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Arcadia resident Morley Winograd and co-author Dudley Buffa have published the book "Taking Control: Politics in the Information Age." The book was edited by Winograd's wife Bobbie, a former research librarian.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper6249
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 8, 1996
Pages
p. A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 8, 1996
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Arcadia Authors - Winograd, Morley
Item ID
6074AN
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Sandy Snider, historical curator at the Arboretum of Los Angeles county, has written a book to celebrate the institutions 50th anniversary. "Arboretum Album" is the culmination of years of research.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper11268
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 25, 1997
Pages
p. A-1 w / photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 25, 1997
Pages
p. A-1 w / photo
Subjects
Arcadia authors - Snider, Sandy
Item ID
11452AN
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Focus on the Family, a not-for-profit religious organization currently based in Colorado Springs, is raising moral issues of concern to its membership. The voice of Focus on the Family is former Arcadia resident and author Dr. James Dobson.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4570
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 3, 1995
Pages
p. D-6
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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 3, 1995
Pages
p. D-6
Subjects
Arcadia Authors - Dobson, James
Item ID
4446AN
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Services were held Tuesday in Arcadia for Robert John Pierson, who died of AIDS-related illness on March 21, at the age of 41. Pierson, who grew up in Arcadia, authored "The Beach towns: A walker's guide to LA's Beach Towns" and was co-author of "LAbyrinth: A student's guide to Los Angeles." At the time of his death he was living in West Hollywood and teaching at USC.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper5821
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 28, 1996
Pages
p. A-4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 28, 1996
Pages
p. A-4
Subjects
Arcadia Authors - Pierson, Robert John
Item ID
5666AN
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Tiny books tell stories in a way all their own. Doris Selmer and Jerome Selmer, avid collectors of miniature books, have just published "The First Museum of Los Angeles," a miniature book about the Southwest Museum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4011
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 14, 1994
Pages
p. H-3 photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 14, 1994
Pages
p. H-3 photo
Subjects
Selmer, Doris
Selmer, Jerome
Selmer, Jerry
Item ID
3887AN
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Former Arcadian and leader of Focus on the Family, James Dobson, has become outspoken on many controversial issues.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4736
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 29, 1995
Pages
p. D6
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 29, 1995
Pages
p. D6
Subjects
Arcadia Authors - Dobson, James
Item ID
4612AN
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Ruth Lubin, 82, a former Arcadia High School art teacher, won the "Ms. Senior America of California" competition for the Los Angeles metro area, to be followed by the state competition in Torrance in March, 1994. Ms. Lubin performed a Balinese dance, explained her wood carving, and recited a poem.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper160
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 10, 1993
Pages
p. A-2 photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 10, 1993
Pages
p. A-2 photo
Subjects
Lubin, Ruth
Item ID
160AN
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Former Mayor Charles Gilb and Ruth Gilb will donate $300,000 to build a new historical museum. The historical society will contribute an additional $100,000.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper15967
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 5, 1998
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 5, 1998
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Arcadia Historical Society
Gilb, Charles
Gilb, Ruth
Item ID
16724AN
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Roger Lee Kenvin of Arcadia has written "Harpo's Garden."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper10084
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 13, 1997
Pages
p. D1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 13, 1997
Pages
p. D1
Subjects
Arcadia Authors - Kenvin, Roger Lee
Item ID
10038AN
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Obituary/death notice.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper10107
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 23, 1997
Pages
p. A4
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 23, 1997
Pages
p. A4
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Arcadia Authors - Shortell, Robert M.
Item ID
10060AN
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The Arcadia Public Library will reopen on Fridays after the City Council added $42,000 to the year's library budget.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper14449
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 11, 1998
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 11, 1998
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990 - 1999
Item ID
15006AN
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The Friends of the Arcadia Public Library welcomed Pasadena author Harriet Doerr, 84, author of the best selling Consider This, Senora, at a recent morning tea where she talked and signed books. Photo.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 10, 1994
Pages
p. H-5
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 10, 1994
Pages
p. H-5
Subjects
Friends of the Arcadia Public Library
Item ID
2004AN
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Arcadia High School opened the school year with an added 800 9th grade students, bringing total enrollment to 3050. 50% of the students are new to the school.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4227
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 15, 1994
Pages
p. H-2 photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 15, 1994
Pages
p. H-2 photo
Subjects
Schools - Arcadia High School
Item ID
4103AN
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Ruth Dunlop was presented a Volunteer of the Year award at the Community Center's Annual Volunteer Recognition Banquet. She has volunteered 949 hours at Arcadia's Senior Citizen Services this year.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper10608
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 4, 1997
Pages
p. A2 w / photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 4, 1997
Pages
p. A2 w / photo
Subjects
Dunlop, Ruth
Item ID
10542AN
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Ruth Lubin, 82, a retired Arcadia High School teacher, beat out 12 other contestants to win the 7th annual Ms. Senior America of California competition. She will soon go the Reno, Nevada, to vie for the Ms. Senior America crown.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3024
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 10, 1994 (See hard copy in vertical file Arcadia-People.)
Pages
p. H-1 photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 10, 1994 (See hard copy in vertical file Arcadia-People.)
Pages
p. H-1 photo
Subjects
Lubin, Ruth
Item ID
2947AN
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Motel 6, which was damaged during the June 1991 Sierra Madre earthquake, is reopening. The 87 room hotel at 225 Colorado Place was gutted and completely rebuilt with new furnishings.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper193
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 10, 1993
Pages
p. A-4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 10, 1993
Pages
p. A-4
Subjects
Hotels, Motels, etc. - Motel 6
Item ID
193AN
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The 18,000-square-foot post office at 41 Wheeler Ave. has reopened more that 2 years after the 5.8 magnitude earthquake of June 28, 1991 forced its closure.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper184
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 28, 1993
Pages
p. A-3 photo
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 28, 1993
Pages
p. A-3 photo
Subjects
Postal Service
Item ID
184AN
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County Supervisors approved a 20-year contract Tuesday establishing a joint partnership with the nonprofit California Arboretum Foundation, to operate the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum in Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper12274
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 4, 1998
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 4, 1998
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
12464AN
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John Waltrip's Music Center has added 14,000 sq. ft. to its retail and music school space at 1271 S. Baldwin Ave. in Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper15319
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 1, 1998
Pages
p. C3 w / photo
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 1, 1998
Pages
p. C3 w / photo
Subjects
Business & Industry - John Waltrip's Music Center
Item ID
15878AN
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Lou and Juli Costanzo, 37, are co-owners of Champion Sports Collectibles, which recently moved to Arcadia after 10 years in San Gabriel. They are profiled.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4462
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 3, 1994
Pages
p. H-2 photo
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 3, 1994
Pages
p. H-2 photo
Subjects
Business & Industry - Champion Sports Collectiles
Item ID
4338AN
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