65 years ago – 1952 Capt. Carmen Durr-ance, international president of NIP, was on the Hill. NIP stands for Not Important People. The organization was founded on April Fool’s Day. 60 years ago – 1957 Work started on Bluebird Hill Lodge, which was planned to be Idyllwild’s most elaborate motel. A children’s playground, a coffee…

70 years ago – 1951Dr. M.M. Null directed the set up of Town Hall’s basement as a Red Cross emergency clinic. Its purpose was to handle emergencies arising out of the Korean War and possible A-bomb attacks. 65 years ago – 1956A bond election to purchase Idyllwild Water Company was placed before voters in the…

70 years ago – 1951Izaak Walton League members took part in a work party, cleaning the Fuller Mill Creek campground. 65 years ago – 1956Inie and Johnny Wilson celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. 60 years ago – 1961In addition to a parade, carnival, square dance and ball, the fifth-annual Idyllwild Bear Festival featured a Pauline…

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 – 1951The Lions Club was making plans to construct a children’s playground adjacent to Town Hall. 65 years ago – 1956It was Civil Defense Week on the Hill. Local stores were displaying emergency supplies and residents were asked to learn about being prepared for an emergency. 60 years ago – 1961Rodney Welch…

70 years ago – 1951Building started on the new Idyllwild Motel, a 10-unit structure on Pine Crest behind La Cantina. 65 years ago – 1956An Arabian horse show climaxed Palm Springs’ Western Week. Mary Nelson of Idyllwild was chair of the show, with Claire Woodmouse assisting. 60 years ago – 1961The Alandale Water Company filed…