Skip header and navigation
Arcadia History Collection
  Revise Search

20 records – page 1 of 1.

A 13-year-old girl named Susan Wiley was reportedly a prisoner in her home for all of her life until a social worker discovered the child abuse. Susan's parents Clark Wiley and Irene Wiley were arrested. The family home is at 6722 Golden West Avenue, in a county area of Arcadia. Susan Wiley was living in an environment of total isolation and deprivation and was malnourished. She cannot talk, is deformed, barely able to walk and is not toilet trained. She has been placed in the care of Children's Hospital. The child has come to be known by the alias "Genie." See hard copy in VF Wiley, Susan aka "Genie"

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31552
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 18, 1970
Pages
p. 1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 18, 1970
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Child Abuse
Feral children
"Genie"
Wiley, Clark
Wiley, Irene
Wiley, Susan
Item ID
31748AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

"Captive Girl" Susan (aka 'Genie') Wiley's father Clark Wiley committed suicide. Clark Wiley shot himself minutes before he was to have appeared in Alhambra Municipal Court on charges of child abuse. The article was written by Dick Lloyd. With related stories "Note tells instructions for funeral (p. 1)," "A story he wanted to tell sealed by death of father (p. 6)," "Changed laws could have averted tragedy (p. 6)," and "Mrs. Wiley shelters at welfare agency: custody hearing Monday (p. 6)." A 13-year-old girl named Susan Wiley was reportedly a prisoner in her home for all her life until a social worker discovered the child abuse. Susan's parents Clark Wiley and Irene Wiley were arrested. The family home is at 6722 Golden West Avenue, in a county area of Arcadia. Susan Wiley was living in an environment of total isolation and deprivation and was malnourished. She cannot talk, is deformed, barely able to walk and is not toilet trained. She has been placed in the care of Children's Hospital. The child has come to be known by the alias "Genie." See hard copy in VF Wiley, Susan aka "Genie".

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31553
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 22, 1970
Pages
p. 1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 22, 1970
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Child Abuse
Feral children
"Genie"
Suicides
Wiley, Clark
Wiley, Irene
Wiley, Susan
Item ID
31749AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Mrs. Irene Wiley was freed on the charge that she was wilfully cruel to her 13-year-old daughter Susan Wiley, aka "Genie." The article was written by Lucie Lowery. A 13-year-old girl named Susan Wiley was reportedly a prisoner in her home for all her life until a social worker discovered the abuse. Susan's parents Clark Wiley and Irene Wiley were arrested. The family home is at 6722 Golden West Avenue, in a county area of Arcadia. Susan Wiley was living in an environment of total isolation and deprivation and was malnourished. She cannot talk, is deformed, barely able to walk and is not toilet trained. She has been placed in the care of Children's Hospital. The child has come to be known by the alias "Genie." See VF "Wiley, Susan" for hard copy.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31554
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 16, 1970
Pages
p. 1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 16, 1970
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Child Abuse
Feral children
"Genie"
Suicides
Wiley, Clark
Wiley, Irene
Wiley, Susan
Item ID
31750AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

The current racing meeting will open Thursday December 27. Sunday racing will be inaugurated for the first time in Arcadia. Track officials are uncertain as to how the energy crisis will affect operations.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2435
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 27, 1973
Pages
p. A-1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 27, 1973
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1945-1980
Item ID
2383AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Gamm, Jan. 8.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24040
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 31, 1974
Pages
p. C3 w/photo
Announcement Type
Birth
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 31, 1974
Pages
p. C3 w/photo
Announcement Type
Birth
Subjects
Gamm, John Gregory
Item ID
24235AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

More than 80% of the total retail space in the 2 level mall has been leased - 9 months before the grand opening set for October 1974.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1530
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 24, 1974
Pages
p. A-3
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 24, 1974
Pages
p. A-3
Subjects
Fashion Park
Item ID
1529AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

