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Category: Past Tense

Charlie Clayton enjoys a bowl of chili on a cold February day at Town Hall during the “Chili Feed” sponsored by the Idyllwild Church of Religious Science. This photo was published Feb. 24, 1994.  File photo

Past Tense: Feb. 23, 2012

60 years ago – 1952 Townsfolk were invited to a premiere showing of “Ballad of Idyllwild,” a movie made on the campus of ISOMATA (now the Idyllwild Arts Academy). Marais and Miranda were the authors, and Meredith Willson contributed to the theme song. 55 years ago – 1957 The search was abandoned for a nude [...]

Idyllwild Elementary School student Justine Levine captured the Town Crier staff of 1977’s hearts with this Valentine to the community, published on the front page of the Feb. 10 issue.	File

Past Tense: Feb. 16.2012

55 years ago – 1957 Police called off the search for Stephen D. Gallagher, who was reported missing while hiking in Tahquitz Canyon. All that was found of him were his clothes and shoes, which he removed before his disappearance. 50 years ago – 1962 Three women joined the Pine Cove fire department’s rescue squad [...]

Throwing a Super Bowl Party is a tradition at the American Legion Post 800 as seen in this February 1999 photo.      File photo

Past Tense: Feb. 9, 2012

55 years ago – 1957 US Marines from Camp Pendleton moved into the Dark Canyon-Pine Flats area to begin a series of winter maneuver operations in the snow. 50 years ago – 1962 Noble Aller, of Idyllwild, Hemet Unified School Sistrict trustee, accepted appointment as the combined districts’ spokesman on the area school unification committee. [...]

Past Tense: Feb. 2, 2012

65 years ago – 1947 The highlight of the week was Mike and Dorothy Michelsen opening their long awaited Fern Valley Market. The opening took place after 12 months of all sorts of delays and problems, according to the couple. “Alpine” is the market’s name. 60 years ago – 1952 Two couples from Los Angeles [...]

Past Tense: Jan. 26, 2012

65 years ago – 1947 The Chamber of Commerce announced that a deputy sheriff would be assigned to the area, and a new switchboard would be installed in the summer to handle 200 phones. • • • A University of Southern California movie crew photographed the Chamber meeting for a film dealing with the proposed [...]

None of the approximately 40 Idyllwild School students on board were injured when a vehicle lost control on the icy pavement and slid into the bus near Pine Cove in January 1999. The driver, however, was injured. Residents and visitors are advised to be aware that even low impact collisions can injure someone and are reminded to be aware of road conditions when driving in Idyllwild.                 File photo

Past Tense: Jan. 19, 2012

65 years ago – 1947 There were 300 families living year-round in the area. 60 years ago – 1952 Movie shows at Hillbilly Lodge ended as the Froelichs worked to complete their new Rustic Theatre. 55 years ago – 1957 Hill folk living beside Strawberry Creek reported hearing a strange noise following the heavy rain. [...]

Although Idyllwild has enjoyed  pleasant weather lately, residents are reminded that January is a winter month, as seen in this Jan. 21, 1993, photo in which a car is towed after having a snow-laden tree fall across its hood.	File photo

Past Tense: Jan. 12, 2012

65 years ago – 1947 Pop Groom leased land above Pine Cove where Haigh and Weller were logging for a winter sports area. 60 years ago – 1952 The State Riding and Hiking Trail project again stalled due to right-of-way difficulties. The trail may be re-routed elsewhere. 55 years ago – 1957 Janet Froehlich was [...]

Published Dec. 15, 1961, this Town Crier photo shows volunteers making choir gowns at Community Church for Christmas events. 	File photo

Past Tense: Dec. 22, 2011

65 years ago – 1946 Harold Sanborn, chair of the Chamber building committee, announced that every Friday was to be Labor Day. Lenny Poates was to have a crew on hand to add to the community building. 60 years ago – 1951 The Lions Club viewed Korean War combat films at Fern Valley Lodge. The [...]

In this Dec. 14, 1989 photo, Halie Johnson (current production manager at the Town Crier) gets help from postal worker Mary Arnaiz, as she sends off a letter to Santa Claus. The Letter Box is the same box now at the post office ready to receive every kid’s Christmas wishes. Arnaiz, a long-time resident, recently passed away; her obituary is on page 4. 	File photo

Past Tense: Dec. 15, 2011

55 years ago – 1956 Former California Attorney General Robert Kenny was in town paying a visit to his former business associate, Hazel Cress. 50 years ago – 1961 Emax saw the painting of yellow lines on the highways as “a trend toward the police state.” 45 years ago – 1966 A series of storms [...]

Past Tense: Dec. 2, 2011

60 years ago – 1951 Thanksgiving was followed by a beautiful snow fall that left 3 inches in Idyllwild and 8 inches in Tahquitz Valley. 55 years ago – 1956 The newly organized Pine Cove County Water District planned to ask voters to approve a $110,000 bond issue to purchase facilities and make improvements. 50 [...]

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