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The Women's Health and Issues club at Arcadia High School has organized a petition against misogynistic music at this Saturday's prom. Activities director John Pung said he supports the club's cause and could guarantee that 20 songs from the club's 300 song list won't be played.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31470
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 13, 2009
Pages
p. A1, A8
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 13, 2009
Pages
p. A1, A8
Subjects
Arcadia High School - Prom 2009
Music
Social customs
Item ID
31663AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The official song for the 2nd annual Peach Blossom Festival, "When it's Peach Blossom Time in Arcadia," is now being sold at local music stores. Published by Hortense Seymour, the Betty Graeme tune is selling for 50 cents per copy.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper10048
Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
March 18, 1950
Pages
p. 6
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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
March 18, 1950
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Peach Blossom Festival
Item ID
10003AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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University of Southern California (USC) teacher Sam Watters' two-volume book "Houses of Los Angeles 1885-1935" features 700 or so photographs of splendid Los Angeles homes. Twenty-two of the seventy-five houses listed come from Pasadena, Altadena, South Pasadena, San Marino, Arcadia, and La Canada Flintridge.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30747
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 8, 2007
Pages
p. News 1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 8, 2007
Pages
p. News 1
Subjects
Architecture books
Houses
Watters, Sam
Item ID
30935AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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City of Arcadia Assessment Books of the Property in the City of Arcadia

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Start Date
1948
End Date
1954
Contents
City of Arcadia. Assessment books of the property in the City of Arcadia. Includes legal description, last known owner, value of land, taxes paid. 101 A. Book 1. Assessment no. 1-728. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 2. Assessment no.729-1721. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. 101 B. Book 3. Assessment…
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Start Date
1948
End Date
1954
Contents
City of Arcadia. Assessment books of the property in the City of Arcadia. Includes legal description, last known owner, value of land, taxes paid.
101 A. Book 1. Assessment no. 1-728. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 2. Assessment no.729-1721. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.
101 B. Book 3. Assessment no. 1722-2532. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 4. Assessment no. 2533-3391. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.
101 C. Book 5. Assessment no. 3392-4596. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 6. Assessment No. 4597-5666. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.
101 D. Book 7. Assessment no. 5667-6765. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 8. Assessment no. 6767-7784A. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.
101 E. Book 9. Assessment no. 7785-9032. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 10. Assessment no. 9033-9976. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.
Subjects
City of Arcadia Assessment Books of the Property in the City of Arcadia
Physical Description
Ten books bound in ledgers
Location
Basement
Box Number
Boxes 101A through 101E
Shelf Number
Shelf H21 and Shelf H22
Item ID
408AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Local author Denise Hong and her son Andrew collaborate on a children's book titled "Why I Love My Mom." The book is illustrated by Paul Lopez.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper28230
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News U Section
Date
May 9, 2004
Pages
p. 12
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News U Section
Date
May 9, 2004
Pages
p. 12
Subjects
Arcadia Authors
Hong, Denise
Hong, Andrew
Lopez, Paul
Children's Books
Item ID
28424AN
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Newspaper Index
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Mary Tillman, mother of former NFL player Pat Tillman, shares her grief and her book "Boots on the Ground by Dusk" at Arcadia Public Library. Pat Tillman was a U.S. Army Ranger killed in action in Afghanistan.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31233
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 27, 2008
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 27, 2008
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - programs
Authors
Books
Tillman, Mary
Item ID
31433AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Horse lover and photographer Karen Davis has published a book called "Santa Anita Morning Rhapsody." It is a photographic collection of the Santa Anita Park race track in the early morning.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30129
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 8, 2006
Pages
p. A2
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 8, 2006
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
Davis, Karen
Authors
Books
Photographers
Santa Anita Park -- 2001-2010
Item ID
30316AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gregory, Sept. 19.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 28, 1950
Pages
p. 4
Announcement Type
Birth
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 28, 1950
Pages
p. 4
Announcement Type
Birth
Subjects
Gregory, Earleen Diane
