Harold Scarborough remembered as people person and pharmacist
Friends and family recall Harold Scarborough retired pharmacist who died December 30, a beloved Baytown fixture. Tales describe his soda fountain days at Goose Creek Pharmacy on Texas Avenue, playful egg scramble prank, University of Texas loyalty, career path from Goose Creek to own Market Street drug store, and his enduring respect for customers. Richard Woods, a former dentist, reflects on Harold’s kindness and community impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Scarborough
Richard Woods
Harold
Richard
John Lynn Woods
Goose Creek
Texas Avenue
Merril
Meri
University of Texas
Aggie
C.H Dolph
Texas University
A&m
A&m Howlers,” Richard Recalled. “the Goose Creek
Humble Oil & Refining Co
University of Texas School of Pharmacy
West Baytown
Market Street
Monday Things to Look for in The Sun This
A concise preview squares away the key items The Sun will feature today. Expect political briefs, weather notes, local briefs, sports highlights, and a small ad section guiding readers through the week.
Around Town Notables Feature Returns This Week
A weekly Sun feature showcases local Mondays with notable friends and neighbors. Community coverage highlights familiar faces in the town’s social scene each edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sun
Sterling alums receive TASO academic scholarships
The Texas Association of Sports Officials awarded academic scholarships to two former Sterling baseball players. Jordan Heinrich and Josh Chapa are pictured with Sterling coach Garrett Gates. Heinrich studies at Texas A&M and Chapa at the University of Texas at San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Association of Sports Officials
Sterling
Jordan Heinrich
Josh Chapa
Garrett Gates
Heinrich
Texas A&m
Chapa
University of Texas At San Antonio
Anchor Club raffle winners at Barbers Hill High School
Anchor Club members Kristen Garcia and Tori Hook congratulate Principal Susan Haynie on winning the grand prize DVD VCR bundle. Carolyn Rundzieher and Ellen Credeur earned second and third prizes. Highlands D A R E graduates are announced with fall 2003 winners Shelby Sherrod and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbers Hill High School
Kristen Garcia
Tori Hook
Susan Haynie
Haynie
Carolyn Rundzieher
Ellen Credeur
Community calendar events for Baytown and Crosby area
A packed community calendar lists hymn singing Sundays at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. at Hampton Conference Room, puppet show at Crosby Library 6:30 p.m., Baytown Scottish Rite Club meets at Cuby's Cafeteria with new officers, Baytown Genealogy Society meets 10 a.m., Jaycees hold 7:30 p.m. meetings at Red Lobster, Singles Outreach planning at Kroger Dell, Crosby Quilt Guild meets 7 p.m., Baby Time at Sterling Library 10:30–10:50 a.m., duplicate bridge at Remington Park 6:45 p.m., Seniors Room activities at Gray Center 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Jazzercise classes at St. John’s Church, diabetes support 6–7 p.m. at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital Alexander Campus, Hispanic Chamber luncheon 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. at Especial Events, Lee College Senior Citizens program suspended Tuesday with resumption Jan 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosby
James Gibson Entertainment Group
Crosby Library
Hare Road
Baytown
Scottish Rite Club
Cuby’s
W. Baker Road
Arvol D. Willingham
Baytown Genealogy Society
Decker Drive
Jaycees
Baytown Junior Chamber of Commerce
Red
Interstate 10
Baytown Jaycees
Kroger Dell
Garth Road
Crosby Quilt Guild
Crosby Brethren Church
First St
Helen Moyer
Sterling Municipal Library
Lisa
Duplicate Bridge Club
Remington Park
Gray Center
Wayne Gray Sports
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Alexander
Lee College
Weather Summary for Point Barrow Trinity Bay
Mostly sunny to partly cloudy forecast with highs in the lower to upper 60s and overnight lows in the mid to lower 50s. Sunrise about 7:16 a.m. and sunset around 5:39 to 5:46 p.m. Tides listed at 1:56 a.m. 5:25 a.m. 8:46 a.m. 4:53 p.m.
Paper delivery notice for Baytown Sun readers
The Baytown Sun advises readers to expect delivery by 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and by 6 a.m. Sunday. If the paper is not received on time, call 425-8048 by 10 a.m. to arrange re-delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown Sun
Obituaries Named in Deaths List Thomas Stanley Hunt Shimek Young
Obituary notice lists Thomas Raeburn Stanley Michael Henry Hunt Stazie Peksa Shimek and William Franklin Young among recent deaths. Details on dates and locations are not provided in the fragment. The notice recognizes the individuals and signals their passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Raeburm Stanley
Michael Henry Hunt
Stazie Peksa Shimek
William Franklin Young
Reader Stories Wanted For The Baytown Sun Feature
The Baytown Sun invites readers to submit odd hobbies or unique collections and share their 15 minutes of fame. Send story ideas to David Bloom at 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas 77520 or via email david.bloom baytownsun.com with contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown Sun
David Bloom
Memorial Drive
Baytown
Texas
David.bloom
Baytownsun
Baytown Sun invites readers to submit photos
The Sun invites photo submissions for possible publication. Email photo files to Managing Editor David Bloom at david.bloom@baytownsun.com or mail prints to 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas 77522 for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sun
David Bloom
David. Bloom
Baytownsun
Memorial Drive
Baytown
Quotable Ecclesiastes Wisdom and Sorrow Quotation
A biblical verse quotes Ecclesiastes 1 18 highlighting that much wisdom brings much grief and that increasing knowledge leads to sorrow. The adage reflects on the burden of learning and the melancholy that accompanies deeper understanding.
Bible Verse My son do not follow sinners enticements
A short verse from Proverbs advises a son to resist pressure from wrongdoers and avoid giving in to their enticements, emphasizing personal resolve and moral strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Son
Corrections Policy Explained by The Baytown Sun
The Baytown Sun outlines a corrections policy, stating errors are corrected promptly and clarifications published in a dedicated space. Readers may inquire by calling managing editor David Bloom at 281 425 8016 or emailing david bloom baytownsun.com.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown Sun
Sun
David Bloom
david _bloom
Baytownsun.com
Also Mentioned on This Page
Scarborough
Wanda Orton
James Bowie
Saytown Police
D.a.r.e.rogram
Bowie Elementary
D.A.R.E
D.A.R E
Daren
D.A.R.E. Lion
Cheyanne Davenport
Genesis Francisco
Jessica Buster
Dean Harrison
Nicolette Guafardo
KaSoundra Justus
Anchor Club
Raffle
Highlands D.A.R.E
Highlands Elementary
Baytown Police
Shelby Sherrod
John Connaly
Taylor Robinson
Amanda Gutierrez
Kathy Nguyen
Kassandra Lopez
Kendall Wilkerson
Courtney Spann
John Cumbie
Hampton
East Road
St. John's United Methodist Church
Alexander Drive
Debbie Shope
Joy Lamb
Point Barrow
Trinity Bay
National
AccuWeather.com
Lier
Onasen
Patare
Suceul Fuereo
Amarilla
Atlanta
Cay Austin
Boston
Chicago
Edly
Cleveland
Dallas-Ft Worth
el Paso
Ce Fargo
Tech Flagstaff
Houston
Eir
Kansas City
Cdy
Las Vedas
Los Angeles
Lubbock Gt
Air
Baytown Nature Center
Jim Finley
Chic Wartown Suit
P.O
Sbaytownsun.com
Wanda
Dee Anne Navarre Dnavarre
David
Bloom
Rujillo
Janie Halfor
Janie
Naler
Angié Pagelangie
Pagel
Dwayne Huckaby
Dwayne
Huckaby
Bay
Reyes
Portman
NRO
Box
Raytown
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!