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Arcadia Assisteens Auxiliary accepting applications February 1-28. It is a co-ed auxiliary that provides community service opportunities for high school students. Assisteens staff the Book Buddies Program, in partnership with Arcadia Public Library, and volunteer at the Assistance League of Arcadia's Bargain Box Thrift Shop. A group photo of Assisteens is shown.

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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
January 27, 2024
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p. 7
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Mountain Views News
Date
January 27, 2024
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Assistance League of Arcadia
Assisteens
Bargain Box Thrift Shop
Organizations
Volunteers
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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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Arcadia Assistance League's Bargain Box thrift store re-opens after a major $35,000 revamp including new display fixtures, carpeting, and an interior and exterior paint job. The opening celebration, starting at 3pm tomorrow, marks the 40th anniversary of Operation School Bell, a program that provides clothing to needy children. The Assistance League has 100 members and bought the store at 64 E. Live Oak Avenue in 1982.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 16, 2009
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 16, 2009
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Assistance League of Arcadia
Organizations
Thrift stores
Volunteers
Item ID
31580AN
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Assistance League of Arcadia celebrates 60 years of service to the community with Open House at their chapter house at 100 South Santa Anita Avenue on March 19, 2014. Their programs are funded through grants, donations, and the operation of The Bargain Box Thrift Shop at 64 East Live Oak Avenue, Arcadia.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 20, 2014
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p. 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 20, 2014
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Assistance League of Arcadia
Organizations
Item ID
33950AN
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The Bargain Box is the primary fundraiser for the Assistance League of Arcadia.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News The Star section
Date
March 17, 1999
Pages
p. 1 w/photo
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Pasadena Star News The Star section
Date
March 17, 1999
Pages
p. 1 w/photo
Subjects
The Bargain Box
Item ID
17212AN
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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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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 1, 1984
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
515AN
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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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Grocery Outlet Bargain Market opens new store at 104 East Live Oak Avenue in Arcadia. This location created 30 new jobs. Independent owner-operators are Chris Phillips and Amanda Sandoval.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 19, 2021
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 19, 2021
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
Grocery Stores
Phillips, Chris
Sandoval, Amanda
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An overview and history of the Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop at 323 N. First Avenue.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 22, 1998
Pages
p. 16
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 22, 1998
Pages
p. 16
Subjects
Stores - Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Business and Industry
Item ID
26619AN
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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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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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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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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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Three of the people from Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop who make it work. L-R: Dorothy Smith, manager; Ray Wisniewski; and Bill Rush.

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Date
c.1970
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Date
c.1970
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Smith, Dorothy
Wisniewski, Ray
Rush, Bill
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
1128
Collection
Photographs
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Ruth Gilb, president of the board of directors of the Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop, says the store is a vital part of the community. Not only is it a retail store, it is a social service facility that provides assistance to people with financial, family, and personal problems.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 30, 2001
Pages
p. 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 30, 2001
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Gilb, Ruth
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Stores
Non-profit organizations
Item ID
30222AN
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Information on the philanthropic projects of the Assistance League of Arcadia that are supported by proceeds from the sales at the Bargain Box thrift shop. The article includes an announcement about the store offering holiday items.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 31, 2002
Pages
p. A2
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 31, 2002
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
Organizations - Assistance League of Arcadia
Item ID
24933AN
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Arcadia Welfare and Thrift celebrates 80 years tonight, October 4, during their open house at 323 N. First Avenue, Arcadia, CA.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 4, 2012
Pages
p. 16
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 4, 2012
Pages
p. 16
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift
Thrift stores
Item ID
33385AN
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A photo and caption show Camp Pendleton's 1st Marine Division band's French horn section, with Gunnery Sergeant Ramon Villa, Jr., conducting at Arcadia City Hall.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 8, 2007
Pages
p. News 5
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 8, 2007
Pages
p. News 5
Subjects
Bands
Operation Hometown Heroes Program
Item ID
30797AN
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Christmas boutique and bake sale at Arcadia's American Legion Hall this Saturday, December 3, will showcase Ruby Naylor's needlework. Photo. The American Legion Post 247 is at 615 E. Live Oak in Arcadia.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 1, 2011
Pages
p. 1, 15
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 1, 2011
Pages
p. 1, 15
Subjects
American Legion Post 247
Naylor, Ruby
Item ID
32883AN
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Arcadia participation in Operation Sky Watch

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 14, 1952
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 14, 1952
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Operation Sky Watch
Item ID
4033AN
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Newspaper Index
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