NEWSLETTER DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF OUR MANTECA AREA HISTORY

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1 MANTECA HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM NEWSLETTER DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF OUR MANTECA AREA HISTORY VOL. 24, ISSUE 5 THE HISTORY OF MOTHERS DAY UPCOMING ACTIVITIES: One of the most popular days of the year, Mother s Day, has roots back to the pre-civil War era, when Anna Jarvis, from West Virginia organized Mother s Work Days to improve sanitation and avert deaths, later connected to caring for wounded soldiers, and nurturing wounds of the sole between opposing armies at the time. Then in 1872, women s suffragist, Julia Ward Howe, of Boston, established a day for mothers aimed at bringing peace. Entering the 20th Century, Anna Jarvis daughter, also named Anna, decided to memorialize her mother s activism for the cause and launched a campaign that resulted in a 1914 Congressional resolution called Mother s Day, normally celebrated on the second Sunday of May each year. Though none of Source: History.com A&E Television Networks, LLC 2014 these women sought the level of commercialism that prevailed, most of us today, believe in this well-deserving celebration in honor of the wonderful people who bring us unconditional love! Parking Lot Sale At the Museum, Sat., May 3, 8:00am Program Night Manteca Police Department. Thurs., May 8, 7:00pm Executive Comm. Mtg. Mon., May 12, 3pm Reminisce Group Tues., May 13, 1:00pm Letters to Grandkids Thurs., May 15, 1:00pm Board Meeting Thurs., May 15, 6:30pm Docents Lunch Mtg. At the Museum, Thurs., May 29, 11:30am WHAT S INSIDE: News briefs 2 President s corner Comet Dedication 3 MANTECA POLICE DEPT MAY PROGRAM Membership 4 The Manteca Police Department will be our guests for the May Program night at the Museum. Learn how our Police department works. Special performances from our police department s K-9 unit by Officer Goforth and his K-9 Gage and Officer Smigelski and his K-9 Kato, will be sure to capture our attention. Come join us for this informative May program! PROGRAM DATE: Thursday, May 8th at 7:00pm Always Free for members and other interested guests! Retired Manteca Police Officer, Clancy Rogers & Rommell shown on duty in Docent Schedule 5 Memorials & Gifts 6 Board of Directors 1920 s Hat & Radio Museum Info Membership form DON T MISS OUR GIANT PARKING LOT SALE Sat., May 3, 8-3 Donations Needed! 7 8

2 NEWSLETTER P AGE 2 News briefs From Clancy Rogers, Manager M ANTECA J R. C HAMBER OF C OMMERCE P RESENTS N EW S TREET S IGNS The Historical Society congratulates the Convention and Visitors Bureau and new CEO Virginia Camacho for successfully hosting Manteca s Spring Sidewalk Fair downtown April 5th and 6th. It is a large job, and the CVB and board has accomplished another worthy event for Manteca! Membership drive- has produced nearly 500 Historical Society supporters so far for Thank you! Finances We received a number of donations and memorials in April. We appreciate all, and especially the memorial gifts in honor of so many good people. Program Meetings- Chili tasting, Water History by Jeff Shields of SSJID, and Healthcare by Nicholas Tejeda of Doctors Hospital, and an April program by Karen McLaughlin, Manteca s City Manager have topped T ', our schedules so far. for We look forward to the Manteca Police Department and their K-9 team on May 8th, at 7pm at the Museum. A new street sign project was headed up by the Jr. Chamber of Commerce in 1948, and approved by the City Council. JCs presenting some of the signs at the Sportsmen s Festival were, from left to right; Larry Tinker, Lee Phillips, Charles Whelan and Antone Raymus. T HANKS TO JR S IMPLOT O CATCH THE READ ER S A TTEN TION PLACE AN IN TER ESTING SEN TEN CE O R QUOTE F ROM THE S TORY H ERE Students from Sequoia Elementary enjoyed their Museum tour recently, here learning about Manteca s first new fire truck from docent, Alan Marsden. Call for a tour! The Manteca Historical Society presented a plaque of appreciation to local businesses for their longtime support. In addition to being a member, Simplot has donated printing services to make tickets and posters for its two annual fundraisers, and also prints the monthly newsletter for a nominal fee. Historical Society President Leon Sucht is pictured with Simplot employees: Jeanette Farley, Donni Cook, Kathy Marshall, Kim Wells, and Warren Campbell.

