“O, sunset land! O, sunset land! As on thy highest mount I stand, I look away across the plain, And wonder will it ever rain.” Thus did J.P. Baumgartner, editorializing in the Riverside Daily Press in 1899, paraphrase a familiar gospel hymn. Southern California was suffering through a three-year drought. Only three storage reservoirs existed…
65 years ago – 1949 A committee was chosen to supervise building the new Presbyterian Community Church next to the manse. 60 years ago – 1954 A 25-year-old Thermal man drowned while swimming in Lake Fulmor. He was the lake’s first victim. 55 years ago – 1959 The Chamber put on a hugely…
We at the Fire Safe Council were very happy with the Town Hall meeting last week. The turnout was great and the room was packed. Best of all was the intelligent and focused discussion between the fire chiefs who comprised the panel and residents who attended. The questions and comments were smart, and the chiefs…
Ethel is ready to move on as long as she has a very active family or a young canine playmate to grow up with. This young girl is under age 1, and loves to play and run. She is a quick learner, as she has already mastered sit and stay. Leash training was a piece…
65 years ago – 1949 Everyone was invited to the dedication ceremonies for the Atwater Kent Bowl on the grounds of the Idyllwild Arts Foundation. 60 years ago – 1954 The Jerry Johnson family was happily welcoming Air Force man Jim Johnson home to the mountains on furlough. 55 years ago – 1959…
65 years ago – 1949 A public swimming pool was opened in the center of town on the site of the old Sportland. 60 years ago – 1954 Special events being planned for the Fourth of July included a Cowboy Rodeo, a Community Campfire and a Woodsman’s Breakfast. 55 years ago – 1959…
Ethel is ready to move on as long as she has a very active family or a young canine playmate to grow up with. This young girl is under 1, and loves to play and run. She is a quick learner as she has already mastered sit and stay. Leash training was a piece of…
Special programs for teens: A special event for teens this coming Saturday, June 28, at 2 p.m.: Interested in free job training? Want to learn new job skills and good work habits? How would you like some fine letters of recommendation from local nonprofit organizations? Become a volunteer. Teen summer volunteers are needed for our…
Tears of joy for our Pinkie Lee. She will going home to her owner. What a story this girl could tell. She was tossed around and lost for a while, but Pinkie is going home. And that’s the best news. Her name, by the way, is Scooby. More great barking news. Miss Bella, the Schipperke/Papillion-mix…
65 years ago – 1949 Chuck Holmes was the local boy selected for Boys State by the American Legion Post 800. 60 years ago – 1954 The Chamber of Com- merce was planning to host a chuckwagon dinner for the annual Fourth of July celebration. 55 years ago – 1959 Camp Maranatha’s new…
