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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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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 11, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
513AN
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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Ardan's catalog showroom operations are being converted to total jewelry and giftware stores. All other merchandise is in the process of liquidation.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 5, 1986
Pages
p. D-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 5, 1986
Pages
p. D-1
Subjects
Ardan's
Item ID
752AN
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Arcadia store specializes in goods made by Indians. When Thea Connolly opened her store on South First Avenue in Arcadia 20 years ago, she called it White Eyes Indian Shop, an Indian name of White Eyes bestowed on her by Chief Joe of the Hopi tribe.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 4, 1983
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p. 1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 4, 1983
Pages
p. 1 photo
Subjects
White Eyes Indian Shop
Item ID
847AN
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Article describes two June events: a wine and cheese social and a continental breakfast. The history of the founding of the Arboretum, now celebrating its 33rd year, is reviewed.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 28, 1981
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 28, 1981
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
456AN
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Souders tells plans to retire as schools chief in June 1985.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 3, 1984
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p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 3, 1984
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Schools - Superintendent - Souders, Elbert E.
Item ID
3100AN
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An illustrated capsule history of Arcadia briefly describes the growth of the city from mission days to the present.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune Special Supplement p
Date
October 16, 1980
Pages
"p. 4,5 photos"
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Arcadia Tribune Special Supplement p
Date
October 16, 1980
Pages
"p. 4,5 photos"
Subjects
Arcadia (City) - History
Item ID
1717AN
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Drive-In Liquor closed its doors to make way for a mini-mall. When the mall opens next year, the liquor store will be among the 7 new shops at the corner of Huntington Drive and Santa Anita Avenue.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 23, 1988
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p. 1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 23, 1988
Pages
p. 1 photo
Subjects
Drive-In Liquor
Item ID
762AN
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The West Arcadia Invitational Band Review, which celebrates its 35th year, may be in its last year unless a new sponsor can be found to support the event.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 30, 1988
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 30, 1988
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
West Arcadia Invitational Band Review
Item ID
3490AN
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Naomi Gardens manager tells the city that every applicant whose name and address they have on hand will be contacted.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 26, 1984
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p. A-2
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 26, 1984
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
Senior Citizens - Housing
Item ID
3197AN
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Ralph's supermarket will expand its store by 13,000 square feet. Increased landscaping is planned.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 14, 1988
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 14, 1988
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Ralph's Market
Item ID
809AN
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The Arcadia True Value Hardware Store held an auction to liquidate all its inventory.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 23, 1988
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 23, 1988
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
True Value Hardware Store
Item ID
835AN
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Reprint of article that appeared in a newspaper in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. about the old-time ad wallpaper at Henry's Barber Shop

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 11, 1980
Pages
p. A-2 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 11, 1980
Pages
p. A-2 photo
Subjects
Henry's Barber Shop
Item ID
777AN
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Wayne and Marlene Stam own the Fun Shop at 707 S. First Avenue in Arcadia where they carry old baseball cards. Article discusses baseball card collecting.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 14, 1980
Pages
p. B-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 14, 1980
Pages
p. B-1
Subjects
Fun Shop
Item ID
775AN
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The Community Hotline, sponsored by the Arcadia Presbyterian Church, will be able to pay its telephone bill for the remainder of the year, thanks to a decision by the City Council to grant the telephone counseling service $8,000. Councilman Charles Gilb questioned using taxpayers' money for a church-related operation, and asked how the Hotline would raise funds next year. Rev. Bob Johnson, Hotline director, said the organization could be incorporated and operate as a non-profit group to raise funds.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 22, 1984
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 22, 1984
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Community Hotline
Gilb, Charles
Item ID
1251AN
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The Arcadia Educational Foundation, a non-profit public benefit corporation, is now in the process of incorporating. The purpose of the organization is to provide financial support to the school district. Several other cities in the area have formed similar organizations.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 25, 1981
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 25, 1981
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Educational Foundation
Item ID
473AN
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Article tells of three couples in the area who have been married over 50 years. Included are David and Dorothy Ryder of Arcadia.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 15, 1989
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 15, 1989
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Ryder, David and Dorothy
Item ID
2353AN
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Harold Ellis, leader of a planned no-growth initiative for Arcadia, said his group, Save Our Suburbia, has received an overwhelmingly positive response to its proposal to virtually shut down residential development in the city.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 4, 1987
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 4, 1987
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Save Our Suburbia
Item ID
2443AN
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