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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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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 22, 1984
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
512AN
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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
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p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 6, 1982
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p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
511AN
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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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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 26, 1984
Pages
p. 1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
514AN
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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
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 11, 1982
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p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
513AN
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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
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 1, 1984
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
515AN
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Items regarding Thrift shops.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 23, 1931 p. 1 (PTA Thrift Shop)
October 2, 1941 p. 2 (10th anniversary)
August 3, 1944 p. 3 (new home)
April 6, 1959 p. 1 (expanded)
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 23, 1931 p. 1 (PTA Thrift Shop)
October 2, 1941 p. 2 (10th anniversary)
August 3, 1944 p. 3 (new home)
April 6, 1959 p. 1 (expanded)
Subjects
Thrift shops
Item ID
4309AN
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Mary Bittner, 79, is retiring from the Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop after 33 years on the governing board and 4 years as welfare director. Ms. Bittner will move to a retirement community in San Luis Obispo.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 23, 1990
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 23, 1990
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p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Bittner, Mary
Item ID
611AN
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Arcadian Bill Colby is a collector who specializes in paper collectibles: cigar bands, post cards, etc. He has recently opened a shop in Temple City.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 12, 1980
Pages
p. A-2 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 12, 1980
Pages
p. A-2 photo
Subjects
Colby, Bill
Item ID
1226AN
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Girl Scout Amy Nunn, 15, is the youngest recipient of the Gold Award, the highest achievement of the Sierra Madre Girl Scout Council. She collected almost $6000 at a canned food drive at Santa Anita Church for the Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 9, 1898
Pages
p. B-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 9, 1898
Pages
p. B-1
Subjects
Nunn, Amy
Item ID
2025AN
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Bill Connolly, 67, has closed his White Eyes Indian Shop, located south of Huntington Drive on First Avenue. First opened in 1964, the property was sold to Don Ta of Alhambra, who plans to open a real estate office.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 3, 1990
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 3, 1990
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
White Eyes Indian Shop
Item ID
848AN
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Article tells of three couples in the area who have been married over 50 years. Included are David and Dorothy Ryder of Arcadia.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 15, 1989
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 15, 1989
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Ryder, David and Dorothy
Item ID
2353AN
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Arcadia artist, Dorothy Browdy Kushner, will exhibit her work in the Hinshaw auditorium from June 15 to Aug. 1.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 11, 1959
Pages
p. 19
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 11, 1959
Pages
p. 19
Subjects
Arcadia artists
Kushner, Dorothy Browdy
Item ID
17508AN
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Born. To Mr. and Mrs. Philip R. Smith.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 18, 1957
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p. 19
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 18, 1957
Pages
p. 19
Subjects
Smith, daughter
Item ID
15598AN
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Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Smith, May 17.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 31, 1956
Pages
p. 16
Announcement Type
Birth
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 31, 1956
Pages
p. 16
Announcement Type
Birth
Subjects
Smith, daughter
Item ID
14901AN
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Dennis Eck has been promoted from vice chairman and chief operating officer to President of Vons Co. He replaces Bill Davila, who officially retired as president of the company.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 5, 1992
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 5, 1992
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Vons Companies
Eck, Dennis
Davila, Bill
Item ID
58AN
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Dorothy L. Eggleston has been chosen as Arcadia Senior Citizen of the Year for 1984.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 6, 1984
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p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 6, 1984
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Senior Citizen of the Year - 1984
Eggleston, Dorothy L.
Item ID
3149AN
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Article regarding William R. Billing

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 14, 1955
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p. 4 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 14, 1955
Pages
p. 4 photo
Subjects
Police
Billing, William R.
Item ID
4117AN
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Items regarding Arcadia Welfare Clinic

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 4, 1937 p. 1
January 5, 1937 p. 1
January 6, 1937 p. 1
January 7, 1937 p. 1
January 8, 1937 p. 1
January 11, 1937 p. 1
January 14, 1937 p. 1
Janaury 16, 1937 p. 1
January 18, 1937 p. 1
February 8, 1937 p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 4, 1937 p. 1
January 5, 1937 p. 1
January 6, 1937 p. 1
January 7, 1937 p. 1
January 8, 1937 p. 1
January 11, 1937 p. 1
January 14, 1937 p. 1
Janaury 16, 1937 p. 1
January 18, 1937 p. 1
February 8, 1937 p. 1
Subjects
Social Services
Item ID
4255AN
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Bill O'Neill has been installed as Arcadia's new postmaster. A native of New York, O'Neill has worked for the post office off and on for many years.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 18, 1982
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 18, 1982
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Postal Service - O'Neill, Bill
Item ID
2247AN
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Donald Smith, who has been assistant principal at Foothills Junior High School since 1967, retired on January 28, the end of the fall semester. Biographical sketch included.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 6, 1983
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 6, 1983
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Schools - Employees - Smith, Donald
Item ID
2876AN
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