Last week’s Remember When “mystery photo” shows a Tracyite being tested for heart problems while walking on a treadmill at Tracy Community Memorial Hospital in 1973. The test was part of a three-year study carried out by the Stanford School of Medicine. At the same time, residents of Watsonville were being tested to see if an aggressive heart-education program there would produce results contrasting to those in Tracy, where only a limited education program was offered.
• 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
Rita Ng, a 1996 graduate of Tracy High School, has been crowned Miss California at the conclusion of the annual pageant in Fresno. The Stanford University graduate will now compete to be Miss America.
Retired physical education teacher Art Freiler continued a Fourth of July tradition by flying a large American flag in front of his Audrey Drive home.
Tracyites turned out in good numbers for the Fourth of July activities in Lincoln Park. A balloon liftoff and pancakes served by Tracy Breakfast Lions kicked off the holiday, which ended with fireworks.
Year-round classes have been started at Villalovoz Elementary School.
Steven Mizuno has been named senior vice president and agribusiness manager for Service 1st Bank.
Craig Riddle has earned his Eagle Scout award at a Court of Honor. 25 years ago — 1985
A fireworks display launched at Tracy High School capped off a full day of Fourth of July activities in Tracy.
Joan Cardoza has followed in the footsteps of her mother, the late Evelyn Cooper, in winning Soroptimist International’s Mattie Heywood Award for service to the club and community.
Anita Campbell is the new president of the Tracy chapter of the American Association of University Women.
Geza Poszar, who defected from Romania in 1981 after coaching Olympic champion Nadia Comaneci, is now coaching gymnastics at Gym-Kids Academy in Tracy. 50 years ago — 1960
The Tracy City Council, on a 3-2 vote, has selected Lincoln Park as site for the new Wadsworth Memorial Library. Tracyites celebrated the nation’s birthday with a “Day in the Park” at Lincoln Park on July 3 and an airshow and fireworks at Tracy Municipal Airport on July 4.
Michael Kimball Repetto is the name Mr. and Mrs. Carl Repetto have given their son, born July 2 at Tracy Community Memorial Hospital. 75 years ago — 1935
Trustees of the Tracy Union High School District have received a Stanford University report on academic achievement at the school. A number of changes, including better cooperation among teachers, are recommended. 100 years ago — 1910
Candidates have been nominated during a
public meeting in Town Hall for Board of Trustees (City Council) seats, if the July 15 city incorporation election is successful. Also nominated: candidates for city clerk, city treasurer and city marshal.
A burglar crept into the home of attorney F.O. Housken during the night and stole a gold watch and chain.
• Information for this column is drawn from Tracy Press archives.
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