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All-city picnic will be held October 12 to fete the Bicentennial. Music, games, etc. are being planned by the Special Events Committee of the Arcadia Bicentennial Commission.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 3, 1975
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 3, 1975
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
American Revolution Bicentennial
Item ID
372AN
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Newspaper Index
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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
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 25, 1975
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
American Revolution Bicentennial
Item ID
371AN
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American Revolution Bicentennial

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1. "Arcadia's bicentennial seal design is chosen." Undated news clip, circa February 1976. 2. Arcadia bicentennial seal. (Two seals in envelope) 3. "April arrival date confirmed for Armed Forces 'Caravan'." Undated news clip, circa March 1976. 4. Arcadia Bicentennial Commission (List of membe…
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1. "Arcadia's bicentennial seal design is chosen." Undated news clip, circa February 1976.
2. Arcadia bicentennial seal. (Two seals in envelope)
3. "April arrival date confirmed for Armed Forces 'Caravan'." Undated news clip, circa March 1976.
4. Arcadia Bicentennial Commission (List of members)
Subjects
American Revolution Bicentennial
Item ID
6AF
Collection
Subject Files
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A Bicentennial Ball will be held in Fashion Park August 14, 1976 and will be the concluding official Arcadia event of the Bicentennial celebration.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 18, 1976
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 18, 1976
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
American Revolution Bicentennial
Item ID
376AN
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Bicentennial plans and celebrations reviewed.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 4, 1974
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 4, 1974
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
American Revolution Bicentennial
Item ID
365AN
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Special events planned for the Bicentennial celebration in Arcadia are detailed.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 1, 1976
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 1, 1976
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
American Revolution Bicentennial
Item ID
375AN
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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
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 8, 1974
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
American Revolution Bicentennial
Item ID
366AN
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Bicentennial Commission chairman Paul Johenk discussed plans and announced a contest to be held in Arcadia schools.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 10, 1974
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 10, 1974
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
American Revolution Bicentennial
Item ID
369AN
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Complete description of historic flags bought by the city to fly in front of City Hall for periods during the Bicentennial.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 10, 1975
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 10, 1975
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
American Revolution Bicentennial
Item ID
373AN
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The biggest community wide event of the Bicentennial period will be held Sunday October 12 at Arcadia High School. Music, food, dancing, booths. Event will begin at 1:00 P.M.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 9, 1975
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 9, 1975
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
American Revolution Bicentennial
Item ID
374AN
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The Reverend Paul Johenk is named chairman of the Arcadia Bicentennial Commission. Thirteen organizations will be asked to name a member to the Commission.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 26, 1974
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 26, 1974
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
American Revolution Bicentennial
Johenk, Paul
Item ID
367AN
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November 15 at half time of the Arcadia High School football game will see the kick-off of Arcadia's Bicentennial celebration. The National Commission has asked local programs to follow three theme areas: Heritage '76 Festival USA Horizons '76

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 27, 1974
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 27, 1974
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
American Revolution Bicentennial
Item ID
368AN
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Chamber of Commerce's new president-elect Eloise Ward had been a resident since 1971. Biographical notes included.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 12, 1989
Pages
p. C-3 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 12, 1989
Pages
p. C-3 photo
Subjects
Chamber of Commerce
Ward, Eloise
Item ID
924AN
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Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) celebrate their 165th anniversary in Arcadia.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 19, 2015
Pages
p. 18
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 19, 2015
Pages
p. 18
Subjects
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
Jackson, Carol
Tone, Billie
Item ID
34540AN
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Biographic sketch and caricature of Mel Pratt, proprietor of the Music Mart and Mr. Music of the Peach Blossom City.

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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
April 5, 1950
Pages
p. 1 Section 2 (See basement box 112.)
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The Journal
Date
April 5, 1950
Pages
p. 1 Section 2 (See basement box 112.)
Subjects
Mel Pratt Business and industry - Music Mart
Item ID
29867AN
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Santa Anita Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution celebrates Constitution Week with a display at Arcadia Public Library.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 8, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 12
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 8, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 12
Subjects
Besocke, Darlene
Daughters of the American Revolution-Arcadia Chapter (DAR)
Tone, Billie
Item ID
34854AN
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Suspect in Arcadia murder-suicide leaves son a note. Couple was going through contentious divorce. Couple was identified as Mel Liu, 49, and Cherry Liu, 50 year old. Mel Liu left a letter to their 14 year old son trying to explain the fatal steps he took. Cherry Liu was well known through her work at Arcadia Chamber of Commerce and Sierra Madre Senior Services.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 9, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 4
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 9, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 4
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Liu, Cherry
Liu, Mel
Murder-suicide
Item ID
35440AN
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Plaques, Honors, Awards

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Contents
1. City of Arcadia Library Expansion/Renovation Project, November 18, 1996. List of city council members, library board of trustees, city officials, architect, and construction company. 2. City of Arcadia “The Community of Homes” 75th Anniversary 1903-1978, award of honor presented by Peter F. Scha…
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1. City of Arcadia Library Expansion/Renovation Project, November 18, 1996. List of city council members, library board of trustees, city officials, architect, and construction company. 2. City of Arcadia “The Community of Homes” 75th Anniversary 1903-1978, award of honor presented by Peter F. Schabarum, County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors. 3. Arcadia Public Library Dedication, 1996 Expansion/Renovation Project award of honor presented by Michael D. Antonovich (Mayor of the County of Los Angeles), November 18, 1996.
Subjects
Plaques, Honors, Awards
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 89
Shelf Number
Shelf C5
Item ID
395AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Obituary/death notice

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 12, 2019
Pages
p. A13
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 12, 2019
Pages
p. A13
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Moran, Eloise Ann
Item ID
35629AN
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Cherry Liu, a Sierra Madre City employee was murdered August 1 in a tragic murder-suicide in the 800 block of Sunset Boulevard in Arcadia. Her estranged husband Mel Liu died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
August 4, 2018
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
August 4, 2018
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Liu, Cherry
Liu, Mel
Murder-suicide
Item ID
35435AN
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