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Past Tense: June 21, 2012

Past Tense: June 21, 2012

65 years ago – 1947 Fred Patton revealed he was smuggled into this area. “Back in 1895,” he recalled, “a man stole me from my folks up in Sonoma County. He was interested in gold mining over by Kenworthy and he hijacked me along to help him.” The mining experience didn’t amount to much, but…

Past Tense: June 14, 2012

Past Tense: June 14, 2012

60 years ago – 1952 MGM was filming “Desperate Search” around Lake Hemet, starring Jane Greer, Howard Keel and Keenan Wynn. The company headquartered at the Idyllwild Inn.   55 years ago – 1957 A reading room was added to the Christian Science Church with Hazel Loy as librarian. 50 years ago – 1962 Idyllwild…

Before Our Time: Idyllwild’s SMASH! …

Before Our Time: Idyllwild’s SMASH! …

With playground construction underway at our future community center, it’s appropriate to recall the Wright family compound that occupied the site for more than a half-century. Before 2008, you may have noticed a cluster of abandoned structures on the property. These included a lodge and two cabins for family members, tiny quarters for domestic help,…

Past Tense: June 7, 2012

Past Tense: June 7, 2012

65 years ago – 1947 A wave of ladybugs buzzed through the village, coming out of hibernation. Somebody proposed an annual village lottery on the date the yearly flight would take place. 60 years ago – 1952 The Froehlichs were readying their new Rustic Theatre for a mid-June opening. Promised features included “a sloping floor,…