Today in History August thirtieth highlights
On August 30 1983 Guion Bluford Jr became the first Black American in space aboard the Challenger. The date marks martial law in Missouri in 1861 and the Second Battle of Bull Run in 1862.
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 2009
Page
2
On August 30 1983 Guion Bluford Jr became the first Black American in space aboard the Challenger. The date marks martial law in Missouri in 1861 and the Second Battle of Bull Run in 1862.
Highlights include 1952 Labor Day start of Gulf Freeway era as locals drove to Galveston. 1975 Baytown Council approves ambulance rates raising base fee from 25 to 35 dollars. 2000 Goose Creek audits reveal refunds for 1800 taxpayers due to a three year overcharge from a computer glitch. 2005 Red Cross opens third Baytown shelter for Katrina evacuees unable to pay hotel nights.
A brief scripture reference cites Paul’s teaching on endurance and humility. It notes that believers labor with their own hands and respond with blessing when reviled and suffering persecution. The verse emphasizes steadfast faith under trial.
A dense listing details Baytown Community Center ballroom dancing 7 to 8 PM, senior exercise 8 30 to 10 AM, and softball 5 30 and 6 30 PM. It lists Frank Butcher contact 281 424 1230 and emails, plus multiple local groups at Market Street and Wade Road venues with times, phone numbers, and activities including line dancing quilting painting and more.
Goose Creek CISD invites fifth through eighth graders to join the Junior Robotics team. Applicants must submit a completed application with a resume and teacher recommendation, attach two practice commitments weekly, and mail or fax entries to Carol Mitchell. Deadline is Friday September 11, 2009.
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