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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"

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 18, 1970
Pages
p. 1
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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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25% of a $10,000 goal for the new Jerry Broadwell children's room has been pledged. A benefit concert will be held on December 17 at the San Gabriel Civic Auditorium and proceeds will be shared by the High School and the Broadwell Fund.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1947
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 4, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 4, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library 1961 -
Item ID
1943AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Friends of Library Plan Something New. Summary of the organization, its history and the services it has provided (Twice Sold Tales book sales and print sales). Gifts presented to the Arcadia Library include opaque overhead projector and headsets (headphones) to listen to records in the children's room. See hard copy in VF Friends of the Library, item 20.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1641
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 31, 1974
Pages
p. C-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 31, 1974
Pages
p. C-1 photo
Subjects
Charles, Hazel
Friends of the Arcadia Public Library
Huddy, Peg (Friends president)
Livingston, Jean
Miller, Richard
Murray, Marcy Kay
Selmer, Doris
Item ID
1640AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia school officials are considering bus transportation for students on a pay-as-you-go basis.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2629
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 17, 1978
Pages
p. B-4
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 17, 1978
Pages
p. B-4
Subjects
School Children - Transportation
Item ID
2568AN
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As it now stands, there will be no busing service for Arcadia students this fall due to Proposition 13 cutbacks. The Superintendent and School Board are still seeking a solution to the problem.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 16, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 16, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
School Children - Transportation
Item ID
2569AN
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Author of children's books.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
Deecember 13, 1973
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
Deecember 13, 1973
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Authors - Albert, Richard
Item ID
3614AN
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Biographical sketches of Otto Mason and Agnes Lessley, two residents recently honored at a recognition tea entitled "Spotlight on Volunteers", sponsored by the Crippled Children's Guild.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1923
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 1, 1979
Pages
p. A-5
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 1, 1979
Pages
p. A-5
Subjects
Lessley, Agnes
Mason, Otto
Item ID
1919AN
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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
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A child care center will open September 15, 1975 at the Arcadia Presbyterian Church for all children. It is not geared toward working parents, but it is a special supplemental program to expand a child's experiences.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1409
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 31, 1975
Pages
p. B-2
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 31, 1975
Pages
p. B-2
Subjects
Day Care Centers
Item ID
1408AN
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The Children's Room will be completely refurbished - partly with city funds and partly from a drive headed by Mayor Charles Gilb. It will be renamed the Jerry Broadwell Children's Library as a memorial to Fire Captain Jerry Broadwell who died in a fire in August 1975.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 19 ,1975
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 19 ,1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library 1961 -
Gilb, Charles
Item ID
1942AN
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Controversy over a conflict of interest in Santa Anita Park race track stock owned by the children of City Councilman Charles Gilb.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1000
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 23, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 23, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Council 1970 - 1979
Gilb, Charles E.
Item ID
1000AN
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Enrollment for 1975 is down about 1200 children for local schools in the San Gabriel Valley. Though stragglers will bring this figure down, school districts are wary.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2967
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 28, 1975
Pages
p. A-5
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 28, 1975
Pages
p. A-5
Subjects
Schools - Enrollment
Item ID
2894AN
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The fuel crisis may cause difficulties in the busing of area students.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 24, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 24, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
School Children - Transportation
Item ID
2570AN
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The Highland Oaks Elementary School is starting a Resource Center, equipped to assist children with learning disabilities.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2768
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 22, 1978
Pages
p. A-6
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 22, 1978
Pages
p. A-6
Subjects
Schools-Highland Oaks
Item ID
2700AN
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Hinshaw's new section: a child's dream world. New children's area for children's clothing was formerly occupied by JC Penney. See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33942
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 26, 1978
Pages
p. A5
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 26, 1978
Pages
p. A5
Subjects
Hinshaw's Department Store
Correa, Julie
Item ID
34136AN
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In a surprise move, the School Board voted to accept Federal funds under Title I. The monies will go to Bonita Park Elementary School to reinforce the education of culturally deprived children in reading and math.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 29, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 29, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
School Board
Item ID
2451AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Jerry Broadwell Children's Library will be opened March 21, 1976. It has been completely recarpeted, painted, and new furniture purchased.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 18, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 18, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library 1961 -
Item ID
1944AN
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Mr. and Mrs. Magnolia have been honored for their exceptional work as foster parents. Over the years they have been foster parents to 140 children.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 2, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 2, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Magnolia, Perry
Item ID
1969AN
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Mrs. Irene Wiley was freed on the charge that she was wilfully cruel to her 13-year-old daughter Susan Wiley, aka "Genie." The article was written by Lucie Lowery. 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 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 VF "Wiley, Susan" for hard copy.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31554
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 16, 1970
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 16, 1970
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Child Abuse
Feral children
"Genie"
Suicides
Wiley, Clark
Wiley, Irene
Wiley, Susan
Item ID
31750AN
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New State Department of Health regulations require that all children entering first grade after July 1, 1975 have had a health check within the past year. This may be had at designated community health centers free of charge for those in need or otherwise by a family doctor at his regular fee.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2661
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 20, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 20, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools
Item ID
2597AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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