Local writers line a Baytown bookshelf a personal tour
A former librarian catalogs local Baytown and Chambers County authors and titles. Hobart W Enoch Ethyle White James Wilson Brazzil Flossie Stanley Keels Erna Foxworth and Dr Richard Woods are highlighted for their mid twentieth century to early twenty first century works. The piece notes regional life, history, and culture reflected in these local publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobart W. Enoch
Orton
Banner Press
Hobart
Europe
Ethyle White
Chambers County
S. Roy White
Jimbo Wooldridge
Ethyle
Solomon Barrow
Daughters of the Republic of Texas
Flossie Stanley Keels
Texas
Flossie
Nathaniel Lynch
Stephen F. Austin
Ferry
Lynchburg
Erna Foxworth
Sylvan Beach
Waterway Press
la Porte
James Wilson Brazzil
The
Highlands Star
Owl Creek
House of Coot
Jim
Stardust
Richard Woods
Baytown
Llumina Press
College to host Silver Haired legislative town hall meeting
Lee College hosts the Texas Silver Haired Legislators town hall in Tucker Hall on July 15 from 11 00 a m to 2 00 p m. Baytown seniors and the public discuss aging issues with guest speaker State Representative Wayne Smith. Free lunch, reservations suggested.
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Lee College
Tucker Hall
Texas
Baytown
Lynne Foley
Lfoley
Lee
Txhl
Wayne Smith
Charlotte
John Henderson
Baytown Police Log Details 26 Offense Reports
Between 6 am Wednesday and 6 am Thursday Baytown police logged 26 offense reports including two assaults three auto thefts three burglaries two vehicle burglaries one driving while intoxicated one sexual assault two thefts two other arrests and 10 miscellaneous offenses. There were three minor vehicle accidents. Crime Stoppers offers cash for tips with anonymity. Call 281-427-TIPS. Full report available on the City of Baytown website.
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Baytown
City of Baytown
Community events and services schedule for Baytown area
Seniors at Highlands Center offer 8 30 a m intermediate line dancing and 9 45 a m beginner sessions plus ceramics at 9 a m and a 12 p m bridge. Precinct2gether runs 9 a m to 1 p m at J D Walker Center. Various groups meet at local libraries churches and clubs including TOPS 594 Baytown Rotary Toastmasters Over 42 Club and seniors bingo at Market Center. D also lists hours for genealogy library and other community activities with contact numbers.
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Highlands Community Center
J.D. Walker
Wade Road
Baytown
Max Bow
Easton Ward
Baytown Community Center
Market
Grace’s Kitchen
Grace United Methodist Church
N. Pruett
VFW
N. Main
Chickfil A
Garth Rd
The
Highland Woods Drive
J.D. Walker Community Center
Max East Bowling Alley
Ward Road
Call
Today in History July 9 2008 highlights and past events
July 9 2008 marks the 191st day of the year with 175 remaining. Notable items include the 1776 reading of the Declaration to Gen George Washington's troops, Henry VIII annulling Anne of Cleves in 1540, Zachary Taylor's death in 1850, Bryan's cross of gold speech in 1896, Saipan falling in 1944, Elizabeth's engagement announced in 1947, and past political scandals and sentences outlined for context.
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George Washington
New York
England
Henry VIII
Anne of Cleves
United States
Zachary Taylor
William Jennings Bryan
Chicago
Saipan
Britain
Princess Elizabeth
Philip Mountbatten
Amy Grossberg
Brian Peterson
Wilmington
Del
Grossberg
Peterson
Bush
Africa
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
David Vitter
R-La
D.C
Associated Press
Baytown Firemen Attend Texas A and M Training School
In 1950 around 600 firemen including Baytown men and Fire Marshal T H Bounds joined the 21st annual Firemen Training School at Texas A M College. Also noted are local school superintendent interviews in 1990, Goose Creek GPA debate in 2000, a Behrman quote, a biblical verse, homeless shelter finances, and a comedy show reservation line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
T.H. Bounds
Texas
Texas A&m College
Goose Creek
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Wanda Orton
Austin.rr
College
Cedar Ridge
West Baker Road
Alexander Drive
Quail Hollow
Quail Hollow Drive
Highlands
Interstate 10
Lakewood
Decker Dr
Sterling Municipal Library
Calvary Temple
Breda
Baytown Alzheimer’s
Remington Park
Crosby Community Center
Hare Road
Beach City
Make Over In Christ Inc
Riley Chambers Community Center
Barrett Station
SUN History
SN. Behrman
Jesus
God
Mark
Bay Area Homeless Services Shelter
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