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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 2001
Page
2
Today is sunny with highs in the lower 60s and lows around 40. Light winds. Sunrise at 7 11 a.m. Sunset at 5 25 p.m. Tomorrow will be partly cloudy with highs in the mid 60s and a 20 percent chance of showers. Sunrise 7 11 a.m. Tides listed.
On this date in history, significant events include the 1803 transfer of the Louisiana Purchase in New Orleans, the 1790 start of America's first successful cotton mill in Pawtucket, and the 1860 secession of South Carolina. Other noted items: Sherman’s Savannah evacuation, Edison’s incandescence demo, end of wartime rationing, Steinbeck’s death, Daley’s death, Kosygin’s death, Dona Paz collision, Noriega removal, Cuomo’s presidential bid decision.
A reflective thought from CS Lewis notes that friendship is not essential for survival yet provides value to living, paralleling philosophy and art as enrichments of existence. The line emphasizes friendship as a valued, non utilitarian good in human life.
A short biblical verse speaks of a promise extended to you and your children and to all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call.
Paul Gomez Grand Knight of San Jacinto Council No 2788 gives a Christmas check and goods to Walter C. Zeglin for Baytown area families served by St. Vincent de Paul Society. Store across from old Baytown post office annex offers low cost clothing and furniture. Call (281) 424-8374 for charity purchases or donations.
The Baytown Chamber of Commerce welcomes Tom Butler of Butler and Company with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Residents may visit www.butler-company.com or stop by 302 N. 16th in La Porte. Ambassadors Kevin Pipes Paula Avila Carole Opryshek Rebecca Smith and Roxie Krisher Marsh stand with Butler.
Baytown Electrical Provider owner Jack Soleman cuts the ribbon at a grand opening aimed at serving Baytown residents and small businesses. The firm promotes deregulation questions with contact options listed for Coleman and chamber ambassadors present for the event.
Minnie Miner, 92, built a Christmas village in her apartment at St James House a few days ago and cannot close her door to visitors. The scene features working ice skaters and a flying Santa Claus circling above rooftops, with Miner noting each year brings a new twist.
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