65 years ago – 1949 The Lucks, who manned the community telephone switchboard, figured the average number of calls serviced daily during the summer was 1,800. 60 years ago – 1954 The Idyllwild School term opened with 166 pupils, a 20-percent increase over the previous year. 55 years ago – 1959 Bow and arrow expert…
Our mix of news and features, I felt, needed a dose of local humor — a poke at how serious we take ourselves in the town sometimes. And I didn’t want to hear yet one more time, “Cartoons in the Town Crier are never funny.” I wanted something people would say was funny, an idea…
65 years ago – 1949 The Chamber of Commerce reported a profit from its Gold Rush celebration at Town Hall. 60 years ago – 1954 Playing at the Rustic Theatre was “Betrayed,” starring Clark Gable and Lana Turner. 55 years ago – 1959 The U.S. Forest Service announced the reactivation of the Thomas…
She’s all ears — mixed in with a lot of love, obedience and fun in such a small package. Tammy, also known as Billie Jean, is a 5- to 6-year-old min-pin. She’s good with cats and other dogs, and on the leash. And she absolutely loves car rides. Could you share your space with this…
Remarkable upgrades occurring now and in the recent past show that Idyllwild’s artistry doesn’t just reside on canvas. The geniuses of the Rechtfertigs surprised us with The Grand Idyllwild Lodge in its Arts and Crafts and environmentally friendly design, along with the entire experience the Rechtfertigs give their guests. With Tahquitz and Suicide rocks, wilderness…
Dr Know It All can answer any of your questions. He just happens to know everything. Dr Know It All selects a few letters from readers to answer each week. Readers should feel free to mail the doctor a question at the Town Crier (becky@towncrier.com). The doctor remains anonymous. Dear Dr Know It All:…
Editor: My name is Pamela. Our family recently moved to Idyllwild. We knew this move was the right choice for many reasons, but we also left a lot behind. Our daughter was diagnosed with autism at 20 months old. We spent countless hours researching therapies, doctors and diets. Our baby would not look when you…
Editor: I was upset to learn Caltrans had removed yard-sale and open-house signs along Highway 243 Friday before Labor Day weekend. I noticed Saturday morning new signs were up. These signs were not being removed. Only people starting their sales Friday were affected. Areas like Fern Valley were totally unaffected. This hurt some while gave…
65 years ago – 1949 Dorothy Lewis was back from a visit to Bamako, Republic of Mali, Africa, where her son was working. 60 years ago – 1954 A power blackout over the holiday weekend lasted from 1:35 p.m. Saturday to 12:05 a.m. Sunday. Gasoline pumps wouldn’t work and the Rustic Theatre had to…
Seventy-six is an attractive number, especially in the United States. It brings up the Declaration of Independence (1776), or perhaps the 76 trombones Professor Harold Hill wanted the town folk to imagine in “The Music Man.” But for us at the Fire Safe Council, 76 refers to the current number of houses that have been…
