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A 13-year-old girl named Susan Wiley was reportedly a prisoner in her home for all of her life until a social worker discovered the child abuse. Susan's parents Clark Wiley and Irene Wiley were arrested. The family home is at 6722 Golden West Avenue, in a county area of Arcadia. Susan Wiley was living in an environment of total isolation and deprivation and was malnourished. She cannot talk, is deformed, barely able to walk and is not toilet trained. She has been placed in the care of Children's Hospital. The child has come to be known by the alias "Genie." See hard copy in VF Wiley, Susan aka "Genie"

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31552
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 18, 1970
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 18, 1970
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Child Abuse
Feral children
"Genie"
Wiley, Clark
Wiley, Irene
Wiley, Susan
Item ID
31748AN
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Newspaper Index
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The 49th Annual Pasadena Showcase House of Design "Empty House Party" draws a crowd of nearly 500 design enthusiasts and architecture aficionados in Arcadia, at the showcase home designed by architect Roland E. Coate, Sr. The house was built in 1941 for furniture executive C. Lawrence Barker, of the former furniture company Barker Brothers.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33370
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 7, 2013
Pages
p. 7
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 7, 2013
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Barker, C. Lawrence
Charities
Coate, Roland E., Sr.
Gotch, Donna
Marksbury, Beverly
Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts (PSHA)
Item ID
33566AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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50th wedding anniversary.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper22479
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 8, 1970
Pages
p. 25 w/photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 8, 1970
Pages
p. 25 w/photo
Subjects
Johnson, Wilbur E.
Johnson, Lela
Item ID
22693AN
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Newspaper Index
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Announced candidates for City Council as of January 13, 1974 are: Irvin I. Livingston; Thomas D. Ryan; David E. Parry. Seven others have also taken out papers. Three incumbents (Bob Arth, Ed Butterworth, and Don Hage) must retire.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1041
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 13, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 13, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Council - Elections - 1974
Livingston, Irvin
Ryan, Thomas D.
Parry, David E.
Item ID
1041AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Mayor Pro Tem April Verlato congratulates Susan Rubio on State Senate win.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35324
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 8, 2018
Pages
p. 11
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 8, 2018
Pages
p. 11
Subjects
California State senators
Rubio, Susan
Verlato, April
Item ID
35514AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia resident Kenneth Kirkpatrick, head of the Los Angeles County Probation Department, has been fired by the Board of Supervisors. He will appeal.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1883
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 24, 1974
Pages
p. A-2
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 24, 1974
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
Kirkpatrick, Kenneth E.
Item ID
1882AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia welcomes the 49th Pasadena Showcase House of Design. The house will be a 1941 Monterey Colonial house designed by renowned architect Roland E. Coate. It will be renovated by Southern California's prominent interior and exterior designers and will open for public tours April 21-May 19, 2013. The showcase house is a fundraiser that supports bringing music and art programs to children.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33240
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 15, 2012
Pages
p. 3, 19
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 15, 2012
Pages
p. 3, 19
Subjects
Coate, Roland E.
Historic houses
Hofgaarden, Kathryn
Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts (PSHA)
Pasadena Showcase House of Design
Item ID
33437AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Background information on John Mynster, Charles Gilb, and Jerry Bernstein, who are all running for City Council.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1044
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 3, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 3, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Council - Elections - 1974
Mynster, John C.
Gilb, Charles E.
Bernstein, Jerry
Item ID
1044AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Birth.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25159
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 10, 1977
Pages
p. A7
Announcement Type
Birth
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 10, 1977
Pages
p. A7
Announcement Type
Birth
Subjects
Winick, Tierney Raie (To Mr. and Mrs. Randall Ward Winick, June 20)
Oxenham, Susan Frances (To Mr. and Mrs. John David Oxenham, June 21)
Cook, Ted Stanton (To Mr. and Mrs. William Sidney Cook III, June 21)
Flint, Christopher Brian (To Mr. and Mrs. Richard Allen Flint, June 22)
Copeland, Stephen Michael (To Mr. and Mrs. Dennis John Copeland, June 24)
Item ID
25355AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Birth.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25285
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 25, 1977
Pages
p. A9
Announcement Type
Birth
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 25, 1977
Pages
p. A9
Announcement Type
Birth
Subjects
Cly, Jason Alan Charles (To Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Cly, Dec. 13)
Kendel, Casey Jon (To Mr. and Mrs. Roger Milton Kendel, Dec. 14)
Cooper, Nicole Kristin (To Mr. and Mrs. Gary William Cooper, Dec. 16)
Busigin, Eloisa Eileen (To Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thomas Busigin, Dec. 16)
Ng, Sophia Elizabeth (To Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence K. Ng, Dec. 16)
James, Kirsten Lyn (To Mr. and Mrs. Philip Benjamin James, Dec. 17)
Item ID
25483AN
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Newspaper Index
