Arcadia housewife and author, Sandie Chandler has written two books and is now working on her third. Her husband is the religious editor of the Los Angeles Times.
Peter Violante, head of Graphics Group, an Arcadia publishing firm, will talk to the Women's Club about the books "California Graphics '74" and "Printmakers '74."
Arcadia resident James Dobson has written a number of best selling books, all of which deal with problems encountered in family life. Other authors in the family are Dobson's wife Shirley and daughter Danae. Article enumerates Dobson's other activities and responsibilities.
Mayor Robert Margett described his visit to Arcadia's sister city in Tripolis, Greece when he spoke to members of the International Affairs Division of the Women's Club of Arcadia.
Mayor Robert Margett described his visit to Arcadia's sister city of Tripolis, Greece when he spoke to members of the International Affairs Division of the Woman's Club of Arcadia.
A Braille Trail has been developed by the Arcadia Junior Women's Club at Wilderness Park. Approximately 25 species of plants and animals will be marked along the trail.
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.
Obituary/death notice. Arcadia leader Roger Chandler dies. Law enforcement professional (more than two decades in LA Sheriff's Department, Chief of Police for LA Housing Authority, created Hawaiian Gardens Police Department) and longtime resident served 24 years on Arcadia City Council.
The surprising Anna May Wong. Like many, author Katie Salisbury was startled to learn of the star, then couldn't stop looking. Wong was a famous Chinese-American movie star in the 1920s and 1930s and had her own television series in the early 1950s. Salisbury's nonfiction book about Wong's life is titled Not Your China Doll. The author is half-Chinese and grew up in Arcadia.
Obituary/death notice. Arcadia to celebrate life of City Council member Roger Chandler on Tuesday, December 7 at 6:00, prior to the City Council meeting at 7:00. Chandler served on City Council for almost 24 years.
Charles E. Gilb, president of the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association is pictured with the new Royal Court Joy Blackburn, Sandi Thistlewaite, Kristy Mutschler, Cathy Reid (alternate spelling may be Cathi Reid), Theresa Van Dusen.
Interview with author Brad Pearson who wrote the book The Eagles of Heart Mountain. He tackles the injustice of Japanese-American incarceration through the exploits of a World War II camp football team. Article mentions many evacuees were detained at Santa Anita racetrack in Arcadia before being shipped out.
The Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association Royal Court includes Joy Blackburn, Sandi Thistlewaite, Kristy Mutschler, Cathy Reid, Theresa Van Dusen. They will ride on the Arcadia float in the Pasadena Rose Parade on January 1, 1977. The queen has not been chosen yet.