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Frank Perini celebrates his 80th birthday and his barber shop's 50th anniversary at the same location in Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper28231
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 10, 2004
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 10, 2004
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Perini, Frank
Arcadia businesses -- barber shops
Perini's Hair Plus
Item ID
28425AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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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

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper777
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 11, 1980
Pages
p. A-2 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 11, 1980
Pages
p. A-2 photo
Subjects
Henry's Barber Shop
Item ID
777AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Joseph A. Larafonda, a barber at Perini's Hair Plus, has published a collection of barber jokes.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper22838
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 3, 2002
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 3, 2002
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Humor
Larafonda, Joseph A.
Item ID
23046AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Group W Cable celebrated the hook-up of its first cable television subscriber south of Foothill Blvd. Group W and Arcadia city officials gathered at the home of Frank Waite on La Sierra Dr. in Arcadia to present the new connection and a new television as a gift.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1246
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 2, 1986
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 2, 1986
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Community Antenna Television
Item ID
1245AN
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Newspaper Index
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Pasadena resident Amada Vasquez died after her Toyota Camry hit a telephone pole on Foothill Blvd. in Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26174
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 25, 2003
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 25, 2003
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Vasuez, Amada
Automobile Accident
Item ID
26374AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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On Thursday, January 18, the Bank of America at 169 E. Foothill was robbed.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper28987
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 25, 2001
Pages
p. 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 25, 2001
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Bank of America
Banks
Crime and Criminals
Robbery
Item ID
29175AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Bank of America branch at 167 E. Foothill was robbed of an undisclosed amount by two men.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27711
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 5, 2000 p. 1
October 12, 2000 p. 3
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 5, 2000 p. 1
October 12, 2000 p. 3
Subjects
Bank of America
Robbery
Item ID
27908AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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A regional office for Special Olympics has opened in Arcadia at 9 E. Foothill Boulevard.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24461
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 16, 2002
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 16, 2002
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Special Olympics
Item ID
24652AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has announced the completion of its newest chapel in Arcadia, located at Foothill Blvd. and Baldwin Ave. The structure is described in detail.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper948
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 25, 1981
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 25, 1981
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Churches - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Item ID
947AN
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Newspaper Index
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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
Collection
Newspaper Index
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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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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 6, 1982
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
511AN
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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
Collection
Newspaper Index
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A profile of Nancy Henriquez's business called Zot's Self Serve Pet Wash, located at 342 E. Foothill Boulevard in Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30268
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 6, 2006
Pages
p. News 8
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 6, 2006
Pages
p. News 8
Subjects
Business and Industry
Henriquez, Nancy
Pets
Zot's Self Serve Pet Wash
Item ID
30455AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper775
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
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Council expressed frustration with Group W Cable TV. City staff has been directed by Arcadia City Council to see if Falcon Capable TV is interested in providing cable services to the portion of the city below Foothill Blvd.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1237
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 6, 1983
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 6, 1983
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Community Antenna Television
Item ID
1236AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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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
Collection
Newspaper Index
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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
Pages
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
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Santa Anita Park Race Track owner Frank Stronach has met with city officials about Arcadia's concerns with the track expansion plan and future sessions will be held. The concerns centered around plans to build new barns on the north side of the property, the internal connections between the track and Westfield Shopping mall traffic and people, and architectural compatibility with the track.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33285
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 11, 2001
Pages
p. 9
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 11, 2001
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Santa Anita Park--2001-2010--expansion
Stronach, Frank
Item ID
33482AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia resident Frank Pfeiffer won $95,000 in this past weekend's "Big Spin" of the California Lottery.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 28, 2007
Pages
p. Local 2
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 28, 2007
Pages
p. Local 2
Subjects
California Lottery
Pfeiffer, Frank
Item ID
30891AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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A Sacramento judge ruled that the name of Harry Frank Scolinos of Arcadia will be placed on the Republican March 2 Primary ballot

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27228
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 25, 2003
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 25, 2003
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Scolinos, Harry Frank
Elections
Item ID
27426AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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