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Mrs. Irene Wiley was freed on the charge that she was wilfully cruel to her 13-year-old daughter Susan Wiley, aka "Genie." The article was written by Lucie Lowery. A 13-year-old girl named Susan Wiley was reportedly a prisoner in her home for all her life until a social worker discovered the abuse. Susan's parents Clark Wiley and Irene Wiley were arrested. The family home is at 6722 Golden West Avenue, in a county area of Arcadia. Susan Wiley was living in an environment of total isolation and deprivation and was malnourished. She cannot talk, is deformed, barely able to walk and is not toilet trained. She has been placed in the care of Children's Hospital. The child has come to be known by the alias "Genie." See VF "Wiley, Susan" for hard copy.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 16, 1970

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 16, 1970

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Child Abuse; Feral children; "Genie"; Suicides; Wiley, Clark; Wiley, Irene; Wiley, Susan

Item ID: 31750AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A 13-year-old girl named Susan Wiley was reportedly a prisoner in her home for all of her life until a social worker discovered the child abuse. Susan's parents Clark Wiley and Irene Wiley were arrested. The family home is at 6722 Golden West Avenue, in a county area of Arcadia. Susan Wiley was living in an environment of total isolation and deprivation and was malnourished. She cannot talk, is deformed, barely able to walk and is not toilet trained. She has been placed in the care of Children's Hospital. The child has come to be known by the alias "Genie." See hard copy in VF Wiley, Susan aka "Genie"

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 18, 1970

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 18, 1970

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Child Abuse; Feral children; "Genie"; Wiley, Clark; Wiley, Irene; Wiley, Susan

Item ID: 31748AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A summary of the first full contract between teachers through their union ATA and the Arcadia Unified School District since the Rodda Act became law in 1975.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 4, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 4, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2722AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Biographical sketch of 34 year resident Marie Percy, who has been chosen Senior Citizen of the Year.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 6, 1978

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 6, 1978

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Senior Citizen of the Year - 1977; Percy, Marie

Item ID: 3142AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Board of Education turned down a recommendation to shorten the last week of school at the high school. The recommendation was that for the last week, Monday would be a full day, while Tuesday through Thursday would be half days.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 18, 1979

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 18, 1979

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 2966An

Collection: Newspaper Index

Raymond C. Spoelstra has been named Senior Citizen of the year.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 1, 1975

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 1, 1975

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Senior Citizen of the Year - 1974; Spoelstra, Raymond

Item ID: 3139AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Biographical sketch of Frances Canny, one of two Arcadia Senior Citizens of the Year.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 18, 1979

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 18, 1979

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Senior Citizen of the Year - 1978; Canny, Frances

Item ID: 3143AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Velma Wright has been named Senior Citizen of the Year. Biographical notes included.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 2, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 2, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Senior Citizen of the Year - 1973; Wright, Velma

Item ID: 3138AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Biographical sketch of Cay Mortensen, who has been chosen Senior Citizen of the Year.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 15, 1977

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 15, 1977

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Senior Citizen of the Year - 1976; Mortensen, Cay

Item ID: 3141AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Biographical sketch of John Joseph, recently selected as one of two Arcadia Senior Citizens of the Year.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 22, 1979

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 22, 1979

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Senior Citizen of the Year - 1978; Joseph, John

Item ID: 3144AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Hilda Redmond and Henry Horst have been chosen Senior Citizens of the Year. Biographical notes on each are included.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 6, 1976

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 6, 1976

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Senior Citizen of the Year - 1975; Redmond, Hilda; Horst, Henry

Item ID: 3140AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

City Council plans improvements called to order by Mayor Malin, including discussions of dances held at American Legion, rezoning Huntington Strip and angled parking lines in front of Market Basket. See hard copy in subject file Business and Industry.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Bulletin

Date: October 6, 1938

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Bulletin

Date: October 6, 1938

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arcadia City Council (1903-1970)

Collection: Newspaper Index

Collectors of old horse drawn buggies. She is the daughter of Carl Kophaner, who had a corn stand at the corner of Santa Anita Avenue and Live Oak.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 22, 1974

Pages: p. C-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 22, 1974

Pages: p. C-1

Subjects: Barton, Arly and Bill.

