West Arcadia Service Station, designed in Spanish style architecture including red tile roof located at 1221 S. Baldwin, was operated by Bruce Wetmore and Blake Smith. Man working on car is Bruce Wetmore. Shell Gasoline. Gilmore Red Lion.
Maneuvering officer (extreme right) leading about 23 men in readying balloon to take on observers and go aloft. Identification was given by H.F. Paden, August 1978. Mr. Paden was an officer at the Balloon School. Field is totally flat.
Pictured in front of snorkel fire truck is Assistant Fire Chief Bruce Moore, congratulating new firemen. L-R they are: Lee Craven, Bob Madden, Don Cross, and George Truppelli.
Shopping Bag Market (which is listed in 1939 City Directory at 1225 S. Baldwin) and the West Arcadia Service Station (apparently owned at this time by Blake Smith and Bruce Wetmore), located at 1221 S. Baldwin.
Winners of the Bicycle Rodeo, an event sponsored by Arcadia Police Department and Arcadia Recreation Department, from left to right: Albert Schneider (winner boys 8-14 year old group), Bruce Frazier (winner boys 8 and under), Juanita Curti (winner girls 14 and under), Betsy Bosil (winner girls 8 and under). Pictured behind the children left to right are Police Chief William Orr and Patrolman William Goodman. The Bicycle Rodeo was a contest in bicycle safety and riding skill. Winners received nighttime riding lights and electric horns. The awards were the culmination of bicycle safety instruction offered at Arcadia playgrounds throughout the summer by William Goodman. A similar version of this photograph appeared in Arcadia Tribune, p. 6, August 23, 1956.
View of service station. Printed on the station are:WEST ARCADIA SERVICE STATION and also the words SHELL MOTOR OILS. Address listed for this business in 1930 City Directory is 1211 S. Baldwin and in 1928 Directory, it is 710 W. Duarte. Man in cap standing by pump apparently is owner, Bruce Wetmore.
Group in Tally Ho ready for participation in Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena. They are: first seat:Driver, Ray Steele; next, unidentified; Mrs. Lewis McLean. Second seat, L-R: Mrs. Charles Willey, Mrs. Grant Corby (Babs Ainsworth). Others in Tally Ho but not clearly seen: Mrs. James Griffitts; Mrs. Albert Daniels (Mr. Daniels is standing by rear wheel); Mr. and Mrs. Keith Beanston; Mrs. August Kaskal; and Mrs. Charles Beery.
Arcadia Public Library Board meeting. Left to right: Mrs. Herman Snider, Chair; Mr. J.L. Young; Mr. Dexter Jones; Mrs. Herbert Opel; and Mrs. Gene Gregg. Standing is Grace Clark, City Librarian.
One balloon in sky (extreme left) and one balloon on ground with approximately 23 men making it secure. High wire fence in foreground. San Gabriel Mountains form background.
Left to right: Mrs. John Panatier, Mrs. Lucas, Mrs. Mary Turner. Mrs. Panatier and Mrs. Lucas are wearing dresses as they run. This photograph was published in the Arcadia Tribune, August 20, 1956 with the caption: Here comes mama--By all indications from this picture, it looks as if the children weren't the only ones who were having a good time at the recent Arcadia Recreation Department city-wide track meet. The Tribune camera caught Mrs. Mary Turner as she broke the tape in the "feature" race of the afternoon. Running a close second in the event is Mrs. John Panatier followed across the finish line by Mrs. Lucas.
Twelve players on the Arcadia City baseball team, most are wearing "Arcadia City" tee-shirts. Three are wearing baseball mitts. Left to right, front row: Ed Harris, Al Stegeman, Jack Tillotson, Eric Topel, Bruce Moore, Harry Holms. Left to right, back row: Albert Adcock (Councilman), Don Morgan, Ralph Truan, Forest Wiley, Joe Ocello, Ed Hale.
Thirty youngsters and two adults are standing before a billboard that reads: WELCOME, HOLLY AVE.5TH GRADE MAY 23, 1972. The occasion was a field trip arranged with teacher Sally Parnkopf and parent of one of students, who was with Foster and Kleiser outdoor advertisers.
Man seated on motorcycle with cigarette in his mouth. He is looking toward camera.Handwritten note on back of photo reads: "SW corner Duarte Rd & Golden West. Robert D. Brannen on motorcycle. Greer Residence in background left - Meyers house background right."
Left to right: Mrs. Frank B. Stratford (Project Chairman), Councilman Robert F. Dennis, Mrs. Lawrence Lydick (President), Mrs. Carl Foley (First Vice President). The three women are in the Assistance League of Arcadia. Same people appear in photo ID 1931.
Left to right: Councilman Robert F. Dennis, Mrs. Frank B. Stratford (Project Chairman), Mrs. Lawrence Lydick (President), Mrs. Carl Foley (First Vice President). The three women are in the Assistance League of Arcadia. Copy 2 is 5x7. Same people appear in photo ID 1932.
A group of four standing in front of recently completed home (and office) for Dr. Fletcher Sanborn at 100 N. First Ave. They are, L-R: Dr. Fletcher Green Sanborn, Mrs. Sanborn, Mrs. Ruth Ayers, Mr John C. Sanborn (father of Dr. Sanborn).
Group of people dancing at Diamond Jubilee Ball. The couple shown at right of photo are the only ones identified. They are Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Russell.
Pictured on stairs at Santa Anita Turf Club for Diamond Jubilee Ball are L-R; Mrs. Peter Pitchess, Sheriff Peter Pitchess (Sheriff of L.A.Co.), and Mrs. Marguerite Towsley.