Typeritosaurus: memories of electric typewriters in journalism
A Baytown Sun reminiscence traces the shift from manual to electric typewriters from the newsroom to homes. The author recalls learning on a manual machine, receiving a Smith Corona as a graduation gift, and a late transition in The Sun during the 1960s and 70s. The piece laments cartridge scarcity and notes two-finger typing among veterans.
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Baytown Sun
Jurassic Park
IBM
B&b
Houston
Baytown
Lela Armstrong
Rachel Wieser
Pooch Cuthbertson
the Sun
Fred Hartman
Preston Pendergrass
Lets Do Lunch Fundraiser Lunch and Dinner Event in Baytown
The Bay Area Ministerial Alliance invites the Baytown community to a two meal fundraiser for SummerFest 08 at Memorial Baptist Church. World Famous BBQ by Gene Smith Catering on Tuesday August 12 from 11 am to 1 pm and 5 to 7 pm with dine in or take out. Tickets are $10 each, with about half proceeds supporting SummerFest budget of around $55,000. $10,000 more is needed. SummerFest kicks off Saturday August 23 with gates at noon and music from 2 to 10 pm featuring Stellar Kart and Tree 63. Learn more at summerfest08.net.
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Bay Area Ministerial Alliance
BAMA
Gene Smith
Memorial Baptist Church
W. Sterling
Texas Heaven
Baytown
Tree 63
Barbecue fundraiser backs Bay Area Summerfest ’08
Gene Smith will grill Tuesday to raise funds for Summerfest 08 hosted by Bay Area Ministerial Alliance. The event at Memorial Baptist Church offers $10 plates with delivery or dine-in options, lunch 11 to 1 and dinner 5 to 7, benefiting the Aug. 23 free Christian music fest at Bicentennial Park featuring Stellar Kart and others.
United Way of Baytown launches 2008 09 drive
The United Way of Baytown Area starts its 2008 09 campaign on Tuesday August 12 at Lee College Tucker Hall with the theme Lights Caring Action A free light breakfast from Chick fil A beverages by H E B and a 7 am start. The event features a campaign video shot by Bay Area Video Production and local guests share stories of support. Campaign aims for 2500000 with Manuel Escontrias as chair and the drive runs through November 14.
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United Way of
Baytown
Lee College
Tucker Hall
H-E-B
Highlands
Portraits of
Rea Texas
Alan & Ramona Hanagriff
David Dickerson
Bay Area Video Production
Joanne Blanchard
Marilyn Finnigan
Mardy Parra
United Way
Community Toyota
Zachry
Barbers Hill Isd
Goose Creek Cisd
Amegy Bank
Portraits of Texas
Seal-Pac
Girl Scouts kick off another year of fun and service
The Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council, serving 26 southeast Texas counties, advances leadership and character in over 65,000 girl members and 18,000 adults. Girls ages 5 to 17 are invited to join this premier organization building courage, confidence, and character. See Scouts on page 2B.
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Texas
Girl Scouts of
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Tommy
Meekins
Bicentennial Park
Stellar Kart
The
Red Airplanes
Jermaine “Jamnakis
Freeman
Baytown Area
Girl Scouts
Sandra Day O’connor
Supreme Court of the United States
Madeleine Albright
Eileen Collins
Drew Gilpin Faust
Harvard University
United States
Girl Scouts of the USA
St. Joseph Catholic School
San Jacinto Mall
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