A girl crosses the finish line in an apparent relay race. She is running barefoot, wearing shorts and a striped shirt, holding a baton. This photograph was in the Arcadia Bulletin, p. 3, August 20, 1956. The caption read, "Bringing home the bacon for the Holly Avenue playground in the recent City Recreation Department track meet is an unidentified young lady. Although her smile is one of victory, her team finished in fourth place behind Longley Way, Hugo Reid, Vista Park.
The John Panatier Nature Center at Arcadia's Wilderness Park houses a wide variety of display: stuffed and live animals, rocks and minerals, etc. Programs offered at the Center are discussed.
Arcadia Tribune editor Bill Sunday resigns post, leaves city. John Bergman, Sunday's assistant for the past six months assumed the position. Announcement of the change was made by Arcadia Tribune Publisher F. Harold Roach.
Jazz musician and historian John Lucas died in March of complications from pneumonia at age 84. The Arcadia resident overcame rheumatioid arthritis to become an accomplished performer.
Pat Turner has been named Miss Arcadia and Queen of the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association Royal Court. Biography. Princesses are Cheryl Blanken, Susanne Godber, Pam Mallory, and LeClare Holz.