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Three city-owned lots at 521 N. First Avenue, adjacent to the Foothill Freeway, were sold last week by the Arcadia City Council to the W. D. Wilson Co., which will construct a building on the site and move from its present location in South Pasadena. James J. Melas, president of the W. D. Wilson Co. and an Arcadia resident said his firm deals in sophisticated biomedical supplies and unusual alloys and fittings for medical instruments. Selling price was $41,500. The city originally purchased the lots from the state Department of Highways for $33,000.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 19, 1978

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 19, 1978

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Business and Industry; Melas, James J.; Real property; W. D. Wilson Company

Item ID: 32718AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Shareholders have approved a merger of Knight Newspapers Inc. and Ridder Publications. The new firm will be Knight-Ridder Newspapers, Inc. with 35 dailies. Background and financial structure of the firms given in some detail.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 24, 1974

Pages: p. A-8

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 24, 1974

Pages: p. A-8

Subjects: Newspapers - Knight-Ridder Newspapers, Inc.

Item ID: 2018AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Obituary/death notice.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 14, 1971

Pages: p. 1

Announcement Type: Obituary or death notice

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 14, 1971

Pages: p. 1

Announcement Type: Obituary or death notice

Subjects: Cowan, Cedric D.

Item ID: 23107AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

J. C. Penny's has had a store in Arcadia for 35 years; now it has two. The new 224,491 square foot facility opened at Fashion Park July 30, 1975.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 31, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 31, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fashion Park

Item ID: 1544AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Photo and caption. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce member Mike Saleo and president Kelvin Mason admire the jewels shown by R.G. Fergoda, manager of the new J. Herbert Hall Jewelry Co. in Fashion Park, as Stephanie Gates and Mike Vitro, assistant manager, look on.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 26, 1974

Pages: p. A3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 26, 1974

Pages: p. A3

Subjects: Fergoda, R.G.; Gates, Stephanie; Jewelry stores; J. Herbert Hall Jewelry Co.; Mason, Kelvin; Saleo, Mike; Santa Anita Fashion Park; Vitro, Mike

Item ID: 32743AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Foothill Intercity Newspapers will be part of the merger of Knight Newspapers Inc. and Ridder Publication. This merger will make the company one of the largest chains in the state.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 14, 1974

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 14, 1974

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Newspapers - Knight-Ridder Newspapers, Inc

Item ID: 2017AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Article describes opening ceremonies and opening day for Huntington Bank at the bank's temporary headquarters at First Avenue and Santa Clara Street. The official opening was Wednesday, July 11, 1979.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 15, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 15, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Huntington Bank

Item ID: 785AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

New library facilities were opened last week at Holy Angels School.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 10, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 10, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools, Private - Holy Angels School

Item ID: 3068AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Great Western Savings and Loan Association has begun construction on its new permanent Arcadia facility at 700 W. Huntington Drive at Baldwin Avenue.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 20, 1978

Pages: p. A-5

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 20, 1978

Pages: p. A-5

Subjects: Buildings

Item ID: 695AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The new Robinson's department store at Fashion Park will be larger than originally envisioned. The proposed enlarged facility has been submitted to the City Council and approved.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 26, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 26, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fashion Park

Item ID: 1541AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Photo and caption. Susan Johnston shows Tim Simmers of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce fabric samples at her new store, California Design Associates at 302 N. First Avenue, Arcadia, CA.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 26, 1974

Pages: p. A3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 26, 1974

Pages: p. A3

Subjects: California Design Associates; Johnston, Susan; Simmers, Tim

Item ID: 32744AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A group of local businessmen have initiated steps to open a new bank, independently owned by other Arcadians. If all goes well, it will be the first independent bank to open in Arcadia since 1929.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 17, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 17, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Huntington Bank

Item ID: 782AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Approval was given by the Planning Commission to a group which wants to open Marquee West in the former bowling alley on Morlan Place. The owners plan to bring various musical groups to the facility. There will be no drugs or liquor allowed.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 28, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 28, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Boards and Commissions

Item ID: 616AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council voted to accept $30,000 in H. U. D. money allocated through the county.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 21, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 21, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Community Redevelopment

