Facts From the 1500s in a Humorous Hands Notebook
A breezy column recounts quirky 16th century habits from May baths to thatched roofs and the origin of phrases like don t throw the baby out with the bath water. It notes bathing order, cooking pots, bread by status, and wakes with a playful tone while inviting email replies.
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Weddings Link Vows With Volunteer Giving Trend
Couples increasingly blend marriage commitments with service as they weave volunteering and charitable gifts into wedding plans. This trend reflects rising values driven by community support and generosity among engaged couples.
Take Me Along closes at BLT this weekend
Baytown Little Theater wraps up the summer musical Take Me Along with performances Friday through Sunday at 1500 Lakewood Village. Tickets cost 15 for adults and 10 for students. Reservations at 281-424-7617 or baytownlittletheater.org.
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Seniors and Activities at Highlands Community Center
A roundup of local senior and community events includes Spanish lessons at Highlands Center 604 Highlands Woods Dr Highlands at 2 p.m. Call 281 426 7561. GED classes run 5 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Chambers County Library Anahuac Lee College EOC 281 421 0580. Toddler Time for 18 to 36 month olds Thursdays 10 30 to 11 a.m. at Sterling Municipal Library.
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Weather Watch For Point Barrow Trinity Bay
Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Sunrise 6 50 a.m. Sunset 7 56 p.m. Tides low at 5 05 a.m. High 1 16 p.m. Low 5 51 p.m. Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance in 70s. South winds 10 to 15. Sunset 7 55 p.m. Low High 5 40 a.m. 1 20 p.m. 6 34 p.m. for Point Barrow Trinity Bay
Paper delivery hours and redelivery phone number
Notice from Waptown Sun advising Baytown Sun readers to expect delivery by 6 a.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. on Sundays. If not delivered on time, callers should ring 425-3048 by 4:10 a.m. to arrange redelivery.
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Classifieds Column Sparks Reader Tips
A brief classifieds page note hints at reader tips guiding listings. Police beat blurbs reference ongoing inquiries but provide no names or outcomes.
Obituary Notices for Five Individuals and Pending Page
Obituary notices honor Lessie Menifee Turner Kristan Groom Lucille Jones Homero Rodriguez and James Roger Townsend. A pending page entry lists Allen D Joslin among anticipated notices.
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Interesting Hobby Stories Sought for Baytown Sun Reader Ideas.
The Baytown Sun invites readers to submit yarns about unusual hobbies or fascinating personal histories. Include contact details so editors can reach you if your story is chosen.
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The Sun invites readers to share photos for possible publication. Email to Managing Editor David Bloom at david-bloom@baytownsun.com or mail prints to 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown 77520 or deliver in person.
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Quotable: Living in the shadow of an idea
Elizabeth Bowen, traces of Trish Author (1899 1973) are cited with the thought that one may dwell within the glow of a concept without fully grasping it.
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Bible Verse Romans Two Ten Glory, Honour, Peace To All
The verse states that glory honour and peace come to every person who does good, with emphasis on the Jew first and also the Gentile, reflecting a message of universal moral equity. It asserts divine judgment based on actions rather than ethnicity.
Corrections Policy Note for The Baytown Sun
The Baytown Sun outlines its policy for timely corrections and clarifications. Readers may contact managing editor David Bloom at 281 425 8016 or via david bloom baytownsun com for inquiries.
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