3 PAGE 3 PRESIDENT S CORNER DAVE WINEGARDEN It s official, President Leon handed off the gavel after 6 years as the Historical Society s President. Although l am happy to serve as the Society s president, it will be bitter -sweet not to have Leon as our leader. We presented him with a welldeserved outgoing president s award, and he even received a trophy for bringing in new members in his so-called lameduck year! I can t say enough good about him, and Liz, for that matter. Even last year while nursing a sore leg, he was still here on crutches to stay engaged for the good of our cause. I m not quite sure Liz approved of that! Well, it is my turn to take the helm, though I believe, as a group, it takes many to make a difference around the Museum. As with any other organization, building for the future is a key to it s success. We have a wonderful group of volunteers and supporters, and I look forward to our ongoing efforts to keep history alive and well in Manteca. By the way, if you have an interest in volunteering for events, work crews, or becoming a docent, we need you! Outgoing President Leon presents Gayl Wilson with an award for her service as board secretary. NEW PLAQUE FOR COMET S LANDING PLACE The first official sailing vessel to venture up the San Joaquin River landed at Moss Landing in The Comet, carried 20 Mormon pioneers who founded the New Hope agricultural project on the Stanislaus River. The Lathrop Sunrise Rotary and Daughters of the Utah Pioneers recently restored the historic marker that resides on a monument at the park, with the financial help of the Lathrop Sunrise Rotary Club. Representing the Manteca Historical Society was Jeanette Farley, who also provided this photo. A new historic marker for the Comet Landing was presented by Tanya Nieves and Robert Gleason of the Lathrop Sunrise Rotary Club on March 30, 2014 VISIT YOUR MUSEUM! HOURS: 1-3PM TUES.-WED 1-4PM THURS.- SUN.

4 PAGE 4 NEWSLETTER 2014 HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP NEARS 500 Our 2014 Membership Drive ended in March with nearly 68 new supporters, and these two recruiters headed up the lion s share of new memberships during the drive. Anita Handley and Jeanie Marden have been our Membership Queens for 2014 and both received trophies, as did Clancy Rogers and Leon Sucht for their efforts in the new member drive! Although our official 2014 Membership Drive ended last month, we are pleased to continue receiving annual renewals and new memberships, as the year moves ahead. Our total membership is now right at 493, with 68 new members so far this year. Again, thanks so ASSOCIATE Francis Darling Margret Rose* Shereen Trimble much for your ongoing support with membership, and our special events! Please remember to invite friends and visitors to visit the museum! Dave Winegarden 2014 Membership Chair Nicholas Tejeda, Doctors Hospital CEO, at Museum s March program. MEMBERSHIPS RECEIVED IN APRIL THANK YOU! DELTA BANK RECEIVES AWARD MANTECA DEMOLAY HOSTING MOTHER S DAY BREAKFAST AT MASONIC LODGE 212 N. POWERS AVE. TICKETS: $8.00 ADULTS, $5.00 KIDS 10 & UNDER Purchase tickets at the door! SERVING FROM 8:00am Ilo L. Guthmiller PATRON Harold & Mary Griffith Jr. Philip & Mary Bookman* Ruth & Jerry Cheadle David & Carol Strait FAMILY Sadie & Tony Cabral Family Raymond & Darlene Quaresma & Family * Designates New Member Outgoing Historical Society President Leon Sucht recently presented Toinette Rossi, Exec. VP & Director, from left, and Phyllis Abram, Operations Officer, of Delta Bank with a plaque for ongoing support of the Historical Society and Museum. Phyllis has also been a long-standing docent and volunteer for the Museum. Independently Owned Chris Mendes Owner Ray Mendes Owner 4343 Pacific Ave., Suite A Historical Plaza Way Stockton, CA Manteca, CA Fax: Fax: Chris s cell: curvesmcs@gmail.com CELEBRATING OUR 77TH YEAR Sadie s Salon 508 E. Yosemite Ave., Manteca, CA (209) (209)

