Past Tense: August 23, 2018
70 years ago - 1948
At long last, a suitable place was found for a mountain branch of the county library — a small building...
Past Tense: August 16, 2018
70 years ago - 1948
More than 100 people attended the town’s Old Time Dance.
65 years ago - 1953
An electrical storm roared through the night,...
Past Tense: August 9, 2018
70 years ago - 1948
The district school board accepted a bid of $80,272 for a new Idyllwild School building. Work was to be completed...
Past Tense: August 2, 2018
70 years ago - 1948
Formal opening ceremonies were to be held to mark the completion of the Banning-Idyllwild Highway.
65 years ago - 1953
The U.S....
Past Tense: July 19, 2018
70 years ago - 1948
Ernie Maxwell, in a demur bathing suit of the 1890s complete with black stockings, limped into third place in...
News of Record: July 12, 2018
70 years ago - 1948
A surprised carpenter, visiting from Pomona, won a new Ford in the Gold Strike celebration. His winning ticket was pulled...
Past Tense: July 5, 2018
70 years ago - 1948
Five new street lights were installed in Pine Cove by the Improvement Club.
65 years ago - 1953
Paul and Alma Wood...
Past Tense: June 28, 2018
70 years ago - 1948
Movie star Tim Holt was in town with a film company shooting a western picture in Garner Valley. He brought...
Past Tense: June 21, 2018
70 years ago - 1948
Bill Butler’s masterpiece, a huge totem pole, was about to be installed in front of the Idyllwild Inn. The pole...
Past Tense: June 14, 2018
70 years ago - 1948
Pala Indians had predicted 11 days of rain in May, but none fell.
65 years ago - 1953
Volunteers were asked to...