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…
By Janice MuraskoLast week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the cats met new ARF cat Marcel.Whiskers: Everyone get over here. You won’t believe the news I have!Pepper: We are all here. What is it?Whiskers: Hang onto your hats. Sadie was adopted!!Pepper: Holy cat nip! She has been with ARF for many years. How very…
65 years ago – 1957U.S. Marines from Camp Pendleton moved into the Dark Canyon-Pine Flats area to begin a series of winter maneuver operations in the snow. 60 years ago – 1962Noble Allert, of Idyllwild, Hemet Unified School District trustee, accepted an appointment as the combined districts’ spokesman on the area school unification committee. 55…
75 years ago – 1947The highlight of the week was Mike and Dorothy Michelsen opening their long-awaited Fern Valley Market. The opening took place after 12 months of all sorts of delays and problems, according to the couple. “Alpine” is the market’s name. 70 years ago – 1952Two couples from Los Angeles started a weekend…
By Janice MuraskoLast week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats shared their brainstormed ways to get adopted.Phil: Well, we are all still here, unfortunately.Whiskers: I thought for sure after our adoption brainstorming at least one of us would be adopted.Don: Me too, Whiskers. Now what?Phil: Let’s get our minds off the fact…
75 years ago – 1947The Chamber of Commerce announced that a deputy sheriff would be assigned to the area, and a new switchboard would be installed in the summer to handle 200 phones.• • •A University of Southern California movie crew photographed the Chamber meeting for a film dealing with the proposed Idyllwild Arts Foundation….
By Janice MuraskoLast week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats shared their “adoption blues” with each other.Phil: I’m calling a meeting of the ARF cats, and of course Claire, our lone dog.Whiskers: I think everyone is here, including Claire.Don: What’s up, Phil?Phil: I thought maybe we could all put our heads together…
Q. Is cutting your own hair fashionable these days?-Elwood, Anza A. I just tried it myself. I concluded that a guy who cuts his own hair has a fool for a barber and a dope for a client. Q. I’m wearing a mask in public these days. How can I tell if it makes me…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats greeted new cats Paisley and Lucy.Phil: Now that was a quiet weekend.Whiskers: Now that you mention it, yes it was.Don: I was hoping that one of us would find a home.Whiskers: True, and Claire still needs a place to call her own.Don: I just…
