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Connie Chalmers was named Arcadia's Rose Queen in a contest sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. The four princesses are Carol Gourley, Linda Hunsicker, Sandi Morrell, and Marion Wiberg. They will reign over Arcadia's Tournament of Roses Parade float. Photos.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 12, 1960

Pages: p. 1, 3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 12, 1960

Pages: p. 1, 3

Subjects: Tournament of Roses; Chalmers, Connie; Gourley, Carol; Hunsicker, Linda; Morrell, Sandi; Wiberg, Marion

Item ID: 32254AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General information regarding Saint Rita's School

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 31, 1961

Pages: p. 6

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 31, 1961

Pages: p. 6

Subjects: Schools, Private - Saint Rita's School

Item ID: 4237AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Death of the first Arcadia school graduate

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 20, 1963

Pages: p. 1

Announcement Type: Obituary or death notice

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 20, 1963

Pages: p. 1

Announcement Type: Obituary or death notice

Subjects: Keake, Ellison O.

Item ID: 3976AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

"The Patriots,"an Arcadia High School musical combo, won the first place prize at the La Puente High School Invitational Hootenanny. See also: Arcadia file "Musicians," item number 1 clipping which includes a photo. See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 2, 1964

Pages: p. 3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 2, 1964

Pages: p. 3

Subjects: The Patriots; Musicians; Music groups; Reed, Bob; McGinnis, Doug; McLain, Bruce; McGinnis, Jackie; Hamming, Karen; Bands

Item ID: 29784AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

"Unique Alumni Group Welcomes Former Baldwin Era Residents" by Helen Schrader. Ernest Schultz and his twin sisters Freda Schultz and Hilda Schultz, who were residents of early Arcadia and former students of the little school at the corner of Huntington Drive and Santa Anita, reunite and talk about life and schools in the early 1900s, including Arcadia's first school in the old packing house on the Baldwin Ranch. They recalled that the eighth grade teacher Miss Jeanette Said taught in English and Spanish since many students only spoke Spanish. News clipping. See also: Arcadia file "People," item number 2 clipping which includes a photo.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 2, 1964

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 2, 1964

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arcadia schools - history; Schultz, Ernest; Schutlz, Freda; Schultz, Hilda; Baldwin Ranch; Said, Jeanette

Item ID: 29788AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Mary Willson Robillard, Arcadia's first school teacher, died on Christmas eve at the age of 90.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 30, 1965

Pages: p. 3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 30, 1965

Pages: p. 3

Subjects: Robillard, Mary Willson

Item ID: 20550AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Four generations celebrate Mother's Day at home of Dr. and Mrs. Horace S. Eldredge.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 14, 1967

Pages: p. 13

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 14, 1967

Pages: p. 13

Subjects: Eldredge, Dr. Horace S.; Eldredge, Marian; Mantle, Sara; Eldredge, Molly; Eldredge, Mariana; Eldredge, Ted

Item ID: 21183AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Memories of a counselor at the Lark Ellen Boys Home

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 24, 1967

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 24, 1967

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Lark Ellen Boys Home

Item ID: 3975AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Susan Gulkis, an eighth grade honor student at Foothill Junior High School in Arcadia is an accomplished violinist. Currently concertmistress of the Pasadena Youth Symphony and the Foothills Junior High orchestra, she will be featured soloist in a "Symphony for Youth" concert sponsored by the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 20, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 20, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Gulkis, Susan

Item ID: 1670AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Lois Schubert, who has been an employee of the Arcadia Unified School District for the past 42 years, is retiring January 31. Mrs. Schubert worked for most of those years as a secretary.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 27, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 27, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schubert, Lois

Item ID: 3134AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Teachers Association has presented a 75 page document outlining their requests as negotiations open for the 1980-81 school year. The teachers are asking for a pay raise, the option of dental care for dependents and binding arbitration of grievances.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 31, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 31, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2734AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Dr. Robert E. Kladifko, Arcadia resident for 12 years, has been named principal at Horace Mann Junior High School in Los Angeles. Kladifko has been active in local affairs for a number of years. Biographical notes included.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 7, 1980

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 7, 1980

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Kladifko, Robert

Item ID: 1890AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Dr. Ed Ryan, district superintendent, told the Board of Education that the teaching staff in the Arcadia School District must be reduced next year by 30. There are several reasons for the cut, including decreased enrollment and lack of funds. Plans for that reduction and the position of the Arcadia Teachers Association are discussed.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 14, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 14, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2735AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Dennis Alfieri, 1976 graduate of Arcadia High School, is very active in student government at USC.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 24, 1980

