Historical Background of Manteca

MANTECA HISTORY

 

59M in weekly home sales expected in Manteca in 1999

 

Despite a projected deficit of over $113 million for the fiscal year beginning July 1, the only bright spot in the revenue outlook for the City of Manteca is a boom in retail construction. There was a 12 percent decline in retail sales revenues from last year to this year.

 

20 years ago

January 12, 1999

 

According to real estate experts, 1999 South County home sales will average $59 million a week, breaking the $2392 million record set in 1998 with 920 resale homes and 630 new home sales closing escrow in Manteca. It sold for an average price of $185700.

 

Despite a projected deficit of more than $113 million for the fiscal year that begins July 1, the City of Manteca is only bright spot in its revenue outlook. In terms of retail sales revenue, retail sales fell 12 percent compared with 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. There was a median selling price of $185700.

 

30 years ago

January 6, 1989

 

Putting an end to speculation, Yellow Freight Systems announced plans Thursday to build a huge terminal east of MacArthur Road off Interstate 205, south of the highway. 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. The Manteca City Council appointed Tim Hunter, an 11-year resident, and Alfonso Duran, a 52-year resident, to the commission this week.

 

50 years ago

January 10, 1969

 

In the past year, the Manteca Unified School District's affairs have become unsettled, which caused some concern and some wonder about the education picture that will emerge for 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

 

Iribarren, district manager of Pacific Gas & Electric Company, was elected president of the Manteca District Chamber of Commerce yesterday. In addition to the new president, John Burnett, city attorney, and Ted Poulos, pharmacist, were elected vice-presidents, as well as John Gatto, Bank of America, who was re-elected treasurer.

 

 

70 years ago

January 7, 1949

 

Henry Hubbart of Manteca was selected as Manteca's new daytime policeman from an impressive field of 16 candidates. A city council interview committee that interviewed him personally last week recommended his hiring 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. The contract, which became effective on October 3, is for 10 years. In the contract, DiPaoli has the exclusive right to collect garbage in the city.

 

90 years ago

January 10, 1929

 

A levee to protect the land north of the Manteca 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. Powers appointed E. C. Woodruff, W. J. Woodward and E. E. Douglass to assist in any way possible in getting this work completed.

 

Because of the rapid spread of the influenza, the city trustees have responded with drastic measures to resolve the problem. An ordinance was prepared by City Attorney J. R. Scott and passed to an adjourned meeting on Tuesday. The city health board must approve all meetings taking place in public places, such as churches, lodges, pool rooms, and all public gatherings.

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