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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 2004
Page
2
A compact column on common print mistakes and country proverbs from East Texas. It notes how reporters misstate police actions and shares humorous misheard phrases and rural sayings. The piece surveys truthful wording for crime reports and lists memorable country maxims.
Friday edition centers on county politics with previews of local races and upcoming issues. Key figures, party alignments, and polling trends are examined, with emphasis on candidate platforms and potential impact on regional governance.
Chambers County Go Texan hosts a rodeo kickoff dance at White's Park Anahuac on Saturday Doors open 7 30 p m Music by Troy McManus 9 p m to 1 a m Includes silent and live auctions Dinner drinks and setups with $20 single or $35 couple tickets Dinner included Attendees bring own beer Tables available for 50 Reserve via Cindy Seratte 281 576 6520 or contact Debbie Waldo 281 385 6000 Stacie Carlile 281 576 0300 for more info.
A long list of weekly Thursday events includes a drug and alcohol support group at 2001 Cedar Bayou Lane with Debbie Vassallo, a Robert E Lee High School Class of 1954 reunion planning session in Baytown and June 14-13 in League City, and an Oyster fry at River Masonic Lodge No. 1442 AF & A.M. with proceeds for scholarships. Other items cover Toddler Time at Sterling Library, Alzheimer's support at St. Pauls Lutheran, safety and candidate forums, square and C W dancing, TOPS meetings, senior activities, senior bowling at Max Bowl East, Furbee Duplicate Bridge at Remington Park, Baytown Toastmasters, Mothers of Multiples at San Jacinto Methodist, and Beach City Lions Club meetings.
Mostly cloudy in the morning then partly cloudy with highs in the lower 50s and lows in the upper 30s. North winds 25 to 20 mph, sunrise 7 02, sunset 6 06. Highs in the lower 40s with a 40 percent rain chance, mainly afternoon. Sunrise 7 01, high 12 36, low 7 58.
Morning notice advises Baytown Sun readers to expect delivery by 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday. If the paper is late, call 425-8048 by 4 a.m. to arrange re-delivery.
Obituary notices announce the deaths of Danny Joe Tolleson and Bobbie Reynolds Capps with pending listings for Lorraine Alfred and Paul Folwell. The notices provide names and statuses without additional details in this compact summary.
Readers are invited to submit fascinating story ideas and photo submissions to The Baytown Sun. Include contact details and any available photo or press material. Submissions can be emailed to David Bloom or mailed to 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas 77520.
A compact quotation from President Harry S. Truman states that men make history, not history makes men, and that society halts in periods without leadership. It reflects on the role of leaders in driving change and progress.
A concise biblical verse notes that discretion protects and understanding guards. The line emphasizes wisdom as a shield and guidance for prudent living. It echoes ancient counsel urging restraint, insight, and prudent judgment in daily choices. Abstract, timeless, and widely cited.
The Baytown Sun notes corrections and clarifications in this space. For inquiries call Sun managing editor David Bloom at 281 425 8016 or email david bloom baytownsun.com. A Wednesday front page photo misspelled Geraldine McLean.
A request to copy USA Weekend magazine from Sunday's paper for a collectible NASCAR poster featuring all eight active Winston Cup winners. It also asks to assess fit for today’s reality TV stars and to learn two week blood pressure lowering methods.
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