Terrazzo Shuffle Court
on Premises. Ping Pong, Color TV, Ice Machine and many
other features for your Vacation Entertainment. a
Rates and Folder Upon Request
720 OCEAN AVENUE
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