Call for community columnists in Baytown area papers
The Baytown Sun seeks community columnists from Highlands & Lynchburg to Cove area towns. Writers will cover local topics such as libraries churches schools and businesses, with 500 to 600 words per column. Regular rotation, exposure to about 10 000 readers, contact David Bloom at david.bloom baytownsun.com for details.
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Mont Belvieu
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Anahuac & Wallisville
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Girl Scouts Share Tips on Flag Etiquette this Flag Day
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council offers guidance on displaying the U S flag under the Flag Code. Rules include flag placement above other banners, dignified handling, keeping the flag aloft, avoiding contact with the ground, and lighting for after dark displays. Flag Day, June 14, recalls the 1777 adoption of the U S flag.
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Halloween Mask Prank Helps Patient Stay Open Door
In a 1950s San Jacinto Memorial Hospital tale, a patient hid behind scary masks in a top-drawer disguise to deter gawkers while keeping her door ajar. The ruse drew laughs from visitors and nurses, illustrating enduring humor amid illness as hospital life evolves. Wanda Orton notes the anecdote from The Sun.
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Houston Methodist
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Reminiscences of grammar school romance and days past
JoAn Martin recalls a rural grammar school era with line shaded windows and desks bolted to floors. She describes love notes graffiti in heart shapes and games like Spin the Bottle while noting the era's social norms and secrecy. The piece closes with her identity as a retired teacher and novelist.
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Pete
Pete Brown
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Betsy
Letter to the Editor on a safer sumo wrestling gag
James Kingsmill from Baytown urges restraint after describing a high school Project Graduation activity featuring an inflatable sumo ring. He suggests Cyrus Fletcher and Raymond Martin try the gear and debate their views in a safe match, arguing the exchange will not sway opinions and asking readers to give it a rest.
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Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
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Today in History June 10 2015 events and anniversaries
Highlights include the 1935 founding of Alcoholics Anonymous in Akron by Dr. Bob Smith and Bill W, the 1692 Bridget Bishop Salem execution, the 1864 Confederate Congress age 17 to 70 service, Nixon’s 1971 China embargo lift, Jaycee Dugard by Phillip and Nancy Garrido in 1991, and Cantor's 2014 primary loss to Dave Brat.
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