Today in History Aug 17 highlights span wars and disasters
On this date Aug 17 across history significant events occurred including Hurricane Camille in 1969, Fulton’s steamboat ascent in 1807, Civil War bombardment of Fort Sumter in 1863, Leo Frank lynching in 1915, Rouen air raids in 1942, Sicily’s fall in 1943, Indonesian independence in 1945, Peter Fechter’s death at the Berlin Wall in 1962, and Rudolf Hess’s death in 1987. These items reflect notable military, political, and social milestones.
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Mississippi
U.S
Cuba
Robert Fulton
North River
Hudson River
New York
Albany
Fort Sumter
Charleston Harbor
Cobb County
Leo Frank
Mary Phagan
Frank
State of Georgia
U.S. 8Th Air Force
Rouen
France
Sicily
Messina
Netherlands
Peter Fechter
Berlin Wall
Rudolf Hess
Adolf Hitler
Spandau
Polio cases rise in Texas across 43 counties in 1950
A 1950 report shows Texas polio cases reaching a new high with 13 infections across 43 counties. The note highlights regional impact and public health concern during that year.
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Texas
Baytown
H.E. McKee
Harris County
Verse Epigraph from Colossians on Christ’s Preeminence
A Bible verse from Colossians 1 17 18 emphasizes that Christ is before all things and holds all together in him and is the head of the church the firstborn from the dead to be preeminent in everything.
Crosby Quilt Guild Meets at Crosby Brethren Church
Community calendar item notes Crosby Quilt Guild gathers at 7 p.m. at 5202 First St Crosby with Winnie Fleming presenting visitors welcome and contact Letha Strouhal 281 426 3697.
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Crosby Quilt Guild
Crosby Brethren Church
First St
Winnie Fleming
Letha Strouhal
Baytown
Baytown Community Center
Market Street
Frank Butcher
Frank.butcher
Comcast
Market St
Highlands Community Center
J.D. Walker Community Center
Wade Road
Crosby Community Center
Melissa
Barbers Hill ISD Announces Fall TAKS Testing Dates
Barbers Hill ISD sets October 2023 for the fall exit level TAKS. Former students not enrolled may retake sections, and former Barbers Hill students can pick up registration packets at the high school or district office. Online registration is open through September 18 at the Texas Assessment site. Questions to Dr. Gayle Woodall at (281) 576-2221.
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Craig Eiland
Barbers Hill
Greg Poole
Poole
Eiland
Texas
Ister
TAKS
Barbers Hill High School
TexasAssessment.com
Gayle Woodall
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Anahuac
Community Duplicate
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Alexander
Pam
Johnny
Calvary Temple
Breda
la Porte Ladies Group
LLG
Alcoholics
Cathy’s Angels
South Fourteenth St
la Porte
Baytown Lions Club
Golden Corral
Garth
Brenda Nikirk
Christian Women's Corp
King's Table
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Promise Center
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Crosby Library
Duplicate Bridge Club
Bulletin Board
ST. Joseph Church
Bettie Morris
Israel
BHISD
Edward Jones
Stephen V Takach
North Alexander Baytown
Driv
Billy C Belcher
Shirley K Seale
Eagle Dr
Sun Baytown
Jennifer Marcontell
Earthman
Memory Gardens
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Helvonror
Long SN Tire Inc
Big City
Small Town
Habla Espariol
North Main
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