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Nine visitors to the Arboretum were injured when a large eucalyptus branch fell on them. They were taken to Arcadia Methodist Hospital where all but two were treated and released. The more seriously injured had a broken right arm and spinal damage.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 28, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 28, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 445AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Lack of a scenery shop has forced Arcadia High School to abandon plans for the 1978 musical which was to have "West Side Story."

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 19, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 19, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 2962AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arboretum has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Institute of Museum Services. The money will be used for a computerized system to inventory and store information on the Arboretum's plant collection.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 18, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 18, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 447AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a program for the development of a Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum. The Arboretum foundation has pledged $500,000 to the total $1,295,000 bill. There is no timetable for the work, but it will take approximately 2 or 3 years.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 23, 1975

Pages: p. A-3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 23, 1975

Pages: p. A-3

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 440AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Obituary of John Hoeppel, Arcadia resident since 1919, former Congressman from this area, and former Arcadia Post Master between 1922 and 1930. Died September 21, 1976 at age 95. Biographical data included.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 23, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Announcement Type: Obituary or death notice

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 23, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Announcement Type: Obituary or death notice

Subjects: Hoeppel, John H.

Item ID: 1727AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted on September 16 NOT to charge a $.25 admission fee at the Arboretum.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 18, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 18, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 444AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The possibility of a fee for admission to both the Arboretum and Descanso Gardens is being considered by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. At a hearing, Hal Roach, a member of the Board of Governors expressed the hope that the Supervisors would not resort to charging a fee. The fee would NOT be used to keep up the Arboretum, but would go into the County General Fund.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 28, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 28, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 442AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The old Arcadia Tribune Building, built sometime in the 1930's at 53 E. Huntington, is being restored for use by Postal Instant Press.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 12, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 12, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Buildings

Item ID: 685AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Dr. George S. Parcells, a chiropractor who has been in practice in Arcadia since 1940, has recently retired at the age of 87. Biographical sketch included.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 9, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 9, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Parcells, George S.

Item ID: 2102AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The jungle area of the Arboretum is being restored with a $250,000 grant. The jungle has been badly damaged due to heavy use and a fire. It is being restored as a prehistoric jungle garden.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 4, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 4, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 441An

Collection: Newspaper Index

Enormous cut backs, reduced operating hours, and admission fees are all being contemplated as solutions to keeping the Arboretum going in the face of Proposition 13 caused revenue losses.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 22, 1978

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 22, 1978

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 446AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Gifford P. Eastwood died unexpectedly on June 14, 1977. He had been associated with the Los Angeles Turf Club since 1946 and owned Arcadia Stationary on North First.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 16, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 16, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Eastwood, Gifford P.

Item ID: 1497AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

William Stewart, Postmaster since 1971 is retiring. He has been with the Post Office since 1941 and has lived in Arcadia since 1925. His father also served as Postmaster from 1940-1954.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 27, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 27, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Postal Service - Stewart, William

Item ID: 2243AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Obituary for Russell Newell, Arcadia resident since 1952.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 17, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Announcement Type: Obituary or death notice

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 17, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Announcement Type: Obituary or death notice

Subjects: Newell, Russell

Item ID: 2014AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Two Federal judges have declined to grant a request for an injunction blocking further construction on Fashion Park. The request had been made by PLAN (People Looking Ahead Now).

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 10, 1974

Pages: p. A-3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 10, 1974

Pages: p. A-3

Subjects: Fashion Park

Item ID: 1530AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Patrons show a steady increase since the inauguration of the service. Statistics on users given.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 22, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 22, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Dial-A-Ride

Item ID: 1417AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Dale Hushaw, owner-operator of Palace Cleaners is Arcadia, discusses his efforts in the 1960's to educate the Russians to the business of dry cleaning. Hushaw made 4 trips to Russia, helping the Russians build and operate a dry cleaning plant.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 2, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 2, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Palace Cleaners

Item ID: 806AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Biographical sketch of Pearl Strong, Arcadia resident since 1920, who died January 7, 1975.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 9, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 9, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Strong, Pearl

Item ID: 3287AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

H.O.Y. has moved to a new location at 128 Wheeler. They will close the office in Temple City due to a lack of support from that community.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 26, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 26, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: H.O.Y. (Help Our Youth)

Item ID: 1859AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Beginning February 24, 1975, Arcadia Methodist Hospital will be the location of a Satellite Blood Center - a cooperative effort permanent blood donating facility located in the Nursing Education Building just south of the hospital.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 23, 1975

Pages: p. A-3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 23, 1975

Pages: p. A-3

Subjects: Hospitals - Arcadia Methodist Hospital

Item ID: 1756AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Nine visitors to the Arboretum were injured when a large eucalyptus branch fell on them. They were taken to Arcadia Methodist Hospital where all but two were treated and released. The more seriously injured had a broken right arm and spinal damage.

Lack of a scenery shop has forced Arcadia High School to abandon plans for the 1978 musical which was to have "West Side Story."

The Arboretum has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Institute of Museum Services. The money will be used for a computerized system to inventory and store information on the Arboretum's plant collection.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a program for the development of a Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum. The Arboretum foundation has pledged $500,000 to the total $1,295,000 bill. There is no timetable for the work, but it will take approximately 2 or 3 years.

Obituary of John Hoeppel, Arcadia resident since 1919, former Congressman from this area, and former Arcadia Post Master between 1922 and 1930. Died September 21, 1976 at age 95. Biographical data included.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted on September 16 NOT to charge a $.25 admission fee at the Arboretum.

The old Arcadia Tribune Building, built sometime in the 1930's at 53 E. Huntington, is being restored for use by Postal Instant Press.

Dr. George S. Parcells, a chiropractor who has been in practice in Arcadia since 1940, has recently retired at the age of 87. Biographical sketch included.

The jungle area of the Arboretum is being restored with a $250,000 grant. The jungle has been badly damaged due to heavy use and a fire. It is being restored as a prehistoric jungle garden.

Enormous cut backs, reduced operating hours, and admission fees are all being contemplated as solutions to keeping the Arboretum going in the face of Proposition 13 caused revenue losses.

Gifford P. Eastwood died unexpectedly on June 14, 1977. He had been associated with the Los Angeles Turf Club since 1946 and owned Arcadia Stationary on North First.

William Stewart, Postmaster since 1971 is retiring. He has been with the Post Office since 1941 and has lived in Arcadia since 1925. His father also served as Postmaster from 1940-1954.

Obituary for Russell Newell, Arcadia resident since 1952.

Two Federal judges have declined to grant a request for an injunction blocking further construction on Fashion Park. The request had been made by PLAN (People Looking Ahead Now).

Patrons show a steady increase since the inauguration of the service. Statistics on users given.

Dale Hushaw, owner-operator of Palace Cleaners is Arcadia, discusses his efforts in the 1960's to educate the Russians to the business of dry cleaning. Hushaw made 4 trips to Russia, helping the Russians build and operate a dry cleaning plant.

Biographical sketch of Pearl Strong, Arcadia resident since 1920, who died January 7, 1975.

H.O.Y. has moved to a new location at 128 Wheeler. They will close the office in Temple City due to a lack of support from that community.

Beginning February 24, 1975, Arcadia Methodist Hospital will be the location of a Satellite Blood Center - a cooperative effort permanent blood donating facility located in the Nursing Education Building just south of the hospital.