An Orphan's Reflections On Christmas 03
An unnamed narrator recalls becoming officially an orphan after his father Jim Finley’s death and his mother Gigi’s passing, recounting Christmas memories from West Columbia and Sweeny, notes about Santa, childhood toys, and a blunt childhood confession from a friend that Santa Claus isn’t real.
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Santa Claus
West Columbia
Sweeny
Roy Rogers
Hopalong Cassidy
Johnny
Hal
Goodfellows near goal with two days left before Christmas
Baytown timely appeal reports Goodfellows is less than 16 000 from its 30 000 goal to aid area children. Since 1931 the program has helped low income families provide gifts for Baytown youths. About 2400 local kids aged 2 to 12 would miss gifts without support. Donations may be mailed or dropped at The Baytown Sun. Total raised stands at 20 094 with 10 000 remaining.
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Goodfellows
Baytown
Community calendar and Christmas Eve church listings
Local groups meet at noon at Golden Corral for Lions Club and a Bible study at Wayne Gray Sports Complex. Multiple area churches schedule Christmas Eve services with candlelight, nativity scenes, and communion, plus a New Year’s Eve concert in Anahuac. Call numbers provided for details.
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Lions Club
Baytown Lions Club
Golden Corral
Garth Road
Art Drouin
Lions
Kings Table
Wayne Gray
East Road
Lurich
Northside Baptist
Cedar Bayou Road
Redeemer Lutheran Church
E. Lobit
St. Mark’s
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Schilling
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Weather watch for Point Barrow Trinity Bay
Partly cloudy conditions with highs in the lower 60s and northwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Sunrise at 7:11 a.m. sunset 5:26 p.m. Tides low at 2:20 p.m. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Sunrise 7:12 a.m. High 4:41 a.m. Low 4:06 p.m. for Point Barrow Trinity Bay.
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Brownsville
Chicago
Addy
Cincinnati
Dallas-Ft Worth
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Denver
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Houston
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Las Vegas
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Lubbock Ié
Midland Odessa
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New York City
Philadelphia
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San Antonio
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2004 Auto Showcase Highlighted by Local Dealers
The Sun presents its 2004 Auto Showcase featuring Baytown Crosby and La Porte dealers displaying new vehicles in a special advertising insert. Auto enthusiasts can preview latest models, trims, and pricing options from area showrooms.
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Baytown
Crosby and la Porte
the Sun
Baytown Sun delivery reminder and contact hours
Notice informs readers to expect delivery by 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday. If late, callers should dial 425-8048 by 10 a.m. for re-delivery. Includes sections like BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS COMICS CROSSWORD DEATHS EDITORIAL HOROSCOPE.
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Baytown Sun
Horoscopi
Deaths Pending Coy Dees and Sherry Coburn
Notices filed with Page 8B report pending death records for Coy Dees and Sherry Coburn. No details on dates or causes provided in the fragment. Authorities list no additional individuals or actions beyond the pending status.
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Coy Dees
Sherry Coburn
Baytown Sun seeks reader stories on hobbies and fame
Readers invited to share fascinating hobbies or personal stories. Submit with contact details to Baytown Sun c a David Bloom 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas or by email to david.bloom baytownsun.com.
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Baytown Sun
David Bloom
Memorial Drive
Baytown
Texas
David. Bloom
Baytownsun
P.O. Box
Sun accepts photo submissions for possible publication
Baytown Sun invites readers to submit photos by emailing Managing Editor David Bloom or delivering prints to 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown TX. The notice cites a civic tone and ends with a Bible verse about wisdom and humility from Proverbs 15 33.
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Sun
David Bloom
David.bloom
Baytownsun
Memorial Drive
Baytown
Baytown Sun corrects misidentified front page photo
The Baytown Sun announces a correction for misidentified individuals in a front page photo from Monday’s issue. Readers are directed to contact managing editor David Bloom at 281 425 8016 or david bloom pbaytownsun com for inquiries. Amy Freeman Bland and Ernestine Bright were the individuals involved.
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Baytown Sun
Sun
David Bloom
David. Bloom
Pbaytownsun
Amy Freeman-Bland
American Diabetes Association
Baytown
Ernestine Bright
Festive Beef Roasts Highlight Holiday Menus
Holiday dining features offer Ginger Beef Brisket for Hanukkah and a Garlic Crusted Beef Rib Roast for Christmas, framing a time honored menu. The piece highlights savory main courses and celebratory dishes for the season.
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Gigi
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Louis
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Jo D Herbert
Anonymous
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Russel
Mary Lou LaVergne
Sandra Bell
Cedar Bayou Junior School
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Enma
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Edward A Hurst
Joy Crow
Freda M Crow
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Douglas K
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William Spencer
Huey Travis
Brenda Dykes
Mitzi Tull
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Evelyn Kirby
Beth
Joshua Thibodaux
Jakob
Sarah Kirby
Sue Chatham
Becky Robins
Crockett Elem
Brad
Susan Tolleson
Heaven
Bruce Boyd
Allison Lucius
Sydney
Seth Shugart
Willie Winningham
Paul Willingham
Alliance Bible Church
Abcbaytown
First United Methodist Church
Mont Belvieu
Holy Trinity Church
Trinity Drive
Maranatha Church
Highway 146
Memorial Baptist Church
W. Sterling
Mt. Rose Church of God In Christ
City of Refuge
Crosby Lynchburg Road
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New Horizon Family Center
Remington Park
Country Kitchen
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Chaparral
White's Park Hall
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