Today in History highlights on August 14
Today marks the 226th day of 2009 with notable events tied to August 14. From the Social Security Act signing by FDR in 1935 to Pakistan's independence in 1947, and major moments like the 1969 Northern Ireland intervention and the 2003 Northeast blackout, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Oregon Territory
U.S
Beijing
China
Springfield
Ill
Harry S. Truman
Japan
Pakistan
Elvis Presley
Gladys Love Smith Presley
Memphis
Tenn
Northern Ireland
Cambodia
Lenin Shipyard
Gdansk
Poland
Solidarity Labor Movement
United States
Canada
Winfree Named Chambers County Judge In 1944
In 1944 G H Cobb Winfree, Mont Belvieu area county commissioner, was appointed Chambers County judge after Judge Guy Cade Jackson resigned to join the Chambers Liberty navigation district commission. In 1950 R W Akridge, Cedar Bayou school superintendent, proposed a 10 cent tax hike to fund new football stands and eight acres of land for expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfree
Mont Belvieu
Chambers
Guy Cade Jackson
Commission
Chambers- Liberty Navigation District
R.W. Akridge
Cedar Bayou
Bible Verse John 15 13 About Sacrificial Love
A line from John 15 13 proclaims greater love than this that a person lays down his life for friends. The verse emphasizes self giving sacrifice as the ultimate expression of friendship.
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John
Chambers County 4-H kickoff and community activity guide
Chambers County hosts a 4-H kickoff at Whites Memorial Park in Hankomer from 6 to 8 p.m. with hamburgers and activities. A busier calendar lists seniors dances, line dancing and aerobics at Highlands and Crosby centers, bridge clubs, TOPS nutrition talks, story times, and multiple library programs including ESL, GED prep, and painting. Details include contact numbers and local venue addresses for Baytown, Crosby, Anahuac, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers County
Whites Memorial Park
Hankomer
Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
Crosby Community Center
Hare Rd
Melissa
Baytown Community Center
Market Street
Precine
J.D. Walker Community Center
Wade Road
Senior Citizen Bridge
Market St
Call
Baytown
Sterling Municipal Library
Marguerite
Thresa
Tsai Chi
Angelique
Anahuac
Community Duplicate
Garage sale benefit for Baytown Special Rodeo
Baytown's Rocking Horse Riders sponsor an annual garage sale to benefit Baytown Special Rodeo. The Sept 12 sale at Eastside Honda in Mont Belvieu runs 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 6414 Bayway Dr. Items include furniture, appliances, TVs, decor, clothing for all ages. Donations welcomed after 6 p.m. Aug 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Rocking Horse Riders
Eastside
Riding Club
J.R. Miller
Rocking Horse
Specialrodeo.com
Also Mentioned on This Page
George W. Bush
Lowa
SUN History
G.H. (Cobb
West Chambers
Call Suellyn Melcher
Bluebonnet Room
Bay Area
WEFW
Racliff
Grand Avenue
Calvary Temple
Breda
Central Baptist Church
King Street
N. Main
Crosby Quilt Guild
Crosby Brethren Church
First St
Winnie Fleming
Letha Strouhal
Frank Butcher
Frank.butcher
Comcast
Bulletin Board
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
John C. Landa, Sr
John C. Landa
Lapin & Landa, LLP
John C. Landa, Jr
Cynthia Barber
Amber Zatopek
Robert E. Lapin
the Bartown Sun
Baytownsun.com
COX A/C
Plumbing
TRANE
TNA
CRCU
Decker
Garth
Alexander
Crosby
Decker Drive
Garth Road
N. Alexander Drive
Community Resource
Crcu.org
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