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Article discusses Arcadia Historical Society's search for a home for Anita Baldwin's piano as well as other artifacts. The piano, shipped around Cape Horn, is now located at Anoakia, Anita Baldwin's former home.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1707
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 5, 1981
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p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 5, 1981
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p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Historical Society
Item ID
1706AN
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At a meeting of about 200 Anoakia School parents, directors of the school, which has operated on the former estate of Anita Baldwin for 48 years, explained the reasons the school wants to relocate after June 1990. Lowry McCaslin, who owns the property, wants to develop the 20 acre estate.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3141
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 22, 1989
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 22, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools, Private - Anoakia School
Item ID
3055AN
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Jack Alcala has worked for the Arcadia School District since 1960. Alcala was born in Arcadia. His father worked for Lucky Baldwin.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2884
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 18, 1981
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p. C-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 18, 1981
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p. C-1 photo
Subjects
Schools - Employees - Alcala, Jack
Item ID
2811AN
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An international businessman was abducted from his Arcadia home and later released the same evening after his abductors demanded he pay them $1 million. He was told that he would be contacted the next day with instructions about where to put the money, but no money has been paid. This is the first kidnapping of this type in Arcadia, although there have been four other kidnappings in the San Gabriel Valley since last October.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1395
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 5, 1989
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 5, 1989
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p. A-1
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Item ID
1394AN
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Dr. Richard Cordano, Principal of Arcadia High School, has announced that he will take an early retirement effective June 30, 1985. Cordano first came to Arcadia High in 1964 from John Muir High School in Pasadena.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2901
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 11, 1984
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p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 11, 1984
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p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Schools - Employees - Cordano, Richard
Item ID
2828AN
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Jerry Van Wormer is retiring after 30 years with the post office. He reminisces about people and events at the post office over the years.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2280
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 29, 1989
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p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 29, 1989
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p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Postal Service - Van Wormer, Jerry
Item ID
2249AN
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A rare studio photograph of Clara Baldwin was discovered by local history expert, Jack McCaskill.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper590
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 22, 1987
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p. 1 photos
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 22, 1987
Pages
p. 1 photos
Subjects
Baldwin, Clara
Item ID
590AN
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Because of negative reactions by neighbors, it is "very doubtful" that Santa Anita Park race track will put a helipad on the north side of its property.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2485
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 5, 1987
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 5, 1987
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p. A-1
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990
Item ID
2430AN
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A long-simmering feud between the senior and junior members of the Council came to a boil when Jack Saelid moved for a vote of censure against Jeff Dring, accusing him of attacking Mayor Don Pellegrino in the press and attempting to besmirch his character. The motion was not passed.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1010
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 22, 1981
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 22, 1981
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Council 1980 - 1989
Item ID
1010AN
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In response to a request by the Arcadia Board of Education for a report examining possibility of expanding parking facilities at Arcadia High School, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, John Nelson came up with 6 possibilities.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3066
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 3, 1986
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 3, 1986
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Arcadia High School
Item ID
2988AN
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Arcadia Fire Chief Gerald Gardner says his department will recommend Anoakia School not be allowed to reopen this fall if safety deficiencies are not fixed. School owner Lowry McCaslin vows that everything will be taken care of.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3137
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 15, 1987
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 15, 1987
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools, Private - Anoakia School
Item ID
3052AN
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Former Arcadian Jeff Froke spent five years studying the parrots living wild in the San Gabriel Valley. He describes the different varieties and how the flock came to be established in the areas.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper610
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 28, 1981
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 28, 1981
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Birds
Item ID
610AN
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With the addition of $113,295 of federal money to Arcadia's Home Improvement Program, the city will now be able to help about 12 more Arcadians refurbish their homes.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1329
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 24, 1986
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 24, 1986
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Community Redevelopment
Item ID
1328AN
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City Council will hold its annual reorganization meeting. It is expected that Charles Gilb will be elected mayor for the second time and Jack Saelid will be mayor pro tem, an office he has held before.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1011
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 19, 1981
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 19, 1981
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Council 1980 - 1989
Gilb, Charles
Saelid, Jack
Item ID
1011AN
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Arcadia High School student Matt Van Wickle was found murdered in West Covina. He was last seen at Santa Anita Fashion Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2004
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 2, 1986
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 2, 1986
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Murder
Van Wickle, Matt
Item ID
1997AN
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Henry Mauch reminisces about his days in the Navy. He served on the battle cruiser USS Montana in 1918.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1977
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 24, 1981
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 24, 1981
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p. A-1
Subjects
Mauch, Henry
Item ID
1972AN
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Mayor Charles Gilb said he has been assured that a helipad will not be constructed on the north edge of the Santa Anita Park race track property due to protest by neighbors.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2486
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 9, 1987
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p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 9, 1987
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990
Gilb, Charles
Item ID
2431AN
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Luella Ball's life was saved by a dog named Spitz who woke Ball after a fire broke out in her home. Ball has been providing a temporary home for Spitz who is available for adoption.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper592
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 25, 1989
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p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 25, 1989
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Ball, Luella
Item ID
592AN
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The Arcadia City Council approved a zone change for the 19 acre Anoakia property allowing development of 29 to 32 homes on 20,00 square feet lots.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper431
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 11, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 11, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Anoakia
Item ID
431AN
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Former FICN, Star-News publisher B.J. Ridder died of cancer at his Pasadena home. He was 70. Biographical information and photo.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2391
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 31, 1983
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 31, 1983
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Ridder, Bernard J.
Item ID
2344AN
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