This Day In History August Eighteen Highlights
Key events on this date include Woodstock ending in 1969 with Jimi Hendrix midmorning set in Bethel New York, Virginia Dare’s birth in 1587 Roanoke Island, and 1920 Tennessee ratifying the 19th Amendment. Also noted are 1838 U.S. marine expedition departure, 1846 Santa Fe capture, 1894 Bureau of Immigration creation, 1938 cross border Thousand Islands Bridge dedication, 1958 Lolita publication, 1963 James Meredith’s Ole Miss graduation, and 1976 deaths in Korea demilitarized zone incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
N.Y
Jimi Hendrix
Virginia Dare
Roanoke Island
North Carolina
Virginia
U.S
Hampton Roads
Pacific Ocean
Stephen W. Kearny
Santa Fe
N.M
Congress
Bureau of Immigration
Tennessee
Franklin D. Roosevelt
William Lyon Mackenzie King
Thousand Islands
United States
Canada
Vladimir Nabokov
New York
G.P. Putnam’s Sons
Paris
James Meredith
University of Mississippi
U.S. Army
Korea
Demilitarized Zone
Baytown Living Standards in 1950 and Alicia Hurricane Brief
In 1950 Baytown enjoyed above average national living standards with 7,700 families averaging 5089 dollars per year. In 1983 hurricane Alicia struck Galveston Island with 96 mph winds and up to 127 mph gusts, bringing rainfall up to five inches in many areas and nearly 11 inches to the east side of Houston.
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Baytown
Alicia
Galveston Island
Houston
Bible Verse John 15 16 Inspires Bearing Lasting Fruit
A verse from John 15 16 emphasizes that Jesus chose his followers to bear lasting fruit and assures the Father will grant requests made in Jesus name. The message centers on chosen purpose, fruitfulness, and divine response through faith.
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John
Community calendar of Baytown area clubs and classes
Baytown area calendar lists weekly Lions Club meeting at Golden Corral noon with guest Brenda Nikirk, Crosby Center activities from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., King’s Table Bible Study at Church of New Beginnings, and Celebrate Recovery at First Baptist. Also covers Game Day, English classes, Precinc together program, Happy Quilters, seniors fellowship, library story times, GED, dance and exercise classes, and the Baytown Duplicate Bridge Club with a $3 entry. Multiple addresses and phone numbers cited for venues and organizers.
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Baytown
King's Table
Church of New Beginnings
Alexander
Market
Crosby
Sterling Municipal Library
Crosby Community Center
Hare Rd
Angelique
Duplicate Bridge Club
Market St
Community clubs and activities schedule in Baytown area
A Baytown schedule lists the ExxonMobil Retiree Club meeting at 10 a.m. at the Baytown Community Center with guest speaker Mike Zamora and deed award pickups. Other groups meet: MS self help at First Presbyterian Church, rhythm walking and classes at Market Street facilities, B.A.N.G. at Amegy Bank, TOPS gatherings, seniors line dancing, and various clubs at Highlands, Precinct2gether, the Baytown Genealogy Library, Gator Tales story time, Rotary Club, Toastmasters, and twice daily activity blocks throughout the afternoon.
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ExxonMobil
Baytown
Market Street
Mike Zamora
Baytown Olefins
Crosby Community Center
Melissa
Crosby Ladies and Lords Chorus
Bay Area
B.A.N.G
J.D. Walker
Wade Road
TOPS
Market
Decker Dr
Wetlands Center
Market St
Tina Buantello Named Crosby Bus Driver of the Year 2009
Tina Buantello of Crosby ISD receives the 2009 Bus Driver of the Year honor from Crosby ISD and the Property Casualty Alliance of Texas for leadership attitude perseverance and strong student and parent relations. She visited families after the hurricane to check on needs and offer help. Transportation director Donna Slot notes her punctuality and positive attitude while Edwards Risk Management commentator Aaron Ramsey cites the sector wide safety record driven by dedicated drivers.
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Crosby Isd
Property Casualty Alliance of Texas
PCAT
Tina Buantello
Buantello
Tina
Donna Slot
Edwards Risk Management
North American Solutions
Jack Melton
Texas
Aaron Ramsey
Also Mentioned on This Page
SUN History
First Baptist Church
Rollingbrook
Nick
JoAnn
Or Elaine
Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
Promise Center
West Main
J.D. Walker Community Center
First Presbyterian Church
St. John's United Methodist Church
S. Alexander Drive
Aise
Howton
Baytown Family Ymca
Drive - Bay
Bulletin Board
Melanie Rayner
Kirsten Jackson
Cedar Bayout
Order of the Easter Star
CBS
YMCA
Mike Joseph
Maxbow
Ward
Uwi North Wilson Ra
Numble
Cosmic
Specia
Regula
Edward Jones
Stephen V Takach
North Alexander
Billy C Belcher
Marth Dasa
Eagle Dr
Sfgarenual Sunguwiul
Jennifer Marcontelt
A Ta Tay Aera
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