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    Past Tense: June 18, 2020

    70 years ago – 1950 A new layout for the Idyllwild brochure was planned at a meeting of the Chamber’s Businessmen’s Committee.    65 years ago – 1955 State Park Ranger Frank Davies reported he would have a six-man crew working on the backcountry trails during summer. Extensive repairs were planned for the trails that…

  • Past Tense: March 19, 2015

    65 years ago – 1950 Ex-president Herbert Hoover was invited to attend the dedication of the Lou Henry Hoover Memorial Forest at Azalea Trails Girl Scout Camp on June 25. The forest was one of four memorials honoring the former president’s wife who was known for her support of the Girl Scouts. 60 years ago…

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    Past Tense: May 14, 2020

    70 years ago – 1950 Mildred Thorn, Theda and Bob Simpson and Emsy Dunn were  selected as leaders of the Chamber of Commerce’s July 4th celebration. The event was called Wild Idyle Days. 65 years ago – 1955 The Idyllwild Library moved to new quarters at Fern Valley Corners.  60 years ago – 1960 Seeking…

  • Past Tense: Oct. 25, 2012

    65 years ago – 1947 Town Crier wound up its first year of publication, written, mimeographed and mailed from the Maxwell home. News was brought right to the front door as the Maxwells did not have a telephone.   60 years ago – 1952 Disaster struck an elderly couple, Mr. and Mrs. James Bowlin, when…

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    Past Tense: August 17, 2017

    70 years ago – 1947  Idyllwild School faced a crisis. There wasn’t enough room to accommodate the anticipated enrollment of 125 kids. • • • “Alexander’s Ragtime Band,” starring Tyronne Power, Don Ameche and Alice Faye, was luring customers to the Rustic Theatre. 65 years ago – 1952 More than 100 people from Monogram Studios…