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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 2017
Page
4
An Easter message recalls the resurrection of Jesus Christ with the women at the tomb, the angel’s riveting announcement, and Jesus appearing to the disciples. It affirms the Great Commission and Christ’s ongoing presence, concluding with Matthew 28.
On this date in history, George Washington left Mount Vernon for his 1789 inauguration in New York. Harriet Quimby became the first woman to fly the English Channel in 1912. Laurel and Hardy released Way Out West in 1937. The Grandcamp explosion at Texas City in 1947 killed nearly 600, with High Flyer also igniting. In 1963 Martin Luther King Jr wrote his Letter from Birmingham Jail. Thought for Today quotes Henry Miller.
Wanda Orton reflects on Baytown’s church legacy along Maryland and Kentucky streets, noting how St. Joseph Catholic, First Baptist, Baytown First Methodist later became St. Mark’s, and Virginia Street Church of Christ’s evolution. She recalls pastors, families, and community bonds formed around Trinity Episcopal, Peace Tabernacle, and local gatherings, stressing churches’ moral guidance.
Retired Baytown Sun editor Jim Finley reflects on the human side of police, honoring Assistant Chief Deputy Clinton Greenwood and long-time officers like Bay City police chief Barney Mason. He recalls personal ties, humorous incidents, and the risks officers take to keep the public safe, urging respect for law enforcement.
The Baytown Sun publishes original material up to 300 words for letters and 500 words for guest columns. Include writer signature, return address and phone number not for publication. Submissions may be edited and published or refused. Send to The Baytown Sun P O Box 90 Baytown TX 77522 or via fax or email.
The Baytown Sun reserves right to edit or cancel ads and refunds deposits if rejected. Chambers County Weekly delivered every Thursday. For delivery concerns contact Baytown Sun Circulation at 281-422-8302, Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm.
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