Joshua Cowell cont. Apr. Docent Schedule

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President ’s Corner

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MEMORIAL GIFTS

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Gourmet Sampler

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Sponsors 6

Memberships

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Museum Contact Info. 2018 Membership Form

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WHAT’S INSIDE

Upcoming dates: All events are at the Museum,

unless indicated.

Exec. Committee Meeting

Wed. April 11, 2018 3pm

Program Night Thurs. April 12, 2018 7pm

Clean up Day

Tues. April 17, 2018 8:30 AM-12PM

Board Meeting

Thurs. April 19, 2018 6:30pm

See us online:

Facebook/MantecaMuseum

OUR NEW WEBSITE IS:

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DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF MANTECA AREA HISTORY

THE MUSEUM APRIL, 2018 - VOL. 30, ISSUE 4

THE MANTECA HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWSLETTER

Museum Hours: Wed. & Thurs., 1- 3pm; Sat. & Sun., 1- 4pm - Call (209)825-3021 for Info. - Admission is Free

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Joshua Cowell

“Father oF Manteca”

In Part 3 of Joshua Cowell; the

‘Father of Manteca’, we learn how his

idea for Irrigation helped to grow the

town and allow it to prosper.

By Donna Stafford

While Joshua Cowell farmed his land; he became interested in Irrigation. Once he tried out a system on his own farm, it proved to be successful. He en-visioned the same type of Irrigation system for the thousands of sandy, fertile acres in the area.

He soon became an advocate for the first Irrigation system here and many

agreed with him that there was a need. Cowells’ idea was to have a giant ditch dug that would began in Knights Ferry and travel a distance of 45 miles, to the center of Manteca. But the Farmers would not cooperate with him and some

even laughed at his idea. Charles Tulloch came along and decided to take the project over while Cowell contracted to only dig the ditches for the project. Later on, Tulloch was given credit for the earlier system. Tulloch Dam was

named after him.

Come on down and enjoy the evening with our guest speakers Marion and Mona Elliott at 7PM. Two accomplished Mantecans who have contributed to the community and our schools for many years. Mr. & Mrs. Elliott are two people who have helped build Manteca and are perfect to honor during our 100th anniversary year. Re-freshments will follow after. A program night you will not want to miss!

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April 2018

Docent Schedule Sun April 1 - (Easter) Carol Hamrol & PhyllisAbrams Wed April 4 - Marie Pasquinelli & Mary Jo Sachs Thurs April 5 - Jeanie & Alan Marsden Sat April 7 - Paula Elias & Jeanette Farley Sun April 8 - David & Eloisa Finnen Wed April 11 - Betty Mueller, Marie Shoemaker, Donna & Cleve Stafford Thurs April 12 - Linda Schneider & Mary Hildebrand Sat April 14 - Marie Pasquinelli & Mary Jo Sachs Sun April 15 - Evelyn Moore & OPEN Wed April 18 - Jeanie Marsden & Victoria Miller Thurs April 19 - Paula Elias & Lillian Vieira Sat April 21 - Don & Nancy Jones Sun April 22 - Lillian Vieira & Jeanette Farley Wed April 25 - Judy Vasquez & Arlene Sevor Thurs April 26 - Maria Gully & Phyllis McDonald Sat April 28 - Linda Checchi & Jackie Smith Sun April 29 - David & Eloisa Finnen

THE MUSEUM

Joshua Cowell, Part 3, Continued

In 1892 Dairying was introduced to this area. This presented a need to process and ship Dairy products. In 1896 a wheel-less, old boxcar became a skimming station for milk; at a stop previously known as ‘Cowell Sta-tion’ since 1870. Cowell also started a small Creamery in 1896; but it was not successful.

After the turn of the Century in 1904, melons and rail shipment of fresh cream played a big part in Man-teca’s growth. This happened one day when Ed Powers rode his bicycle on the railroad tracks, coming from Lathrop. He wanted to rent some farmland, however; he was told by the local Farmers that the soil here had been depleted of its’ nutrients and would no longer be good to farm. But when Powers visited ‘Uncle Josh’, his foresight convinced Cowell that he could grow melons by planting deep down into the soil; where nutri-ents still existed. Mr. Cowell rented Ed Powers 80 acres of farmland at $5.00 an acre plus a third of the crop, up to $10.00 an acre. He successfully grew his first crop of watermelons; with a shipment bill of $8,000 the first year and $12,000 the second year. It wasn’t long before many Farmers began producing watermelons. In just a few short years Manteca became known as the ‘Watermelon Capitol of the World’!

