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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 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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 31, 2012
Pages
p. 11
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift
Harbicht, Robert
Totten, Terry
Item ID
33166AN
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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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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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Ruth Gilb is the new president of Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Association. Other elected board officers are John Pape, Richard Cordano, and Jack Lamb.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 1, 2001
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 1, 2001
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Association
Cordano, Richard
Gilb, Ruth
Lamb, Jack
Pape, John
Item ID
33487AN
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Mary Bittner, 79, is retiring from the Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop after 33 years on the governing board and 4 years as welfare director. Ms. Bittner will move to a retirement community in San Luis Obispo.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 23, 1990
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 23, 1990
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Bittner, Mary
Item ID
611AN
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H. Richard (Dick) Closson has been elected president of the Huntington Bank. Closson has been in the banking profession for more than 25 years and has resided in Arcadia for 30 years.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 22, 1981
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 22, 1981
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Huntington Bank
Item ID
786AN
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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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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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Grace Clark has retired after more than 21 years with the Arcadia Public Library. She was City Librarian for a number of years and has been head of the Technical Services Department for the past 15 years.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 3, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 3, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Employees - Clark, Grace
Item ID
1932AN
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More than 25 local eateries are featured in Monday's Taste of Arcadia. Proceeds benefit Arcadia Welfare and Thrift and Foothill Unity Center in Monrovia.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 19, 2004
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 19, 2004
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Taste of America
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Charitable events
Item ID
29323AN
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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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Newspaper
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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Girl Scout Amy Nunn, 15, is the youngest recipient of the Gold Award, the highest achievement of the Sierra Madre Girl Scout Council. She collected almost $6000 at a canned food drive at Santa Anita Church for the Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 9, 1898
Pages
p. B-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 9, 1898
Pages
p. B-1
Subjects
Nunn, Amy
Item ID
2025AN
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Western Saddlery is a tack shop in Arcadia that has serviced the behind-the-scenes needs of Santa Anita Park's horse trainers, owners and jockeys for more than 40 years.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 21, 1998
Pages
p. B3 w / photo
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 21, 1998
Pages
p. B3 w / photo
Subjects
Business & Industry - Western Saddlery
Item ID
12109AN
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Anna Roginson-Busse has been named Citizen of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce for her volunteerism and community service of more than 20 years.

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Newspaper
Star Tribune
Date
February 12, 1993
Pages
p. A-4 photo
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Newspaper
Star Tribune
Date
February 12, 1993
Pages
p. A-4 photo
Subjects
Citizen of the Year - 1993
Roginson-Busse, Anna
Item ID
281AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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