Today in History highlights key events on December 12
On December 12 history marks Pennsylvania’s ratification of the US Constitution in 1787 as the second state. It notes Joseph Rainey becoming the first African American in the US House in 1870 and the Mona Lisa’s recovery in 1913. It also recalls Wake Island battles in 1941, Kenya’s independence in 1963, Russia’s 1991 independence, Clinton impeachment actions in 1998, the 2000 Florida recount ruling, and Arafat closing Hamas offices in 2001.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Joseph Rainey
House of Representatives
Florence
Louvre
Wake Island
Adolf Hitler
Reich Chancellery
Kenya
Britain
Russian Federation
Ussr
House Judiciary Committee
Clinton
Supreme Court
Florida
Yasir Arafat
Hamas
Islamic Jihad
Baytown Readers Honor Generations with Donations Promoting Goodfellows
Community donors including Stephens and Roy Wimmer families, Highlands Horizons, McGee and Decell households, and Gilbert Riojas pledge in memory of loved ones and in honor of grandchildren. Contributions support Goodfellows with Baytown Sun as drop-off or mailing option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens
Grant
Julie
Lilly
Emily
Henry
Baytown
Roy Wimmer
Patricia
Becky
Vicki
Gale
Highlands Horizons
James
Sandra McGee
Hayden Mardarat
Rarniuin
May
John Decell
Keith
Karen
Michael
Julie Bartrip
Jennifer Sutton
St. John's United Methodist Women
Gilbert
Rose Riojas
James McCaleb
Goodfellows
Baytown Sun
P.O
Prophet Like Moses Warns Israel to Listen
Deuteronomy 18:15 declares that the Lord will raise up a prophet like Moses from among the people’s brothers and commands attention to his messages. The verse frames a future prophetic leadership requirement and obedience.
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Moses
Hearts of Gold Memorial Tree Trimming at Crespo & Jirrell
Annual event at Crespo and Jirrell Funeral Home runs from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Calvary Temple at 7319 Breda holds services at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Central Baptist Church at 1800 King Street runs Children’s Church for pre-K to grade 5 from 11 a.m. to noon. VFW Post 912 at 8204 N Main hosts bingo at 2 p.m. with doors at 12:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearts of Gold
Crespo & Jirrell Funeral
Calvary Temple
Breda
Central Baptist Church
King Street
VFW
N. Main
Grace's Kitchen
Cedar Bayou Grace
Community activity roundup for Baytown area clubs and classes
Numerous local groups hold meetings and classes across Baytown and Crosby including quilting at Crosby Brethren Church 5202 First St callers Letha Strouhal 281-426-3697 senior softball A and B leagues at Hemlock Street 4598 with Frank Butcher 281-424-1230 Baytown Community Center senior fitness card games ballroom dancing and GED prep at Chambers County Library Anahuac 409-267-8261 Baytown Optimists Highlands Center Precinct2gether J D Walker Center rhythm walking line dancing ESL painting yoga and more at various hours Call 281-426-3551 281-462-0543 or 281-427-6438 for details Buckets of activities include Rotary Club Highlands Church Baytown Pilot Club West Baytown Civic Association First Baptist Church Celebrate Recovery and more with exact times listed for each event.
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Crosby Quilt Guild
Crosby
Hemlock Street
Frank Butcher
Baytown Community Center
Baytown
1724 Market
Highlands Community Center
J.D. Walker Community Center
Wade Road
Crosby Community Center
Hare Road
Melissa
Marguerite
Thresa
Tsai Chi
Angelique
Chambers County
Anahuac
Calvary Temple
Breda
Goose Creek
Church of New Beginnings
N. Alexander Drive
King’s Table
First Baptist Church
Rollingbrook
Call Nick
JoAnn
Elaine
J.D. Walker
Happy Quilters
Market St
Crosby Ladies and Lords Chorus
Bay Area
BANG
Amegy Bank
Decker Drive
Rotary Club
Goose Creek Country Club
Baytown Toastmasters
ExxonMobil
Traci Dillard
St. John's United Methodist Church
S. Alexander Drive
Veterans of Foreign Wars Veterans Center
N. Main St
All Veterans Welcome
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Garth Road
Baytown Area
Make Over In Christ Inc
Riley Chambers Community Center
Barrett Station
Baytown Kiwanis Club
Barrett
Riley Chambers
Diane
Sherita
Crosby Swinging Squares
Jason James
Mitchell Greer
Highland Woods Drive
West Chambers
Suellyn Melcher
Gulf Coast Trikers TX 2
Trike Riders International
St. Paul’s
AMC
Jim Benton
Community activities fill Baytown and Crosby centers
A crowded calendar lists Cotton as guest speaker at Crosby Community Center with sessions from painting to guitar lessons. Local groups including TOPS Baytown Rotary Club and Baytown Toastmasters meet at various venues. daylight hours from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. feature line dancing, dominoes, fitness, language classes, bowling, bridge, square dancing, and grief support. Entries include The Baytown Genealogy Library hours, the Kiwanis Club meeting details, and community-wide dance and social events across several addresses such as Market St and Wade Road.
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Murphy's Deli
Baytown Municipal Police Association
Alan Cliburn
Aaron Crowell
Daniel Estes
BPD
Chris McDonald
Baytown Fire Department
Wal-Mart
Venetian Salon & Spa
W. Bake Rd
Chamber
Lana Follis
Kathryn Dowell
Karla Opryshek
David McCain
Diane Feland
Jim Wadzinski
Dave Jirrell
Reachale Smith
Lindsey Kaufman
Kathy Jaeger
Sheri White
Jerry Elmore
Randy Casey
Cotton
American Legion
Texas
Luby
West
Baker Road
David Sarkozi
David
Sarkozi
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