Today in History July 16 highlights and events
On July 16 historical events include Apollo 11 launch in 1969 from Cape Kennedy the Potomac site designated as national government seat in 1790 Farragut becoming first US Navy rear admiral in 1862 Audi founded in 1909 Glenn transcontinental flight in 1957 Goldwater speech in 1964 Butterfield Watergate reveal in 1973 Saddam Hussein presidency in 1979 Karajan death in 1989 and Shoemaker Levy 9 comet impacts on Jupiter in 1994.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Net! Armstrong
Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin Jr
Michael Collins
Cape Kennedy
Fla
Potomac River
U.S
Washington
David G
California
New York
San Francisco
Barry M Goldwater
White House
Alexander P Butterfield
Richard Nixon
Saddam Hussein
Iraq
Herbert von Karajan
Salzburg
Austria
Shoemaker-Levy
Jupiter
Baytown History Snippets Through 2003
A brief look at Baytown milestones including 1950 draft quota of 40 men for the state induction call, 1975 Goose Creek budget warning of a half million dollar shortfall if taxes went unused, 1990 purchase of West Town Shopping Center Section 2 for $600000 by Goose Creek trustees, and the 2003 impact of Hurricane Claudette bringing dark skies wind and rain to Baytown with little damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Goose Creek
Johnny Clark
West Town
Verse: Better the little that the righteous have
A Bible verse from Psalm 37:16 17 contrasts the value of the righteous and the wicked noting the righteous possess little wealth yet are established by the Lord while the power of the wicked is ultimately broken and the righteous are upheld.
Community activity calendar for Baytown area services and classes
Local groups list adult education, fitness and social activities across Baytown. Events include Legion meetings at 540 P.M. at VFW center, grief counseling at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital, citizenship practice at Sterling Library, morning senior activities at Crosby Center, free English classes at The Promise Center, Make Over in Christ substance abuse program, seniors ceramics and Spanish at Highlands Center, precinc outreach at J D Walker Center, country dancing and card games at Community Center, GED prep at Chambers County Library, and various clubs and square dancing at Crosby and Barrett stations with contact numbers for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Post No
Veterans of Foreign Wars Veterans Center
N. Main St
All Veterans
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Baytown
Garth Road
Sterling Municipal Library
Sterling Library
Christ Inc
Riley Chambers Community Center
Barrett Station
the Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
J.D. Walker Community Center
Wade Road
Market St
Hare Rd
Angelique
Community Duplicate Bridge Club
Chambers County
Anahuac
Diane
Sherita
Crosby Swinging Squares
Crosby Community Center
Pilot Club of Baytown marks 60th year with officer installation
The Pilot Club of Baytown begins its 60th year of service with the installation banquet for 2009 2010 officers at Goose Creek Country Club on June 23. Nancy Mann as president heads a slate including Neva White as president elect Janie Clements as vice president Robyn Calk as recording secretary Becky James as corresponding secretary and Caren Bailey as treasurer. Directors include Allene Don Carlos Judy Wheat Brenda Dykes Carolyn Parrish and Linda Roy. The club notes 2008 09 perfect attendance, honors past president Brenda Dykes, and highlights club focus on brain related disorders and youth education. Bi monthly lunch meetings occur at Goose Creek Country Club with the next program July 28 featuring Lt Eric Freed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Pilot Club of
Baytown
Becky James
Nancy Mann
Carolyn Parrish
Brenda Dykes
Judy Wheat
Linda Roy
Janie Clements
Caren Bailey
Allene Don Carlos
Robyn Calk
Neva White
Goose Creek Country Club
Mildred Jones
Betty McGilvray
Evening Pilot Club of
Cindy Day
Allene
Don Carlos
Helen Gerlich
Jeannine Harris
Nellie Walthall
Joy Warford
Texas
Pilot International
Macon
Georgia
Pilot
Pilot Club
Eric Freed
Also Mentioned on This Page
SUN History
Ve Harvey Eill
Audibel
HBO
Showtime& Star
Bulletin Board
Community Resource Credit Union
Yvette McNeil-Murray
BSN
RNBC
Maternal
Michael Smith
Tony Preto
Macie Schubert
Carla Petrash
Susan Milner
Newport Nursery & Landscape
Mary An
Thera Gesic
Decker Dr
Immigration & Citizenship Matters
Stevens Transport
V.becomeaart
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!