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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

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 11, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop

Item ID: 513AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 6, 1982

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop

Item ID: 511AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 26, 1984

Pages: p. 1 photo

Subjects: Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop

Item ID: 514AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 22, 1984

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop

Item ID: 512AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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)

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

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 23, 1990

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Bittner, Mary

Item ID: 611AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 9, 1898

Pages: p. B-1

Subjects: Nunn, Amy

Item ID: 2025AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Taxpayers Association of Arcadia.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 21, 1967 p. 1; June 1, 1967 p. 1; June 8, 1967 p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 21, 1967 p. 1; June 1, 1967 p. 1; June 8, 1967 p. 1

Subjects: Taxation

Item ID: 4296AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

J. C. Penny store opening

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 18, 1948

Pages: p. 13

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 18, 1948

Pages: p. 13

Subjects: Business and Industry - J. C. Penny

Item ID: 3723AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Items regarding Arcadia Welfare Clinic

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 4, 1937 p. 1; January 5, 1937 p. 1; January 6, 1937 p. 1; January 7, 1937 p. 1; January 8, 1937 p. 1; January 11, 1937 p. 1; January 14, 1937 p. 1; Janaury 16, 1937 p. 1; January 18, 1937 p. 1; February 8, 1937 p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 4, 1937 p. 1; January 5, 1937 p. 1; January 6, 1937 p. 1; January 7, 1937 p. 1; January 8, 1937 p. 1; January 11, 1937 p. 1; January 14, 1937 p. 1; Janaury 16, 1937 p. 1; January 18, 1937 p. 1; February 8, 1937 p. 1

Subjects: Social Services

Item ID: 4255AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 14, 1980

Pages: p. B-1

Subjects: Fun Shop

Item ID: 775AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

J. C. Penny's has had a store in Arcadia for 35 years; now it has two. The new 224,491 square foot facility opened at Fashion Park July 30, 1975.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 31, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 31, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fashion Park

Item ID: 1544AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Board of Education approved an application to the state for a deferred maintenance program to assist with painting, roofing and asphalt costs. The unresolved question is where district matching funds will come from.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 29, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 29, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 2930AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 1, 1982

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Organizations - Assistance League of Arcadia

Item ID: 2086AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

Pages: p. 1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 4, 1983

Pages: p. 1 photo

Subjects: White Eyes Indian Shop

Item ID: 847AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Apparent violations of state laws prior to 1978 are costing the Arcadia School District $250,000 at a time when it is already having to squeeze $1 million from its program just to maintain a balanced budget.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 2, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 2, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 2939AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 11, 1980

Pages: p. A-2 photo

Subjects: Henry's Barber Shop

Item ID: 777AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Just over $22,669 was donated to the Arcadia School District Monday night from the Arcadia Educational Foundation to purchase classroom furniture.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 26, 1986

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 26, 1986

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arcadia Educational Foundation

Item ID: 485AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Summary of the costs of the program and statistics on riders carried given for both Arcadia and Monrovia.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 16, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 16, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Dial-A-Ride

Item ID: 1419AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Some Arcadia redevelopment land was OK'd for sale to Dr. James Chinn for the development of a new medical building. The property is at the corner of First and Wheeler, the site of the old library. The cost of the land and building is estimated at $900,000.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 4, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 4, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Buildings

Item ID: 688AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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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.

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."

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.

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.

Items regarding Thrift shops.

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.

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.

Taxpayers Association of Arcadia.

J. C. Penny store opening

Items regarding Arcadia Welfare Clinic

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.

J. C. Penny's has had a store in Arcadia for 35 years; now it has two. The new 224,491 square foot facility opened at Fashion Park July 30, 1975.

The Arcadia Board of Education approved an application to the state for a deferred maintenance program to assist with painting, roofing and asphalt costs. The unresolved question is where district matching funds will come from.

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.

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.

Apparent violations of state laws prior to 1978 are costing the Arcadia School District $250,000 at a time when it is already having to squeeze $1 million from its program just to maintain a balanced budget.

Reprint of article that appeared in a newspaper in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. about the old-time ad wallpaper at Henry's Barber Shop

Just over $22,669 was donated to the Arcadia School District Monday night from the Arcadia Educational Foundation to purchase classroom furniture.

Summary of the costs of the program and statistics on riders carried given for both Arcadia and Monrovia.

Some Arcadia redevelopment land was OK'd for sale to Dr. James Chinn for the development of a new medical building. The property is at the corner of First and Wheeler, the site of the old library. The cost of the land and building is estimated at $900,000.