25-year old Colleen Kay Hutchins, who represented Utah in the Miss America contest, was named Miss America Saturday night. She is one of seven children of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Hutchins of Arcadia.
An extensive biography of George Watts, who has been named acting City Manager, succeeding Lyman Cozad who left to become manager of the League of California Cities.
Arcadian John W. Combs graduated jet fighter pilot school in Arizona and receives silver wings. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul H. Combs of Arcadia.
Arcadia noted for topflight city school system. From packing shed to 10 school plants, story of Arcadia--8 schools in use, 9th being built, 10th being planned.
Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association plans its 12th annual Coronation Ball. Mrs. Earl Welch is chairman of the Ball Committee. Miss Arcadia will be crowned. Members of the 1977 Rose Court Joy Blackburn, Sandi Thistlewaite, Kristy Mutschler, Cathy Reid (alternate spelling may be Cathi Reid), Theresa Van Dusen.
Arcadia voters overwhelmingly supported their schools in the tax base election held November 8. There was a heavy turnout, with over 80% of those eligible going to the polls.