The general plan will be reviewed by the Planning Commission. The "central area" will be the focus of study. This area runs from the 210 Foothill freeway on the north to Duarte Road on the south and from the east city boundary to Santa Anita Avenue. It also includes the commercial section west of Santa Anita Avenue and north of Huntington Drive.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1176
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 28, 1974
Pages
p. 1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 28, 1974
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
City Planning
Item ID
1175AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

A small group of teachers, dissatisfied with an 8.5% salary increase, may go on strike. Both the Arcadia Teachers Association and the American Federation of Teachers local have disavowed the action.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2780
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 21, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 21, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Employees
Item ID
2710AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Efforts to put together a working Alumni Association have been given the OK by the School Board. The first meeting will be June 8, 1974. Craig Lucas ('64) is the acting chairman.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3021
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 25, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 25, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Finance
Item ID
2945AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

The School Board has granted open lunch for seniors with parental permission effective September 1974. It will be a trial measure for one semester.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3028
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 25, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 25, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Arcadia High School
Item ID
2950AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

The proposed new uniform Fire Code for Arcadia will be available at the City Clerk's Office on July 8, 1974.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2060
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 7, 1974
Pages
p. A-3
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 7, 1974
Pages
p. A-3
Subjects
Ordinances, Municipal
Item ID
2046AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

A gala benefit opening has been set for October 12, 1974. Broadway and Buffums will help the Assistance League, the Pasadena Symphony Association and the Arcadia Methodist Church to put on the evening from 7 to 10 at the Mall.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1534
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 7, 1974
Pages
p. A-5
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 7, 1974
Pages
p. A-5
Subjects
Fashion Park
Item ID
1533AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

The Planning Commission has rejected proposed General Plan changes that would have permitted hi-density zoning in the Naomi-Camino Real-Golden West area and left it medium density. The General Plan and the zoning map are still not in conformity, which was one reason the hearing was called.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1178
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 28, 1974
Pages
p. 1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 28, 1974
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
City Planning
Item ID
1177AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

The City Council will consider a proposed ordinance governing backyard sales on October 1, 1974. Regulations include: 1. A $1.00 permit would be required. 2. Sales would be limited to every 6 months. No sale could run longer than 2 consecutive days. 4. No signs could be placed on public property. 5. Sales must be between 8:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. 6. No merchandise would be allowed in the front yard.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2061
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 11, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 11, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Ordinances, Municipal
Item ID
2047AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Partial opening of the Pasadena interchange is due in late 1974. A major portion - a 4.5 mile section from Fair Oaks to Rosemead - will open in the summer of 1975.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1627
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 11, 1974
Pages
p. B-1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 11, 1974
Pages
p. B-1
Subjects
Foothill Freeway - (210)
Item ID
1626AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Biographical sketch of Dr. Gary Mills, Arcadia School Board member for nearly 8 years, who died of cancer August 17, 1974.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1985
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 18, 1974
Pages
p. A-1 photo
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 18, 1974
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Mills, Gary
Item ID
1980AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

A new mini park at Golden West and Fairview has been named Tripolis Friendship Park in honor of Arcadia's sister city.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2138
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 29, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 29, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Parks
Item ID
2119AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Description of the gala opening benefiting three charities.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1537
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 29, 1974
Pages
p. A-5
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 29, 1974
Pages
p. A-5
Subjects
Fashion Park
Item ID
1536AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

A benefit gala opening will be held on October 12, 1974. The opening for the general public will be October 14, 1974, with ceremonies beginning at 10:00 A.M.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1538
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 10, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 10, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fashion Park
Item ID
1537AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Long-time resident of Arcadia Syd Larkin has been named manager of the new Broadway store opening November 11 at Fashion Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1911
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 27, 1974
Pages
p. B-2
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 27, 1974
Pages
p. B-2
Subjects
Larkin, Sydney A.
Item ID
1907AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

20 records – page 1 of 1.