Roseland Park memories from Baytown’s early summers
Wanda Orton, retired managing editor of The Baytown Sun, recalls Roseland Park later Bergeron, Baytown’s original pocket green space near Kentucky Georgia and Louisiana streets. The 1949 pool opening along Cedar Bayou, nearby mini golf, a lively concession stand and bleachers for people watching drew crowds, plus swimming lessons led by George Armstrong and a famed Fourth of July Miss Baytown contest.
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Community calendar highlights in Baytown area events list
Adobe Speech and Hearing Systems offers early registration June 2 3 2010 for its SHOUT program at 2500 Market St Baytown serving ages 2 to 22 focusing on problem solving fine motor gross motor and social skills. Also local libraries centers churches and groups host story time teen time line dancing guitar lessons TOPS ESL and other activities with hours and contact numbers.
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S. Alexander Drive
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June 2 History Highlights Move Known Events
On June 2 historical notes include Queen Elizabeth II’s 1933 Westminster Abbey coronation 16 months after her father’s death, Mark Twain’s death exaggeration quote in 1897, 1924 citizenship for U.S. born Indians, Lou Gehrig’s death in 1941 from ALS at age 37, and the 1946 Italian referendum ending monarchy for a republic.
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Vision of the New Jerusalem and God's dwelling
A divine vision describes the Holy City the new Jerusalem descending from heaven prepared as a bride for the beloved. A voice proclaims God will dwell with people, be their God, wipe tears, and end death mourning and pain as the old order passes away.
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