July 18 in history highlights and notable events
On July 18 historical events include the Chappaquiddick incident involving Senator Edward M. Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne, the Great Fire of Rome in AD 64, secret ballot adoption in Britain in 1872, the Second Battle of the Marne in 1918, the St Lawrence Seaway treaty in 1932, and later events such as the Truman Succession Act and notable crimes.
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Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Chappaquiddick Island
Martha’s Vineyard
Kennedy
Mary Jo Kopechne
Rome
England
John Paul Jones
Paris
United States
Canada
St. Lawrence Seaway
Harry S. Truman
House
Senate
James Huberty
McDonald's
San Ysidro
Calif
Walter F Mondale
San
Baytown figures honored in mid-century civic events
In 1949 Vance Warren a Baytown refinery employee became commander of Tri Cities American Legion Post 323. In 1990 Goose Creek school district building wall collapse caused no injuries with repair estimates near 4000 dollars. The Ghana Times 1974 article carried Baytown Mayor Tom Gentry s message to a Ghanaian chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance Warren
Baytown
Tri-Cities
American Legion
Ghanian Times
Tom Gentry
Kumbunger
Ghana
Douglas O. Huddle Jr
American Cancer Society
Goose Creek
Missionary Sending Quote From Jesus
A religious statement notes that Jesus declares sending his followers into the world as God sent him. The quotation emphasizes mission and purpose within Christian theology. The line reflects themes of evangelism and divine commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Jesus
Summer community calendar highlights Baytown area
The Bay Area Autism Group hosts a free Fun in the Sun event at Northwest Pool in La Porte with lifeguards on duty. Calvary Temple and Central Baptist Church schedule services, children's church, and activities at multiple local venues. Community centers offer dances, classes, senior programs, ESL, GED prep, and social groups across Baytown, Crosby, La Porte and surrounding districts.
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Bay Area
Autism Group
la Porte
Deer Park
Goose Creek
Northwest Pool
North P Street
Donna Kocian
Calvary Temple
Breda. Call
Central Baptist Church
King Street
Church of New Beginnings
N. Alexander Dr
Danny Biddy
Old River Baptist Church
Baytown
Baytown Community Center
Market Street
Frank Butcher
Frank. Butcher
Comcast
Market St
Highlands Community Center
J.D. Walker Community Center
Wade Road
Crosby Community Center
Melissa
Sterling Municipal Library
Hare Rd
Marguerite
Thresa
Tia Chi
Angelique
Chambers County
Anahuac
Lions Club
Golden Corral
Lion Garry Nelson
King's Table
First Baptist Church
Rollingbrook
Nick
JoAnn
Elaine
Highland Woods Drive
Promise Center
West Main
J.D. Walker
Happy Quilters
Crosby
Duplicate Bridge Club
Crosby Ladies and Lords Chorus
B.A.N.G
Decker Dr
Temporary park store opens at Battleship Texas site
After Ike damage nearly 150 trees and structures were hit at the Battleship Texas State Historic Site. A new temporary park store beside the entrance opened July 2 with donations supporting furnishings and utility work, plus Jenna's Galley concession next door and a ribbon cutting set for July 21.
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Battleship
Texas
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
TPWD
Russ Kuykendall
Kuykendall
Harris County
Juanita Ramirez
District 128
Wayne Smith
Smith
Ike
Area
Battleship Texas
San Jacinto Battleground
Houston
Call
San Jacinto Museum of History
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Britain
SUN History
Cathy's Angels
South Fourteenth St
Bulletin Board
Crosby Alumni Association
Ann Price
Maria Olvera
Sam Malchar
Crosb
New American Legion Hall
Eddie Foster
San Jacinto Monument
Larry Spasi
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