65 years ago – 1950 U.S. Forest Service officials inspected the newly paved Banning-Idyllwild Highway before it’s acceptance into the national forest system. 60 years ago – 1955 At a hearing before the County Board of Supervisors, a group of about 75 people demanded that the supervisors throw out all mountain zoning and place the…
65 years ago – 1950 During the 1950 deer season, about 165 bucks were legally taken from the area. The total was about 30 fewer than the previous year. 60 years ago – 1955 The Town Crier celebrated its ninth anniversary “since that crisp Halloween in 1946 when the first issue was cranked out on…
65 years ago – 1950 The Idyllwild Lions Club pledged to buy an extra U.S. Defense Bond in tribute to the 40th Infantry Division. 60 years ago – 1955 About 85 people comprising the cast and crew of a Western production being filmed by Universal-International made headquarters at the “Inn” after shooting scenes in the…
65 years ago – 1950 Hunter McConnell, co-chairman of the local Disaster Committee, announced that he was accepting volunteers for lookout or fire-watching duty. About 35 people were needed so that each lookout would work only one night per week. 60 years ago – 1955 Development of the exclusive Tahquitz Lake Club was moving ahead…
65 years ago – 1950 A Town Crier story, “We’re News in New York,” informed readers that a recent New York Herald editorial urged Secretary of the Interior Chapman to defend the San Jacinto wild area from “the encroachment of those who would threaten a great wilderness now successfully preserved.” 60 years ago – 1955…
65 years ago – 1950 The Fern Valley Lodge was selling “fine dinners” for only $1 per meal. 60 years ago – 1955 Hemet Unified School District provided a bus to take Idyllwild students to football games in Hemet. 55 years ago – 1960 Although the Forest Service had not declared the Keen Camp guard…
65 years ago – 1950 Plans for state riding and hiking trails received a boost when portions of the local trail system were inspected and found to be favorable. 60 years ago – 1955 Desert Sun School over Saunders Meadow Way reopened with one of the largest enrollments in its history. 55 years ago –…
65 years ago – 1950 Upon completion of the architectural drawings for the workshops and studios of the Idyllwild School of Music and the Arts, construction began. 60 years ago – 1955 After four years of planning for zoning despite continuous opposition, the County Planning Commission adopted a master plan for the mountain area, which…
65 years ago – 1950 Because of the increasing mountain population and the heavier downstream needs, it was estimated that the community would soon need an another 7 billion gallons of water. 60 years ago – 1955 After receiving a $4,000 appropriation for campground improvement, District Ranger John Gilman, U.S. Forest Service, began planning an…
65 years ago – 1950 A new attraction at the Labor Day carnival was Zeke’s hayride. A team of six horses pulled the wagon and took children on free rides. 60 years ago – 1955 After a cool summer, September arrived with a blazing 96 degrees. 55 years ago – 1960 Joe and Leona McGaugh…
