70 years ago – 1950 Les Selander was directing a Western film in Idyllwild with “so many cowhands in jingling spurs clomping through the village.” 65 years ago – 1955 At Dutton’s Corner Store in Fern Valley, 3 pounds of tomatoes were being sold for 19 cents. 60 years ago – 1960 Despite a move…

70 years ago – 1949 Pete Hibbert passed away. He had been the lookout atop Tahquitz Peak for many years. 65 years ago – 1954 The American Legion Post 800 held a turkey shoot at the Idyllwild Rifle and Pistol Club near Mountain Center. 60 years ago – 1959 Golfers were testing the Hill’s new…

75 years ago – 1947Pop Groom leased Haigh and Weller land above Pine Cove where Mountain Sawmill was logging for a winter sports area. 70 years ago – 1952The State Riding and Hiking Trail project again stalled due to right-of-way difficulties. The trail was being considered for rerouting elsewhere. 65 years ago – 1957Eight parachutes…