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The Assistance League of Arcadia will open the doors of the new Bargain Box at 64 East Live Oak on Monday, April 5. The new thrift shop will continue to offer creative shopping and to fund the philanthropic efforts of the organization which has served the community for 28 years.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 1, 1982
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 1, 1982
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Organizations - Assistance League of Arcadia
Item ID
2086AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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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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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 11, 1974
Pages
p. C-1
Subjects
Organizations - Assistance League of Arcadia
Item ID
2085AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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General items regarding Assistance League

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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
Collection
Newspaper Index
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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
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 11, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
513AN
Collection
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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
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 6, 1982
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
511AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Opinions of councilmen of various local cities in the San Gabriel Valley as to the worth of the League.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 3, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 3, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
League of California Cities
Item ID
1917AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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General items regarding League of Women Voters

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 19, 1956 p. 9 (formed)
January 27, 1958 p. 7 (water study)
January 8, 1962 p. 22 (health study)
March 15, 1962 p. 1 (State's role in local government study)
July 22, 1962 p. 9 (Speaker's Bureau formed)
April 2, 1969 p. 1 ("This is Arcadia" published)
April 5, 1969 p. 1 (school system study)
April 6, 1970 p. 1 ("This is Arcadia" published)
April 8, 1970 p. 1 (school system study )
April 12, 1970 p. 3 ( " )
April 15, 1970 p. 1 ( " )
April 26, 1970 p. 1 ( " )
March 3, 1971 p. 1 ( survey of 12 month school year)
February 18, 1973 p. 1 (revised ed. of "This is Arcadia")
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 19, 1956 p. 9 (formed)
January 27, 1958 p. 7 (water study)
January 8, 1962 p. 22 (health study)
March 15, 1962 p. 1 (State's role in local government study)
July 22, 1962 p. 9 (Speaker's Bureau formed)
April 2, 1969 p. 1 ("This is Arcadia" published)
April 5, 1969 p. 1 (school system study)
April 6, 1970 p. 1 ("This is Arcadia" published)
April 8, 1970 p. 1 (school system study )
April 12, 1970 p. 3 ( " )
April 15, 1970 p. 1 ( " )
April 26, 1970 p. 1 ( " )
March 3, 1971 p. 1 ( survey of 12 month school year)
February 18, 1973 p. 1 (revised ed. of "This is Arcadia")
Subjects
Organizations - League of Women Voters
Item ID
4079AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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A committee headed by Irene Burkner has done an update of a study made ten years ago by the Arcadia League of Women Voters on local public school education. The recent study, which was presented to the Board of Education, attempts to reconcile the League's desire for the best possible education with the current financial situation. The article discusses the two studies.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 15, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 15, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Organizations - League of Women Voters
Item ID
2089AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Boy's Christian League will not be permitted to distribute literature through the schools unless the Arcadia School Board changes its policy. National organizations such as the Scouts, the YWCA and the YMCA now have this permission.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 17, 1977
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 17, 1977
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Organizations - Boys' Christian League
Item ID
2087AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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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
Collection
Newspaper Index
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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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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 22, 1984
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
512AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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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
Pages
p. 1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 26, 1984
Pages
p. 1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
514AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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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
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 1, 1984
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
515AN
Collection
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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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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 23, 1990
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Bittner, Mary
Item ID
611AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Bruce Low, general manager of Arcadia Datsun, isn't particularly happy with the city. Reason stems from an about-face by the City Council last winter when it decided in favor of retail commercial developments that would bring sales tax revenue to the city.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 13, 1983
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 13, 1983
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Datsun
Item ID
737AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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25% of a $10,000 goal for the new Jerry Broadwell children's room has been pledged. A benefit concert will be held on December 17 at the San Gabriel Civic Auditorium and proceeds will be shared by the High School and the Broadwell Fund.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 4, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 4, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library 1961 -
Item ID
1943AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia's float in the Tournament of Roses parade was called "A Currier & Ives Holiday."

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 30, 1984
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 30, 1984
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Tournament of Roses
Item ID
3370AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Profile of All Seasons, located in the Pavilions shopping center on Naomi St., one of the few holiday-oriented businesses that stays open year-round (it changes its inventory every few months).

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 28, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 28, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
All Seasons
Item ID
733AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Obituary/death notice.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 25, 1982
Pages
p. C6
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 25, 1982
Pages
p. C6
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Hampton, Orrick W.
Kare Youth League (Founder)
Rio Hondo Prep (Founder)
Boys' and Girls' Christian League (Founder)
Item ID
26993AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Granada Royale Hometel is being sold along with the other hotels in the chain to the Holiday Inns.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 15, 1983
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 15, 1983
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Hotels, Motels, Etc. - Hometel Corporation
Item ID
1829AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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