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Bicentennial plans and celebrations reviewed.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 4, 1974
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 4, 1974
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p. 1
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American Revolution Bicentennial
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365AN
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Arcadia Bicentennial Commission to be appointed by the City Council by September 17. Theme possibilities discussed.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 8, 1974
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 8, 1974
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p. 1
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American Revolution Bicentennial
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366AN
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The Reverend Paul Johenk is named chairman of the Arcadia Bicentennial Commission. Thirteen organizations will be asked to name a member to the Commission.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 26, 1974
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 26, 1974
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American Revolution Bicentennial
Johenk, Paul
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367AN
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November 15 at half time of the Arcadia High School football game will see the kick-off of Arcadia's Bicentennial celebration. The National Commission has asked local programs to follow three theme areas: Heritage '76 Festival USA Horizons '76

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 27, 1974
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 27, 1974
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p. 1
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American Revolution Bicentennial
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368AN
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Bicentennial Commission chairman Paul Johenk discussed plans and announced a contest to be held in Arcadia schools.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 10, 1974
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 10, 1974
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p. 1
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American Revolution Bicentennial
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369AN
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Arcadia's Bicentennial seal design has been chosen. Designed by Mel and Eloise Wysock, it will be used on letterheads, plaques, etc.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 9, 1975
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 9, 1975
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p. 1
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American Revolution Bicentennial
Wysock, Mel and Eloise
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370AN
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Arcadia has been officially approved by the American Revolutionary Bicentennial Committee as a Bicentennial city. Such approval is necessary before the city can participate in the many functions and activities of the ARBC.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 25, 1975
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 25, 1975
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American Revolution Bicentennial
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All-city picnic will be held October 12 to fete the Bicentennial. Music, games, etc. are being planned by the Special Events Committee of the Arcadia Bicentennial Commission.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 3, 1975
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 3, 1975
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American Revolution Bicentennial
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372AN
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Complete description of historic flags bought by the city to fly in front of City Hall for periods during the Bicentennial.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 10, 1975
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 10, 1975
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American Revolution Bicentennial
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The biggest community wide event of the Bicentennial period will be held Sunday October 12 at Arcadia High School. Music, food, dancing, booths. Event will begin at 1:00 P.M.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 9, 1975
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 9, 1975
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American Revolution Bicentennial
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374AN
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Special events planned for the Bicentennial celebration in Arcadia are detailed.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 1, 1976
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 1, 1976
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p. 1
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American Revolution Bicentennial
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A Bicentennial Ball will be held in Fashion Park August 14, 1976 and will be the concluding official Arcadia event of the Bicentennial celebration.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 18, 1976
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 18, 1976
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American Revolution Bicentennial
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Rudolph C. Shosted, now 79, recalls his time spent at the Army's observation balloon school, located where the Los Angeles County Park golf course now is.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 11, 1974
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 11, 1974
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p. A-2
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Balloon School
Item ID
594AN
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John M. Huston, a World War I private in the Air Services Signal Corps unit that was here in Arcadia at the Balloon School, gives an account of those experiences.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 1, 1976
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 1, 1976
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Balloon School
World War I
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595AN
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General items

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 15, 1931 p. 1; May 22, 1931 p. 1 (evacuation possible); June 5, 1931 p. 1 (clearing started); July 29, 1932 p. 1 (return land to the County); October 28, 1932 p. 1; January 20, 1933 p. 1 (County park site); February 17, 1933 p. 1 (bill revision); March 17, 1933 p. 1 (bill passes); May 19, 1933 p. 1 (County urged to pay as required by bill); February 15, 1935 p. 1 (deeded to government, County must pay); June 14, 1935 p. 1 (Senate passes bill); June 21, 1935 p. 1 (President signs bill); August 2, 1935 p. 1 (officially returned to the County); August 9, 1935 p. 1 (application for WPA work); August 16, 1935 p. 1 (opposition); November 22, 1935 p. 1 (application signed); January 24, 1936 p. 1; January 27, 1936 p. 1 (county park); March 2, 1936 p. 1; March 13, 1936 p. 1; March 23, 1936 p. 1; March 27, 1936 p. 1; April 23, 1936 p. 1; April 27, 1936 p. 1; June 4, 1936 p. 1; June 12, 1936 p. 1; July 15, 1936 p. 1; July 21, 1936 p. 1; August 10, 1936 p. 1; August 17, 1936 p. 1; September 21, 1936 p. 1; January 27, 1937 p. 1 (ground breaking); May 14, 1937 p. 1 (dedication); November 9, 1953 p. 1 (Memorial Marker); September 29, 1966 p. 1 (article and picture).
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 15, 1931 p. 1; May 22, 1931 p. 1 (evacuation possible); June 5, 1931 p. 1 (clearing started); July 29, 1932 p. 1 (return land to the County); October 28, 1932 p. 1; January 20, 1933 p. 1 (County park site); February 17, 1933 p. 1 (bill revision); March 17, 1933 p. 1 (bill passes); May 19, 1933 p. 1 (County urged to pay as required by bill); February 15, 1935 p. 1 (deeded to government, County must pay); June 14, 1935 p. 1 (Senate passes bill); June 21, 1935 p. 1 (President signs bill); August 2, 1935 p. 1 (officially returned to the County); August 9, 1935 p. 1 (application for WPA work); August 16, 1935 p. 1 (opposition); November 22, 1935 p. 1 (application signed); January 24, 1936 p. 1; January 27, 1936 p. 1 (county park); March 2, 1936 p. 1; March 13, 1936 p. 1; March 23, 1936 p. 1; March 27, 1936 p. 1; April 23, 1936 p. 1; April 27, 1936 p. 1; June 4, 1936 p. 1; June 12, 1936 p. 1; July 15, 1936 p. 1; July 21, 1936 p. 1; August 10, 1936 p. 1; August 17, 1936 p. 1; September 21, 1936 p. 1; January 27, 1937 p. 1 (ground breaking); May 14, 1937 p. 1 (dedication); November 9, 1953 p. 1 (Memorial Marker); September 29, 1966 p. 1 (article and picture).
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Balloon School
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3644AN
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