Baytown History Voices Compile Local Pioneers and Treasures
A reader recounts learning Baytown area history from notable locals and former officials. Highlights include J.B. Wooldridge, J. Justin Jenson, Grover Edge, Louis Van Meldert, Chester Rogers, Rosalie Myers, Edna Oliver, Norman Culver, Raymond Martin, B B Williams, Elton Runneberg, Bernice Kilgore Giddings, Frank Boyle, Erna Foxworth, I M Jones, and Wanda Orton, mentioning Anson Jones's widow living in Baytown and the Bagland Orphanage heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Area
Ship Channel
Chambers County
J.B
Jimbo” Wooldridge
James Taylor White
Jimbo
Anahuac
Texas
Barbers Hill
J. Justin Jenson
Barber
Bagland
Louie
Chester Rogers
Tri-Cities
Houston Chronicle
Sun
Chester
Goose Creek
Chris Myers
Rosalie Myers
Rosie
Edna Oliver
Old City
Norman
Doc” Culver
Baytown
Doc
Raymond Martin
Harvey Whiting
B.B. Williams
Elton C. Runneberg
Crosby
Republic of Texas
Deacon
Cedar Bayou Junior School eighth graders win awards
Cedar Bayou Junior School held its 2006-07 awards ceremony on May 21 recognizing outstanding students. The Golden Bear Award went to Sonali Rahlon first, Luis Cantu second, and Megan Fleetwood third, with many honorable mentions. Awards included top citizen honors, the DAR and American Legion awards, and eighteen students earned the President's Education Award for Academic Excellence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Bayou
Chong McLaren
Rob Newsome
Exxon Mobil
Baytown Chamber of Commerce
Sonali Rahlon
Luis Cantu
Megan Fleetwood
Epphany Arvie
Jessica Buster
Paula Bowman
Jennifer Epperson
Jose Garcia
Rose Nguyen
Mathew Perault
Clay Schrock
Tristan Smith
Holly Thibodaux
Lisa Williams
Elizabeth Gill
Daughters of the American Revolution
Colt Campbell
American Legion
Denisse Calderon
Zabdi Guzman
Madison Hayes
Sandra Jobe
Bay Area Community Calendar Highlights Local Activities
Bay Area groups host morning meetings at Cadillac Career Center. Baytown seniors enjoy crafts games Bible study and lunch at the senior center. Highlands Center offers line dance ceramics and bridge. J D Walker Center hosts senior programs and noon clubs. Numerous clubs including Rotary Genealogy and Overeaters Anonymous meet across Baytown venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Area
B.A.N.G
Cadillac Career Center
Garth Road
Wal-Mart
Baytown
Highlands Community Center
Harris County
J.D. Walker
Wade Road
Market St
Captain Jack Sparrow
Sterling Municipal Library
Highland Woods Drive
East Harris County
J.D. Walker Community Center
Bayou Bits and Local Club Meetups This Week
Baytown community events include Bayou Bits for 3 to kindergarteners with What is God s Favorite Color at Cedar Bayou United Methodist Church at 10 a.m. Thursday. $5, red shirts encouraged, crafts and Bible verses. Also Vietnam Veterans of America Baytown Chapter 922 meets at 7 p.m. at VFW 8204 N. Main St with DD214 required. Other gatherings: Highlands 4-H at 7 p.m. Baytown Fairgrounds 7900 N Main St. Crosby Swinging Squares 7:15-9:15 p.m. Crosby Community Center 419 Hare Rd. Gold Wing Riders Association 7:30 p.m. Cedar Bayou Community Center 7711 Highway 146. Surrender AA at Redeemer Lutheran Church 1200 E Lobit Ave at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s United Methodist Church
S. Alexander Drive
Ward Road
Baytown
Market Street
Sterling Municipal Library
N. Main
Vietnam Veterans of America
VFW
N. Main St
Highlands
Baytown Fairgrounds
North Main St
Crosby Swinging Squares
Crosby Community Center
Hare Road
Gold Wing Riders Association
Cedar Bayou
Highway 146
Surrender
Alcoholics Anonymous
Redeemer Lutheran Church
E. Lobit Ave
D Day Invasion and Historic Moments On This Date
On June 6 1944 Allied forces stormed Normandy beaches in World War II marking D Day. Other notable events include the 1844 founding of the YMCA in London 1918 Belleau Wood battle begins in France 1925 Walter Chrysler founds Chrysler Corp 1934 SEC established 1942 Midway battles turning point 1966 James Meredith shot 1968 RFK dies 1978 Prop 13 passes 1990 Lee College votes contract award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Normandy
France
Young Men’s Christian Association
London
Belleau Wood
U.S
Timothy McVeigh
Oklahoma City
Waco
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wanda Orton
The
Baytown Sun
Cedar Bayou Junior School
Kendra Morrow
Kenya Morrow
Megan Pursnell
Tyler Stafford
Ryan Taylor
Kelsey Thain
Joshua Watts
Weston Yaw
Erin Azquierdo
Overeaters Anonymous
Grace United Methodist Church
North Pruett
Ruth
Max East
L.I.E.T
Golden Corral
Baytown Kiwanis Club
Goose Creek Country Club
Duplicate Bridge Club
Make Over In Christ Inc
Riley Chambers Community Center
Barrett Station
Remington Park
Angler League of Texas
Texas Country Cooking
Nathan Gray
Gray’s Guide Service
Cecil Gray
Cedar Bayou United
Bush
Congress
Department of Homeland Security
Associated Press
SUN History
Humble Oil and Refining Co
Texas Avenue
Main Street
Baytown Elk’s Lodge
Robert C. Bennett Jr
Kiwanis Club
Lee College Regents
Gamma Construction of
Houston
Pearl Bailey
Landmark
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