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 24, 1980

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Alfieri, Dennis

Item ID: 345AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Richard Haltom is running for City Council as a team-mate with Jeff Dring (they are asking voters to vote for both or neither of them.) The two are co-chairmen of the Arcadia Tax Reform Committee. Biographical details included.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 2, 1980

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 2, 1980

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: City Council - Elections - 1980; Haltom, Richard; Dring, Jeff

Item ID: 1075AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

It appears likely that one Arcadia elementary school will be closed in September, 1981, due to decreasing enrollment. A committee has been appointed to consider the matter.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 13, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 13, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Closure

Item ID: 2657AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A group under the direction of the Arcadia Friendship Club will visit Tripolis, Greece, Sister City of Arcadia. A special proclamation honoring Tripolis' Mayor Tasos Sehiotes and Greek Independence Day has been prepared for presentation.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 30, 1980

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 30, 1980

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Sister City - Tripolis, Greece

Item ID: 3239AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

There have been six attempted rapes reported at Arcadia High School since April 15, 1979. At least five are believed to have been committed by the same individual.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 4, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 4, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 2970AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Barbara Rulac is a a member of the 1980 Skiathon, a team of 11 people who roller-skied from Los Angeles to Lake Placid to promote and attend the Winter Olympics.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 15, 1980

Pages: p. D-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 15, 1980

Pages: p. D-2

Subjects: Rulac, Barbara

Item ID: 2350AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Article discusses need to close one or more of the Arcadia schools in 1981. A committee has been appointed to study the matter. Likely candidates for closure are Bonita Park, Santa Anita and Holly Avenue elementary schools. The vacated property might be used as a senior citizen center.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 15, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 15, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Closure

Item ID: 2658AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Connie Chalmers was named Arcadia's Rose Queen in a contest sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. The four princesses are Carol Gourley, Linda Hunsicker, Sandi Morrell, and Marion Wiberg. They will reign over Arcadia's Tournament of Roses Parade float. Photos.

General information regarding Saint Rita's School

Death of the first Arcadia school graduate

"The Patriots,"an Arcadia High School musical combo, won the first place prize at the La Puente High School Invitational Hootenanny. See also: Arcadia file "Musicians," item number 1 clipping which includes a photo. See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51.

Mary Willson Robillard, Arcadia's first school teacher, died on Christmas eve at the age of 90.

Four generations celebrate Mother's Day at home of Dr. and Mrs. Horace S. Eldredge.

Memories of a counselor at the Lark Ellen Boys Home

Lois Schubert, who has been an employee of the Arcadia Unified School District for the past 42 years, is retiring January 31. Mrs. Schubert worked for most of those years as a secretary.

The Arcadia Teachers Association has presented a 75 page document outlining their requests as negotiations open for the 1980-81 school year. The teachers are asking for a pay raise, the option of dental care for dependents and binding arbitration of grievances.

Dr. Robert E. Kladifko, Arcadia resident for 12 years, has been named principal at Horace Mann Junior High School in Los Angeles. Kladifko has been active in local affairs for a number of years. Biographical notes included.

Dennis Alfieri, 1976 graduate of Arcadia High School, is very active in student government at USC.

Richard Haltom is running for City Council as a team-mate with Jeff Dring (they are asking voters to vote for both or neither of them.) The two are co-chairmen of the Arcadia Tax Reform Committee. Biographical details included.

It appears likely that one Arcadia elementary school will be closed in September, 1981, due to decreasing enrollment. A committee has been appointed to consider the matter.

A group under the direction of the Arcadia Friendship Club will visit Tripolis, Greece, Sister City of Arcadia. A special proclamation honoring Tripolis' Mayor Tasos Sehiotes and Greek Independence Day has been prepared for presentation.

There have been six attempted rapes reported at Arcadia High School since April 15, 1979. At least five are believed to have been committed by the same individual.

Barbara Rulac is a a member of the 1980 Skiathon, a team of 11 people who roller-skied from Los Angeles to Lake Placid to promote and attend the Winter Olympics.

Article discusses need to close one or more of the Arcadia schools in 1981. A committee has been appointed to study the matter. Likely candidates for closure are Bonita Park, Santa Anita and Holly Avenue elementary schools. The vacated property might be used as a senior citizen center.