Historical Background of Manteca

MANTECA HISTORY

 

59M in weekly home sales expected in Manteca in 1999

 

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 Manteca homes and 630 new homes are scheduled to close escrow in Manteca in 1999, shattering last year's record $2392 million. $185700 was the median selling price.

 

Ironically, retail construction is the only bright spot in the City of Manteca's revenue outlook, despite a deficit in excess of $113 million for the fiscal year beginning July 1. Last year's retail sales revenues decreased by 12 percent.

 

20 years ago

January 12, 1999

 

With 920 resale homes and 630 new homes closing escrow in Manteca in 1999, experts project 59 million dollars of home sales a week, shattering last year's record 2492 million dollars. In the median price range, $185700 was achieved.

 

30 years ago

January 6, 1989

 

The company announced Thursday that it plans to build a gigantic truck terminal in Tracy south of Interstate 205, east of the MacArthur Road exit. An application to build a 230-dock distribution terminal south of the Manteca Bypass near Main Street was turned down by the Manteca City Council in October.

 

40 years ago

January 4, 1979

 

In next Tuesday's first Planning Commission meeting, two new faces will be looking out from behind the table. As a result of Monday's council vote, Tim Hunter, an 11-year resident of Manteca, and Alfonso Duran, a 52-year resident, were named to the commission.

 

50 years ago

January 10, 1969

 

As one of the most uncertain districts in the nation, Manteca Unified School District has remained unsteady over the past year, causing some to wonder just what the educational landscape will look like in the coming months. It was recently announced that John Wilber, the superintendent of the school district, was going to resign his position on June 30. He will still be at the helm of the educational vessel until June 30.

 

60 years ago

January 8, 1959

 

On Tuesday morning, the Manteca District Chamber of Commerce elected John Iribarren, district manager for Pacific Gas & Electric Company. With the new president were John Burnett, city attorney, Ted Poulos, druggist, re-elected vice-presidents, and John Gatto, of 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. Monday night, the city council hired him on the recommendation of a committee that interviewed the candidates personally last week.

 

80 years ago

January 8, 1939

 

Mario DePaoli's contract for hauling city garbage was approved by the city council Tuesday night with the help of City Attorney J. R. Scott. October 3 marked the start of a 10-year contract. Until now, DiPaoli has been the only company responsible for collecting city garbage.

 

90 years ago

January 10, 1929

 

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 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.

 

A swift outbreak of influenza has prompted drastic action by the city trustees to stamp out the virus. An ordinance created by City Attorney J. R. Scott was passed to an adjourned meeting Tuesday night after a meeting Monday night. Church meetings, lodges, pool rooms, and all public gatherings are prohibited until the city health board and city physicians approve them.

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