65 years ago - 1949 The “Year of the Big Snow” continued; the chapel at Idyllwild Pines collapsed under the load and icicles hung from roofs in solid ...
Past Tense: Jan. 30, 2014
65 years ago - 1949 So much snow had fallen during January that plans were underway to organize a ski club on the Hill. 60 years ago - 1954 Newlyweds ...
Past Tense: Jan. 23, 2014
65 years ago - 1949 Idyllwild experienced 4 feet of snow over a 10-day period in which temperatures never rose above freezing. 60 years ago - 1954 Wil...
Past Tense: Jan. 16, 2014
65 years ago - 1949 The Chamber discussed a plan to identify the Hill community with the back country, approving the theme, “Gateway to the Mt. San Ja...
Past Tense: Jan. 9, 2014
65 years ago - 1949 A cold snap brought a high of 30 degrees and a low of 7 degrees one day, freezing pipes and Mrs. Eric Holm’s breath on her coat. E...
Past Tense: Jan. 2, 2014
65 years ago - 1949 The Women’s Association of the Idyllwild Community Church was considering setting up a “bank” of food and clothing for needy famil...
Past Tense – December 26, 2013
65 years ago - 1948 Not a single crack appeared in the rock work of Fern Valley Market, despite a terrific shaking in the earth. Town Crier declared i...
Past Tense – December 19, 2013
65 years ago - 1948 The Banning Water Company reported that 10 inches of surface water was added to its supply after the earthquake. Officials weren’t...
Past Tense: December 12, 2013
65 years ago - 1948 “Ma’s New Husband,” the first production of the Mountain Players, was a big hit. Evie Kretsinger and Leigh Dutton headed the cast....
Past Tense – December 5, 2013
65 years ago - 1948 Work was begun on the Idyllwild Fire House between the Trading Post and Ice & Fuel. 60 years ago - 1953 Joan Crawford, ...