75 years ago – 1948 “Don’t look for the Town Crier next week,” advised the editor. “We’re skipping every other week to do our winter chores.” 70 years ago – 1953 The Marais-Miranda folk opera “African Heartbeat” premiered at the Bowman, but the weather was so cold the audience huddled in blankets. 65 years ago…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats and kittens listened to ARF dog Paul discuss his perfect adopter. Harley: I have good news to share. Phil: Let me guess. It’s an adoption? Lilac: Right! Paul has been adopted and will be a member of a perfect family. Rosy: That’s great news! Katnis:…
75 years ago – 1948 The PTA raised $150 at its first Hill social event. 70 years ago – 1953 The thunderstorm that drenched Idyllwild proceeded northward, leaving 300 lightning strikes in the Six Rivers National Forest. 65 years ago – 1958 Charlotte Gorzny, an eager youthful reader, read 47 books to top all other…
By Janice Murasko Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats and kittens welcomed new ARF dog Paul. Harley: I hope you’re all here. I have asked Paul to tell us all what kind of human he hopes to adopt. Phil: That sounds great. Paul: Thank you Harley. Let me tell you about…
75 years ago – 1948 At long last, a suitable place was found for a mountain branch of the county library — a small building on the Fern Valley Lodge property. Volunteer librarians were being sought. 70 years ago – 1953 Sierra Club members of the rock-climbing division again tackled Tahquitz Rock. Several new routes…
By Janice Murasko Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats and kittens complimented each other, knowing they would soon be adopted. Harley: Aren’t you all so happy that you live in a safe, indoor location? Phil: No kidding. After experiencing the storm from inside the ARF cattery, I’m even more glad to…
75 years ago – 1948 A Christmas fire at the dump caught many firemen in their Sunday-go-to-meeting clothes. Swede Pitt tramped among the the burning debris in a starched white shirt and his best pants rolled to the knees. 70 years ago – 1953 Hope Bell, librarian, reported that circulation in the local library doubled…
By Janice Murasko Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats discussed Santa’s visits. Atlas: Happy New Year everyone! Phil: Thank you, Atlas! It’s difficult to believe that it is already 2023. Atlas: We have a special reason to celebrate. ARF has two new dogs. Harley: Fabulous! Are they the ones coming into…
By Janice MuraskoLast week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats discussed notable dates on the calendar that celebrate pets.Atlas: Good morning! Did Santa Claus visit all of you this week?Phil: Actually, Santa has been visiting us since shortly after Thanksgiving, via daily donations!Atlas: Ooh, did Santa have something to do with the donations…
75 years ago – 1947A snowfall of 12 to 24 inches was believed attributable to dry ice dropped from a plane sent by Hemet Valley Flying Service and Cal Tech observers. 70 years ago – 1952C. Selden Belden, pioneer resident and furniture maker, died in Hemet. 65 years ago – 1957Fern Valley Mutual Water District…
