70 years ago – 1951The Chamber of Commerce, working on a community recreation program, was raffling off a brand new Chevrolet to raise money for Town Hall. 65 years ago – 1956The first tour of mountain homes was sponsored by the Idyllwild Community Church Guild. Among the tour homes were Florence Schisler’s High Castle overlooking…
70 years ago – 1951Residents reported ice one morning when the temperature dropped to the 30s. 65 years ago – 1956About 300 people jammed Town Hall to vote on zoning for the Idyllwild area. After a stormy discussion, a zoning plan was adopted by a 5-to-1 majority. 60 years ago – 1961Bids were being accepted…
70 years ago – 1951Inie Wilson was in charge of Town Hall maintenance. 65 years ago – 1956Pine Cove residents voted to form the Pine Cove County Water District. 60 years ago – 1961Ernie Maxwell presented a program called “Some Fun in the Outdoors” as part of the Izaak Walton League’s Outdoor Series. 55 years…
70 years ago – 1951A county road crew installed sidewalks and curbs downtown. 65 years ago – 1956Actress Marjorie Main, best known for her role as “Ma Kettle,” bought a lot on Dickenson Road. 60 years ago – 1961A touch of the Old West livened the 4th of July weekend as ropers competed at the…
70 years ago – 1951Rev. Donald Warner conducted the services at the official opening of the Idyllwild Community Presbyterian Church. 65 years ago – 1956Customers at Dutton’s Village Market and Corner Store in Fern Valley could make their own ice cream float for 19 cents. 60 years ago – 1961Pinecraft Furniture company offered 22 pieces…
70 years ago – 1951Gary Cooper was vacationing at the Idyllwild Inn. 65 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.” 60 years ago – 1961Jon Gnagy, an artist known for giving televised drawing lessons, was…
70 years ago – 1951The first services were held in the new Idyllwild Community Presbyterian Church. 65 years ago – 1956The 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. 60 years ago – 1961Eleanor Park, also known…
70 years ago – 1951Idyllwild Inn opened the Pine Terrace for outdoor dining. 65 years ago – 1956More than 100 townsfolk gathered at Town Hall to enjoy a potluck supper in the newly completed basement, constructed by volunteers. 60 years ago – 1961Flush toilets were installed at Hurkey Creek campground. 55 years ago – 1966After…
70 years ago – 1951Sportland, in the village center, put up umbrella tables outside by the pool. 65 years ago – 1956Seven students graduated from Idyllwild Elementary School: Gary Bischof, Janet Froehlich, Dianne Granger, Diane Hunt, Marianne McConnell, Linda Michelsen and Carolyn Waltrip. 60 years ago – 1961A new state park trail was being built…
70 years ago – 1951Opening 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. 65 years ago – 1956In a…
