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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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"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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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.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 16, 1970
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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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The Coordinating Council will sponsor an inquiry into the problem of child abuse.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper934
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 18, 1975
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 18, 1975
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Child Abuse
Item ID
934AN
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50th wedding anniversary.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24195
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 18, 1974
Pages
p. A8 w/photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 18, 1974
Pages
p. A8 w/photo
Subjects
Jones, Wiley M.
Jones, Helen Purinton
Item ID
24389AN
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Photo and caption. Susan Johnston shows Tim Simmers of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce fabric samples at her new store, California Design Associates at 302 N. First Avenue, Arcadia, CA.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32545
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 26, 1974
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 26, 1974
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
California Design Associates
Johnston, Susan
Simmers, Tim
Item ID
32744AN
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An Arcadia man with a rare neurological condition, David Ireland has authored a book entitled "Letter to an Unborn Child." These reflect compassion and understanding and were written to his child in the event he did not live.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 14, 1974
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 14, 1974
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia authors - Ireland, David
Item ID
571AN
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David Ireland, author of "Letters to an Unborn Child," died at age 39.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 3, 1976
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 3, 1976
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia authors - Ireland, David
Item ID
572AN
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Obituary/death notice

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 3 , 1971
Pages
p. 34
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 3 , 1971
Pages
p. 34
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Buckmeyer, Arthur J.
Cayer, Genevieve C.
Cleewette, Wiley
Douglas, Elmore Berrett
Howell, Nellie
Putnam, Gerturde W.
Item ID
23051AN
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Patricia Blackburn was crowned the new Miss Arcadia, Queen of the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association Royal Court (photo).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32040
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 24, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 24, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Tournament of Roses
Blackburn, Patricia (aka Blackburn, Patty)
Item ID
32237AN
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Article on Joy Wilt, author of a new book entitled "Happily Ever After; Loving Your Child Toward Emotional Maturity."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper577
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 4, 1977
Pages
p. A-6
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 4, 1977
Pages
p. A-6
Subjects
Arcadia authors - Wilt, Joy
Item ID
577AN
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Helms elected chamber president. James Helms, Jr. was elected president of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. Jim Clarke is vice president and president-elect. Clarke is owner of Clarke Directory Publications, Inc. Other officers are treasurer Dick Closson and budget director Lyle Cunningham. Carol Libby and Roy Long will be honored as Citizens of the Year. See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33936
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 26, 1978
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 26, 1978
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Arcadia Chamber of Commerce
Clarke, Jim
Closson, Dick
Cunningham, Lyle
Helms, Jim aka Helms, James, Jr.
Libby, Carol
Long, Roy
Item ID
34130AN
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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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Obituary/death notice.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24157
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 14, 1974
Pages
p. A8
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 14, 1974
Pages
p. A8
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Fleming, Nancy (aka Nancy McCord)
Item ID
24351AN
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Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association Royal Court choose Coronation Ball gowns at Hinshaw's (photo). The court is Patty Blackburn aka Patricia Blackburn, Marlinda Morenz (alternate spellings in Arcadia Tribune were Melinda Monroe or Melinda Morones) Cynthia Carlson, April Monroe (alternate spelling in Arcadia Tribune was April Morones), Andrea Jahnke. Photo.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 10, 1974
Pages
p. A-7
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 10, 1974
Pages
p. A-7
Subjects
Tournament of Roses
Blackburn, Patty or alternate spelling Blackburn, Patricia
Carlson, Cynthia
Jahnke, Andrea
Monroe, April (alternate spelling Morones, April)
Morenz, Marlinda (possible alternate spellings Monroe, Melinda or Morones, Melinda)
Item ID
32234AN
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Obituary/death notice.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper23666
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 18, 1973
Pages
p. 16
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 18, 1973
Pages
p. 16
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Childs, Frank E.
Item ID
23873AN
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Obituary/death notice.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25146
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 23, 1977
Pages
p. A8
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 23, 1977
Pages
p. A8
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Johnson, Carl S.
Scalese, Louis H. (aka - Scalise, Louis H.)
Witczak, John L.
Item ID
25341AN
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Emery Riddle has been convicted of first degree murder in the December 1976 slaying of Arcadian Rene Kane and her unborn child.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1352
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 29, 1977
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 29, 1977
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Murder - Kane, Rene
Murder - Riddle, Emery
Item ID
1351AN
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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
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Obituary/death notice.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper22550
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 8, 1970
Pages
p. 1
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 8, 1970
Pages
p. 1
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Spoelstra, Susan
Item ID
22762AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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