Skip header and navigation
Arcadia History Collection
  Revise Search

20 records – page 1 of 1.

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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper513
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 11, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 11, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
513AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper515
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 1, 1984
Pages
p. 1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 1, 1984
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
515AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

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."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper511
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 6, 1982
Pages
p. A-1 photo
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 6, 1982
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
511AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper514
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 26, 1984
Pages
p. 1 photo
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 26, 1984
Pages
p. 1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
514AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper512
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 22, 1984
Pages
p. 1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 22, 1984
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
512AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

A convenience shopping center has been approved by the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency for the southeast corner of Huntington Drive and Santa Anita Avenue. The businesses now occupying the land (a Texaco station, Burrito Flats restaurant, Miller's Carpet Care and Drive-Through Liquor) will have to be removed.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper727
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 26, 1987
Pages
p. 1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 26, 1987
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Business and Industry
Item ID
727AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Arcadia City Council agreed to extend a moratorium against commercial buildings with rear windows facing residential properties. Action followed earlier urgency ordinance ... passed at request of residents on Laurel Avenue.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper722
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 7, 1982
Pages
p. 1,2
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 7, 1982
Pages
p. 1,2
Subjects
Business and Industry
Item ID
722AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Business license fees in Arcadia would go up for the first time in nearly 20 years under a plan to be considered by City Council.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper728
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 11, 1988
Pages
p. A-1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 11, 1988
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Business and Industry
Item ID
728AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Wayne and Marlene Stam own the Fun Shop at 707 S. First Avenue in Arcadia where they carry old baseball cards. Article discusses baseball card collecting.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper775
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 14, 1980
Pages
p. B-1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 14, 1980
Pages
p. B-1
Subjects
Fun Shop
Item ID
775AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Arcadia is beefing up its efforts to attract more firms to locate in town by means of a glossy brochure extolling the city's virtues.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper726
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 16, 1986
Pages
p. 1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 16, 1986
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Business and Industry
Item ID
726AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Four proposals have been received by the Arcadia Redevelopment Department for a development on Huntington Drive in east Arcadia, across the street from the proposed Target Store. All four meet the criteria set out by the Redevelopment Agency. The agency had requested builders to design either retail stores, a professional office building, or a fine restaurant.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper725
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 6, 1984
Pages
p. 1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 6, 1984
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Business and Industry
Item ID
725AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

The ordinance permitting certain occupations in Arcadia homes becomes effective June 20. The City Council has set the annual permit fee at $25.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper721
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 15, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 15, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Business and Industry
Item ID
721AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

In a split vote, City Council approved an ordinance that effectively doubles business license fees bringing Arcadia to roughly the mid-point in fees charged by other Los Angeles County cities.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper730
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 9, 1988
Pages
p. A-1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 9, 1988
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Business and Industry
Item ID
730AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

The Board of Directors of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce voted unanimously to support a retail use for the property being considered for a Target Department Store. The committee did not specifically say that Target would be the preferred use.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper724
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 2, 1984
Pages
p. 1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 2, 1984
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Business and Industry
Item ID
724AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

The City Council has approved a new home occupation ordinance that allows certain occupations to be carried out in the home. A city permit is required.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper720
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 23, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 23, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Business and Industry
Item ID
720AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

City moves to insure privacy for residents whose homes abut multi-story commercial property.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper723
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 12, 1982
Pages
p. 1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 12, 1982
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Business and Industry
Item ID
723AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

City Council will consider doubling the city's business license fees in an effort to bolster the city's ailing general fund.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper729
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 2, 1988
Pages
p. A-1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 2, 1988
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Business and Industry
Item ID
729AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Arcadia store specializes in goods made by Indians. When Thea Connolly opened her store on South First Avenue in Arcadia 20 years ago, she called it White Eyes Indian Shop, an Indian name of White Eyes bestowed on her by Chief Joe of the Hopi tribe.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper847
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 4, 1983
Pages
p. 1 photo
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 4, 1983
Pages
p. 1 photo
Subjects
White Eyes Indian Shop
Item ID
847AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Ross Stores will open a new store in Arcadia's Hub Shopping Center April 29.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper810
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 22, 1987
Pages
p. 1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 22, 1987
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Ross Stores
Item ID
810AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Arcadia City Council in its role of Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Tuesday night moved very close to an agreement for the sale of the former Thrifty Drug Store site at the northwest corner of Huntington Drive and First Avenue.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper829
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 7, 1983
Pages
p. 1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 7, 1983
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Thrifty Drug Store
Item ID
829AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

20 records – page 1 of 1.