Gene Autry memory sparks prize column craft
Jim Finley recalls a Cracker Barrel breakfast with Gene Autry memorabilia and a childhood autographed photo tale. He explains how personal anecdotes fuel serious journalism, detailing how he courted Autry’s signature via the California Angels and the leap from fan to columnist craft.
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Exxon Mobil Mont Belvieu Plastics Plant earns OSHA safety award
Exxon Mobil Mont Belvieu Plastics Plant is named a Super Star Among Stars by OSHA Region VI for 2003 safety performance. The site, a Star within the Voluntary Protection Program, posted incident rates 75 percent below industry average and was recertified in 2004 while also receiving the Responsible Care Gold Performance award from the American Chemistry Council. Plant manager Pierre Marion highlights daily safety and a goal that nobody gets hurt.
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Community calendar items and events listing
A collection of local notices including a garage and bake sale at Memorial Assembly of God, a Friday bridge game at Remington Park, a grand opening for Primary Medical Center in Baytown, seniors activities at Highlands Community Center, dance auditions at Roseland Park Pavilion, a genealogy library closure, Baytown Senior Center services, Lions Club gift event for a student, a Crosby Library book sale, a 3D archery tournament at Cedar Bayou Archery Park, and a weekly Consumers meeting at La Familia Restaurant.
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W. Baker Road
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Weather Watch for Point Garrow Trinity Bay
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s with lows in the lower 70s. South winds 1 to 15 mph. Sunrise 6 34 a.m. Sunset 8 18 p.m. Tides late morning and afternoon.
Miss Your Paper Redelivery Phone Advice
Notice tells Baytown Sun readers to call 425 8048 by 10 p.m. if the paper is not delivered on time, ensuring redelivery for Monday through Saturday by 6 a.m. and Sunday by 8 a.m.
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Obituary notices for Montgomery Roesler Wilcox Williams
Obituaries list Paula Winstead Montgomery Ernest Ray Roesler Charlotte Irene Wilcox and Michelle Cherie Williams. A pending entry notes Charles L. Nelson. Page 88.
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Baytown survey seeks resident input on city’s future
Baytown residents are invited to complete an online survey to help guide improvements in living conditions. The survey, listing Baytown strengths and weaknesses, is available on the city site www-baytown.org and The Sun’s site www.baytownsun.conL. The Sun also invites photo submissions to David Bloom at baytownsun.com or to 1301 Memorial Drive, Baytown 77520.
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Quotable quote by Arthur Schlesinger Jr on troubles
A brief reflection notes that troubles looming often feel greater than those faced, yet that perception does not prove they are truly worse. The remark, attributed to historian Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr., comments on human fear vs. actual difficulty.
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Ezekiel 20 20 Verse On Sabbath Sign Between Lord and Israel
A biblical verse declares that keeping the sabbaths will be a sign between God and the people of Israel so they may know I am the Lord your God. The citation is Ezekiel chapter 20 verse 20.
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Corrections Policy Details For The Baytown Sun
The Baytown Sun states it corrects errors promptly with corrections and clarifications published in this space. Readers may inquire by calling managing editor David Bloom at 281 425 8016 or emailing david bloom baytownsun.com.
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