How to marry for 61 years
Jim Finley profiles Jan and Benjamin Franklin Brantly of Brentwood celebrating 61 years of marriage on July 19 and Jan's 80th birthday. They met during World War II, wed in 1943, and raised two children. He recalls Guadalcanal malaria and a long, give-and-take partnership. she notes mutual adjustments and loyalty. Figs and memories color a quiet, enduring union.
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Music for Life: Lee High Grad joins Honolulu Symphony
A Lee High School graduate advances to the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra after earning a spot through auditions. The story highlights her local roots and the path from high school music programs to a major professional ensemble.
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United Way sets fund raising goals for Baytown area campaign
The 2004 05 United Way of Baytown Area campaign targets 1 650 000 with kickoff planned in September and runs through mid November. Wynona Montgomery chairs the drive with a campaign team including Mike Wilson Gary Ratliff Wanda Cash and Jonathan Yarbrough. The leadership committee features Mike Hooper chair and Sharon Tinker Patricia McHenry. A campaigns events panel includes Walt Parker Lynne Foley Norma Garza and Cherie Laughlin.
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Community calendar items and weekly events in Baytown area
Bridge Bridge plays at noon every Friday at Remington Park 901 W Baker Rd. Call Read at 281-427-5292 or Eugenia Jones at 281-422-5288 for details. Baytown Senior Center at 1715 Market St inside First Presbyterian Church offers transportation and day shopping for seniors 60 plus. contact 281-427-2145. Genealogy Library at 5203 Decker Dr open 10 am to 2 pm Wed Fri Sat. volunteers, books, CDs and computers available. Both Sides Now meets Saturdays at La Familia Restaurant on NASA Rd 1 in Clear Lake. all welcome. Hymn singing and preaching Sundays at 10 am and 6 pm in Hampton Inn Conference Room 7214 Garth Rd at I-10. contact W F McCorkle at 281-422-7949. VFW Post 912 bingo Wednesdays and Thursdays 7 pm and Sundays 2 pm at 8204 N Main. call 281-421-1257. Ongoing Music Camp at First Baptist.
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Patriotic events and community programs in Baytown area
A Cedar Bayou Eastern Star program featured Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty with local members in costumes. Community offerings include July music camp for grades 2-6 at Cedar Bayou United Methodist Church, preschool and school registrations, free summer parks program at Bergeron and McElroy Parks with lunch, and free HIV and Syphilis testing at Harris County Health & Environmental Service on Lee Drive.
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Weather watch: mostly sunny with high temps in the 90s
Forecast calls for mostly sunny conditions with highs in the mid to upper 90s and lows in the mid 70s. Southwest winds reach 40 mph at times, sunrise around 5 30 a.m. Sunset near 8 21 p.m. Chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms at 20 percent. Tides noted for Point Barrow and Tanity Bay. National summary mentions showers and thunders.
Baytown Sun Delivery and Classifieds Note
Baytown readers are reminded to call 425-8048 by 10 a.m. if the Baytown Sun is not delivered on time. The notice appears in the paper’s Business, Classifieds, Police Beat and Sports sections with a TV guide reference on page 78.
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Obituary notices for Barr Cone Fisher Richardson and Myles
Death notices published for Douglas Eugene Bubba Barr Lee B Cone Lee Roy C Fisher Jimmie Viola Richardson and Aline Myles. The brief obituary listing appears on page 6B with individual death notices and family references.
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Bubba” Barr
Lee B. Cone
Lee Roy C. Fisher
Jimmie Viola Richardson
Aline Myles
Baytown Seeks Resident Input Through City Survey
Baytown residents are invited to complete a survey to help identify the citys strengths and weaknesses. The survey is posted on the citys site www baytown org and The Suns site www baytownsun com Photos for possible publication are welcomed by The Sun with submissions emailed to Managing Editor David Bloom at david bloom baytownsun com or mailed to 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown 77520.
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Quotable: Fear of being a has been fuels ambition
The quote by Eric Hoffer, famed American author and philosopher, reflects on how the fear of becoming a has been drives some people to pursue meaningful achievement rather than settle. It encapsulates a mindset about ambition and self-worth.
Bible Verse Preach the Word Quote 2 Timothy 4 2
The line cites the biblical directive to preach the word in all seasons and to rebuke exhort with patience and doctrine, urging steady theological exhortation and faithfulness to teaching. It presents a concise verse reference for devotional reflection.
Corrections Policy Spelled Out In Baytown Sun Page
The Baytown Sun explains its corrections and clarifications policy as a timely reader service. Inquiries should be directed to managing editor David Bloom at 281 425 8016 or via email at david bloom baytownsun com.
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