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Assistance League of Arcadia holds annual holiday boutique to fund clothing and school supplies for Operation School Bell Program at the Bargain Box Thrift Shop, 64 East Live Oak Avenue, Arcadia, CA

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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
October 29, 2022
Pages
p. 9
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
October 29, 2022
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Assistance League of Arcadia
Bargain Box Thrift Shop
Fundraisers
Operation School Bell Program
Organizations
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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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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News The Star section
Date
March 17, 1999
Pages
p. 1 w/photo
Subjects
The Bargain Box
Item ID
17212AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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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
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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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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
Collection
Newspaper Index
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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
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Items regarding Thrift shops.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4433
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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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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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
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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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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 1, 1982
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Organizations - Assistance League of Arcadia
Item ID
2086AN
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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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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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Newspaper
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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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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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 30, 2001
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Gilb, Ruth
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Stores
Non-profit organizations
Item ID
30222AN
Collection
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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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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
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 20, 2014
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Assistance League of Arcadia
Organizations
Item ID
33950AN
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Arcadia Welfare and Thrift celebrates 80 years with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Pictured are Arcadia Mayor Robert Harbicht, Arcadia Welfare and Thrift President Terry Totten, and a large group of supporters and friends. The store has helped the less fortunate, particularly the homeless.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 31, 2012
Pages
p. 11
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 31, 2012
Pages
p. 11
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift
Harbicht, Robert
Totten, Terry
Item ID
33166AN
Collection
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Photos and captions. Children celebrate Easter traditions at Arcadia Recreation Department Egg Hunt and Crazy Hat Parade, Kathy Kredel Nursey School at Arcadia Methodist Hospital and various other locations. Assisteen Auxiliary of the Assistance League of Arcadia decorate eggs for the Foundation for the Junior Blind in Los Angeles. See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 26 , 1978
Pages
p. A6
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 26 , 1978
Pages
p. A6
Subjects
Anderson, Pam
Easter
Erikson, Kristin
Holidays
Hall, Steven
Johnson, Neal (Easter Bunny)
Laing, Kim
Raidy, Linda
Saunders, Susie
Turk, Jason
Turner, Pierce
Item ID
34139AN
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The Elks Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring a "Shop 'till You Drop' fundraiser at the Arcadia Elks Lodge on July 25, 2001.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 25, 2001
Pages
p. A2
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 25, 2001
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
Elks
Item ID
21601AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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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
Collection
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View of Arcadia Assisteens being driven in classic car during Diamond Jubilee Parade.

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Date
September 30,1978
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Date
September 30,1978
Subjects
Centennial celebrations,etc.-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Parade
Physical Description
5x7 b&w
ID
798
Collection
Photographs
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