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Growing Up in Gulfport: Boomer Memories from Stone's Ice Cream to Johnny Elmer and the Rockets
During the '50s and into the '60s, Gulfport's booming downtown was unmatched in the state, while its vibrant waterfront nightlife kept the coast rocking long after other small towns were fast asleep. Those who lived in Gulfport during that golden age have warm memories of high school bonfires on the beach, submarine races at the Rock Pile and parties at the Fiesta. After a day splashing in the Gulf, there were Wheel Burgers at Spiders, ice cream cones at Stone's, cold beers at Elsie's and snowballs at the Pop Corn King. This nostalgic look at boomer-era Gulfport is the surest way to step on back to the glory years.
230 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 21, 2019
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May 27, 2021
I thank the author for this book. I appreciate the photos and artwork. So many memories surfaced for me and I also learned many historical facts about my beloved hometown. I recognized plenty of people mentioned in the book. One small criticism - Jack Beatle's last name was Beattie. The Beattie family was great friends of my family. My mother taught his sister Pam baton twirling. Warning to all readers: This book may induce heavy duty homesickness! I am stuck up north and would rather be crabbing at Moses pier right now. My heart sleeps on the Mississippi Gulf Coast!!! GHS Class of 1974 rock on!
April 12, 2021
A wonderful trip back in time!
I thank the author for this book. I appreciate the photos and artwork. So many memories surfaced for me and I also learned many historical facts about my beloved hometown. I recognized plenty of people mentioned in the book. One small criticism - Jack Beatle's last name was Beattie. The Beattie family was great friends of my family. My mother taught his sister Pam baton twirling. Warning to all readers: This book may induce heavy duty homesickness! I am stuck up north and would rather be crabbing at Moses pier right now. My heart sleeps on the Mississippi Gulf Coast!!! GHS Class of 1974 rock on!
I thank the author for this book. I appreciate the photos and artwork. So many memories surfaced for me and I also learned many historical facts about my beloved hometown. I recognized plenty of people mentioned in the book. One small criticism - Jack Beatle's last name was Beattie. The Beattie family was great friends of my family. My mother taught his sister Pam baton twirling. Warning to all readers: This book may induce heavy duty homesickness! I am stuck up north and would rather be crabbing at Moses pier right now. My heart sleeps on the Mississippi Gulf Coast!!! GHS Class of 1974 rock on!
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