Historic Newspaper Archives

Filipponi Named Golf Field Judge

eo A. Higgins, acting general chairman of the Pioneer Pass Golf Challenge Committee, has received the official confirmation of acceptance of the post of PPGC head field judge from Mervyn L. Filipponi, former recreation director of the Yucca Valley Park and Recreation District.

San Bernardino County Sun
September 29, 1965

Seventh Pioneer Pass Golf
Challenge Opens on Friday

The eyes of Yucca Valley are looking north toward the mountains, where the Pioneer Pass, back road to Big Bear, will be coming alive with swinging clubs and flying golf balls in the world’s longest and only playable 19th Hole, the 7th Annual Pioneer Pass Golf Challenge Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

San Bernardino County Sun
September 30, 1965

Old News
Desert Magazine
October 1, 1965

PIONEERTOWN
A ghost town haunted by people

WE ENTERED the central compound of Pioneertown with caution, expecting a fight to tumble through the saloon doors any minute, or the "fastest gun in the West" to make a fast draw. It was soon evident, though, that our fears were unfounded—this town is only a fascinating echo of the West's wild past.

Desert Magazine
October 1, 1965

Old News
Desert Magazine
October 1, 1965

Pioneertown

Pioneertown A ghost town haunted by people By Jack Delaney WE ENTERED the central compound of Pioneertown with caution, expecting a fight to tumble through the saloon doors any minute, or the “fastest gun in the West” to make a…

Desert Magazine
October 1, 1965

The California Golden Empire

The California Golden Empire Brochure

Pioneertown Sun
January 1, 1966

California Golden Empire

California Golden Empire New Yucca Valley City Plans Restoration of Pioneertown If one listens closely these days, one will hear strange sounds disturbing the normal stillness of California’s high desert. These are the sounds of men and machines as they…

The Los Angeles Times
January 26, 1966

California Golden Empire
New Yucca Valley City Plan
Restoration of Pioneertown

A prime factor in the growth potential of the high desert is the unparalleled weather. The Golden Empire is situated 4000 feet above sea level, and the cool breezes that flow off the San Bernadino Mountains in the background also protect it from excessive high temperatures. The California Golden Empire enjoys a year round average temperature of a pleasantly mild 70 degrees.

The Los Angeles Times
January 26, 1966

Pioneer Loop Association Set

With 62 persons voting, representing more than a dozen communities from two counties, the Pioneer Loop Association, dedicated to tourism and recreation, was given a solid “yes” vote at its formation meeting Feb. 17 at the Glen Restaurant. Jim Ishmael, Resident of the Hi-Desert Associated Chambers of Commerce and host for the meeting, presided.

The Los Angeles Times
February 25, 1966

Burro Race Set For Big Bear

Most important of resolutions brought before the board was a decision to hold the burro derby in Bear Balley, pending securing a final commitment on one portion of the race. All others were settled prior to the meeting.

San Bernardino County Sun
February 25, 1966

Old News
The Valley Times
February 26, 1966

Pioneertown–Golden Empire

Pioneertown–Golden Empire Exciting Development Preserves ‘Old West’ Pioneertown California, a 19th century-designed town once used us it movie set for numerous Western movies in the 1040’s and 50’s. is fast becoming the “capital” of one or met most exciting land…

The Valley Times
February 26, 1966