DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF MANTECA AREA HISTORY. Joshua Cowell Father of Manteca

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1 THE MANTECA HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWSLETTER MAY, VOL. 30, ISSUE 5 THE MUSEUM DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF MANTECA AREA HISTORY Upcoming dates: All events are at the Museum, unless indicated. Exec. Committee Meeting Wed. May 9, :00pm Board Meeting Thurs. May 16, :30pm See us online: Facebook/ MantecaMuseum OUR NEW WEBSITE IS: themantecamuseum.org WHAT S INSIDE Joshua Cowell cont. May. Docent Schedule Program night 3 MEMORIAL GIFTS 4 New Exhibit Gift shop Community yard sale Memberships Happy Mother s day Museum Contact Info Membership Form Joshua Cowell Father of Manteca In Part 4 of Joshua Cowell; the Father of Manteca, we learn of some of the other things that Mr. Cowell was involved in that also played an important part of our History. By Donna Stafford Farming and Irrigation were not Joshua Cowells only successes. He also had buildings constructed in the downtown area. He hired Dan Baysinger to construct some of these. The first building was on the corner of Yosemite Ave. and Hogan Road in This building cost Cowell $9,000. The Odd Fellows leased the second story. This brick building is currently occupied by Bedquarters; with our beautiful War Memorial Murals aligning its eastern wall. In 1913 he erected a much nicer building across the street. It was also a two-story brick building. The first Bank of Manteca was located in a brick building constructed by Joshua Cowell. It was incorporated Nov. 28 th, 1911; with a paid-up capital of $25,000. Joshua Cowell was President of this Bank for two years. This same building later became the First National Bank; with Joshua Cowell as the Director. When he had his 83 rd. Birthday; the Bank was draped with flags in honor of him. Cowell also took over the Manteca Rochdale store when it was about to go under. It had opened in 1901 and served as a Post Office for a time. In 1904 Cowells old house was torn down and a new home was constructed. His old house had a parlor and at times it was used for funerals as the town lacked a funeral parlor. The backyard of the Cowell home had a pole with a fire bell on it. When there was a fire the bell would ring and residents from the community would come to the Cowell home to get the pumper. They would pull the pumper to the fire and all hands would pump for all they were worth until the fire was out or it extinguished itself. Museum Hours: Wed. & Thurs., 1-3pm; Sat. & Sun., 1-4pm - Call (209) for Info. - Admission is Free Continue on pg.2

2 PAGE 2 THE MUSEUM Joshua Cowell, Part 4, Continued Joshua Cowell continued to farm on his land as late as 1910 in downtown. This area consisted of most of our present-day Manteca. As our town remained rooted in Agriculture, the San Joaquin Valley quickly became known as the Salad Bowl of the World. When World War 1 came about our town gradually started transforming itself into a progressive City. Manteca began to welcome new, high tech industries and further enterprising development. Our City became incorporated in 1918, with Joshua Cowell presiding as our first Mayor. Joshua Cowell lived on his ranch until the time of his death. He passed away on May 20 th, 1925, at 84 years old. His funeral was held at the Brethren Church on the corner of Veach and Highway 120. The Father of Manteca was laid to rest at East Union Cemetery; 52 years after crossing the Sierras on foot to settle here; in the great San Joaquin Valley. There is a three- block street named after him in town. Joshua Cowell was honored in 1993 for his role in government and is included in the Manteca Hall of Fame. As our City celebrates its 100 years of Incorporation on May 28 th 2018; we can stand proud of how far our town has come and the accomplishments of one man who had a vision that would bring prosperity and help grow our town into the City it is. It is easy to understand why Joshua Cowell was called; the Father of Manteca. May 2018 Docent Schedule May 2 Wed. Marie Pasquinelli & Mary Jo Sachs May 3 Thurs. Jeanie & Alan Marsden May 5 Sat. Open May 6 Sun. Phyllis Abrams & Carol Hamrol May 9 Wed. Betty Mueller, Marie Shoemaker, Donna & Cleve Stafford May 10 Thurs. Lillian Vieira & Mary Hildebrand May 12 Sat. Lillian & Frank Vieira May 13 Sun MOTHER S DAY May 16 Wed. Jeanie Marsden & Victoria Miller May 17 Thurs Paula Elias & Mary Jo Sachs May 19 Sat Don & Nancy Jones May 20 Sun Mary Jo Sachs & open May 23 Wed. Judy Vasquez & Arlene Sevor May 24 Thurs. Maria Gully & Phyllis McDonald May 26 Sat. Linda Checchi & Jackie Smith May 27 Sun. Lillian Vieira & Jeanette Farley May 30 Wed. Betty Mueller, Marie Shoemaker, Donna & Cleve Stafford May 31 Thurs. Jeanie & Alan Marsden We need more Docents! You may call docent Mary Jo Sachs

