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An overview and history of the Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop at 323 N. First Avenue.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 22, 1998
Pages
p. 16
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 22, 1998
Pages
p. 16
Subjects
Stores - Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Business and Industry
Item ID
26619AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia has unique welfare facility that doesn't cost taxpayers even one penny. Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop provides emergency and temporary welfare throughout Arcadia Unified School District. Program financed by sale at shop of donated clothing, furniture, books, tableware and even automobiles.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 1, 1984
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 1, 1984
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
515AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop is beginning its 51st year. Thrift shop manager Dorothy Smith tells of the changes and growth since its opening during the depression, and describes the types of merchandise to be found in the "non-profit department store with thrift shop prices."

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 6, 1982
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 6, 1982
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
511AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop serves a dual purpose: a non-profit department store with thrift shop prices and as a local welfare agency for those in need. The article discusses the types of assistance given. All programs are funded by sales from the thrift shop.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 11, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 11, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
513AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Dorothy Cowan Smith, for 30 years active in Arcadia business community, has retired as manager of the Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop, with which she has been affiliated for more than 18 years.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 26, 1984
Pages
p. 1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 26, 1984
Pages
p. 1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
514AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Nanci Lee Stewart, experienced in merchandising, has been appointed the new manager of the Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop, succeeding Dorothy Smith, who is retiring after 10 1/2 years as manager.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 22, 1984
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 22, 1984
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Item ID
512AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Ruth Gilb, president of the board of directors of the Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop, says the store is a vital part of the community. Not only is it a retail store, it is a social service facility that provides assistance to people with financial, family, and personal problems.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30035
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 30, 2001
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 30, 2001
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Gilb, Ruth
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Stores
Non-profit organizations
Item ID
30222AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Three of the people from Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop who make it work. L-R: Dorothy Smith, manager; Ray Wisniewski; and Bill Rush.

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Date
c.1970
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Date
c.1970
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Smith, Dorothy
Wisniewski, Ray
Rush, Bill
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
1128
Collection
Photographs
Images
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