Today in history highlights from July 10 in past years
This date marks Mary Queen of Scots' claim to the English throne in 1559 and her execution in 1587, the Catholic League formed in 1609, Cromwell's victory at Naseby in 1645, Allied landings in 1943 Italy, Telstar’s 1962 live TV link, Bahamas independence in 1973, Yeltsin's 1991 oath, Galileo images of Ganymede in 1996, Congo peace hopes in 1999, PT-109 discovery in 2002, a 2005 Turkish bombing, Basayev killed in 2006, Red Mosque siege in 2007, and Kuwait-Iraq envoy talks in 2008.
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Mary
England
Elizabeth
Catholic League
Munich
Germany
Oliver Cromwell
Naseby
Langport
Charles I
Steily
Italy
Telstar
Cape Canaveral
Florda
United States
Europe
Bahamas
Boris Yeltsin
Russia
U.S
George Bush
South Africa
Galileo
Ganymede
Jupiter
Congo
John F. Kennedy
Solomon Islands
Turkey
Aegean
Shamil Basayev
Islamabad
Red Mosque
Kuwait
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Baytown school trustees approve merit raises for principals
In 1950 Baytown school trustees approved pay raises for 17 staff members, two thirds of which went to top principals and administrative heads. In 1952 union cement finishers ended a week-long Baytown tunnel dispute with Farnsworth and Chambers, resolving hiring of non union workers.
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Baytown
Farnsworth and Chambers
Proverbs 31 Verse Emphasizes a Wife of Noble Character
A verse from Proverbs 31 celebrates a wife of noble character described as highly valuable beyond rubies. It highlights diligence, virtue, and prudent leadership as admirable traits.
Calendar of senior activities and community events
Seniors at Highlands Community Center offer danco 1 to 3 p.m. at 604 Highland Woods Drive. Crosby Center lists rhythm walking aerobics and line dancing from morning to afternoon. Baytown, Crosby, and La Porte venues host senior exercise, bridge, TOPS, story time, Go Getters, and Go Getters programs with varied times. Soul Saving Productions presents A Raisin in the Sun at Baytown Market St. Tickets $10 via yardbirdbooks or Bobbi Yarbrough. Other activities include ESL classes, GED prep, and library story times. Contact numbers provided for most events.
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Crosby Community Center
Hare Rd
Melissa
Baytown Community Center
Market Street
Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
Senior Citizen Bridge
Market St. Call
Soul Saving Productions
Baytown
Market St
Yardbirdbooks.com
Bobbi Yarbrough
Sterling Municipal Library
Marguerite
Thresa
Tsai Chi
Angelique
Chambers County
Anahuac
Tuesday Starbe rks at Starbucks event at I-10 Garth exit
Tuesday Starbuck s at Starbucks event at the westbound feeder of Interstate 10 at the Garth Road exit July 14 at 6 30 p m. For more information call Jamie Eustace at 281 427 7331 ext 230 or email jamie eustace at baytownlibrary org. The Baytown Lions Club meets weekly at noon at Golden Corral with a brief board meeting afterward. Lion President Sam Thomas requests attendance. The Baytown Pilot Club meets at noon at Goose Creek Country Club. The West Baytown Civic Association meets at 6 45 p m at The Promise Center 2703 West Main. Gospel Night for seniors at Highlands Highland Woods Drive 7 p m call 281 426 7561. Seniors 50 plus bingo at 1 p m Highlands concessions at 11 30 a m 281 426 7561.
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Starbucks
Interstate 10
Garth Road
Jamie Eustace
Jamie.eustace
Baytownlibrary.org
Baytown Lions Club
Golden Corral
Lion
Sam Thomas
Crosby Community Center
Hare Rd
Baytown
Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
Lee College Career Center Helps Explore Occupations
Lee College's Career and Transfer Center assists students and others in choosing a suitable career path. Services include occupational information, transfer materials, and career search resources plus a free online assessment Career Cruising. Resources emphasize self assessment and market factors to guide training needs and career decisions.
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Lee College
Career and Transfer Center
CTC
Baytown
Sarah Tidwell
OCO
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Lee College Office of
Lee.edu
San Jacinto
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SUN History
J.D Walker Community Center
Wade Road
West Chambers
Bluebonnet Room
Community Duplicate Bridge Club
LLG
Alcoholics Anonymous
Cathy’s Angels
South Fourteenth St
la Porte
Calvary Temple
Breda
Central Baptist Church
King Street
N Main
Crosby Quilt Guild
Crosby Brethren Church
First St
Winnie Fleming
Letha Strouhal
Senior Citizen
Frank Butcher
Frank.butcher
Comcast.net
Bulletin Board
Linda Krisher
LaNelle McKay
McKay
Houston Business Journal
Christina Nash
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