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Former Arcadia resident David Thornton has been involved in fundraising for kidney research ever since a rare kidney disease began tormenting him five years ago.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper57
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 5, 1992
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 5, 1992
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Thornton, David
Fundraisers
Item ID
57AN
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Newspaper Index
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Marguerite Towsley and Dr. Robert Bell, veterinarian, have been named citizens of the year. Towsley is best known for the fundraising events she has chaired for numerous philanthropic organizations. Bell, president of Parent Alert, has made a considerable contribution toward helping to educate local citizens to the problems of drug abuse an providing guidance in combating them.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper965
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 14, 1982
Pages
p. A-1 photos
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 14, 1982
Pages
p. A-1 photos
Subjects
Citizen of the Year - 1982
Towsley, Marguerite
Bell, Robert
Fundraisers
Item ID
965AN
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Newspaper Index
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Recent groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Arcadia Chapter building of the American Red Cross culminated years of fundraising projects and negotiations between the Red Cross, Methodist Hospital and City of Arcadia. Ceremony held at Methodist Hospital.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper357
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 7, 1983
Pages
p. 1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 7, 1983
Pages
p. 1 photo
Subjects
American Red Cross
Fundraisers
Item ID
357AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadian Victor Christen, soon to be 100 years old, still works part time at Foulger Ford selling cars.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper938
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 7, 1988
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 7, 1988
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Christen, Victor
Item ID
938AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia Educational Foundation raised about $90,000 for Arcadia schools over the last year by selling more than $1.4 million in "scrip" or vouchers for groceries.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper490
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 15, 1991
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 15, 1991
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Educational Foundation
Item ID
490AN
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Newspaper Index
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Fundraising efforts (primarily via direct mail solicitation) by the Arcadia Educational Foundation have yielded $45,000 to be used for a new science lab at Arcadia High School and $20,000 to buy mini-computers for Arcadia grade school students.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper483
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 7, 1984
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 7, 1984
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Educational Foundation
Fundraisers
Item ID
483AN
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Newspaper Index
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Focus on the Family, and Arcadia-based Christian organization dedicated to the preservation of the home, is about to move into new offices in Arcadia. The organization, which has grown rapidly over the past few years, currently has 310 employees and occupies offices in 7 separate buildings in Arcadia. The new building, located on Foothill Blvd., will be completed around the first of October.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1623
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 5, 1984
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 5, 1984
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Focus on the Family
Item ID
1622AN
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Newspaper Index
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Focus on the Family, Arcadia's 5th largest employer, has run out of room and may have to leave town. The mushrooming non-profit organization with a Christian radio, publishing, counseling, film and television ministry, could leave within 6 months to a year.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 7, 1987
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 7, 1987
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Focus on the Family
Item ID
1623AN
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A profile of Nichols Egg Ranch, which has been selling eggs here for 17 years.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper804
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 23, 1977
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 23, 1977
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Nichols Egg Ranch
Item ID
804AN
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The nine children of Mr. and Mrs. John Griesinger held a family reunion in Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper21890
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 22, 1968
Pages
p. 13
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 22, 1968
Pages
p. 13
Subjects
Griesinger, Mr. and Mrs. John
Griesinger, Fred
Griesinger, Nellie
Item ID
22106AN
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County supervisors approved a $4.7 million infusion of funds to aid mental health programs in the Children's Home Society in Arcadia. The Children's Home Society, a non-profit organization that places mentally disturbed children in foster homes, will now lose $16,000, instead of the anticipated loss of staff and $32,000.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper936
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 8, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 8, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Children's Home Society
Item ID
936AN
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Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Selling, Oct. 19.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper14692
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 1, 1956
Pages
p. 21
Announcement Type
Birth
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 1, 1956
Pages
p. 21
Announcement Type
Birth
Subjects
Selling, daughter
Item ID
15257AN
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After serving 17 years as a crossing guard, 83-year-old Harry Christianson is retiring. The children at Highland Oaks honored him with a special Mr. Chris Day.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper942
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 18, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 18, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Christianson, Harry
Item ID
942AN
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Ed Schreiner and 13 other skaters returned Thursday, August 14, from their 816 mile, 73 hour skate from Arcadia to Las Vegas and back. The trip was organized as a fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy Association. Photo.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2394
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 17, 1980
Pages
p. A-1, 2
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 17, 1980
Pages
p. A-1, 2
Subjects
Roller Skating
Item ID
2347AN
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A fundraiser will be held on March 4 at the Arcadia High School track beginning at 9:00 A.M. It is billed as a Jog-A-Walk-A-Torium. Entrants will get sponsors to pledge money on the basis of laps completed. Widest participation is hoped for.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper557
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 29, 1978
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 29, 1978
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Auditoriums
Item ID
557AN
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Newspaper Index
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Article discusses organization of sixth homeowner's association in the city.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1737
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 6, 1988
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 6, 1988
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Homeowners Associations
Item ID
1736AN
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Newspaper Index
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Last year, Foothills Junior High students raised $800 for the Peace Corps to go to Lamotrek Atoll, Micronesia, an island in the South Pacific. The Peace Corps Partnership Program allows American schools, clubs and organizations to fund small projects, typically less than $1500. The money will be used to construct a basketball court.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3134
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 29, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 29, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Foothills Junior High School
Item ID
3050AN
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Newspaper Index
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Jog-A-Walk-Torium fundraiser nets pledges of up to $100,000 towards a municipal auditorium.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 16, 1978
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 16, 1978
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Auditoriums
Item ID
558AN
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Newspaper Index
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Review of redevelopment in Arcadia over nine year period.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1287
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 12, 1982
Pages
p. A-1, 2
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 12, 1982
Pages
p. A-1, 2
Subjects
Community Redevelopment
Item ID
1286AN
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25-year old Colleen Kay Hutchins, who represented Utah in the Miss America contest, was named Miss America Saturday night. She is one of seven children of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Hutchins of Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper12689
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 13, 1951
Pages
p. A1 w/photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 13, 1951
Pages
p. A1 w/photo
Subjects
Hutchins, Colleen Kay
Item ID
12894AN
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Newspaper Index
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