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Arcadia Chamber of Commerce to hold formal opening of new offices in the Bekins Building on Huntington Drive.
Newspaper
The Journal
Date
January 11, 1950
Pages
p. 2 (See basement box 112.)
Newspaper
The Journal
Date
January 11, 1950
Pages
p. 2 (See basement box 112.)
Subjects
Bekins
Item ID
33211AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Biographic sketch of William "Bill" Libby, Chamber of Commerce manager.
Newspaper
The Journal
Date
March 15, 1950
Pages
p. 7 (See basement box 112.)
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Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Chambers, Dec. 31.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 10, 1957
Pages
p. 18
Announcement Type
Birth
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Arcadia artist, Dorothy Schmit, won first place in oil painting in the eighth annual "Landmarks Exhibition."
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 27, 1958
Pages
p. 16
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Arcadia artist, Mrs. Grace Day, is presenting a display of wood carvings at the Arcadia Public Library.
Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
May 27, 1957
Pages
p. 1 w/photo
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Judy Muscat, 17, will reign at second Annual Arcadia Peach Blossom Festival. Four princesses in Muscat's court. Photos.
Newspaper
The Journal
Date
March 15, 1950
Pages
p. 1 (See basement box 112.)
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General information on community government.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 20, 1952 p. 1 (Grand Jury investigation)
September 11, 1958 p. 1 (drive for Charter changes)
September 15, 1958 p. 1 (Revisions not ready for City Council)
November 20, 1958 p. 1 (discussion of proposed changes)
April 12, 1973 p. 1 (history of city government)
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 20, 1952 p. 1 (Grand Jury investigation)
September 11, 1958 p. 1 (drive for Charter changes)
September 15, 1958 p. 1 (Revisions not ready for City Council)
November 20, 1958 p. 1 (discussion of proposed changes)
April 12, 1973 p. 1 (history of city government)
Subjects
Politics and Government
Item ID
4130AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Noted organist Elsie Mae Emerson to present concert at Arcadia Music Mart, announced owner Mel Pratt. Emerson is an organist on the famous "Queen for a Day" show both on television and radio. She will play and demonstrate the Minshall electronic organ.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 2, 1953
Pages
Section 2, p. 1
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Leon Ware, a former resident of Arcadia now living in Newport Beach, has published a new novel, "The Phantom of the Bridge."
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune Section Two No page number
Date
August 26, 1954
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Method of appointing T. C. Sullivan, Sr. to replace Philip Libby on Arcadia City Council is assailed. Colonel J. L. Althouse of the United Arcadia Citizens Association asks that people vote to fill unexpired terms.
Newspaper
The Journal
Date
February 8, 1950
Pages
p. 1 (See basement box 112.)
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Articles relative to new library.
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 27, 1955 p. 1 (Board recommendations for new facility)
March 6, 1958 p. 1 (City leaders look at new library plan)
December 25, 1958 p. 1 (Final choice for library site)
January 8, 1959 p. 1 (City Council approves site)
June 29, 1959 p. 1 (Contract signed)
November 16, 1959 p. 1 (Board approves plan)
February 22, 1960 p. 1 (Plans for new building)
April 10, 1961 p. 12 (Girl scouts plant trees)
April 13, 1961 p. 1 (Dedication program)
April 17, 1961 p. 1 (Cultural events slated)
April 20, 1961 p. 1 (Crowds visit new library)
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 27, 1955 p. 1 (Board recommendations for new facility)
March 6, 1958 p. 1 (City leaders look at new library plan)
December 25, 1958 p. 1 (Final choice for library site)
January 8, 1959 p. 1 (City Council approves site)
June 29, 1959 p. 1 (Contract signed)
November 16, 1959 p. 1 (Board approves plan)
February 22, 1960 p. 1 (Plans for new building)
April 10, 1961 p. 12 (Girl scouts plant trees)
April 13, 1961 p. 1 (Dedication program)
April 17, 1961 p. 1 (Cultural events slated)
April 20, 1961 p. 1 (Crowds visit new library)
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Building - 1961-
Item ID
3979AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Tom Gatch, Jr. is the author of a new book, "King Julian."
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune San Gabriel Valley Topics
Date
August 12, 1954
Pages
p. 20
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Mrs. Ola Sullivan, who's husband J. H. Sullivan has been in charge of the restoration of the Queen Anne cottage, presented a talk to the Arcadia Woman's Club on "The History of Nails." She gave each member in attendance a hand-wrought iron nail and piece of wood from the original Queen Anne Cottage, bound together by ribbon.
Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
June 9, 1952
Pages
p. 5
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Mark C. Nottingham, John A. Schmocker and Ray M. Kennett have been elected to Arcadia City Council for four years.
Newspaper
The Journal
Date
April 12, 1950
Pages
p. 1 (See basement box 112.)
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A short story called "The Bipartisan Blond" by Arcadia author Hannah Smith appears in the September Ladies' Home Journal. She published a book called "For Heaven's Sake" about three years ago.
Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
August 28, 1952
Pages
p. 7
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New Foursquare Church open in Arcadia on May 17.
Newspaper
The Journal
Date
May 3, 1950
Pages
p. 2 Section 2 (See basement box 112.)
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100 year old resident of Arcadia
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 8, 1953
Pages
p. 3 photo
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The official song for the 2nd annual Peach Blossom Festival, "When it's Peach Blossom Time in Arcadia," is now being sold at local music stores. Published by Hortense Seymour, the Betty Graeme tune is selling for 50 cents per copy.
Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
March 18, 1950
Pages
p. 6
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George E. Zillgitt and LeRoy Anderson have located a new law firm in Arcadia, known as Anderson and Zillgitt.
Newspaper
The Journal
Date
January 4, 1950
Pages
p. 2 Section 2 (See basement box 112.)
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City of Arcadia Assessment Books of the Property in the City of Arcadia
Start Date
1948
End Date
1954
Contents
City of Arcadia. Assessment books of the property in the City of Arcadia. Includes legal description, last known owner, value of land, taxes paid. 101 A. Book 1. Assessment no. 1-728. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 2. Assessment no.729-1721. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.
101 B. Book 3. Assessment…
Start Date
1948
End Date
1954
Contents
City of Arcadia. Assessment books of the property in the City of Arcadia. Includes legal description, last known owner, value of land, taxes paid.
101 A. Book 1. Assessment no. 1-728. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 2. Assessment no.729-1721. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.
101 B. Book 3. Assessment no. 1722-2532. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 4. Assessment no. 2533-3391. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.
101 C. Book 5. Assessment no. 3392-4596. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 6. Assessment No. 4597-5666. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.
101 D. Book 7. Assessment no. 5667-6765. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 8. Assessment no. 6767-7784A. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.
101 E. Book 9. Assessment no. 7785-9032. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 10. Assessment no. 9033-9976. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.
Subjects
City of Arcadia Assessment Books of the Property in the City of Arcadia
Physical Description
Ten books bound in ledgers
Location
Basement
Box Number
Boxes 101A through 101E
Shelf Number
Shelf H21 and Shelf H22
Item ID
408AF
Collection
Subject Files
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