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Birth.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25373
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 9, 1978
Pages
p. A7
Announcement Type
Birth
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 9, 1978
Pages
p. A7
Announcement Type
Birth
Subjects
Dominguez, Anna Kathryn (To Mr. and Mrs. Carlos E. Dominguez, Mar. 30)
Crawford, Kimberly Ann (To Mr. and Mrs. Paul Thomas Crawford, Mar. 31)
Possemato, Erica Susan (To Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dominic Possemato, Apr. 1)
Item ID
25572AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Birth.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper23772
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 29, 1973
Pages
p. 7
Announcement Type
Birth
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 29, 1973
Pages
p. 7
Announcement Type
Birth
Subjects
Douglass, daughter (To Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Douglass, Apr. 16)
Richards, son (To Mr. and Mrs. Peter E. Richards, Apr.18)
Franco, son (To Mr. and Mrs. Richard Franco, Apr.19)
Item ID
23978AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Birth.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper23825
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 17, 1973
Pages
p. 4
Announcement Type
Birth
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 17, 1973
Pages
p. 4
Announcement Type
Birth
Subjects
Hoke, daughter (To Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Hoke, May 24)
Cantrall, daughter (To Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Cantrall, May 26)
Colbert, son (To Mr. and Mrs. James T. Colbert, May 26)
Buffamonti, son (To Mr. and Mrs. Bruce P. Buffamonti, May 18)
Item ID
24028AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Birth.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper23848
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 15, 1973
Pages
p. A7
Announcement Type
Birth
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 15, 1973
Pages
p. A7
Announcement Type
Birth
Subjects
Haden, daughter (To Mr. and Mrs. James E. Haden, July 1)
Smith, daughter (To Mr. and Mrs. Brent R. Smith, July 1)
Bono, son (To Mr. and Mrs. John V. Bono, July 2)
Kerpon, son (To Mr. and Mrs. George J. Kerpon, July 2)
Collins, son (To Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Collins, July 4)
Petersen, son (To Mr. and Mrs. Homer L. Petersen, July 5)
Farajian, son (To Mr. and Mrs. Arlen H. Farajian, July 7)
Pullen, Colleen Marie (To Mr. and Mrs. Martin Pullen, June 10)
Item ID
24051AN
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Newspaper Index
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Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Christenson, Feb. 28.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper22465
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 29, 1970
Pages
p. 12
Announcement Type
Birth
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 29, 1970
Pages
p. 12
Announcement Type
Birth
Subjects
Christenson, Elizabeth Susan
Item ID
22682AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Broadway star Susan Egan rehearses with Arcadia High School drama students. Egan to perform March 1 at Arcadia Performing Arts Center with Arcadia High School students.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33753
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 13, 2014
Pages
p. 1, 7
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 13, 2014
Pages
p. 1, 7
Subjects
Arcadia Performing Arts Center (Auditorium)
Egan, Susan
Singers
Item ID
33948AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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"Captive Girl" Susan (aka 'Genie') Wiley's father Clark Wiley committed suicide. Clark Wiley shot himself minutes before he was to have appeared in Alhambra Municipal Court on charges of child abuse. The article was written by Dick Lloyd. With related stories "Note tells instructions for funeral (p. 1)," "A story he wanted to tell sealed by death of father (p. 6)," "Changed laws could have averted tragedy (p. 6)," and "Mrs. Wiley shelters at welfare agency: custody hearing Monday (p. 6)." A 13-year-old girl named Susan Wiley was reportedly a prisoner in her home for all her life until a social worker discovered the child abuse. Susan's parents Clark Wiley and Irene Wiley were arrested. The family home is at 6722 Golden West Avenue, in a county area of Arcadia. Susan Wiley was living in an environment of total isolation and deprivation and was malnourished. She cannot talk, is deformed, barely able to walk and is not toilet trained. She has been placed in the care of Children's Hospital. The child has come to be known by the alias "Genie." See hard copy in VF Wiley, Susan aka "Genie".

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31553
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 22, 1970
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 22, 1970
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Child Abuse
Feral children
"Genie"
Suicides
Wiley, Clark
Wiley, Irene
Wiley, Susan
Item ID
31749AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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City Council candidate David Parry is profiled and his position on local issues is given.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1052
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 15, 1976
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 15, 1976
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
City Council - Elections - 1976
Parry, David E.
Item ID
17009AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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City Council candidate David Parry is profiled and his position on local issues is given.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1066
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
Februrary 15, 1976
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
Februrary 15, 1976
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
City Council - Elections - 1976
Parry, David E.
Item ID
1052AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The City Council reorganized itself as follows: Mayor: Charles Gilb Mayor Pro Tem: Floretta Lauber Councilmen: James Helms; Jack Saelid; Dr. Alton Scott

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper993
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 17, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 17, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Council 1970 - 1979
Mayors - Gilb, Charles E.
Item ID
993AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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