James Helms, Jr. has been installed as President of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce for 1978-79. Article includes a biographical sketch and plans for the Chamber's coming year.
Shown at speaker's table at Diamond Jubilee Breakfast are, L-R: James Helms, Chairman of Diamond Jubilee and Sheriff Peter Pitchess who was Grand Marshall of Diamond Jubilee Parade later in the day.
Jeep being driven in Diamond Jubilee Parade carrying James Helms, Chairman of Diamond Jubilee, and his wife. Driver and other person in front seat not identified.
General Robert F. Brainard is being greeted by Diamond Jubilee Chairman James Helms on the way into Diamond Jubilee Breakfast. Others on the left have not been identified.
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.
Cake-cutting ceremony, a Peacock Faire event for the Diamond Jubilee, shows James Helms on the left holding a knife and on the right, Sheriff of L.A. County Peter Pitchess, also holding a knife.