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Information on the philanthropic projects of the Assistance League of Arcadia that are supported by proceeds from the sales at the Bargain Box thrift shop. The article includes an announcement about the store offering holiday items.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 31, 2002
Pages
p. A2
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 31, 2002
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
Organizations - Assistance League of Arcadia
Item ID
24933AN
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The Bargain Box is the primary fundraiser for the Assistance League of Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper16417
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News The Star section
Date
March 17, 1999
Pages
p. 1 w/photo
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Pasadena Star News The Star section
Date
March 17, 1999
Pages
p. 1 w/photo
Subjects
The Bargain Box
Item ID
17212AN
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The Assistance League of Arcadia celebrated its 40th anniversary of service to the community. Their services are profiled.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4464
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 10, 1994
Pages
p. H-3 photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 10, 1994
Pages
p. H-3 photo
Subjects
Organizations - Assistance League of Arcadia
Item ID
4340AN
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Ruth Gilb, president of the board of directors of the Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop, says the store is a vital part of the community. Not only is it a retail store, it is a social service facility that provides assistance to people with financial, family, and personal problems.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30035
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 30, 2001
Pages
p. 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 30, 2001
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Gilb, Ruth
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Stores
Non-profit organizations
Item ID
30222AN
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The Assistance League of Arcadia is sponsoring "Operation School Bell," a project which provides over 900 needy San Gabriel Valley children with new shoes, socks, underwear, sweatshirts, and 2 complete outfits each year.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4161
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 25, 1994
Pages
p. H-1 photos
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 25, 1994
Pages
p. H-1 photos
Subjects
Organizations - Assistance League of Arcadia
Item ID
4037AN
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Great bargains can be found at Arcadia's Goodwill Store. Donations in 2004 have increased and better quality items are available.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 13, 2005
Pages
p. C3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 13, 2005
Pages
p. C3
Subjects
Collins, Janet
Goodwill Industries of Southern California
Thrift stores
Item ID
29547AN
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Juanita Gilbert Morgan, a 40-year volunteer with the Assistance League of Arcadia, died Feb. 9 after a brief illness.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 15, 2001 p. A4
February 16, 2001 p. A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 15, 2001 p. A4
February 16, 2001 p. A4
Subjects
Morgan, Juanita Gilbert
Item ID
20464AN
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An overview and history of the Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop at 323 N. First Avenue.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26419
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 22, 1998
Pages
p. 16
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 22, 1998
Pages
p. 16
Subjects
Stores - Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Business and Industry
Item ID
26619AN
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Several special services provided by the Assistance League of Arcadia are reviewed, including a national program called "The Kids on the Block," which features almost life-size puppets.

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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
May 8, 1997
Pages
p. 7
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Sierra Madre News
Date
May 8, 1997
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Organizations - Assistance League of Arcadia
Item ID
9529AN
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The Assistance League of Arcadia will have teams of puppeteers that use the Japanese "bunraku" technique perform at local elementary schools this fall, addressing divorce, physical abuse and cultural differences.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper250
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 5, 1993
Pages
p. H-1 photo; Hometown section
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 5, 1993
Pages
p. H-1 photo; Hometown section
Subjects
Organizations - Assistance League of Arcadia
Item ID
250AN
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57-year old Dave Raymond wants to see a game in every major league baseball stadium.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30767
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 19, 2002
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 19, 2002
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Baseball stadiums
Hobbies
Raymond, Dave
Item ID
30955AN
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Ruth Gilb is the new president of Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Association. Other elected board officers are John Pape, Richard Cordano, and Jack Lamb.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33290
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 1, 2001
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 1, 2001
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Association
Cordano, Richard
Gilb, Ruth
Lamb, Jack
Pape, John
Item ID
33487AN
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Longtime Arcadia interior designer Alex Mitchell died June 14 of a heart attack at the age of 64.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 28, 1992
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 28, 1992
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Mitchell, Alex
Item ID
93AN
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Arcadia's old Eisenhower Field was re-dedicated as the Dennis Lojeski Field, kicking off the 1997 Santa Anita Little League.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25808
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 6, 1997
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 6, 1997
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Dennis Lojeski Field
Lojeski, Dennis
Item ID
26008AN
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Photographs show the interior and exterior of the Queen Anne Cottage on a tour on Mother's Day. Carmel Padgett is the docent.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30046
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 15, 2006
Pages
p. A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 15, 2006
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Queen Anne Cottage
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Mother's Day
Tours
Padgett, Carmel
Item ID
30233AN
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Hikers and scouts were briefly trapped by flames, and homeowners in Sierra Madre were given the option to evacuate, due to a brush fire which started in a wooded area about one mile north of Arno Drive in north Arcadia around 3pm yesterday. The fire has burned more than 100 acres.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30984
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 27, 2008
Pages
p. News 1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 27, 2008
Pages
p. News 1
Subjects
Brush fires
Santa Anita Canyon
Santa Anita Fire
Item ID
31179AN
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Little Leagues in Arcadia and Monrovia are creating one joint softball league for girls.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 23, 2000
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 23, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Sports - Softball
Organizations - Little League
Item ID
27956AN
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Festivities for the grand re-opening of the Arcadia Public Library will begin on November 19. The President of the Arcadia Public Library Foundation, Jesse Vanlandingham, is still seeking donations to cover interior details.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 3, 1996
Pages
p. 4
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 3, 1996
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Item ID
25962AN
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Frank Ferris, 68, is a well-known Arcadia interior designer who has been in the decorating business since 1947. His store, Frank Ferris Interiors, has been open for 35 years.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper774
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 17, 1991
Pages
p. A-3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 17, 1991
Pages
p. A-3
Subjects
Frank Ferris Interiors
Item ID
774AN
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Penny Grund of Arcadia was installed as President of the San Marino League.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29889
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 21, 2001
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 21, 2001
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Grund, Penny
San Marino League
Non-profit organizations
Item ID
30075AN
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Newspaper Index
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