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The Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop serves a dual purpose: a non-profit department store with thrift shop prices and as a local welfare agency for those in need. The article discusses the types of assistance given. All programs are funded by sales from the thrift shop.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 11, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 11, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
513AN
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The Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop is beginning its 51st year. Thrift shop manager Dorothy Smith tells of the changes and growth since its opening during the depression, and describes the types of merchandise to be found in the "non-profit department store with thrift shop prices."

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 6, 1982
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 6, 1982
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
511AN
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Nanci Lee Stewart, experienced in merchandising, has been appointed the new manager of the Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop, succeeding Dorothy Smith, who is retiring after 10 1/2 years as manager.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 22, 1984
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 22, 1984
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
512AN
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Dorothy Cowan Smith, for 30 years active in Arcadia business community, has retired as manager of the Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop, with which she has been affiliated for more than 18 years.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 26, 1984
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p. 1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 26, 1984
Pages
p. 1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
514AN
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Arcadia has unique welfare facility that doesn't cost taxpayers even one penny. Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop provides emergency and temporary welfare throughout Arcadia Unified School District. Program financed by sale at shop of donated clothing, furniture, books, tableware and even automobiles.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 1, 1984
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 1, 1984
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
515AN
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Outline of items to be carried on the primary election ballot: the presidential candidates; several state and local offices; 11 state propositions and a local advisory measure regarding low rent housing for senior citizens.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 1, 1980
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 1, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Primaries
Item ID
2251AN
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Simone McQueen has opened a shop featuring hundreds of items for cat lovers, from catnip to collectibles. Biographical notes on McQueen included.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper760
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 6, 1981
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 6, 1981
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Cats "R" Wonderful
Item ID
760AN
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Reprint of article that appeared in a newspaper in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. about the old-time ad wallpaper at Henry's Barber Shop

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 11, 1980
Pages
p. A-2 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 11, 1980
Pages
p. A-2 photo
Subjects
Henry's Barber Shop
Item ID
777AN
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Wayne and Marlene Stam own the Fun Shop at 707 S. First Avenue in Arcadia where they carry old baseball cards. Article discusses baseball card collecting.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 14, 1980
Pages
p. B-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 14, 1980
Pages
p. B-1
Subjects
Fun Shop
Item ID
775AN
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The Assistance League of Arcadia will open the doors of the new Bargain Box at 64 East Live Oak on Monday, April 5. The new thrift shop will continue to offer creative shopping and to fund the philanthropic efforts of the organization which has served the community for 28 years.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 1, 1982
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 1, 1982
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Organizations - Assistance League of Arcadia
Item ID
2086AN
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Arcadia store specializes in goods made by Indians. When Thea Connolly opened her store on South First Avenue in Arcadia 20 years ago, she called it White Eyes Indian Shop, an Indian name of White Eyes bestowed on her by Chief Joe of the Hopi tribe.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 4, 1983
Pages
p. 1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 4, 1983
Pages
p. 1 photo
Subjects
White Eyes Indian Shop
Item ID
847AN
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'Granny flats' issue sparks ire regarding commission's decision.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 21, 1983
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p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 21, 1983
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Senior Citizens - Housing
Item ID
3190AN
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Grand opening festivities for the newly remodeled West Arcadia Hub Shopping Center will take place on October 9, 1987.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 7, 1987
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 7, 1987
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
West Arcadia Hub Shopping Center
Item ID
3489AN
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El Monte lost another in a series of lawsuits regarding water rights on neighboring Arcadia property.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 3, 1988
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 3, 1988
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Lawsuits see Actions and Defenses
Actions and Defenses
Item ID
332AN
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The first in a three part series of articles regarding the cutbacks in school programs and services caused by diminishing funds.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 22, 1982
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 22, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools
Item ID
2611AN
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The two new Arcadia City Council members were briefed on Target Department Store proposal and other items during study session.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 29, 1984
Pages
p. A-2
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 29, 1984
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
City Council 1980 - 1989
Item ID
1017AN
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The Arcadia City Council approved a zoning plan to squeeze sex shops into a little corner of the city, but it was over objections of several El Monte residents.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 6, 1987
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 6, 1987
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
City Planning
Item ID
1205AN
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Sex shops, theaters and other forms of "adult entertainment" in Arcadia will be limited to industrial zones, according to an ordinance the City Council passed at its January 5 meeting.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 10, 1988
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 10, 1988
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
City Planning
Item ID
1207AN
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The Hughes-El Rancho Market is to be razed to make room for the construction of an entirely new building. The new market will be twice the size of the old. Several shops in the center will vacate to make way for the expansion.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 12, 1981
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p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 12, 1981
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
El Rancho Market
Item ID
765AN
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The Board of Education has provided the Arcadia Educational Foundation with a list of priorities that amount to $400,000. The foundation is attempting to raise funds for these items. Top two priorities included adding Junior High teachers and maintenance.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 30, 1981
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p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 30, 1981
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Educational Foundation
Item ID
474AN
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