70 years ago – 1950 Census counted 604  permanent residents in  Idyllwild, Mountain Center and Pine Cove.  65 years ago – 1955 Chamber of Commerce trustees met with California Telephone Co. officials regarding complaints by local business people that they were unable to make off-the-Hill calls. A request was made for more trunk lines.  60…

70 years ago – 1947  Lightning struck more than 80 times in this section of the national forest during an August thunderstorm. Only five of the strikes, however, turned into fires. Because of the dampness, all fires were easily contained. 65 years ago – 1952 The Rev. and Mrs. Dilworth, back from 12 years in…

70 years ago – 1950 Final widening of Circle Drive was being completed to permit two-way traffic in the winter. 65 years ago – 1955 Teenage bowling was started at Idyll Hof in the village for youth ages 12 to 15. 60 years ago – 1960 The Idyllwild School PTA dedicated the school’s new all-purpose…

70 years ago – 1948 “Ma’s New Husband” was chosen as the first play to be produced by the newly organized Mountain Players. 65 years ago – 1953 More than 150 people pledged $10 each for benches  to be placed at the Town Hall campfire area. 60 years ago – 1958 Temperatures dropped two nights…