75 years ago – 1949 The U.S. Forest Service reported that 90 inches of snow had fallen in Idyllwild since Oct. 1. 70 years ago – 1954 Local children, in the spirit of making this “America’s Cleanest Forest,” launched a cleanup campaign. 65 years ago – 1959 ISOMATA appointed a committee to develop plans for…
75 years ago – 1949 The Women’s Association of the Idyllwild Community Church was considering setting up a “bank” of food and clothing for needy families on the Hill. 70 years ago – 1954 Snow finally arrived — 9 to 11 inches of it. It was welcome, for Idyllwild had been through a very dry…
75 years ago – 1948 “Ma’s New Husband,” the first production of the Mountain Players, was a big hit. Evie Kretsinger and Leigh Dutton headed the cast. 70 years ago – 1953 Boxes were placed in village stores for gifts of food and clothing for American Indians on the Santa Rosa reservation. 65 years ago…
75 years ago – 1948 The Town Crier was offering a $10 prize for anyone who spotted a bear in the mountains. Bob Mitchell claimed to have laid eyes on one on Scenic Drive but a photo proof had yet to be produced. 70 years ago – 1953 The state Public Utilities Commission called a…
75 years ago – 1948 Sen. William Knowland, an overnight guest at the Idyllwild Inn, met formally with Hill residents to discuss local affairs. 70 years ago – 1953 Ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary met to sew gift projects for the Veterans Hospital. 65 years ago – 1958 The Rotary Club announced a Halloween…
75 years ago – 1948 Sen. William Knowland, an overnight guest at the Idyllwild Inn, met formally with Hill residents to discuss local affairs. 70 years ago – 1953 Ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary met to sew gift projects for the Veterans Hospital. 65 years ago – 1958 The Rotary Club announced a Halloween…
75 years ago – 1948 Idyllwild Chamber of Commerce directors voted to “reforest” the San Jacinto Mountains with Sequoia Giganteas. 70 years ago – 1953 Idyllwild Beauty Shop advertised, “Fall tints for your tresses,” offering tint colors “maple red,” “oakleaf russet” and “alder grey.” 65 years ago – 1958 Dr. Max Krone was in Germany…
70 years ago – 1948 The dump, the Town Crier learned, was a popular after-dark rendezvous during the summer. Residents were taking guests there to watch the deer feeding. 65 years ago – 1953 A sudden cold snap hit the mountain; the thermometer dropped to 18 degrees at Kenworthy Station in Garner Valley. 60 years…
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…
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…
