October 1, 1956 p. 1 (donation to Wilderness Park)
October 4, 1956 p. 1 ( " )
February 13, 1958 p. 13 (library cart to the Hospital)
January 7, 1960 p. 17 (History and Community House at 100 South Santa Anita Avenue. Service club organized 1952, known as Arcadia League. Incorporated in 1954 in the National Assistance League. Photo of building)
April 29, 1965 p. 17 (Community House dedicated)
September 10, 1969 p. 18 ("Bargain Box" Thrift Shop)
March 29, 1972 p. 16 ( " )
September 21, 1972 p. 19 (new "Bargain Box" opens)
October 1, 1956 p. 1 (donation to Wilderness Park)
October 4, 1956 p. 1 ( " )
February 13, 1958 p. 13 (library cart to the Hospital)
January 7, 1960 p. 17 (History and Community House at 100 South Santa Anita Avenue. Service club organized 1952, known as Arcadia League. Incorporated in 1954 in the National Assistance League. Photo of building)
April 29, 1965 p. 17 (Community House dedicated)
September 10, 1969 p. 18 ("Bargain Box" Thrift Shop)
March 29, 1972 p. 16 ( " )
September 21, 1972 p. 19 (new "Bargain Box" opens)
"Arcadia Mary," 68, whose real name was Cassie Sisterman, died after a long illness. For nearly 10 years she had called TV and radio stations, magazines and newspapers and gave tips about local crimes.
Bernice "Bee" Siemens, prominent in Arcadia civic affairs died Wednesday after a prolonged illness. She and her family have been residents of Arcadia since 1952. Article has biographical sketch and her activities.
Arcadia Chamber of Commerce has named Alice Wang "Arcadia's Citizen of the Year" for 2012-2013. Alice has been a very active volunteer with Arcadia Public Library Foundation, Assistance League of Arcadia's Operation School Bell, Tzu Chi Foundation's MWLA, Arcadia Historical Museum, Arcadia Police Department, Arcadia Chinese Association and Foothill Unity Center.
Arcadia resident Philip Brown Davenport died October 3 after a series of heart attacks. He was a volunteer for many organizations in the community. Biographical notes included.
Arcadia Assistance League's Bargain Box thrift store re-opens after a major $35,000 revamp including new display fixtures, carpeting, and an interior and exterior paint job. The opening celebration, starting at 3pm tomorrow, marks the 40th anniversary of Operation School Bell, a program that provides clothing to needy children. The Assistance League has 100 members and bought the store at 64 E. Live Oak Avenue in 1982.
Arcadia Assisteens Auxiliary accepting applications February 1-28. It is a co-ed auxiliary that provides community service opportunities for high school students. Assisteens staff the Book Buddies Program, in partnership with Arcadia Public Library, and volunteer at the Assistance League of Arcadia's Bargain Box Thrift Shop. A group photo of Assisteens is shown.
Assistance League of Arcadia Children's Book Drive Make a Difference Day on October 26. The Arcadia chapter is celebrating its 60th year of providing lasting change in the community through hands-on involvement.