70 years ago – 1952The Chamber of Commerce boasted 66 business members and 223 nonbusiness members. 65 years ago – 1957The U.S, Forest Service reported the poorest snow pack since the annual surveys began. Average depth on the course was 3.15 inches, with several of the measuring points bare. 60 years ago – 1962Rain, snow,…
Price of gas rose before Ukraine war Dear editor:Well, I promised myself (and many of you ) no more letters to the Town Crier (sorry, Becky) but here’s one more.Regarding the photo on the front page showing the posted prices at the gas station in the middle of town: A nice photo even if the…
By Janice MuraskoLast week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats talked about how they fit the desires of almost any human.Phil: Well, here we are. Anything new?Harley: We are all still here.Phil: I see that, so I’m guessing no recent adoptions.Harley: None, darn it. I just cannot believe any human walking into…
70 years ago – 1952Dr. M.M. Null announced that he had hundreds of small sequoias to be given to residents and property owners free of charge. The little redwoods were grown for planting in the community. 65 years ago – 1957Clarence Bischof purchased the San Jacinto Lumber Yard. 60 years ago – 1962Paramount Picture’s “Breakfast…
By Janice MuraskoLast week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats celebrated Lulu’s adoption.Phil: I am so impressed with all of the prize sponsors for the Pets of the Year competition.Harley: The list and prize value keeps growing!Phil: So in addition to meeting us and maybe adopting, humans should participate in the fund…
65 years ago – 1957The Christian Science Society moved into a new location at Cedar and River drives, opposite Town Hall. 60 years ago – 1962Under the weight of the heavy snow load, Town Hall’s roofed front porch collapsed. 55 years ago – 1967Five students from Idyllwild were among Hemet High School students who were…
65 years ago – 1957During what used to be conservation week, Izaak Walton League hosted the Junior Rangers and Girl Scouts at Town Hall, where together they performed a playlet and multiple skits about conserving natural resources. 60 years ago – 1962Dr. Earl Herald, curator of the Steinhart Aquarium in San Francisco, made a presentation…
By Janice MuraskoLast week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats posed for the camera.Phil: Hey guys, remember how last week Lulu was saying she could win the Pets of the Year competition because of her beauty?Harley: Right, but we told her she’d have to be adopted and entered by a human on…
70 years ago – 1952Townsfolk were invited to a premiere showing of “Ballad of Idyllwild,” a movie made on the campus of ISOMATA (now Idyllwild Arts Academy). Marais and Miranda were the authors, and Meredith Willson contributed to the theme song. 65 years ago – 1957Diane Hunt, daughter of the Errol Hunts, and Tim Matthews,…
By Janice MuraskoLast week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats celebrated Claire’s adoption.Phil: (sneaks into ARF to spy on Harley, who is posing for a camera) Harley! What are you doing?Harley: Oh, hi, Phil. I’m just taking some selfies, hoping one is good enough so I may win the ARF Pets of…
