Remembering Mayor Joseph G. Champion
Longest mayoral term and prolific city builder A Look Back By Fred Miller Joseph G. Champion began his political career with a humiliating defeat in the March 1896 election when he received only 32 votes. But he ran again in 1901 and began an unparalleled 26 years as...Remembering Armistice Day 1945
A Look Back at Ocean City By Fred Miller Seventy-eight years ago, November 11, 1945, Ocean City’s annual Armistice Day ceremonies were led by Mayor Clyde W. Struble. The program was held on the lawn of City Hall in front of the World War I monument and the World War...Ocean City Beach Patrol Firsts
An ongoing series By Fred Miller 1929—First time OCBP Captain Jack G. Jernee endorsed a sun protection cream 1930—OCBP Captain Jack G. Jernee gave Charles Curtis, vice president of the United States, a tour of the beach and boardwalk 1930—T. John Carey, Ocean City...Ocean City Firsts
A Look Back at Ocean CityBy Fred Miller 1880—First public sale of lots 1880—First hotel—The Brighton 1881—First postmaster—William H. Burrell 1881—First doctor—Gilbert E. Palen 1882—First school—built on Central Avenue 1883—First bridge to mainland opens 1884—First...
