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Profile of Robert Elliot Paradise, 87, a pioneer in oil and gas law, who died at his Arcadia home after a long illness.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 1, 1994
Pages
p. A-4 photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 1, 1994
Pages
p. A-4 photo
Subjects
Paradise, Robert
Item ID
4046AN
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Sydney A. Larkin, 59, dies after long illness.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 17, 1983
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 17, 1983
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Larkin, Sydney A.
Item ID
1908AN
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The Bargain Box is the primary fundraiser for the Assistance League of Arcadia.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News The Star section
Date
March 17, 1999
Pages
p. 1 w/photo
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Pasadena Star News The Star section
Date
March 17, 1999
Pages
p. 1 w/photo
Subjects
The Bargain Box
Item ID
17212AN
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A summary of the contributions of the Assistance League to the community.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 11, 1974
Pages
p. C-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 11, 1974
Pages
p. C-1
Subjects
Organizations - Assistance League of Arcadia
Item ID
2085AN
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General items regarding Assistance League

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4197
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 28, 1955 p. 4 (toy loan)
October 1, 1956 p. 1 (donation to Wilderness Park)
October 4, 1956 p. 1 ( " )
February 13, 1958 p. 13 (library cart to the Hospital)
January 7, 1960 p. 17 (History and Community House at 100 South Santa Anita Avenue. Service club organized 1952, known as Arcadia League. Incorporated in 1954 in the National Assistance League. Photo of building)
April 29, 1965 p. 17 (Community House dedicated)
September 10, 1969 p. 18 ("Bargain Box" Thrift Shop)
March 29, 1972 p. 16 ( " )
September 21, 1972 p. 19 (new "Bargain Box" opens)
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 28, 1955 p. 4 (toy loan)
October 1, 1956 p. 1 (donation to Wilderness Park)
October 4, 1956 p. 1 ( " )
February 13, 1958 p. 13 (library cart to the Hospital)
January 7, 1960 p. 17 (History and Community House at 100 South Santa Anita Avenue. Service club organized 1952, known as Arcadia League. Incorporated in 1954 in the National Assistance League. Photo of building)
April 29, 1965 p. 17 (Community House dedicated)
September 10, 1969 p. 18 ("Bargain Box" Thrift Shop)
March 29, 1972 p. 16 ( " )
September 21, 1972 p. 19 (new "Bargain Box" opens)
Subjects
Organizations - Assistance League of Arcadia
Item ID
4073AN
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Assistance League of Arcadia celebrates 60 years. President Keppie Sullivan, Donna Rey, and Glenda Vanni in photo.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 17, 2014
Pages
p. 7
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 17, 2014
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Assistance League of Arcadia--anniversary
Organizations
Rey, Donna
Sullivan, Keppi
Vanni, Glenda
Item ID
34000AN
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Betty Berryman Austin, a 68-year old community and civic volunteer in Arcadia and Pasadena, has died.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 9, 1995
Pages
p. A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
December 9, 1995
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Austin, Betty Berryman
Item ID
5504AN
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"Arcadia Mary," 68, whose real name was Cassie Sisterman, died after a long illness. For nearly 10 years she had called TV and radio stations, magazines and newspapers and gave tips about local crimes.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 4, 1993
Pages
p. A-3 photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 4, 1993
Pages
p. A-3 photo
Subjects
Sisterman, Cassie
Item ID
212AN
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Thirty-year Arcadia resident, volunteer and community activist Lois Vanlandingham died on April 11, at the age of 64.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3551
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 18, 1991
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 18, 1991
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Vanlandingham, Lois
Item ID
3432AN
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The Assistance League of Arcadia celebrated its 40th anniversary of service to the community. Their services are profiled.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 10, 1994
Pages
p. H-3 photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 10, 1994
Pages
p. H-3 photo
Subjects
Organizations - Assistance League of Arcadia
Item ID
4340AN
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Juanita Harris writes a weekly column in Arcadia Weekly. The page number varies by the week. Her column is called "Juanita's Juanderings."

