Arcadian Bob Wieland, a double amputee who is walking from California to Washington, D.C. on his hands to raise money for world hunger projects, has progressed 161.7 miles on his 3,400 mile journey.
Arcadia will receive a coveted international city award for its sister cities program with Newcastle, Australia, in ceremonies on Saturday, July 21, at the conclusion of the 24th annual Sister Cities International Conference in Denver, Colorado.
Members of the 1956-57 Arcadia High School Band remember the thrill of marching in the Inaugural Day Parade in Washington D.C. Raymond Bowman, pictured, was the band's director.
A juvenile officer, Agent Don Glenn, has been assigned full time to the High School campus where he will have an office and will be available as an advisor to students, teachers and administrators. Glenn's training and background are outlined.
Sometime at the end of this year, Vons Grocery Co. plans to open one of its new Pavilions grocery stores just west of the Hinshaw's Department Store on Baldwin Avenue.
Gloria Horstman gets Golden Apple Award given in recognition of dedication and service to education from the Northwest San Gabriel Valley Administrators' Association.
Kel Mason selected to receive annual Humanitarian Award. Award presented by San Gabriel Valley Human Relations Committee to persons who have contributed time and effort toward betterment of the community.
Candidate Charles Chivetta stresses need to have open mind while serving as city councilman. This marks the fifth time that he has run for Arcadia City Council.
Marsha Burkhalter, a 4th grade teacher at Hugo Reid Elementary School, was nominated by the school's PTA for the organization's national Outstanding Educator Award.
Charlotte Cowan, now in her 23rd year of teaching at Longley Way School, was selected to receive the Outstanding Teacher Award. Biographical notes included.
Wayne E. Fountain, physics teacher, was honored by the Board of Education as an excellent teacher. he has taught in Arcadia for 31 years. Biographical notes included.
John Blanken, newly retired 6th grade teacher from Holly Avenue, enjoyed 21 years at the school after a 20-year stint in the U.S. Navy. Biographical notes included.
Arcadian Dick Mittner believes life as a milkman is great in Southern California. It wasn't nearly as nice back in Erie, Pa. where he began his career.
Dave Hannah decided to run for election to the Arcadia City Council instead of running for re-election to the Pasadena City College Board of Trustees where he earned a reputation for frugality.
Arcadian Luben Balabanoff, a Bulgarian by birth, was in Dresden, Germany when it was bombed during World War II. Retired now, he has spent the last 10 years making travel films and touring with them.