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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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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 1, 1982
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Organizations - Assistance League of Arcadia
Item ID
2086AN
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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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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 11, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
513AN
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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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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 11, 1974
Pages
p. C-1
Subjects
Organizations - Assistance League of Arcadia
Item ID
2085AN
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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
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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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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 6, 1982
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
511AN
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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
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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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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 22, 1984
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
512AN
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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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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 26, 1984
Pages
p. 1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
514AN
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Photos and captions. Children celebrate Easter traditions at Arcadia Recreation Department Egg Hunt and Crazy Hat Parade, Kathy Kredel Nursey School at Arcadia Methodist Hospital and various other locations. Assisteen Auxiliary of the Assistance League of Arcadia decorate eggs for the Foundation for the Junior Blind in Los Angeles. See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 26 , 1978
Pages
p. A6
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 26 , 1978
Pages
p. A6
Subjects
Anderson, Pam
Easter
Erikson, Kristin
Holidays
Hall, Steven
Johnson, Neal (Easter Bunny)
Laing, Kim
Raidy, Linda
Saunders, Susie
Turk, Jason
Turner, Pierce
Item ID
34139AN
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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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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 1, 1984
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
515AN
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Longtime Arcadia interior designer Alex Mitchell died June 14 of a heart attack at the age of 64.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 28, 1992
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 28, 1992
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Mitchell, Alex
Item ID
93AN
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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.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 7, 1974
Pages
p. A-5
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 7, 1974
Pages
p. A-5
Subjects
Fashion Park
Item ID
1533AN
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Having been the protege of the New York Yankees for the past six years, Arcadia Johnny Lindell has been at various Yankee bush farms developing into major league material.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 22, 1942
Pages
p. 9 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 22, 1942
Pages
p. 9 photo
Subjects
Lindell, John
Item ID
6517AN
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Richard Johnson heads for Australia to instruct Newcastle Koala Band. Johnson was drum major at Arcadia High School from 1980-1982.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 14, 1983
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 14, 1983
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Sister City - Newcastle, Australia
Johnson, Richard
Item ID
3228AN
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Taxpayer's League

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 18, 1932 p. 1
April 8, 1932 p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 18, 1932 p. 1
April 8, 1932 p. 1
Subjects
Taxation
Item ID
4293AN
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Newspaper Index
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Little League Park

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 10, 1968 p. 1 (hold off approval of park by Baldwin Stocker school; study Little League field in liew of park)
November 17, 1968 p. 1 (decision due)
January 5, 1969 p. 1 (Little League Park)
January 12, 1969 p. 1 (denied)
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 10, 1968 p. 1 (hold off approval of park by Baldwin Stocker school; study Little League field in liew of park)
November 17, 1968 p. 1 (decision due)
January 5, 1969 p. 1 (Little League Park)
January 12, 1969 p. 1 (denied)
Subjects
Parks
Item ID
4095AN
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Orrick W. Hampton, founder of Kare Youth League, Rio Hondo Prep and the Boys' and Girls' Christian League, died at the age of 75.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 25, 1982
Pages
p. C-6 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 25, 1982
Pages
p. C-6 photo
Subjects
Hampton, Orrick W.
Item ID
1680AN
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Councilman Charles Gilb believes businesses all important. He is a candidate for re-election for Arcadia City Council. See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 26 , 1978
Pages
p. A2
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 26 , 1978
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
Arcadia City Council
Gilb, Charles
Item ID
34133AN
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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Frank Ferris, 68, is a well-known Arcadia interior designer who has been in the decorating business since 1947. His store, Frank Ferris Interiors, has been open for 35 years.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 17, 1991
Pages
p. A-3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 17, 1991
Pages
p. A-3
Subjects
Frank Ferris Interiors
Item ID
774AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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