Today in History highlights August fifteenth events
On August 15 notable events include Hirohito announcing Japan’s surrender in 1945 and Woodstock opening in 1969. Other items cover the 1944 Operation Dragoon landings, India’s independence in 1947, Will Rogers and Wiley Post deaths, the 1971 Nixon wage and price freeze, Omagh bombing in 1998, and Tiger Woods’s PGA Championship win at age 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirohito
Japan
Macbeth
Malcolm
Duncan
Chicago White Sox
Charles Comiskey
Chicago
Panama Canal
Will Rogers
Wiley Post
Point Barrow
Alaska Territory
France
India
Upstate
New York
Richard Nixon
Andrew Young
U.S
United Nations
U.N
Palestine Liberation Organization
Omagh
Northern Ireland
Real Ira
Bill Clinton
Westchester County
N.Y
Chappaqua
Tiger Woods
Seve Ballesteros
Goose Creek Chronicle历史 highlights across decades
Goose Creek trustees discuss using remaining bond funds for a new high school gym in 1938. Baytown tunnel work advances with the Baytown La Porte project in 1950. General Telephone opposes a 16 cent rate hike in 1952 after a council secret vote. Baytown votes to reinstall a traffic light at Defoe Gaillard in 1975 after a 732 name petition. In 2000 Gary Herrington is honored as Robert E Lee field namesake after 34 years coaching at Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goose Creek Board of Trustees
Baytown-La Porte
Orange
General Telephone Co
Baytown
Defoe and
Gaillard
Gary Herrington
Goose Creek
Robert E. Lee
Herrington
Lee
Verse of divine calling from Jeremiah 31 3
The Lord speaks to the prophet reminding him of an everlasting love and steadfast faithfulness. This concise verse emphasizes divine commitment and enduring care, inviting reflection on faith and covenant in times of doubt.
Bay Area Calendar of clubs and classes in Baytown area
A dense calendar of local events lists dances at the VFW Lodge in Racliff and church services at Calvary Temple, Crosby Quilt Guild, and Crosby Brethren Church. It covers bingo, ballroom dancing, senior exercise, line dancing, rhythm walking, ESL, GED prep, library story times, bridge clubs, and community center activities with contact numbers for details. Continuous activities span 7 p.m. to 1 p.m. across venues including Baytown, Crosby, La Porte, and surrounding areas.
Wednesday schedule of local support and activity clubs
A Baytown area page lists a Wednesday lineup: Multiple Sclerosis self help group at 6 30 p m First Presbyterian Church 1715 Market St. ExxonMobil Retirees Club at Center 2407 Market St with rhythm walking 8 a m aerobics 9 a m decorative painting 9 30 a m TOPS 10 a m Crosby Ladies and Lords chorus 11 a m. Bay Area Networking Groups meet 7 30 a m Amegy Bank fourth floor Baytown Chamber. Bipolar and Low Mood Support at Texas Child and Family Institute 6730 Independence Blvd Suite 300 713 600 1131. Highlands Community Center offers line dancing 8 30 a m and 9 45 a m ceramics 9 a m bridge at noon 281 426 7561.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosby
Sterling Municipal Library
Crosby Community Center
Hare Rd
Angelique
Baytown
Duplicate Bridge Club
Melissa
Crosby Ladies and Lords Chorus
Baytown Community Center
Market Street
Bay Area
B.A.N.G
July Nurse Recognition Highlight at SJIMH
Donna Gates and Dorothy Terry lead a July ceremony recognizing Exaltacion Arispe RN of 2 East Unit for outstanding patient care. Jane Destefano and family members praised her, with others inviting nominations via 281-420-8459.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Gates
Dorothy Terry
Exaltacion
Arispe
Carol Palmer
Pat Palmer
April White
Jane Destefano
Also Mentioned on This Page
SUN History
Jeremiah
VFW
Racliff
Grand Avenue
Calvary Temple
Breda
Call
Central Baptist Church
King Street
Childrenis
N. Main
Crosby Quilt Guild
Crosby Brethren Church
First St
Winnie Fleming
Carl Letha Strouhal
Frank Butcher
Frank. Butcher
Comcast
Market St
Highlands Community Center
J.D. Walker Community Center
Wade Road
Marguerite
Thresa
Tsai Chi
Chambers County
Anahuac
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
The
Baytown Lions Club
Golden Corral
Garth
Brenda Nikirk
Christian Women's Corp
King's Table
Church of New Beginnings
Alexander Dr
First Baptist Church
Rollingbrook
Nick
JoAnn
Or Elaine
Highland Woods Drive
Promise Center
West Main
First Presbyterian Church
ExxonMobil Retirees Club
Bulletin Board
SJIMH
Daisy Award
Lakewood Garden Club
Larry and
Jerry Caudill
Caldwell Drive
Jeff
Patti Fuqua
Chartrese
Tanglewilde Subdivision
ExxonMobil
Bayway Drive
Park Street
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