Cowell continued to farm in the downtown area as late as 1910. He owned 1,000 acres and rented out 1,000 acres. All that Cowell had done to establish an Irrigation system was not in vain. On June 10, 1910 the

first bonds were issued to build the South San Joaquin Irrigation District. His idea had finally obtained suc-cess. On April 6, 1913; the first water flowed through SSJID canals from the completed Goodwin Dam on the Stanislas. Along with the water the population began to grow, going from 3,000 to over 15,000; with people

realizing the prosperity irrigated water would bring. The total acreage cultivated in 1909 was 15,359 acres. However; midway through the 1910’s irrigated, productive land had increased to 51,095 acres. By 1912 Merchants were flocking to the town to provide clothing, plumbing, tai-loring, drug stores, steam cleaning, optical and legal services. There was even a moving

‘picture show’ here.

We need more Saturday docents! You may call docent co-chairs, Clancy Rogers or Mary Jo Sachs 401-9650.

Ed Powers Tulloch Dam

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President’s Corner

Tommie Benavides

APRIL, 2018

Manager’s News Briefs

Clancy Rogers

Hello Everyone,

Just a quick note to say "Thank You" to all who helped with the Gourmet Sam-pler. Our Event Chairman, Crystal Gar-cia, did a terrific job and we certainly ap-preciate her hard work along with her committee.

If you have any suggestions or complaints on any issue concerning the museum please feel free to bring it to my attention and I will do my best to get you an an-swer. Sometimes I don't always get the feedback so please call me or leave a mes-sage at the museum.

Yeehaw! I will be going on vacation to Texas and in my absence Vicki Miller, 1st Vice President, will take over my duties while I am away. I know she will do a great job.

Until next time

Tommie Benavides

Board President

I would like to thank all our members and guests for their attendance at our 26th annual Gourmet Sampler held on March 11th at the Manteca Senior Center. The event was a huge success and shows how the citizens of Manteca continue to support our Museum. Again, thank you to all who attended and bought tickets.

I also would like to give a special thank you to Crystal Garcia, Tommie Benavides, Lili-ana Garcia, and Vicki Miller who organized the event and spent numerous hours and days putting it all together. I would also like to thank all of our members who vol-unteered their time working the day before the event and the day of the event. Thank you to all for your hard work.

On a sad note we’ve learned of the passing of one of our Charter Members Sam Bolo-gna in Feb. in Sutherlin, Oregon. A me-morial service will be held for Sam in June 2018 in Manteca. Details of the date of the memorial will follow in our May Newslet-ter.

Clarence “Clancy” Rogers

October 13, 2018 8:30 AM– 3 PM @ 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,

jewelry, and

holiday items!

22 spots available to rent for the day, $20 each! Vendor spaces are first come first serve, spaces will go fast! Please call the Museum if you have any ques-

tions. Crafters & local artists welcome!

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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 trib-ute. All gifts directly benefit the museum. Gifts are typi-cally 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) 825-3021 office (leave message) and we will be happy to mail a Memori-als form(s) to you. Many thanks to past and present con-tributors 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!

In Memory of David King Frank & Arlene Machado

In Memory of Vince Indelicato Frank & Arlene Machado

Henry & Angie Long In Memory of Carmel Abrew

Rick & Julie Adams Hank & Frankie Lima

Frank & Arlene Machado Katherine Linder

In Memory of Dale Enos Frank & Arlene Machado

Mary Jo Sachs Edward & Margaret Sequeira

Hank & Frankie Lima Miriam Cabral

In Memory of Dr. Benjamin Taylor Frank & Arlene Machado

Dan & JoAnn Edward In Memory of Marion Hendrix

Dan & JoAnn Edward In Memory of Carolyn Pinto

Miriam Cabral In Memory of Donald E. Romero

Miriam Cabral In Memory of Marie L. Nunes

Frank & Arlene Machado Sharmaine Mendes

In Memory of Raymond Quaresma Stephen & Frona Winter

Joyce Lopes Isabelle Steves Pugh

Dino & Sharon Cunial Dustan & Jamie Meredith

Donna Marples Edward & Margaret Sequeira

Scott & Lorene Smith Lucille Harrris

Tev & Dennis Erion Martin & Kerry Harris

Marjorie Moorman

MEMORIAL GIFTS Received February 14, 2018 - March 13, 2018

THE MUSEUM

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Visitor Arrives in Vintage Ride

On a sunny afternoon in late January, Joe Rossi (originally from the East Coast) stopped at the Museum during a Sunday drive in his 1915 Model T Ford.

The Speedster, restored in New Jersey in 1965, with original parts by his father (who worked for Franzia Brother Winery), Joe and his brother, over a three-year period. The car was trucked to Ripon, California in 1971. After 20 years of service with the City of Manteca, Water and Street Departments, Joe retired in 2000.