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 1, 2003
Pages
p. 10
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 1, 2003
Pages
p. 10
Subjects
Harris, Juanita
Journalists
Writers
Item ID
31643AN
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Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Bud Morgan, Feb. 22.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 25, 1954
Pages
p. 9
Announcement Type
Birth
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 25, 1954
Pages
p. 9
Announcement Type
Birth
Subjects
Morgan, Michael David
Item ID
12921AN
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Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Roy M. Morgan, Feb. 22.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 4, 1954
Pages
p. 5
Announcement Type
Birth
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 4, 1954
Pages
p. 5
Announcement Type
Birth
Subjects
Morgan, son
Item ID
12941AN
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Bernice "Bee" Siemens, prominent in Arcadia civic affairs died Wednesday after a prolonged illness. She and her family have been residents of Arcadia since 1952. Article has biographical sketch and her activities.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 18, 1983
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 18, 1983
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Siemens, Bernice "Bee"
Item ID
3212AN
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Arcadia Chamber of Commerce has named Alice Wang "Arcadia's Citizen of the Year" for 2012-2013. Alice has been a very active volunteer with Arcadia Public Library Foundation, Assistance League of Arcadia's Operation School Bell, Tzu Chi Foundation's MWLA, Arcadia Historical Museum, Arcadia Police Department, Arcadia Chinese Association and Foothill Unity Center.

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Newspaper
San Gabriel Valley Edition of San Marino Tribune
Date
February 2, 2012
Pages
p. S1, S2
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Newspaper
San Gabriel Valley Edition of San Marino Tribune
Date
February 2, 2012
Pages
p. S1, S2
Subjects
Arcadia Chamber of Commerce
Volunteers
Wang, Alice
Item ID
33002AN
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Arcadia resident Philip Brown Davenport died October 3 after a series of heart attacks. He was a volunteer for many organizations in the community. Biographical notes included.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 5, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 5, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Davenport, Philip Brown
Item ID
1406AN
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Assistance League of Arcadia installs new officers. See also Arcadia Weekly, p. 7, July 2, 2015.

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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
June 27, 2015
Pages
p. 5
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Mountain Views News
Date
June 27, 2015
Pages
p. 5
Subjects
Assistance League of Arcadia
Burcham, Betsy
Chien, Karyn
Kinsler, Kay
Lucas, Diane
Mao, Lucy
Organizations
Parrott, Barbara
Schreiber, Sheryl
Tanner, Karen
Warren, Suzanne
Item ID
34452AN
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Arcadia Assistance League's Bargain Box thrift store re-opens after a major $35,000 revamp including new display fixtures, carpeting, and an interior and exterior paint job. The opening celebration, starting at 3pm tomorrow, marks the 40th anniversary of Operation School Bell, a program that provides clothing to needy children. The Assistance League has 100 members and bought the store at 64 E. Live Oak Avenue in 1982.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 16, 2009
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 16, 2009
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Assistance League of Arcadia
Organizations
Thrift stores
Volunteers
Item ID
31580AN
Collection
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Arcadia Assisteens Auxiliary accepting applications February 1-28. It is a co-ed auxiliary that provides community service opportunities for high school students. Assisteens staff the Book Buddies Program, in partnership with Arcadia Public Library, and volunteer at the Assistance League of Arcadia's Bargain Box Thrift Shop. A group photo of Assisteens is shown.

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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
January 27, 2024
Pages
p. 7
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
January 27, 2024
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Assistance League of Arcadia
Assisteens
Bargain Box Thrift Shop
Organizations
Volunteers
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Assistance League of Arcadia Children's Book Drive Make a Difference Day on October 26. The Arcadia chapter is celebrating its 60th year of providing lasting change in the community through hands-on involvement.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 10, 2013
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 10, 2013
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Organizations - Assistance League of Arcadia
Item ID
33841AN
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