Memory Lane Cookbook Ads Recall Baytown Pubs 1953
Wanda Orton revisits a 1953 Baytown Home Economics Association cookbook to revive local ads. She recalls Gonzales Mexican Dishes at 2521 Market, Moreno’s at 500 E Texas, Paine Brothers at 217 W Texas, Baumann’s Shoe Shop at 3312 Minnesota, and Shannon Cleaners on Old Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Harris County Nurses Society
Baytown Home Economics Association
Baytown Sun
Edythe Musick
Goose Creek
Food Service
Gonzales
Market
Baytown
Moreno
Paine Brothers
Texas
Harris County
Leon
Sam Paine
Mose Sumner
Texas Avenue
Thelma Dugat
Baumann’s
Minnesota
Shannon Cleaners
Old Main
Harbor Drive
Moreno’s
E. Texas
Old Baytown
Chamber County honors Shell for repairing historical marker
The Chambers County Historical Commission honored Shell Pipeline for repairing and reinstalling the state historical marker on the Dr. Edward G. Hartman Cemetery in West Chambers County. Shell employees received a resolution and wall plaque. The panel also noted upcoming Fort Anahuac Park events for the 175th Battle of Anahuac anniversary planned for June 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber County Historical Commission
Shell
Chambers County Historical Commission
Anahuac
Bob Wheat
R.B. Scherer
Kay Willcox
Andrea McClelland
Shell Pipeline
Edward G. Hartman
West
Chambers County
Gerald Carabajal
Houston
E.B. Flores
Phillip Barker
Rudy Isaac
Harry Daves
Commission
Fort Anahuac Park
Battle of
Jefferson Chambers
Child Protective Services
Wheat
County Historical Archives
Washington Avenue
Chambers
Dr. Schilling
Historical Commission
Chambers County Commissioners Court
E.B Flores
Baytown Area Community Calendar Highlights
Bay Area groups meet across Baytown with morning line dancing, bridge, and ceramics. Activities include TOPS meetings, library hours, bingo at Baytown centers, and various clubs at 1 p.m. Lions and Kiwanis events, plus Project Graduation planning and senior activities. Several contact numbers listed for each listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Area
B.A.N.G
Cadillac Career Center
Garth Road
Wal-Mart
Highlands Community Center
Lee High School
Rick
Baytown
Market St
Grandmother’s Club
Wooster Baptist Church
Bayway Drive
Sterling Municipal Library
Lisa
Today in History highlights from Jan 31 milestones
January 31 marks a series of historic events including Guy Fawkes’ execution in 1606, Robert E. Lee’s 1865 appointment as General-in-Chief of Confederate forces, and the 1944 U S invasion of Kwajalein Atoll. Other notes cover Explorer I in 1958, Apollo 14 in 1971, and notable local items from Baytown and Chambers County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Fawkes
Robert E. Lee
U.S
Kwajalein Atoll
Marshall Islands
Eddie Slovik
France
United States
Alan B. Shepard Jr
Edgar D. Mitchell
Stuart A. Roosa
Pioneer
People Express
Continental Airlines
Santa Monica
Calif
The
Associated Press
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wanda Orton
Wanion
TOPS
Highlands
San Jacinto
Highlands Woods Drive
St. John’s United Methodist Church
S. Alexander Drive
Ward Road
Market Street
VFW Post
N. Main
Baytown Senior Center
Highland Woods Drive
Call
L.le.t
Golden Corral
Baytown Kiwanis Club
Goose Creek Country Club
Duplicate Bridge Club
City of Baytown Parks and Recreation Community Center
Remington Park
Vietnam Veterans of America
Baytown Chapter
VFW
Baytown Fairgrounds
N. Main St
Saltwater Angler League of Texas
Trinity Bay Family Fishing Club
Eddie V. Gray
Crosby Swinging Squares
Crosby Community Center
Hare Road
Gold Wing Riders Association
Cedar Bayou
Highway 146
Surrender
Alcoholics Anonymous
Redeemer Lutheran Church
E. Lobit Ave
Baytown Community Center
SUN History
Fred Hartman
Baylor University
University Interscholastic League
Clear Lake
R.D. Laing
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