History of MANTECA

MANTECA HISTORY

 

There should be $59 million in home sales per week in Manteca in 1999, say experts

 

It's ironic that retail construction is the only bright spot in Manteca's revenue outlook for the fiscal year ending July 1 despite a projected deficit of more than $113 million. The retail sales revenue dropped 12 percent from the previous year.

 

20 years ago

January 12, 1999

 

920 pre-owned homes and 630 new homes are scheduled to close escrow in Manteca in 1999, shattering last year's record $2392 million. Selling prices tended to be $185700 on average.

 

In spite of a projected deficit of over $113 million for the fiscal year starting July 1, Manteca's revenue outlook is boosted by a boom in retail construction. Last year's retail sales revenues decreased by 12 percent.

 

20 years ago

January 12, 1999

 

It is estimated that Manteca home sales in 1999 will average $59 million a week to shatter last years record of $2392 million, set with 920 resale homes and 630 new properties closing escrow. $185700 was the median price for the sale.

 

30 years ago

January 6, 1989

 

On Thursday, Yellow Freight Systems revealed plans for a truck terminal on the east side of MacArthur Road (Interstate 205), putting an end to speculation it would move there. The firm had proposed building a 230-dock distribution terminal near Main Street south of the Manteca Bypass in October.

 

40 years ago

January 4, 1979

 

A new face will look out from behind the table next Tuesday as the Planning Commission meets for the first time in 1979. City Council voted Monday to appoint 11-year resident Tim Hunter and 52-year Mantecan Alfonso Duran to the commission.

 

50 years ago

January 10, 1969

 

Despite the current unsettled state of the school district over the past year, it is hard to predict what the educational picture in the coming months will look like. As of June 30, John Wilber, the recently resigned superintendent, continues to steer the educational vessel.

 

60 years ago

January 8, 1959

 

Last week's Manteca District Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting elected John Iribarren, district manager of Pacific Gas & Electric Company. As vice-presidents, John Burnett, city attorney, and Ted Poulos, druggist, were elected, and John Gatto, banker, was re-elected treasurer.

 

 

70 years ago

January 7, 1949

 

After an amazing turnout of 16 candidates, Henry Hubbard was selected as Manteca's new daytime policeman. After a council committee interviewed the candidates last week, he was hired by the city council on Monday night.

 

80 years ago

January 8, 1939

 

In a meeting of the city council Tuesday night, City Attorney J. R. Scott read a contract awarded to Mario DePaoli for hauling city garbage. As of October 3, the contract is valid for 10 years. In the contract, DiPaoli has the exclusive right to collect garbage in the city.

 

90 years ago

January 10, 1929

 

Levee construction prospects for the land north of the Stanislaus River, south of Manteca, against flood waters look exceedingly bright, according to a report made by E. C. Woodruff and Guss Schmiedt at a meeting of the directors of the local chamber of commerce Tuesday night. In a previous meeting, President E. Powers appointed E. C. Woodruff, W. J. Woodward, and E. E. Douglass to assist in any way they can.

 

A rapid spread of influenza has led to drastic measures by the city trustees. An ordinance was prepared by City Attorney J. R. Scott and passed to an adjourned meeting on Tuesday. The city health board, with approval from the city's physicians, prohibits all gatherings such as church meetings, lodges, pool rooms, and all public gatherings.

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