Today in History July 17 highlights and events
On this date July 17 various historic events are noted including Billie Holiday’s death in 1959, Spain ceding Florida in 1821, the 1918 execution of the Romanov family, the 1936 start of the Spanish Civil War, the 1944 Port Chicago disaster, Disneyland opening in 1955, a 1968 Iraqi coup, the 1975 Apollo Soyuz link up, Somoza’s 1979 exile, the 1981 Hyatt Regency collapse, and the 1996 TWA 800 crash with later JFK Jr. search remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Holiday
New York City
Spain
Florida
United States
Russia
Nicholas II
Port Chicago
California
Disneyland
Anaheim
Cali
Iraq
Baath Party
Anastasio Somoza
Miami
Kansas City Hyatt Regency Hotel
TWA
Long Island
John F. Kennedy International Airport
John F Kennedy Jr
Carolyn
Lauren Bessette
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Atlantic Ocean
Martha's Vineyard
Baytown goodwill tour highlights Shivers bid in 1950
A historical sweep notes Gov Allan Shivers's 1950 Baytown goodwill tour aiming to win East Harris County votes. The timeline covers events from 1950 through 2003, listing notable political and educational milestones in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Shivers
East Hams
Baytown
Lee College
Texas Education Agency
Crosby
Barrett
Battleground Speedway
Highlands
Sam Houston Raceway Park
Rick Perry
Proverb Verse Cautions Against Personal Payback
A short meditation from Proverbs 20 22 urges patience and trust in the Lord to deliver justice rather than seeking revenge. It counsels believers to let God handle repayment rather than taking action themselves.
Community Center Event Calendar roundup in Baytown area
A dense calendar lists Crosby Baytown La Porte and surrounding centers offering rhythm walking aerobics and line dancing at Crosby Community Center and Baytown venues. Activities include senior exercise, Precinct2gether, senior bridge, TOPS weight control lessons, toddler story time, Go Getters games, and ballroom dancing with contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosby Community Center
Hare Rd
Melissa
Baytown Community Center
Market Street
Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
J.D. Walker Community Center
Wade Road
Senior Citizen Bridge
Market St
West Chambers
Suellyn Melcher
Baytown Lions Club Tuesday meeting and programs
The Baytown Lions Club gathers weekly at noon at Golden Corral. Morning activities include rhythm walking, body toning chair exercises, crafters circle, kazoo band practice, and intermediate Spanish. King's Table Bible Study meets at Church of New Beginnings with free lunch at 11:30 a.m. and Bible study 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery meets at First Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m. Call numbers provided for contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
First Baptist Church
Rollingbrook
Call Nick
JoAnn
Or Elaine
Delta Kappa Gamma marks 80th Texas convention in Corpus Christi
Local educators joined more than 900 women educators for the 80th annual Texas State Organization of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International convention in Corpus Christi at the American Bank Center. The event highlighted business sessions, workshops, scholarships, and leadership development for a statewide membership of 12,000, with the international group total around 106,000 in 16 countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamma Nu
Epsilon Psi
Baytown
Texas
Delta Kappa Gamma Society
Corpus Christi
Wynona Montgomery
Yolanda Irby-Smith
Carolyn James
Carolyn Francis
Mattis Sharp
Patriotic ballroom dance at Baytown Community Center
The Baytown Ballroom Dance Club hosts a Friday Patriotic Dance from 7 to 10 pm at 2407 Market Street. Sylvia Weber decorates, Eileen Bauerline offers a 7 to 7 30 swing lesson, DJ Mike Flinn plays music, refreshments provided, no alcohol. Admission is 7.50 per person. Public event. call Chris Worthington at 281-427-1476 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of New Beginnings
Alexander Dr
Danny Biddy
Old River Baptist Church
Baytown
Baytown Community Center
Market Street
Chambers County
Anahuac
Sterling Municipal Library
Community Duplicate Bridge Club
Market St
Overeaters Anonymous
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Alexander
Pam
Johnny
Anho Calvary Temple
Breda
la Porte Ladies Group
LLG
Alcoholics Anonymous
Cathy’s Angels
South Fourteenth St
la Porte
Baytown Ballroom Dance Club
Sylvia Weber
Eileen Bauerline
Mike Flinn
Chris Worthington
Also Mentioned on This Page
SUN History
North Main
Mon - Sat
Sun
Bluebonnet Room
Bay Area
Autism Group
Deer Park
Goose Creek
Northwest Pool
North P. Street
Donna Kocian
Calvary Temple
Call
Central Baptist Church
King Street
Childrenis
Senior Citizen
Frank Butcher
Comcast
Marguerite
Thresa
Tsai Chi
Angelique
Bulletin Board
Jordyn Elizabeth Ponder
James Ponder
Elbert “Watty” Watkins
Michael Ponder
Ariel Taylor
Honor Organization
Austin
Annie Webb Blanton
New.management
Ibaytown
Igolf Center
N. Alexander Baytown
Stanning
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