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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
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
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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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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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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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 26, 1984
Pages
p. 1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
514AN
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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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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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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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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
Pages
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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Items regarding Michillinda

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 4, 1962 p. 1 (opening to Foothill considered)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 4, 1962 p. 1 (opening to Foothill considered)
Subjects
Streets - Michillinda
Item ID
4281AN
Collection
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Items regarding sidewalks

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 2, 1963 p. 1
July 22, 1965 p. 1
August 29, 1965 p. 1
September 12, 1965 p. 1
October 3, 1965 p. 1
December 2, 1965 p. 1
December 5, 1965 p. 1
December 9, 1965 p. 1
May 1, 1966 p. 1
September 1, 1966 p. 1
December 29, 1966 p. 2
March 14, 1968 p. 1
March 21, 1968 p. 1
July 21, 1968 p. 1
October 20, 1968 p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 2, 1963 p. 1
July 22, 1965 p. 1
August 29, 1965 p. 1
September 12, 1965 p. 1
October 3, 1965 p. 1
December 2, 1965 p. 1
December 5, 1965 p. 1
December 9, 1965 p. 1
May 1, 1966 p. 1
September 1, 1966 p. 1
December 29, 1966 p. 2
March 14, 1968 p. 1
March 21, 1968 p. 1
July 21, 1968 p. 1
October 20, 1968 p. 1
Subjects
Streets - Sidewalks
Item ID
4282AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Items regarding Lovell

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 11, 1970 p. 1 (Winnie Way extension to Lovell)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 11, 1970 p. 1 (Winnie Way extension to Lovell)
Subjects
Streets - Lovell
Item ID
4286AN
Collection
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Items regarding transportation.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 26, 1947 p. 1 (West Arcadia, Temple City, Pasadena bus service)
July 21, 1949 p. 1 (city bus line begins operation)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 26, 1947 p. 1 (West Arcadia, Temple City, Pasadena bus service)
July 21, 1949 p. 1 (city bus line begins operation)
Subjects
Transportation
Item ID
4311AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Items regarding USO

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 22, 1942 p. 1 (Recreational center established in Boy Scout Cabin)
January 29, 1942 p. 1 ( " )
March 5, 1942 p. 1 ( " )
February 16, 1942 p. 1 (new building)
February 23, 1942 p. 1 ( " )
March 2, 1942 p. 1 ( " )
March 9, 1942 p. 1 ( " )
March 23, 1942 p. 1 ( " )
April 13, 1942 p. 1 ( " )
March 4, 1943 p. 1 (Hospitality House)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 22, 1942 p. 1 (Recreational center established in Boy Scout Cabin)
January 29, 1942 p. 1 ( " )
March 5, 1942 p. 1 ( " )
February 16, 1942 p. 1 (new building)
February 23, 1942 p. 1 ( " )
March 2, 1942 p. 1 ( " )
March 9, 1942 p. 1 ( " )
March 23, 1942 p. 1 ( " )
April 13, 1942 p. 1 ( " )
March 4, 1943 p. 1 (Hospitality House)
Subjects
United Services Organization
Item ID
4312AN
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Items regarding reservoirs.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 26, 1953 p. 1 (new reservoirs)
August 24, 1959 p. 14 (reservoir in Sierra Madre)
August 16, 1964 p. 1 (Largest started)
February 14, 1965 p. 1 ( " )
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 26, 1953 p. 1 (new reservoirs)
August 24, 1959 p. 14 (reservoir in Sierra Madre)
August 16, 1964 p. 1 (Largest started)
February 14, 1965 p. 1 ( " )
Subjects
Water
Item ID
4322AN
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Newspaper Index
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Items regarding youth.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 21, 1939 p. 2 (planned youth hostel)
April 13, 1944 p. 1 (Lions Club leases CSO building for new youth center)
April 24, 1944 p. 1 (Plans for new Youth Center)
April 27, 1944 p. 1 (student management organization)
April 31, 1944 p. 1 (possible names for new center)
November 8, 1951 p. 1
April 15, 1970 p. 1 (Youth Conference)
April 19, 1970 p. 1 ( " )
April 26, 1970 p. 1 ( " )
November 8, 1970 p. 1 (youth problems)
October 8, 1972 p. 1 (youth parties)
October 22, 1972 p. 1 ( " )
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 21, 1939 p. 2 (planned youth hostel)
April 13, 1944 p. 1 (Lions Club leases CSO building for new youth center)
April 24, 1944 p. 1 (Plans for new Youth Center)
April 27, 1944 p. 1 (student management organization)
April 31, 1944 p. 1 (possible names for new center)
November 8, 1951 p. 1
April 15, 1970 p. 1 (Youth Conference)
April 19, 1970 p. 1 ( " )
April 26, 1970 p. 1 ( " )
November 8, 1970 p. 1 (youth problems)
October 8, 1972 p. 1 (youth parties)
October 22, 1972 p. 1 ( " )
Subjects
Youth
Item ID
4336AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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General items regarding Masons

