Junior Fire Patrol

Junior Fire Patrol Saves the Day 1946 1946-At about 3:30 p.m the captain of the Junior Fire Patrol, Virgil Jump  noticed a small fire adjoining the LaFrance residence. So he…

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The Ladies Auxiliary 1947

Forming of the Ladies Fire Auxiliary - 1946 On Labor Day weekend of September 1946, there was a brush fire that burned 40 acres. The fire aroused the citizens of…

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Ground Observation Corps – 1940s

The Crest Observation Post. During World War II there was an observation post located behind the Suncrest Clubhouse (what is now the Community Church). It was manned by volunteers. Called…

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Life in the 1950s and 60s

Suncrest and La Cresta Merge 1950s and 1960s The Crest Civic League notes reflected that as of November 1950, “There are now approximately 1,200 residents based on a total of…

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