65 years ago – 1951 A county road crew installed sidewalks and curbs downtown. 60 years ago – 1956 Actress Marjorie Main, best known for her role as “Ma Kettle,” bought a lot on Dickenson Road. 55 years ago – 1961 A touch of the Old West livened the 4th of July weekend as ropers…
65 years ago – 1951 Rev. Donald Warner conducted the services at the official opening of the Idyllwild Community Presbyterian Church. 60 years ago – 1956 Customers at Dutton’s Village Market and Corner Store in Fern Valley could make their own ice cream float for 19 cents. 55 years ago – 1961 Pinecraft Furniture company…
65 years ago – 1951 Gary Cooper was vacationing at the Idyllwild Inn. 60 years ago – 1956 “George the barber” at the Idyllwild Inn was advertising his services with the slogan, “All the latest krazy kuts, also something subdued for pops.” 55 years ago – 1961 Jon Gnagy, an artist known for giving televised…
65 years ago – 1951 The first services were held in the new Idyllwild Community Presbyterian Church. 60 years ago – 1956 The Idyllwild County Water District took over the Idyllwild Water Company. Meanwhile, the election of the proposed Pine Cove County Water District was set by county supervisors. 50 years ago – 1966 A…
65 years ago – 1951 Idyllwild Inn opened the Pine Terrace for outdoor dining. 60 years ago – 1956 More than 100 townsfolk gathered at Town Hall to enjoy a potluck supper in the newly completed basement, constructed by volunteers. 55 years ago – 1961 Flush toilets were installed at Hurkey Creek campground. 50…
65 years ago – 1951 Sportland, in the village center, put up umbrella tables outside by the pool. 60 years ago – 1956 Seven students graduated from Idyllwild Elementary School: Gary Bischof, Janet Froehlich, Dianne Granger, Diane Hunt, Marianne McConnell, Linda Michelsen and Carolyn Waltrip. 55 years ago – 1961 A new state park trail…
65 years ago – 1951 Opening of trout season was marred by severe weather and tragedy. Ten camping parties had to be rescued from Dark Canyon Campground and a boy froze to death when he attempted to hike out seeking help for his father who had suffered a heart attack. 60 years ago – 1956…
65 years ago – 1951 The Lions Club was making plans to construct a children’s playground adjacent to Town Hall. 60 years ago – 1956 It was Civil Defense Week on the Hill. Local stores were displaying emergency supplies and residents were asked to learn about being prepared for an emergency. 55 years ago…
65 years ago – 1951 Izaak Walton League members took part in a work party, cleaning the Fuller Mill Creek campground. 60 years ago – 1956 Inie and Johnny Wilson celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. 55 years ago – 1961 In addition to a parade, carnival, square dance and ball, the fifth-annual Idyllwild Bear Festival…
65 years ago – 1951 A summer drought was anticipated all over Southern California; consequently, water rationing was being discussed. The Town Crier urged the local water companies to discuss a cooperative plan. 60 years ago – 1956 It was the last trout season opener and hundreds of anglers lined Lake Fulmor. From then on,…
