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The Arcadia chapter of the Red Cross is seeking to become a regional subcenter for blood collection and processing for the Los Angeles and Orange County areas. Authorities say that such a center on the grounds of the Methodist Hospital would be ideal.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 8, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 8, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: American Red Cross

Item ID: 348AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia chapter of the Red Cross: 30 year anniversary, strong and growing. See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 26, 1978

Pages: p. A5

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 26, 1978

Pages: p. A5

Subjects: Red Cross

Item ID: 34137AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

In 1939 the Pacific Rose Society in conjunction with Los Angeles County planted a rose garden in the county park. In 1961 a new rose area was started.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 19, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 19, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Parks

Item ID: 2117AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A proposed five-story office building and adjacent bank building will be put before the Planning Commission. The site is the southeast corner of Foothill and Michillinda.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 1976

Pages: p. 1 photo of artist's sketch

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 1976

Pages: p. 1 photo of artist's sketch

Subjects: Buildings

Item ID: 690AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Some Arcadia redevelopment land was OK'd for sale to Dr. James Chinn for the development of a new medical building. The property is at the corner of First and Wheeler, the site of the old library. The cost of the land and building is estimated at $900,000.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 4, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 4, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Buildings

Item ID: 688AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

At a meeting on November 20, County Assessor Philip Watson's representative and County Supervisors Peter Schabarum and Baxter Ward and others tackled the possibility of the San Gabriel Valley seceding from Los Angeles County.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 20, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 20, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: San Gabriel Valley - Secession

Item ID: 2363AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The possibility of a fee for admission to both the Arboretum and Descanso Gardens is being considered by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. At a hearing, Hal Roach, a member of the Board of Governors expressed the hope that the Supervisors would not resort to charging a fee. The fee would NOT be used to keep up the Arboretum, but would go into the County General Fund.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 28, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 28, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 442AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The American Indian will be spotlighted on three floats in this year's Tournament of Roses Parade. Farmers Insurance Group's float will depict an Indian on horseback. Arcadia's float theme is "The First Americans" and the County of Los Angeles' float theme is "The Proud American."

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 26, 1974

Pages: p. A3 w/photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 26, 1974

Pages: p. A3 w/photo

Subjects: Floats; Tournament of Roses Parade--1975

Item ID: 32741AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The committee assigned to make a feasibility study reports the possibility of Arcadia building an auditorium looks bleak and is getting bleaker. Efforts will continue to get major donations started via a grass roots drive and put these aside for a future project.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 27, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 27, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Auditoriums

Item ID: 548AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

American Association of University Women (AAUW) - Arcadia Branch Collection

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Start Date: 1950

End Date: 2016

Contents: American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch Collection, 1950-2000s The Arcadia branch of AAUW was founded in 1950 and disbanded in 2016. First of three boxes. Chronological Folders 1950-2000s AAUW Bulletin (newsletter), Arcadia Branch 1950-1971 (various months and missing years)…

Start Date: 1950

End Date: 2016

Contents: American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch Collection, 1950-2000s; The Arcadia branch of AAUW was founded in 1950 and disbanded in 2016. First of three boxes. Chronological Folders 1950-2000s; AAUW Bulletin (newsletter), Arcadia Branch 1950-1971 (various months and missing years) The folder for each fiscal year (July through June) 1972-2000, may contain the following items (some items and months may be missing): Bulletin (newsletter) Membership directory Annual report Installation program pamphlet Newsletters AAUW Arcadia Jan 2009-May/June 2015 AAUW Arcadia Branch membership directories 2001-2004; Misc. booklets-AAUW and other women’s organizations; Misc. news clippings

Subjects: American Association of University Women (AAUW)

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 110A

Shelf Number: Shelf H25

Item ID: 420AF

Collection: Subject Files

Charles Gilb has been asked to head a committee to explore the possibility of building an auditorium through public subscription.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 21, 1976

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 21, 1976

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Auditoriums; Gilb, Charles

Item ID: 552AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The 50,000 square foot property on the northeast corner of Wheeler and First has been sold for $215,000. The former owners were Robert and Phyllis Walker. The site will be used for the corporate headquarters for HTL Industries and a two story office building to be built by Jeff Jons and Jim Kuhn. Hoy an Kehler's Arcadia Van Lives, presently on the site, will relocate.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 8, 1978

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 8, 1978

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Buildings

Item ID: 692AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Bicentennial Commission to be appointed by the City Council by September 17. Theme possibilities discussed.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 8, 1974

