Memoir of a Real Newsman from The Brazosport Facts
The writer recalls starting on July 2 1962 at The Brazosport Facts in Freeport as a young rookie selling advertising and writing sports. He details lean early years, pay of 70 dollars weekly plus mileage, and personal reflections on newspaper life before moving through Bay City Victoria and Baytown Sun roles.
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Big Red’s
Fayetteville
Ark
Brazosport Facts
Freeport
New York Times
Cbs-Mtv
Margie
Robin
Scott
Velasco
Ernie Zieschang
Liberty Vindicator
Ernie
Bay City
Victoria
Fred Hartman
Baytown Sun
Baytown Man Celebrates 100th Birthday at Cedar Bayou Church
Walter Cooper 100, born 1906 in Call Texas, credits daily routines and a focus on his wife for longevity. He bikes 20 minutes twice daily and walks laps, while recalling a hard early life, wartime service, ExxonMobil work, and a large family. His wife Estelle, church and community ties anchor his long life.
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Baytown
Cedar Bayou Baptist Church
Walter Cooper
Cooper
Call
Texas
Benjamin
Elizabeth
Dayton
Lufkin
Lufkin High School
Estelle
Catherine
Betty
Exxon Mobil
U.S. Air Force
Jerrel Barnett
Walter
Kenneth Smith
Smith
Baytown Sun Seeks Community Calendar Submissions
The Baytown Sun invites readers to email fax or drop off events for the Community Calendar. Calendar items must be 30 words or fewer include a telephone number and specify weekly monthly or special events. For details contact Managing Editor David Bloom at 281 425 8016.
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Baytown Sun
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Bloom
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David Bloom
Independence Day and historic milestones noted Today
The entry marks Independence Day on July 4 2006 with highlights from 1776 1802 1826 1939 1966 and 1976 including the Declaration West Point Gehrig FOIA and the bicentennial. It references President Bush urging resolve in Iraq and quotes Sinclair Lewis and biblical verses.
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Continental Congress
United States Military Academy
West Point
N.Y
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Iron Horse
Lou Gehrig
Yankee Stadium
Johnson
America
Ford
Valley Forge
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
New York
Hudson River
Bush
Iraq
Associated Press
RSS Fish Camp Sets Aug 4 At Sterling High
Ross S. Sterling High School will host its Fish Camp for incoming ninth graders Friday August 4 from 1 to 8 PM in the Sterling commons. A Parent Orientation follows at 6 30 PM in the cafeteria with guidance for helping students succeed. For more details call 281 420 4500.
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Ross S. Sterling High School
Sterling Commons
Sterling
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Navarre Funeral Home
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