Past Tense: June 7, 2018
70 years ago - 1948
Due to error, Dick Elliott’s name was omitted from the ballot in the school district election. But the diligence of...
Past Tense: May 24, 2018
65 years ago - 1953
Woodland Park Manor held an open house inviting the community to inspect its completely furnished units. Accommodation rates were $10...
Past Tense: May 17, 2018
70 years ago - 1948Plans were being made for The Wild Idle Days celebration to be held in July.65 years ago - 1953Dick and...
Past Tense: May 10, 2018
70 years ago - 1948
Fern Valley Mutual Water Company installed a 420,000-gallon water tank on Strawberry Creek.
65 years ago - 1953
A record-breaking crowd of...
Past Tense: May 3, 2018
70 years ago - 1948
A handful of energetic men, women and children scrambled up and down Strawberry Creek, building little dams. The purpose was...
Past Tense: April 26, 2018
70 years ago - 1948
All major streams in the mountains had been stocked for the May 1 trout opener. Among the volunteers were a...
Past Tense: April 19, 2018
70 years ago - 1948
The Town Crier reported that Editor Ernie Maxwell’s cat had five new kittens.
65 years ago - 1953
Sunset magazine featured an...
Past Tense: April 12, 2018
70 years ago - 1948
The Town Crier noted evidence that the dog population was getting out of hand: “Many pets are apparently dissatisfied with...
Past Tense: April 5, 2018
70 years ago - 1948
Chess and bridge were favorite features of evenings at Idyllwild Inn.
65 years ago - 1953
Nearly 30 members had signed up...
Past Tense: March 29, 2018
70 years ago - 1948
As the Lions entertained in honor of their daughters, Ernie Maxwell contributed a chalk talk on “Feminine Fashion.”
65 years ago...