3 MAY, 2018 PAGE 3 The Snake Wrangler Manteca Bulletin guest-columnist Don Moyer gave an informational program and some local history on Rattlesnake Wrangling Thursday evening. His program on Rattler Wrangling explored catching rattlers for local ranchers, as well as a wide range of rattlesnake facts and fiction. Included rattler catching tips & techniques, rattler capture equipment, and fascinating rattlesnake lore. The program is designed for audiences of all ages was fun, and was free to historical society members and the public. Don Moyer began writing his outdoor column, Tight Lines, in In addition to the Manteca Bulletin, Moyers column appears in numerous other newspapers in Northern California.. Also a freelance fishing writer, his work has appeared in Angler, Flyfishing the West magazines. An angler and hunter since childhood, Don has been active in fishing and hunting conservation groups for decades. Moyer also autographed copies of his recent book, Tight Lines, Observations of an Outdoor Philosopher at the event. Tight Lines is a collection of Don s most memorable columns and magazine articles over the past 30 plus years. They cover not only traditional fishing and hunting topics, but such diverse outdoor pursuits, as fly tying, reloading, theology, ghost towns, wilderness hot tubs, arrowhead collecting, woodcutting, conservation, guns, knives, rattlesnake wrangling, and Second Amendment Rights. For more information contact: Don Moyer Via phone at Or via at don.moyer@gmail.com

4 PAGE 4 MEMORIALS & HONOR S PROGRAM This is a very special way to remember those who have passed away, or to honor one for a special event, or tribute. All gifts directly benefit the museum. Gifts are typically tax deductible, and the names of those remembered are then inscribed in the Honor Roll Book, which is on permanent display at the museum. Memorial Gift Forms are available on this newsletter, at the museum docent desk, or by calling Clancy Rogers at (209) office (leave message) and we will be happy to mail a Memorials form(s) to you. Many thanks to past and present contributors for remembering friends and loved ones with a gift to the Manteca Museum. The Manteca Historical Society & Museum is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Thank you! THE MUSEUM MEMORIAL GIFTS Received March 14, April 13, 2018 In Memory of Sam Bologna Maria Gully Mark & Phyllis Abrams In Memory of Vince Indelicato Alice Hafer & Family In Memory of Dale Enos Karen Ann Cambra In Memory of Donald & Shirley Young- Bordenkircher Ed & Margaret Sequeira In Memory of Carolyn Pinto Alice Hafer & Family In Memory of Donald E. Romero Karen Ann Cambra Ben & Bonnie Goodwin In Memory of Theodore Ted Poulos Margaret Boggs-Hatfield In Memory of Raymond Quaresma Donna Bordenkircher Vonda Hardcastle Newman & Jones, Inc. Manuel Valverde Nadean Costa Kris Brocchini Diane McKinley Karen Ann Cambra Norma Sinesio Stensaas Alice Hafer & Family Bill & Nelda Whiteside In Memory of Rose Travaille Margaret Boggs Hatfield In Memory of Diane Stellhorn Margaret Boggs Hatfield In Memory of Dorothy Indelicato Margaret Boggs Hatfield