Joe drives the Speedster often, taking the backroads to towns from Stockton and Patter-son, as well as in local parades.

-Jeanette Farley, Member.

1915 Model T Ford Speedster

1. Chit Chat Cafe and Bakery 273 W Louise Ave, Manteca

2. Strings Bar & Grill 680 N Main St, Manteca

3. Rookies Sports Bar & Grill 1251 E Yosemite Ave, Manteca

4. Café Aroma 1499 W Yosemite Ave, Manteca

5. Bugle Boy Café 580 Moffat Blvd VFW Post 6311

Manteca 6. Miner Mart

1046 W Yosemite Ave, Manteca 7. Mama Weber’s Southern

Kitchen & BBQ 823 S Mellon Ave, Manteca

8. Peace Love Shave Ice 132 Button Ave, Manteca

9. Guido’s Take-U-Bake Pizza 1192 W Louise Ave, Manteca

10. Delicato Family Vineyards 12001 CA-99, Manteca 11. Costco Wholesale

2440 Daniels St, Manteca 12. Rocky Mountain Chocolate

Factory 303 E Yosemite Ave, Manteca 13. Sakana Japanese Bistro

1460 W Yosemite Ave, Manteca 14.Tandoori Grill

515 N Main St, Manteca

15. MUSD Nutrition Education 2271 W Louise Ave, Manteca

16. Angelano’s 1020 N Main St, Manteca

17. Panera 1355 E Yosemite Ave, Manteca

18. Edible Arrangement 1452 Hulsey Way, Manteca

19. Hong Kong Restaurant 430 N Main St, Manteca

20. Olive Oil Pantry 1161 S Main St, Manteca

21. Hob Nob 1315 N Main St, Manteca

Thank you to all who participated and came to sample what our town

has to offer!

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Fax: 209-239-7086 Fax: 209-858-2835

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Our Goal is to Achieve Your Goal. Free consultation for buyers or sellers!

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MEMBERSHIPS February 2018 to March 2018

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Business

Redi Mark

Simplot

Delicato Family Vineyards

P.L. Fry & Son

Crystal Downs Ins. Agency, Inc.

Organization

J & J Printing

Sustaining

Ms. Marie Shoemaker

Robert W. Bianchi

Rocky Mt. Chocolate Factory

Robert and Susan Milner

Betty and Patrick Farrell

Don and Sandra Breitenbucher

Kris Brocchini

Family

Ron and Nancy Howe

David and Cynthia Winegarden

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Honodel

Art and Dianne Perry

Liz and Leon Sucht

Patron

Dan and Marilyn Amoral, John and Denise Holbrook, Bill and Barb Stoner, Darryl Cabral, Chuck and Dianna Crutchfield, Jo-ann Flinn and Norm Roth , Jim and Cathy Garvine , James K and Nancy Myatt, Julia Lyberger, Tommie and Richard Be-navides, Clancy and Carrie Rogers, Wesley and Mimi Littleton, Marcus and Johanna Lyberger, Kenn and Rachel Lyberger, Ali-cia and James Noonkester, Paul and Cyndi Hafer, Jerry and Ruth Cheadle, Bob and Sharon Busser, Carole Pickens Chum-bler, Mrs. Jerry M. Elliott, Sam and Norma Jean Bologna, Tom and Dorothy Olson, Joseph W. Fassler, Michael and Lois Davis, Bruce and Caroline Wolfe, David and Jeanne Swift, Ronnie and Kathleen Nascimento, Debra Mahaffey, Marvin and Gigi Broc-chini, Dale and Pat Johnson, Dino and Sharon Cunial, Jon and Anita Zanetti, Yvonne Zanetti.

Associate

Carol Buck, Frances Machado, Mary Etta Filbin, Arleen Sevor, Roberta Roberts Taylor, Angie Espi-noza, Pamela G. Rocha, Mabel Teicheira, Thomas L. Boggs, John W. Lange, Janice E. Zimmer-man, Diane M. McKinley, Anna Martinez, Julia Lyberger, David Bayless, Erika Hafer, Nick Hafer, Leita Hobby, Tina Caperon, Richard Morris, Antoinette Betschart, Marion Herburger, Carol John-son, Hazel White, Robert Schneider, Helen Sandoval, Joan Loumena Early, Susan McCurdy, Anita Genova, Judy Vasquez, Beverly Leatherwood, Sharmaine Mendes, Lori Tiago

Student

Cece Brocchini

Lanz Brocchini

Nika Brocchini

Ari Brocchini

Museum address: 600 W. Yosemite Ave.

Mailing address: P.O. Box 907 Manteca, CA 95336

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