History of MANTECA

MANTECA HISTORY

 

There is a forecast that the weekly sales of homes in Manteca will reach $59M in 1999

 

Ironically, a boom in retail construction is the only bright spot in the City of Manteca's revenue outlook, which faces a deficit in excess of $113 million for the fiscal year beginning July 1. The retail sales revenue dropped 12 percent from the previous year.

 

20 years ago

January 12, 1999

 

It is projected that Manteca home sales in 1999 will average $59 million a week, shattering last year's record of $2392 million. $185700 was the median sales price.

 

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. Revenues from retail sales dropped 12 percent over last year.

 

20 years ago

January 12, 1999

 

Manteca home sales are expected to average $59 million per week in 1999, shattering last years record $2392 million selling 920 resale homes and 630 new homes. $185700 was the median sale price.

 

30 years ago

January 6, 1989

 

The company has unveiled plans to construct a huge truck terminal on the south side of Interstate 205, east of the MacArthur Road exit, ending speculation that it might build there. A proposal to create a 230-dock distribution terminal near Main Street and the Manteca Bypass was rejected by the Manteca City Council in October.

 

40 years ago

January 4, 1979

 

Two new faces will be facing the audience next Tuesday when the Planning Commission meets for the first time in 1979. After the city council voted Monday, Tim Hunter, an 11-year resident of Manteca, and Alfonso Duran, a 52-year resident, were selected to sit on the commission.

 

50 years ago

January 10, 1969

 

Manteca Unified School District's unsettled situation over the past year has caused some concern and wonder about what the educational picture will be throughout the new year. The school district's recently resigned superintendent, John Wilber, will continue to lead the educational vessel through June 30.

 

60 years ago

January 8, 1959

 

At yesterday's breakfast meeting, PGE district manager John Iribarren was elected president of the Manteca District Chamber of Commerce. A new president was elected with John Burnett, city attorney; Ted Poulos, druggist; and John Gatto, Bank of America, re-elected treasurer.

 

 

70 years ago

January 7, 1949

 

Henry Hubbard from Manteca was elected daytime policeman following a turnout of 16 candidates. A council committee had interviewed the candidates personally last week and had recommended his hiring Monday night.

 

80 years ago

January 8, 1939

 

Mario DePaoli was awarded a contract to haul the garbage collected by the city, which was prepared by City Attorney J. R. Scott and read at the city council meeting Tuesday. The contract runs for 10 years and became effective on October 3. A contract grants DiPaoli exclusive rights to collect garbage within the city.

 

90 years ago

January 10, 1929

 

Levee construction prospects for the land lying 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 Manteca local chamber of commerce Tuesday night. In a previous meeting, President Powers appointed E.C. Woodruff, W.J. Woodward and E.E. Douglass to assist in any way he can.

 

Because of rapid spread of the flu, the city trustees have taken drastic measures to put an end to the problem. Mayor J. R. Scott prepared and passed an ordinance at the Monday night meeting of the City Council. All church meetings, lodges, pool rooms and public gatherings must be approved by the city's medical board and approved by its physicians.

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