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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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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 11, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
513AN
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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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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 1, 1984
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
515AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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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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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 22, 1984
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
512AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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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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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 6, 1982
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
511AN
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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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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 26, 1984
Pages
p. 1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
514AN
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Dr. Richard Cordano, Principal of Arcadia High School, has announced that he will take an early retirement effective June 30, 1985. Cordano first came to Arcadia High in 1964 from John Muir High School in Pasadena.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 11, 1984
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 11, 1984
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Schools - Employees - Cordano, Richard
Item ID
2828AN
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Ruth Gilb elected president of Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association. Mrs. Gilb took over from Craig Lucas as the newly elected president for the year 1983-84.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3481
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 26, 1984
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 26, 1984
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Tournament of Roses
Gilb, Ruth
Item ID
3367AN
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Mary Bittner, 79, is retiring from the Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop after 33 years on the governing board and 4 years as welfare director. Ms. Bittner will move to a retirement community in San Luis Obispo.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 23, 1990
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 23, 1990
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Bittner, Mary
Item ID
611AN
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Ruth Gilb and Jim Parker have been chosen Citizens of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce. Article gives sketches of the community services.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 8, 1984
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 8, 1984
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Citizen of the Year - 1984
Gilb, Ruth
Parker, Jim
Item ID
968AN
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Donald Pellegrino was elected mayor as Charles Gilb and Jack Saelid relinquish their seats on City Council.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 22, 1982
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 22, 1982
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
City Council 1980 - 1989
Mayors - Pellegrino, Donald E.
Gilb, Charles
Saelid, Jack
Item ID
1027AN
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Charles Gilb was elected mayor by a unanimous vote. Jack Saelid was elected mayor pro tem by a 3-2 vote.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 23, 1981
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 23, 1981
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
City Council 1980 - 1989
Mayors - Gilb, Charles E.
Saelid, Jack
Item ID
1012AN
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Winners of three available seats on the City Council were incumbents Charles Gilb and Jack Saelid and newcomer Don Pellegrino.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1068
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 13, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 13, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Council - Elections - 1978
Gilb, Charles E.
Saelid, Jack
Pellegrino, Donald E.
Item ID
1067AN
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January 12 was the first day that candidates for City Council could take out nomination papers. Those doing so were incumbents Charles Gilb and Jack Saelid. Don Pellegrino of Pellegrino's Restaurant has indicated that he will also file. Others are also considering running.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 15, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 15, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Council - Elections - 1978
Gilb, Charles E.
Saelid, Jack
Pellegrino, Donald E.
Item ID
1063AN
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City Council will hold its annual reorganization meeting. It is expected that Charles Gilb will be elected mayor for the second time and Jack Saelid will be mayor pro tem, an office he has held before.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 19, 1981
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 19, 1981
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Council 1980 - 1989
Gilb, Charles
Saelid, Jack
Item ID
1011AN
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The following have been elected to the City Council for 4 year terms: Charles Gilb, Jack Saelid, Floretta Lauber (first woman to be on the Council). Complete election results.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 11, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 11, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Council - Elections - 1974
Gilb, Charles E.
Saelid, Jack
Lauber, Floretta
Item ID
1047AN
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Tuesday April 9, 1974 Arcadians will vote for 3 City Council Vacancies. Running are: Jerry Bernstein, David E. Parry, Charles E. Gilb, Reuben M. Ruiz, Jay Kingry, Thomas D. Ryan, Floretta A. Lauber, Jack Saelid, Irvin Livingston, May Secrest, Bruce E. Moore, Terryll Siverston, John C. Mynster, William E. Weiss

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 7, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 7, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Council - Elections - 1974
Bernstein, Jerry
Gilb, Charles E.
Kingry,Jay
Lauber, Floretta
Livingston, Irvin
Moore, Bruce E.
Mynster, John C.
Parry, David E.
Ruiz, Reuben M.
Ryan, Thomas D.
Saelid, Jack
Secrest, May
Sivertson, Terryll
Weiss, William E.
Item ID
1048AN
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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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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)
Subjects
Thrift shops
Item ID
4309AN
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Background information on John Mynster, Charles Gilb, and Jerry Bernstein, who are all running for City Council.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 3, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 3, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Council - Elections - 1974
Mynster, John C.
Gilb, Charles E.
Bernstein, Jerry
Item ID
1044AN
Collection
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The City Council reorganized itself as follows: Mayor: Charles Gilb Mayor Pro Tem: Floretta Lauber Councilmen: James Helms; Jack Saelid; Dr. Alton Scott

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper993
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 17, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 17, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Council 1970 - 1979
Mayors - Gilb, Charles E.
Item ID
993AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Articles on Arcadia Educational Foundation presentation of a gift of $50,000 to Arcadia Board of Education by Charles Gilb, president of AEF.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 13, 1983; February 17, 1983
Pages
p. 1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 13, 1983; February 17, 1983
Pages
p. 1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Educational Foundation
Gilb, Charles
Item ID
480AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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