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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 2004
Page
2
An email circulating claims fabric softener sheets deter yellow jackets and mosquitoes when placed in pockets or belts looped, and suggest many other uses from mice deterrence to odor control and static suppression. It urges testing before reliance and notes practical Baytown context.
The Sun Week roundup surveys upcoming features and calendar items for readers. It notes notable columns, fashion guides, travel insights, and entertainment previews planned for the week.
Baytown City Council meets Thursday to choose how to fill Mayor Calvin Mundinger's District 3 seat. The agenda weighs appointment elections or public input options for the vacancy.
Eight of twelve candidates reported fundraising in the first week of the Downtown Baytown mayoral race. pledges and cash totals vary, with candidates like Marie Zoes and Tracey Wheeler-Martinez presenting modest sums. The contest, backed by the Baytown Downtown Association, seeks to revitalize Texas Avenue and surrounding districts, with a winner to be unveiled on July 4 at Bicentennial Park.
A Thursday schedule lists a drug and alcohol support group at 2 p.m. on 2001 Cedar Bayou Lane with Debbie Vassallo, plus Toddler Time at Sterling Library, Crosby Swinging Squares lessons, senior dances and games at Gray Center, TOPS meetings at Remington Park, senior bowling at Max Bowl, Furbee Duplicate Bridge at Remington Park, Baytown Toastmasters at ExxonMobil, Mothers of Multiples at San Jacinto Hospital, Beach City Lions Club evenings, a Holy Family garage sale, and Friday bridge at Remington Park with contact numbers provided.
Mostly cloudy in the morning with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, then partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s, lows mid 70s, southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Sunrise 6 18 a.m. Sunset 8 20 p.m. Tides high 34 33 a.m. Low 9 53 a.m. High 5 58 p.m. Low 41 48 p.m. Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 90 and lows mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. High 6 35 a.m. Low 11 10 a.m. High 6 12 p.m. For Point Barrow Trinity Bay.
The Baytown Sun informs readers that delivery should arrive by 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. on Sunday. If not received on time, callers should contact 425-8048 by 1 a.m. to arrange re-delivery.
Obituaries list several deaths including Dr. Robert Edward Robson Eddie Pratt Joseph Cuthbert Desbomnes Ruth Ann Nichols Gegas Herald Lincoln Sholes with pending notices for Hazel D Hayes Abshier Vernon L Downing and Mrs Robbie L Sanders.
Baytown residents are asked to complete an online survey to help improve the city. It gathers input on Baytown's strengths and weaknesses via the city site baytown.org and baytownsun.com. The Sun invites photo submissions to davie bloom at baytownsun.com and accepts mailed prints to 1301 Memorial Drive, Baytown 77520.
A quotation attributed to Anatole France notes that historical books free of lies are exceedingly dull. The remark lampoons idealized histories and underscores how storytelling shapes perceptions of the past.
A religious note cites Mark I 4 38 urging vigilance through prayer as the spirit remains ready while the flesh is weak. The verse emphasizes moral restraint and spiritual warning.
The Baytown Sun announces timely corrections and clarifications in this space. Readers may contact managing editor David Bloom at 281-425-8016 or via davidbloom baytownsun.com to inquire about corrections.
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