Today in History highlights and notable events
On this date July 24 many events are recorded including Nixon Khrushchev kitchen debate in 1959, Bolivar born in 1783, Brigham Young in 1847, Lincoln debates in 1858, Van Buren death in 1862, Tennessee readmission in 1866, Kellogg Briand Pact in 1929, Scottsboro Case in 1937, Apollo 11 splashdown in 1969, Nixon tapes ruling in 1974, and Apollo Soyuz docking in 1975.
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Moscow
Richard Nixon
Nikita Khrushchev
Simon Bolivar
Caracas
Venezuela
Brigham Young
Great Salt Lake Valley
Utah
Abraham Lincoln
Stephen A. Douglas
United States
Martin van Buren
Kinderhook
N.Y
Tennessee
Herbert Hoover
Alabama
Scottsboro
Pacific
Supreme Court
White House
Watergate
Baytown History Highlights from 1950 to 2003
The region recounts a 1950 Texas National Guard recruiting drive before summer camp, a 1990 Baytown unemployment rise to 8.5 percent in June, a 2000 Promise Center celebration at Trinity Episcopal Church praising progress, and a 2003 Baytown Health Department mosquito control surge as residents asked about town spraying.
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Company E
Texas National Guard
Baytown
Robert Houk
Promise Center
Trinity Episcopal Church
Jesus Prays for Believers to Be With Him
A biblical verse records Jesus praying that all whom the Father has given him may be with him and see his glory, stating the glory given him before the creation of the world as a divine assurance of eternal fellowship.
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Jesus
Crosby area summer social and senior activities calendar
Crosby Community Center hosts a summer social dance at 6. The Old River Winfrey Founders Day Celebration is planned Friday and Saturday at the Old River Winfrey Community Building with details at orw foundersday dot com. Highlands Community Center presents the Pick and Grin dance for seniors at 12 30 p.m. and a rhythm walking schedule later in the day.
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Crosby Community Center
Hare Rd
Chambers County Historical Commission
Orwfoundersday.com
Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
Melissa
Baytown Community Center
Market Street
Baytown and area community events list
Saturday events include Gulf Coast Trikers meet at St Pauls UMC Decker Drive with contact Jim Benton 281-576-5047. Open house at Republic of Texas Plaza featuring Wooster School and Brown-McKay Farmhouse from 1 to 3 pm. Calvary Temple services at 10 am and 7 pm at 7319 Breda. Various clubs, libraries, and classes listed with times and phone numbers across Baytown and La Porte, including bingo, dancing, senior programs, and GED prep.
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Preservation Association
Republic of Texas
North Main
Wooster
Market St
Sterling Municipal Library
Crosby Community Center
Hare Rd
Marguerite
Thresa
Tsai Chi
Angelique
Chambers County
Anahuac
la Porte Ladies Group
LLG
Alcoholics Anonymous
Cathy’s Angels
South Fourteenth St
la Porte
Pavers sales for Nature Path kickoff at Baytown Center
The Nature Path at Baytown Nature Center plans its first installation in September as a fundraiser by Friends of the Baytown Nature Center. Donors may order pavers with special recognition for large orders, including families who ordered five or more. Proceeds fund the path and rebuild of the Children’s Discovery Walk damaged by Hurricane Ike. Orders must be placed before August 30 by calling Merle Hunt at 281 420 3448.
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Baytown Nature Center
Friends of the Baytown Nature Center
Merle Hunt
Brownwood
Baytown Senior Rec Club Plans Trips This Fall and Winter
The Baytown Senior Recreation Club announces trips to Mount Rushmore for nine days and Branson, Missouri for seven days. Departures span October 3–11 and November 17, with lodging meals and travel included. Group meets at Baytown Community Center weekdays 9 to 3.
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Baytown
Mount Rushmore
Branson
Black Hills
South Dakota
Branson, Miss
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Soviet Union
SUN History
N. Alexander Baytown
Itannin
J.D Walker Community Center
Wade Road
Senior Citizen Bridge
Call
West Chambers
Suellyn Melcher
Bluebonnet Room
Calvary Temple
Breda
Central Baptist Church
King Street
Children’s Church
Main
Baytown Shrine Club
Shriner
West Main
Frank Butcher
Frank. Butcher
Comcast.net
J.D. Walker
Bulletin Board
West Chambers County Chamber of Commerce
1000 Park Street
Diva
Sheila Crawford
Holly Jackson
Joy Carnes
Missy Malechek
Judy Barrow
Tracie Comeaux
Donneshea Cook
Baytown Senior
Baytown Area
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Jbaytowng Golf Center
East Baytown
Highlands
Sun
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