5 MAY, 2018 PAGE 5 New Exhibit The Manteca Historical Society and Museum would like to introduce new items that were donated to us by our very own members of the museum Betty Rae (Honodel) McGehee and Manuel Valverde. Mrs. McGehee donated a 1934 first edition Shirley Temple doll and a very rare complete set of the Dionne Quintuplet 6 dolls that were made after their birth in Mr. Valverde donated a wonderful accordion that he and his brother Paul learned to play and entertain. The accordion was made in a small shop in the beautiful Casteldaro, Italy in The accordion is a Mazzin Premier and has been in the Valverde Family since It is in remarkable condition and looks like it can still play in the band! Come in and see our new treasures at the Museum, we will be more than happy to direct you to the new exhibit and much more!

6 P AGE 6 T HE M USEUM Museum Gift Shop Wed & Thurs 1 pm - 3 pm Sat & Sun 1 pm- 4 pm. Museum souvenirs, jewelry, books, post cards, home décor, glassware and holiday seasonal items are back in the store! Come in & visit our gift shop we will be more than happy to help! Bring this ad in and your will receive 10 % off your purchase. Call the Museum & ask for the gift shop for questions. October 13, :30 AM 3 Museum Parking Lot The Museum will be having their own booth and we are asking for donations! Suggested items: Furniture, toys, books, kitchen, house wares, home décor, tools, luggage, working electronics, sports equipment and memorabilia, 22 spots available to rent for the day, $20 each! Vendor spaces are first come jewelry, and first serve, spaces will go fast! Please holiday items! call the Museum if you have any questions. Crafters & local artists welcome! Our Goal is to Achieve Your Goal. Free consultation for buyers or sellers! Cynthia & Dave Winegarden REALTORS Lic. # ; W. Center Ave., - Suite 102, Manteca, CA Cynthia cell Cwinegarden@GoGrupe.com Dave cell Dwinegarden@GoGrupe.com

7 MAY, 2018 PAGE 7 MEMBERSHIPS March 2018 to April 2018 Organization The Sadie & Tony Cabral Family Soroptimist of Manteca Sustaining Wayne & Margaret Castle Boggs Family Pete Boyce Family Margaret Boggs Hatfield Lou Bronzan Happy Mother s to all the Mother s here at the museum. "Mother s love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible." -Marion C. Garretty Tuff Boy Sales & Tuff Boy Leasing Bus: Bus: Fax: Fax: E. Almondwood Dr W. Yosemite Ave. Manteca, CA Lathrop, CA Patron Scott & Jennifer Gatze, Marvin & Carol Johnson Associate Dan Beall, Mary Hildebrand, Donna Shannon GNARLY Wine Tasting 4 miles North of Manteca Highway 99 at French Camp Road (209) Daily 9:00am 5:30pm FOR REAL CLEAN WINDOWS Quentin & Lucas Bassett (209) For Excellent Service!

8 MANTECA MANTECA HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM Museum address: 600 W. Yosemite Ave. Mailing address: P.O. Box 907 Manteca, CA New Museum Hours: Wed. &.Thurs. 1-3pm; Sat. & Sun. 1-4pm Website: P r e f e r y o u r n e w s l e t t e r o n l i n e? C o n t a c t m u s e u m m a n a g e r, ( ) O r E m a i l i n f o. m a n t e c a m u s e u g m a i l. c o m W e w i l l s e n d i t b y e m a i l You can also see us online at Facebook.com/MantecaMuseum If you also have any suggestions for the newsletter or a story to tell contact. Crystal Garcia Editor at the museum MEMBERSHIP FORM Thank you for your support! Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Please make checks payable to: Manteca Historical Society. Mail to: P.O. Box 907, Manteca, CA Suggested Membership Categories : (Please circle one) Student $5 Associate (Individuals) $15 Patron (Couples) $25 Family $50 Sustaining $100 Organization $100 Business Friend $250 Sponsor $500 Benefactor $1000 Life Contributor $5000 New Member (Please circle one) Renewing Member -Memberships are considered Calendar-Year Donations Thank you!- Address Service Requested NON PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 303 MANTECA, CA May, 2018