Today in History highlights seven notable events
On July 5 in history, 1946 saw the bikini debut in Paris at Molitor Pool, Willam Booth founded the Salvation Army in 1865, Roosevelt signed the NLRA in 1935, Britain and Vichy broke diplomatic ties in 1940, Larry Doby debuted with the Indians in 1947, Arthur Ashe won Wimbledon in 1975, and other events include the 1991 BCCI scandal and 2003 Ramadi police trainee bombing.
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Louis Beard
Molitor Pool
Paris
Micheline Bernardin
Willam Booth
Salvation Army
London
Roosevelt
National Labor Relations Act
National Labor Relations Board
Britain
France
Larry Doby
Cleveland Indians
Arthur Ashe
Jimmy Connors
Soviet
Kazakhstan
Miroslaw Hermaszewski
Bank of Credit and Commerce International
Northern Ireland
Portadown
Ramadi
U.S
Baytown Historic Changes From 1950 to 2004
A recap of Baytown milestones: a 1950 Fourth Street drainage ditch project. 1974 bridge over Goose Creek on Hugh Echols Blvd. 1989 Horace Mann principal Al Dennis leaves Baytown for Barbers Hill High. 1990 regional report on substandard housing needs. 2004 mayoral spoof fundraiser wins by Jerry Presley with at least 11,503 dollars raised as votes for the Downtown Baytown mayor title.
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City of
Baytown
Fourth Street
Commissioners Court Oks
Goose Creek
Hugh Echols
Baker Road
al Dennis
Horace Mann
Sterling
Barbers Hill
Goose Creek Emporium
Jerry Presley
Psalm verse about guidance and salvation
A devotional line from Psalm 25 inviting God to lead in truth and teach, affirming God as the salvation source and the speaker’s continual waiting on Him throughout the day. The wording reflects spiritual reliance and worshipful petition.
Calvary Temple and Community Church Calendar Activities
Calvary Temple hosts services at 10 am and 6 pm at 7319 Breda. Central Baptist Church at 1800 King Street offers Children in Church for Pre-K to 5th grade 11 am to 12 pm. VEW Post 912 bingo at 2 pm with doors at 12:30 pm. Methodist Hospital Alexander Campus contact Pam or Johnny for details. Power and Prayer night at 7:30 pm at 7319 Breda. La Porte Ladies Group AA meets at Cathy's Angels 930 South Fourteenth St at 8 pm.
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Calvary Temple
Breda Call
Central Baptist Church
King Street
N Main
Methodist Hospital
Alexander
Pam
Johnny
Breda
la Porte Ladies Group
LLG
Alcoholics Anonymous
Cathy's Angels
South Fourteenth St
la Porte
Sterling Municipal Library
Veterans of Foreign Wars
N. Main St
Baytown
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
San Jacinto Cancer Center
Baytown Area Groups Offer Clubs and Classes This Week
A roundup of community gatherings includes the Tuesday Baytown Area Quilt Guild at St. Mark's United Methodist Church at 6 30 PM with refreshments, Pilot Club at Highlands Community Center at 7 PM, and Disabled Veterans of America Chapter 126 at the VFW hall. Also listed are ballroom dance, senior fitness, softball, various library and senior activities, PrecinctTogether events, and ongoing seniors programs at Baytown and nearby centers.
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Baytown
Baytown Community Center
Market Street
Frank Butcher
Frank
J.D. Walker Community Center
Wade Road
Crosby Community Center
Melissa
Wednesday Center Offers Morning Community Classes Schedule
Rhythm walking at 8 a.m. aerobics with Melissa 9 a.m. decorative painting 9 30 a.m. TOPS 10 a.m. Crosby Ladies and Lords chorus 11 a.m. phone 281-462-0543. Class runs 8 30 to 10 a.m. at Market Street. Bay Area Networking Groups meets 7 30 a.m. at E F Green Center 607 West Baker Road opposite Ross S Sterling High School.
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Market St
Sterling Municipal Library
Crosby Community Center
Hare Rd
Marguerite
Thresa
Tiat Chi
Angelique
King's Table
Church of New Beginnings
Alexander
Melissa
Crosby Ladies and Lords Chorus
Baytown
Market Street
Bay Area
B.A.N.G
E. F. Green Center
West
Baker Road
Ross S. Sterling High School
Baytown Fourth of July celebration draws crowds for free music
Baytown hosted a two day Independence Day event with live performances by The Bellamy Brothers J Paul Jr and The Zydeco Nu Breeds and John Michael Montgomery. Families enjoyed games food booths and an evening parade culminating in a 9 30 p m fireworks display. Patrisse and Charles Nelson from Barrett Station shared how the celebration unites Americans of all nationalities and races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Kim
Patrisse
Ryan
Baytown
Bellamy Brothers
J. Paul Jr. & the
John Michael Montgomery
Baytown Starts Roadwork On South First Street
City crews close South First Street from E Texas Ave to E Pearce St for four days July 6 to July 9 to replace a 240 foot long 24 inch drainage pipe. Residents should expect crews and equipment and follow traffic signs and detours.
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City of
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JoAnn
Or Elaine
Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
Promise Center
West Main
J.D Walker
Happy Quilters
Baytown Sun
Leo Garcia
David Glenn
Cierra Putman Patrisse
Charles Nelson
Bicentennial Park
Bustard Seed
Fea
Susan Milner
Newport Nursery & Landscape
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