Item ID: 597AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Summary of tax assessments and property valuations through out the years.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 29, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 29, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Taxation

Item ID: 3312AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

There will be summer school this year, for a price. Classes will be arranged through the Arcadia Department of Recreation and the University of La Verne.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 22, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 22, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Summer School

Item ID: 3089AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

"Captive Girl" Susan (aka 'Genie') Wiley's father Clark Wiley committed suicide. Clark Wiley shot himself minutes before he was to have appeared in Alhambra Municipal Court on charges of child abuse. The article was written by Dick Lloyd. With related stories "Note tells instructions for funeral (p. 1)," "A story he wanted to tell sealed by death of father (p. 6)," "Changed laws could have averted tragedy (p. 6)," and "Mrs. Wiley shelters at welfare agency: custody hearing Monday (p. 6)." A 13-year-old girl named Susan Wiley was reportedly a prisoner in her home for all her life until a social worker discovered the child abuse. Susan's parents Clark Wiley and Irene Wiley were arrested. The family home is at 6722 Golden West Avenue, in a county area of Arcadia. Susan Wiley was living in an environment of total isolation and deprivation and was malnourished. She cannot talk, is deformed, barely able to walk and is not toilet trained. She has been placed in the care of Children's Hospital. The child has come to be known by the alias "Genie." See hard copy in VF Wiley, Susan aka "Genie".

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 22, 1970

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 22, 1970

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Child Abuse; Feral children; "Genie"; Suicides; Wiley, Clark; Wiley, Irene; Wiley, Susan

Item ID: 31749AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

International Rehabilitation Association, a four-year-old company in vocational rehabilitation has made Arcadia its headquarters.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 8, 1974

Pages: p. A-7

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 8, 1974

Pages: p. A-7

Subjects: International Rehabilitation Association

Item ID: 788AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Grace Clark has retired after more than 21 years with the Arcadia Public Library. She was City Librarian for a number of years and has been head of the Technical Services Department for the past 15 years.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 3, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 3, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library - Employees - Clark, Grace

Item ID: 1932AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia's Public Works Department is preparing a new computerized traffic flow system to replace the 20-year-old timed system now in use.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 1, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 1, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Traffic Engineering

Item ID: 3402AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

MarrLin Greathouse, 17, of Arcadia High School, was crowned Miss Arcadia. She and her royal court will represent the city on the Arcadia float in the Pasadena Rose Parade on New Year's Day, 1980.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 2, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 2, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Tournament of Roses; Greathouse, MarrLin

Item ID: 32185AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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A summary of the first full contract between teachers through their union ATA and the Arcadia Unified School District since the Rodda Act became law in 1975.

Biographical sketch of 34 year resident Marie Percy, who has been chosen Senior Citizen of the Year.

The Arcadia Board of Education turned down a recommendation to shorten the last week of school at the high school. The recommendation was that for the last week, Monday would be a full day, while Tuesday through Thursday would be half days.

Raymond C. Spoelstra has been named Senior Citizen of the year.

Biographical sketch of Frances Canny, one of two Arcadia Senior Citizens of the Year.

Velma Wright has been named Senior Citizen of the Year. Biographical notes included.

Biographical sketch of Cay Mortensen, who has been chosen Senior Citizen of the Year.

Biographical sketch of John Joseph, recently selected as one of two Arcadia Senior Citizens of the Year.

Hilda Redmond and Henry Horst have been chosen Senior Citizens of the Year. Biographical notes on each are included.

City Council plans improvements called to order by Mayor Malin, including discussions of dances held at American Legion, rezoning Huntington Strip and angled parking lines in front of Market Basket. See hard copy in subject file Business and Industry.

Collectors of old horse drawn buggies. She is the daughter of Carl Kophaner, who had a corn stand at the corner of Santa Anita Avenue and Live Oak.

Summary of tax assessments and property valuations through out the years.

There will be summer school this year, for a price. Classes will be arranged through the Arcadia Department of Recreation and the University of La Verne.

International Rehabilitation Association, a four-year-old company in vocational rehabilitation has made Arcadia its headquarters.

Grace Clark has retired after more than 21 years with the Arcadia Public Library. She was City Librarian for a number of years and has been head of the Technical Services Department for the past 15 years.

Arcadia's Public Works Department is preparing a new computerized traffic flow system to replace the 20-year-old timed system now in use.

MarrLin Greathouse, 17, of Arcadia High School, was crowned Miss Arcadia. She and her royal court will represent the city on the Arcadia float in the Pasadena Rose Parade on New Year's Day, 1980.