Today in History highlights events across eras
Aug 1 marks a series of historical notes from 1714 Queen Anne’s death to 2007 Minneapolis bridge collapse. Notable entries include Colorado statehood in 1876, Sino Japanese War’s start in 1894, 1966 UT shooting, 1981 MTV debut, and the I 35W bridge disaster with 13 fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Korea
Japan
U.S. Army Signal Corps
U.S. Air Force
National Recovery Administration
Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Harry S. Truman
William J. Fulbright
America
Atomic Energy Commission
Charles Joseph Whitman
University of Texas
Austin
Whitman
MTV
Minneapolis
Mississippi River
City Actions Through Generations Mark Local Growth
The record highlights a 1950 city council vote approving a government planning loan for 277000 dollars of sewer and disposal plant upgrades and water improvements to serve 25000 people. It notes 1975 elections naming Mary Hartman Brown secretary of the Harris Galveston Coastal Subsidence District board. In 1990 Lee College regents approved a 108700 dollar asbestos removal contract for the library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hartman Brown
Harris-Galveston
Lee College Regents
Psalm 31 1 Bible Verse Refuge in the Lord
A devotional verse from Psalm 31 recounts seeking refuge in the Lord and asking for deliverance and righteousness, expressing trust and a plea to avoid shame.
Beauty and the Beast staged by Baytown theater trio
Disney's Beauty and the Beast will be performed live at Lee College PAC by Baytown Little Theater with Lee College the City of Baytown and the Baytown Symphony Orchestra. Shows at 8 p.m. August 1 7 and 8 and 2 30 p.m. August 2 and 9. Tickets 15 online or by phone 281 424 761 t. Baytown Optimist Club car and bike show 8 a m to 1 p m at Mini Cars of Texas 2901 N Alexander Dr trophies at 2 p m. Admission free. Church garage sales benefit local pregnancy center and family resale shop projects. First Baptist Dayton sale 7 a m to 2 p m.
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Lee College Performing Arts Center
Baytown
Baytown Optimist Club
Mini Cars of Texas
North Alexander Drive
Vernon Hayes
Northside Baptist Church
Cedar Bayou
Sunday services and church events listed for three local organizations
Sunday Calvary Temple offers services at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. at 7319 Breda with contact 281-839-3009. Central Baptist Church at 1800 King Street runs Children’s Church for Pre-K through 5th grade from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call 281-422-8381. VFW Post 912 at 8204 N Main hosts bingo at 2 p.m. doors open 12:30 p.m., contact 281-421-1257.
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Calvary Temple
Breda
Call
Central Baptist Church
King Street
N. Main
Baytown community groups host meetings and activities
A packed update lists Baytown Kennel Club meeting at 7 p.m. at the fairground with a speaker on Friends of the Dog Park and pet evacuation tips. Various local clubs and classes follow, including Baytown Area Quilt Guild, Pilot Club of Highlands, Disabled Veterans chapter, ballroom dancing, senior fitness and game days, Precinct2gether, rhythm walking, line dancing, and other community events at area centers, libraries, and churches with contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown Kennel Club
Baytown Fairground
Baytown
Market St
Highlands Community Center
J.D. Walker Community Center
Wade Road
Diva Evening 2009 raffle by WCCCC offers prizes
West Chambers County Chamber of Commerce hosts Diva Evening 2009 raffle with prizes including an Apple iPod touch a $100 Shell Gas Card and a 42 inch HDTV. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20. Draw on August 20. attendance not required to win. Tickets via Diva Committee or call 281-576-4400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chambers
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Warsaw
Poland
Britain
Anne
George I
SUN History
First Baptist Church
Dayton
Laura Dean
Disabled Veterans of America
VFW Hall
Baytown Community Center
Market Street
Frank Butcher
Frank.butcher
Comcast
Crosby Community Center
Melissa
Sterling Municipal
Hare Rd
Marguerite
Thresa
Tsai Chi
Angelique
Chambers County Library
Anahuac
Sterling Municipal Library
Community Duplicate Bridge Club
Overeaters Anonymous
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Alexander
Pam
Johnny
la Porte Ladies Group
LLG
Alcoholics Anonymous
Cathy’s Angels
South Fourteenth St
la Porte
Bulletin Board
Ymca Partners Campaign
Victor Jennings
Wal-Mart Distribution Center
Ymca Partners
Lee Perez
YMCA
Ron Lewis
April Cowins
Leshall Redou
Edward Blanchard
Abel Rees
Knights of Columbus
St. Joseph Catholic
WCCCC
Diva Committee
Premiere & Cinemas
Beth Cooper
Marinees
Pccmovies
Gulfrat
Wed-Thursly
Mie
Tari
Noah’s Ark Preschool
North Pruett
Graceumcbaytown.com
Kawilieie Biraie
Navarre
Michael
Jami Navarre
Mont Belvieu
Addyson
Mike
Brenda Meredith
Bubba Massengale
Donna Navarre
Clara Navarre
Jess Navarre
Kenneth Dunn
Martha Dunn
Wanda
Bob Harwell
James
Jean Ann Massengale
Ruth “Gan” Williams
V.O. Williams
Baytownsun.com
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