Words and what they really mean in a column rant
A veteran editor reflects on word choice and clarity, recalling Hartman’s rule to write for the slowest reader. He vents about medical jargon, big words, and the origins of words, musing on dictionaries, etymology, and who invents language as he hints at a broader historical context.
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the Sun
Fred Hartman
Hartman
Channel City
Library of Congress
Luis Fraga
Hillary Clinton
Hillary
Big Band Swinging Into Baytown Dance Night
The 225 Big Band headlines Baytown Ballroom Dance Club's April 18 event at the Baytown Community Building. Free 30 minute lessons start at 7 p.m. with Eileen Bauerlein. guest admission is 10 dollars. Membership for 2008 is 45 dollars, including future dances.
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Baytown Ballroom
Pasadena Isd
Houston Yacht Club
Sylvan Beach
American Legion
Eileen Bauerlein
Baytown
Raul Alaniz
Leeann Fortune
Baytown Community Building
Market Street
Cindy Brill
Parks and Recreation Department
Maximum Impact Simulcast Advance offers local access
West Chambers County Chamber of Commerce and Eagle Heights Fellowship present the Maximum Impact Simulcast Advance an all day leadership seminar broadcast from Atlanta. Over 80 000 business professionals across 600 North American cities will participate via satellite downlink with West Chambers hosting locally. Tickets are $79 for individuals or $600 for a table of eight includes seminar materials lunch and breaks. For info contact Missy Malechek at 281 576 5440.
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West Chambers County Chamber of Commerce
Eagle Heights Fellowship
Maximum Impact
Advance
North America
Ership
Atlanta
Highway 146
Sh-10
Missy Malechek
Community Calendar Highlights Local Meetings and Classes
The Baytown ExxonMobil Annuitants Retiree Club meets April 16 at 10 a.m. at the Baytown Civic Center with Dr. Robert E. Roush as guest speaker. Lee College hosts Achieving the Dream with Shawn Period at 12:30 p.m. in the Student Center. West Chambers County Chamber to accept reservations for the Maximum Impact Leadership Development Summit by April 15. simulcast April 18 at Eagle Heights Fellowship. Other items include Lion Quest at Golden Corral noon, tax prep help through April 15 at Sterling and Stratford libraries, Celebrate Recovery at First Baptist Church, and multiple community activities across Highlands, Mont Belvieu, Crosby and surrounding areas. Call numbers listed for details.
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ExxonMobil Annuitants
Baytown Civic Center
Robert E
Bob) Roush
Texas Consortium Geriatric Education Center
Dian Jones
Lee College
Shawn J
Majic
West
Chambers County Chamber of Commerce
Eagle Heights Fellowship
Mont Belvieu
John C. Maxwell
Call
Baytown Lions Club
Golden Corral
Lion Tony Austin
Lion Quest
Aarp Tax Aide
Sterling Municipal Library
Stratford Library
Highlands
Notable historical events tied to April 15 across years
A concise roundup of key events on April 15 in history including Titanic's sinking in 1912, Lincoln's death in 1865, Jackie Robinson's 1947 debut, and various regional milestones in Baytown and surrounding areas. The item lists multiple dates, people, and places with brief context in a period-appropriate tone.
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North Atlantic
Newfoundland
Hartford
Conn
Fort Sumter
S.C
Lincoln
Washington
John Wilkes Booth
Andrew Johnson
Jackie Robinson
Brooklyn Dodgers
Dodgers
Boston Braves
United States
Libya
Berlin
Hillsborough Stadium
Sheffield
England
Greta Garbo
New York
Laz Diaz
Kansas City Royals
Chicago White Sox
Eric Dybas
Brant Parker
Lynchburg
Johnny Hart
The
Associated Press
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Carol Hare
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R.E.L. Project
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Kristian Campbell
Andrew Jirrels
David Adams
Anna Cox
WCCCC
First Baptist Church
Rollingbrook
Call Nick
JoAnn
Or Elaine
Highlands Community Center
Highland
Woods Drive
Promise Center
Kentucky
J.D. Walker Community Center
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Ladies Bowling League
Ward Rd
Mary Ann Cowley
Happy Quilters
Crosby Library
Beauceant
Evie Kilough
Pattie Gregory
Lynn Starkey
Cedar Bayou Masonic Lodge
Ferry Rd
Gerry Ashwood
SUN History
Jerry Fisher
Memorial Stadium
Baytown Sun
Southern Newspapers
Leon Brown
Sheila Liles
Hopper
Bridge City
Lonnie Follis
Bayer Material Science
Bernard Shaw
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