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 8, 1974

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: American Revolution Bicentennial

Item ID: 366AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia City Council, in its role of redevelopment agency, has approved a disposition and development agreement with American Savings for the property at the northwest corner of First Avenue and Huntington Drive.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 20, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 20, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Community Redevelopment

Item ID: 1270AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia has been officially approved by the American Revolutionary Bicentennial Committee as a Bicentennial city. Such approval is necessary before the city can participate in the many functions and activities of the ARBC.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 25, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 25, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: American Revolution Bicentennial

Item ID: 371AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The trend toward development of mini parks in Arcadia will continue. Summarizes the complaints of those who live adjacent to them and also the praises of those who find them a real pleasure.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 45, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 45, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Parks

Item ID: 2118AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Herb Fletcher asked the Arcadia City Council to file a class action suit against the county on behalf of city property owners. City Attorney Liberto gave an opinion that there is no legal authority for the city to bring such a suit.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 11, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 11, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Taxation

Item ID: 3324AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council has agreed to pay $83,770 of the total $241,957 cost of the new parking district, thus making each of the 62 property owners' assessments smaller.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 8, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 8, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Automobile Parking

Item ID: 581AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Home values in communities adjacent to Arcadia are increasing - some as much as 20% since 1973. Figures for several areas are given.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 28, 1976

Pages: p. B-8

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 28, 1976

Pages: p. B-8

Subjects: Real Estate

Item ID: 2286AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Pasadena is taking another look at the county area east of Rosemead, north of Colorado, and west of Michillinda, which is currently in what is considered Arcadia's sphere of influence.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 2, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 2, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Annexation (Municipal Government)

Item ID: 403AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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The Arcadia chapter of the Red Cross is seeking to become a regional subcenter for blood collection and processing for the Los Angeles and Orange County areas. Authorities say that such a center on the grounds of the Methodist Hospital would be ideal.

Arcadia chapter of the Red Cross: 30 year anniversary, strong and growing. See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51.

In 1939 the Pacific Rose Society in conjunction with Los Angeles County planted a rose garden in the county park. In 1961 a new rose area was started.

A proposed five-story office building and adjacent bank building will be put before the Planning Commission. The site is the southeast corner of Foothill and Michillinda.

Some Arcadia redevelopment land was OK'd for sale to Dr. James Chinn for the development of a new medical building. The property is at the corner of First and Wheeler, the site of the old library. The cost of the land and building is estimated at $900,000.

At a meeting on November 20, County Assessor Philip Watson's representative and County Supervisors Peter Schabarum and Baxter Ward and others tackled the possibility of the San Gabriel Valley seceding from Los Angeles County.

The American Indian will be spotlighted on three floats in this year's Tournament of Roses Parade. Farmers Insurance Group's float will depict an Indian on horseback. Arcadia's float theme is "The First Americans" and the County of Los Angeles' float theme is "The Proud American."

The committee assigned to make a feasibility study reports the possibility of Arcadia building an auditorium looks bleak and is getting bleaker. Efforts will continue to get major donations started via a grass roots drive and put these aside for a future project.

American Association of University Women (AAUW) - Arcadia Branch Collection

Charles Gilb has been asked to head a committee to explore the possibility of building an auditorium through public subscription.

Arcadia Bicentennial Commission to be appointed by the City Council by September 17. Theme possibilities discussed.

The Arcadia City Council, in its role of redevelopment agency, has approved a disposition and development agreement with American Savings for the property at the northwest corner of First Avenue and Huntington Drive.

Arcadia has been officially approved by the American Revolutionary Bicentennial Committee as a Bicentennial city. Such approval is necessary before the city can participate in the many functions and activities of the ARBC.

The trend toward development of mini parks in Arcadia will continue. Summarizes the complaints of those who live adjacent to them and also the praises of those who find them a real pleasure.

Herb Fletcher asked the Arcadia City Council to file a class action suit against the county on behalf of city property owners. City Attorney Liberto gave an opinion that there is no legal authority for the city to bring such a suit.

The City Council has agreed to pay $83,770 of the total $241,957 cost of the new parking district, thus making each of the 62 property owners' assessments smaller.

Home values in communities adjacent to Arcadia are increasing - some as much as 20% since 1973. Figures for several areas are given.

Pasadena is taking another look at the county area east of Rosemead, north of Colorado, and west of Michillinda, which is currently in what is considered Arcadia's sphere of influence.