Long-time resident J. Lyle Cunningham, Arcadia Citizen of the Year in 1983 and former president of the Arcadia Rotary Club, died on December 15th at Methodist Hospital of natural causes. He was 82. Mr. Cunningham was actively involved in the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, the Arcadia Red Cross, the Church of the Good Shepherd and Arcadians for Arcadia.
Charles E. Gilb, president of Arcadia Educational Foundation announced opening of office for the Foundation at 30 E. Santa Clara St. Lyle Cunningham as office manager.
City manager Lyle Alberg has submitted his resignation to the City Council effective the end of this month. He has accepted a position in Hemet. Alberg explains his reasons for leaving and reviews the city's accomplishments during the 3 years he had been here.
J. Lyle Cunningham, a resident of Arcadia for the past 25 years, has been elected president of the Arcadia Historical Society for the 1983-84 year to succeed William D. Long.
Catherine Mundy and Lyle Cunningham received Citizen of the Year awards at the 67th annual dinner dance of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. Article gives sketches of their community services.