Item ID
10319AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Gregory J. Shifano, Mar. 13.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper14186
Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
April 2, 1956
Pages
p. 7
Announcement Type
Birth
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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
April 2, 1956
Pages
p. 7
Announcement Type
Birth
Subjects
Shifano, son
Item ID
17651AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. James Gregory McCord, Nov. 25.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
December 17, 1956
Pages
p. 10
Announcement Type
Birth
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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
December 17, 1956
Pages
p. 10
Announcement Type
Birth
Subjects
McCord, daughter
Item ID
15362AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Book Rack, a bookstore specializing in paperbacks, has moved from Duarte Road to 204 S. First Avenue.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30835
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 16, 2003
Pages
p. 17
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 16, 2003
Pages
p. 17
Subjects
Book Rack
Bookstores
Business and Industry
Item ID
31023AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Gail Marshall became Arcadia's new mayor in the annual rotation.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper23094
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 17, 2002
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 17, 2002
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
City Council
Marshall, Gail
Item ID
23302AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Photos of children at Highland Oaks Elementary School in Arcadia show them performing holiday songs. Will Atkinson acted as Santa Claus.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29825
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 22, 2005
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 22, 2005
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Highland Oaks Elementary School
Schools
Holiday programs
Atkinson, Will
Item ID
30010AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia neurologist Vincent Fortanasce has written a book called "The Anti-Alzheimer's Prescription," which focuses on preventing or delaying the disease. 101-year-old Marshall Welles of Duarte was the inspiration for Fortanasce's book.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31256
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 14, 2008
Pages
p. B1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 14, 2008
Pages
p. B1
Subjects
Alzheimer's Disease
Arcadia Authors
Fortanasce, Vincent
Welles, Marshall
Item ID
31451AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Ninety-nine year old James H. Hampton of Arcadia says the secrets of his longevity are plenty of sleep and regular doses of ice cream.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper21611
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 26, 2001
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 26, 2001
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Hampton, James
Item ID
21832AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Rock band Michael M. and the Madmen perform introspective, edgy and catchy melodic songs at Matt Denny's Alehouse Restaurant on June 9, 2001.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29741
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 31, 2001
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 31, 2001
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Concerts
Rock bands
Musicians
Michael M. and the Madmen
Item ID
29925AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia celebrated 100 years of cityhood with a cameo appearance by Elias Jackson "Lucky" Baldwin, portrayed by John Reuter. Activities included a scavenger hunt, author book signing for Visions of Arcadia, and the unveiling of the bronze peacock topping the fountain. The peacock was sculpted by Dave Chapple.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25952
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 6, 2003
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 6, 2003
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Centennial Celebrations, 2003
Arcadia County Park
Reuter, John
Chapple, Dave
Item ID
26154AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Weekly columnists:Donna Baker reports on real estate, p. 18; John Luke writes on sports, p. 14; Billy McLellan writes movie reviews, p. 11; Dawn Mueller writes theatre reviews, p. 7; Bill Peters writes music reviews, p. 13; Vince Pirolli is the wine guy, p. 7; Jack Von Bulow, D.D.S. reports on dental news, p. 21; Kelvin Wong writes about real estate, p. 19.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31781
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 4, 2003
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 4, 2003
Subjects
Baker, Donna
Luke, John
McLellan, Billy
Mueller, Dawn
Peters, Bill
Pirolli, Vince
Von Bulow, Jack, D.D.S.
Wong, Kelvin
Item ID
31978AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. John A. Schmocker.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
October 1, 1951
Pages
p. 1
Announcement Type
Birth
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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
October 1, 1951
Pages
p. 1
Announcement Type
Birth
Subjects
Schmocker, John Barrett
Item ID
11050AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. John King.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 20, 1958
Pages
p. 13
Announcement Type
Birth
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 20, 1958
Pages
p. 13
Announcement Type
Birth
Subjects
King, John Roy Lennon
Item ID
16323AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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