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Past Tense: August 30, 2018
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70 years ago – 1948 The PTA raised $150 at its first Hill social event. 65 years ago – 1953 The thunderstorm that drenched Idyllwild proceeded northward, leaving 300 lightning strikes in the Six Rivers National Forest. 60 years ago – 1958 Charlotte Gorzny, an eager youthful reader, read 47 books to top all other…

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Past Tense: Nov. 15, 2012
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65 years ago – 1947 “Hurricane Force Winds Leave Idyllwild in a Shamble,” screamed the Town Crier’s page one headline. The George Thomas Cedar, oldest tree on the mountain, was uprooted. 60 years ago – 1952 Heavy rains in Hemet almost flooded the Armistice Day parade, which included a float entered by the Idyllwild PTA….

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Past Tense: December 31, 2020
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65 years ago – 1955Miss Ettie Lee of Los Angeles was the new owner of Pinos Altos, formally operated as a girl camp, near Pine Cove. 60 years ago – 1960The pros and cons of the annual Bear Festival were aired at the Chamber of Commerce meeting at Town Hall. 55 years ago – 1965At…

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Past Tense: July 30, 2015
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65 years ago – 1950 Hill motorists, children and inexperienced horsemen “unaccustomed to city streets” were warned to be careful during the busy vacation time. 60 years ago – 1955 The first San Jacinto Mt. Wilderness Horseman’s Play Day, involving many local riding clubs, was a major success. 55 years ago – 1960 Plans were…

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Past Tense: July 25, 2013
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65 years ago – 1948 With a net profit of almost $4,000 from the Gold Strike, the Idyllwild Chamber of Commerce paid off a $1,500 note to the bank, borrowed to help build Town Hall. 60 years ago – 1953 Forty members of the Camp Pendleton Marine Band performed at the Community Campfire. 55 years…

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Past Tense: January 14, 2016
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65 years ago – 1951 Dr. 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. 60 years ago – 1956 A bond election to purchase Idyllwild Water Company was placed before voters…

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