Tracy Press - Remember When Twice Told Tales

Today's Remember when "mystery photo" shows six members of a local service club getting their legs limbered up for an upcoming event in November 1987. What was the event, and who were those in the photo? Last week's Remember when "mystery photo" showed Carbona apricot grower Tony Traina with a pile of apricots spread on the ground in 1960. The 'cots were dumped after cannery workers in Northern went on strike, closing all food-processing firms. By the time the strike was over, many apricots were too ripe to send to the canneries. Alyssa Traina identified her grandfather in the photo.• if you know the answer or can't wait until next week to get it, e-mail shm@tracypress.com or call 830-4234. TWICE-TOLD TALES 10 years ago — 2000 The Tracy City Council has given its approval to Shea Homes' 377-home residential project, coupled with a small business park, in south Tracy. The land was formerly industrial property owned by Bank of America.Brittany Goodwin, a sixth-grader at Williams Middle School, performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a 2-year-old toddler who had fallen into a swimming pool, saving the child's life.Services have been held for Alfonso "Al" Gomez, 63, retired warden of Deuel Vocational Institution. The 1955 Tracy High graduate started as a DVI correctional officer in 1960.Bob Cabral of Escalon, who has represented the Tracy area on the county board of supervisors, has died at the age of 62. he was a strong advocate for the Altamont Commuter Express. 25 years ago — 1985 Running back Paul Zaragoza led the Tracy High Bulldogs to a 30-6 win over Valley of Sacramento. Quarterback Mark Stroup fired two touchdown passes in the win.a power plant that would burn orchard cuttings has been proposed for a site near the Owens-Illinois glass-container plant west of town.Jeff Mason, 29, has been chosen to be the fourth captain with the Tracy Fire Department, according to Chief Dan Watrous.Tracy residents are joining those up and down the state in trying a hand at winning cash in the newly opened California State Lottery. 50 years ago — 1960 The American Sisalkraft reinforced-paper plant has been sold to St. Regis Paper Co. of new York.The Caron & Oliver farm-implement firm is being sold by Fred J. Caron to Frank Coelho and Lindy Bacchetti, both of Tracy.The Tracy High Bulldogs downed San Ramon Valley of Danville, 19-14, in the opening game of the 1960 football season.Costumed Tracyites took part in the "Gold Rush Days" evening at the Tracy Elks Lodge.Three Tracy High Future Farmers, Dan Bertolotti, Harold Petersen and Joe Roza, are attending the National FFA Convention in Kansas City, Mo. 75 years ago — 1935 Federal funds have been approved for the construction of an overpass above Southern Pacific tracks on 11th Street east of town. Work on the $185,000 job is set to begin soon.Natalo Martinet of Merced has purchased the Mann Jewelry Store on Central Avenue.The Piggly Wiggly Market in Tracy has become the local Safeway store. both market chains have been under the same ownership for some time. 100 years ago — 1910 a queen contest has been launched for the Tracy Street Fair and Carnival scheduled Oct. 20 through 22 on front (Sixth) Street.a local Socialist Party unit has been formed in Tracy. Meetings are held at the Odd Fellows Hall.• Information for this column is gathered from Tracy Press archives.

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