5 MANTECA UNION HIGH Manteca Union High was built in 1923 and attended by many students throughout the years. Although the building was eventually demolished in 1969, it is shown here in replica form, crafted by long-time Mantecan and Historical Society member, Sam Bologna, who presented it to the Manteca Museum where it is on permanent display. THANKS TO DALE JOHNSON After many years of active involvement with the Manteca Historical Society, Dale Johnson announced his retirement from the Executive Committee. Dale was honored with a plaque by out -going President, Leon Sucht, in appreciation for his many years of volunteer service and support to the Manteca Historical Society. The Museum Board has decided to bring back our Spring Parking Lot Sale after taking a couple of years off! We are planning the big event for Saturday, May 3rd, from 8:00 to 3:00, so if you have some items you think we can sell, and want to donate them to our cause, please plan to bring them Call Scott Gatze to volun- PAGE 5 MAY 2014 Docent work schedule Thurs. May 1 Jeanie Marsden Arleen Sevor Sun. May 4 Evelyn Moore Pat Metzler Tues. May 6 La Merle Peterson Nancy Van Sandt Wed. May 7 Alice Hafer Marie Pasquinelli Thurs. May 8 Mary Hildebrand Alan Johnson Sun. May 11 Anita & Tom Handley Tues. May 13 Earl Pimental Alan Marsden Wed. May 14 Betty Mueller Claudia Machado Thurs. May 15 Sam & Norma Bologna Sun. May 18 Kay Bianchi Claudia Machado Tues. May 20 Ron Howe Reminisce Liz Sucht Jeanie Marsden Lillian Vieira Wed. May 21 Alan & Jeanie Marsden Thurs. May 22 Earl Pimental Nancy Van Sandt Sun. May 25 Phyllis Abram Carol Hamrol Tues. May 27 Donna Stafford Pat Metzler Wed. May 28 Kay Bianchi Claudia Machado Thurs. May 29 Alan & Jeanie Marsden IF YOU ARE A DOCENT AND CAN NOT WORK, PLEASE CALL JEANIE AS EARLY SOON AS POSSIBLE. FOR REAL CLEAN WINDOWS Quentin & Lucas Bassett (209) For Excellent Service GNARLY Wine Tasting 4 miles North of Manteca Highway 99 at French Camp Road (209) Daily 9:00am 5:30pm

6 PAGE 6 NEWSLETTER MEMORIAL GIFTS Received March 22 April 22, 2014 In Memory of Janet Marie Teicheira Sam & Norma Jean Bologna In Memory of John P. King Frank Mendes Ken & Alice Hafer Long before their time Students from Sequoia Elementary took a Museum tour recently, and learned from docent, Jeanie Marsden, how an early toaster was used in kitchens before electric toasters were invented. In Memory of Maureen Moe Iorio Ken & Alice Hafer In Memory of Joyce Ann Botelho Jimmie & Isabelle Pugh great selection of mantel clocks Hand-made by clock maker, Jim button. Prices range from only $45-$75 MUSEUM GIFT SHOPPE MEMORIAL & HONOR ROLL PROGRAM This is a very significant way to remember those who have passed away, or to honor one for a special event or tribute. All gifts are tax deductable and the names of those remembered are then inscribed in the Honor Roll Book, which is on permanent display at the Museum. Printed form-envelopes are available at the Museum, and on the museum s website, at: or by calling Claudia Machado, In Memory of Joe Gully Sam & Norma Jean Bologna In Memory of Frank Scarlata Hart & Jenny Laurence In Memory of Joaquin Jack Lewis Barbara Jean Martin Lucille Harris Donna Bordenkircher Marvin Brocchini Janet Thornton Lori Mackey Jimmy & Isabelle Pugh Ken & Alice Hafer Toni & Andrew Sephos BECOME A VOLUNTEER! CALL US ABOUT GETTING INVOLVED WITH THE HIS- TORICAL SOCIETY! C ONTACT CLANCY ROGERS FOR INFORMATION (209)

7 PAGE 7 Board of directors 1920 S HAT & RADIO Dave Winegarden, President Leon Sucht, Past President Earl Pimentel 2 nd V. P Mark Abram, Treasurer John Borders Marvin Brocchini Mike Brockman Kristin Founts Scott Gatze Victor Gully Anita Handley Lucille Harris Ron Howe Alan Johnson Jeanie Marsden Pat Metzler Evelyn Moore Victor Nusbaum Walt Silva Cleve Stafford Gayl Wilson This hat and radio were donated by Ronald L. Faria of Manteca. The radio is a Detrola Model 3041, and was used in a cow barn, circa 1927, located near the intersection of Union Rd. & Lathrop Road, of the town of Manteca. The imported hat was purchased from Tully s, in Stockton, and worn by Ronald s father, Leonard J. Faria, when he was 20 years old. Tuff Boy Sales / Tuff Boy Leasing Imagine how much fun you can have shopping for jewelry for Moms Day, or other fun occasions! Inset stones, silver and many other collectibles can be found! Open during regular Museum hours. MUSEUM GIFT SHOPPE Bus: E. Almondwood Dr. Fax: Manteca, CA Bus: W. Yosemite Ave. Fax: Lathrop, CA W. Center, Suite 102 Manteca, CA Dave & Cynthia Winegarden REALTORs CalBRE: , Dave (209) Cynthia (209) Dwinegarden@GoGrupe.com Cwinegarden@GoGrupe.com

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