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 4, 1933 Special Section, p. 5
August 3, 1934, p. A-7
November 12, 1937 p. 4
August 15, 1940 p. 1 (history)
September 16, 1965 p. 1
September 26, 1965 p. 1 (building dedicated)
May 17, 1973 p. 1 (history)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 4, 1933 Special Section, p. 5
August 3, 1934, p. A-7
November 12, 1937 p. 4
August 15, 1940 p. 1 (history)
September 16, 1965 p. 1
September 26, 1965 p. 1 (building dedicated)
May 17, 1973 p. 1 (history)
Subjects
Organizations - Masons
Item ID
4082AN
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Items regarding strike at track.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 4, 1970 p. 1
January 7, 1970 p. 1
January 11, 1970 p. 1
January 18, 1970 p. 1
January 21, 1970 p. 1
January 25, 1970 p. 1
February 1, 1970 p. 1
February 4, 1970 p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 4, 1970 p. 1
January 7, 1970 p. 1
January 11, 1970 p. 1
January 18, 1970 p. 1
January 21, 1970 p. 1
January 25, 1970 p. 1
February 1, 1970 p. 1
February 4, 1970 p. 1
Subjects
Santa Anita Park
Item ID
4180AN
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Newspaper Index
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Items regarding Sunday racing

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 22, 1973 p. 1 (opposed by City Council)
May 3, 1973 p. 1 (track fights opposition)
May 24, 1973 p. 1 ( " )
June 7, 1973 p. 1 ( " )
June 10, 1973 p. 1 ( " )
June 17, 1973 p. 1 (Council reversal)
July 1, 1973 p. 1 (ban retained temporarily)
July 5, 1973 p. 1 ( " )Juuly 15, 1973 p. 1 (Council lifts Sunday ban)
July 19, 1973 p 1 (Calif.Horse Racing Board approves track request)
October 4, 1973 p. 1 (traffic hassle)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 22, 1973 p. 1 (opposed by City Council)
May 3, 1973 p. 1 (track fights opposition)
May 24, 1973 p. 1 ( " )
June 7, 1973 p. 1 ( " )
June 10, 1973 p. 1 ( " )
June 17, 1973 p. 1 (Council reversal)
July 1, 1973 p. 1 (ban retained temporarily)
July 5, 1973 p. 1 ( " )Juuly 15, 1973 p. 1 (Council lifts Sunday ban)
July 19, 1973 p 1 (Calif.Horse Racing Board approves track request)
October 4, 1973 p. 1 (traffic hassle)
Subjects
Santa Anita Park
Item ID
4182AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Items regarding morals case.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 26, 1955 p. 1 (morals case)
June 30, 1955 p. 1 ( " )
July 4, 1955 p. 1 ( " )
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 26, 1955 p. 1 (morals case)
June 30, 1955 p. 1 ( " )
July 4, 1955 p. 1 ( " )
Subjects
Schools
Item ID
4187AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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