Item ID: 1257AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Board of H.O.Y. has decided to close the Temple City branch counseling offices July 1, 1977 due to a lack of funds. The Temple City Council failed to appropriate the $5000 needed to deep the facility open.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 3, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 3, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: H.O.Y. (Help Our Youth)

Item ID: 1857AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Trouble continues for a teen music "night club" that opened in December 1977 on First Avenue. Noise, trash, and parking have been problems. Now it is restroom facilities and fire regulations.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 12, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 12, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Marquee West

Item ID: 792AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Summary of actions taken by the City Council in its role of redevelopment agency. Among these: 1. Glenn of California property on Santa Clara 2. Arrangement with Mr. and Mrs. Link who need additional land to extend their manufacturing firm on 3rd Avenue.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 4, 1976

Pages: p. A-3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 4, 1976

Pages: p. A-3

Subjects: Community Redevelopment

Item ID: 1260AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Community Development Advisory Committee on November 12 voted to recommend that the City Council apply for a second year of H. U. D. funding "for the express purpose of developing additional information and input."

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 16, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 16, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Community Redevelopment

Item ID: 1258AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Marriage.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 3, 1976

Pages: p. C2

Announcement Type: Marriage

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 3, 1976

Pages: p. C2

Announcement Type: Marriage

Subjects: Cowan, Patricia A.; Weitz, Larry A.

Item ID: 25013AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia would lose approximately $472,268 yearly if Santa Anita Park race track were to close down and the 324 acre facility were to be developed with low density residential units. Losses would be partially offset by $190,750 in new property taxes and $278,482 miscellaneous taxes. New city services would account for a 6.18% increase in the city budget.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 8, 1974

Pages: p. A-3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 8, 1974

Pages: p. A-3

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1945-1980

Item ID: 2384AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Shareholders have approved a merger of Knight Newspapers Inc. and Ridder Publications. The new firm will be Knight-Ridder Newspapers, Inc. with 35 dailies. Background and financial structure of the firms given in some detail.

Obituary/death notice.

J. C. Penny's has had a store in Arcadia for 35 years; now it has two. The new 224,491 square foot facility opened at Fashion Park July 30, 1975.

Photo and caption. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce member Mike Saleo and president Kelvin Mason admire the jewels shown by R.G. Fergoda, manager of the new J. Herbert Hall Jewelry Co. in Fashion Park, as Stephanie Gates and Mike Vitro, assistant manager, look on.

Foothill Intercity Newspapers will be part of the merger of Knight Newspapers Inc. and Ridder Publication. This merger will make the company one of the largest chains in the state.

Article describes opening ceremonies and opening day for Huntington Bank at the bank's temporary headquarters at First Avenue and Santa Clara Street. The official opening was Wednesday, July 11, 1979.

New library facilities were opened last week at Holy Angels School.

Great Western Savings and Loan Association has begun construction on its new permanent Arcadia facility at 700 W. Huntington Drive at Baldwin Avenue.

The new Robinson's department store at Fashion Park will be larger than originally envisioned. The proposed enlarged facility has been submitted to the City Council and approved.

Photo and caption. Susan Johnston shows Tim Simmers of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce fabric samples at her new store, California Design Associates at 302 N. First Avenue, Arcadia, CA.

A group of local businessmen have initiated steps to open a new bank, independently owned by other Arcadians. If all goes well, it will be the first independent bank to open in Arcadia since 1929.

Approval was given by the Planning Commission to a group which wants to open Marquee West in the former bowling alley on Morlan Place. The owners plan to bring various musical groups to the facility. There will be no drugs or liquor allowed.

The City Council voted to accept $30,000 in H. U. D. money allocated through the county.

The Board of H.O.Y. has decided to close the Temple City branch counseling offices July 1, 1977 due to a lack of funds. The Temple City Council failed to appropriate the $5000 needed to deep the facility open.

Trouble continues for a teen music "night club" that opened in December 1977 on First Avenue. Noise, trash, and parking have been problems. Now it is restroom facilities and fire regulations.

Summary of actions taken by the City Council in its role of redevelopment agency. Among these: 1. Glenn of California property on Santa Clara 2. Arrangement with Mr. and Mrs. Link who need additional land to extend their manufacturing firm on 3rd Avenue.

The Community Development Advisory Committee on November 12 voted to recommend that the City Council apply for a second year of H. U. D. funding "for the express purpose of developing additional information and input."

Marriage.