Today in History highlights for June 12, 2009
On June 12, 2009 the calendar marks a sequence of historic events across centuries. Notable items include the first human receiving a blood transfusion in 1667, Ahmed II’s rise to the Ottoman throne in 1691, Malta’s capture in 1798, and Mandela’s imprisonment in 1964. The list also notes the 1993 U.N. action in Somalia and the 1994 O J Simpson case development, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean-Baptiste Denys
Louis XIV
Ahmed II
Suleiman III
Turkey
Island
Malta
Alexandria
Egypt
United States
Constantine
Greece
Alexander
Paraguay
Bolivia
Chaco
Stalin
Chungking
China
Nelson Mandela
Walter Sisulu
South Africa
Israel
Jordan
Syria
Uruguay
Juan Bordaberry
Central African Republic
Jean-Bedel Bokassa
Bangladesh
Boris Yeltsin
Russia
Mount Pinatubo
Philippines
U.N
Mohammed Farah Aidid
U.S
O.J. Simpson
Reading the Tri Cities Directory Through The Years
In 1944 the Interstate Modern City Directory listed the area population at 29,601 for Tri Cities and La Porte. By 2002 the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission began drafting rules for non hazardous industrial waste landfills including the proposed TSP site in Chambers County. A 2003 report, completed in 2002, found Baytown's city court and jail facilities suffered leaks poor wiring and substandard window installations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-Cities
la Porte
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Chambers County
Baytown
Bible Verse Jeremiah 29 11 Reflects Plan for Hope
A religious quotation from Jeremiah 29 11 affirms that the Lord has plans to prosper and give a future and hope. It emphasizes divine intention, protection, and positive outcomes for believers.
Community Calendar of Local Classes and Activities
A Baytown area listings page outlines events at Baytown Highlands Crosby and J.D. Walker centers. Activities include senior fitness classes line dancing rhythm walking games and dominoes, Fish Fry, TopS nutrition session, story time at West Chambers Library, and various community gatherings with contact numbers.
Greater Baytown Photographers Guild Meeting Invites Members
Saturday amateurs and pros are invited to the initial meeting. Guest lecturer Matt Adams will speak on Texas art photography. Meeting is at Meadow Lake Subdivision Club House in Baytown from 10 to 11 30 am. Contact Randy Deerhoff at 281 421 1806 or motorman77 hotmail com. The Bayou Bowl game is at Stallworth Stadium at 8 pm benefiting Shrine Hospital. The Evening Pilot Club meets at Louise King’s house at 8 30 am for a social. The Old River Masonic Lodge on FM 565 hosts a blood drive from 9 am to 3 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
East Houston
Matt Adams
Texas
Meadow Lake Subdivision
Breda Lane
Randy Deerhoff
Hotmail
Stallworth Stadium
Shrine Hospital
Pilot Club
Louise King’s House
Old River Masonic Lodge
FM 565
Community activity guide for Baytown area
Calvary Temple holds 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. services at 7319 Breda. Central Baptist Church on 1800 King Street offers Children's Church 11 a.m. to noon. VFW Post 912 at 8204 N. Main runs bingo at 2 p.m. Doors open 12:30 p.m. Crosby Quilt Guild meets 7 p.m. at Crosby Brethren Church 5202 First St with Winnie Fleming presenting. call 281-426-3697. Baytown Community Center hosts ballroom dancing 7 to 8 p.m. and senior exercise 8:30 to 10 a.m. Senior softball at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Call 281-424-1230 or email frank.butcher comceast.net. Baytown Optimists meet at 1724 Market St. at 7 p.m. Highlands Community Center offers senior line dancing at 8:30 a.m., quilting at 9 a.m., beginner line dancing at 9:45 a.m., and game day 12:30 p.m. Call 281-426-7561. Precinct 2gether runs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 7613 Wade Road. 281-426-3551. Crosby Community Center hosts rhythm walking 8 a.m., aerobics 9 a.m., Advanced line dancing and oil painting at 9:30 a.m., and dart baseball 10 a.m. 281-462-0543. Seniors Room at 2407 Market St lists card games 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jacinto Mall
Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
Crosby Community Center
Hare Rd
Melissa
Knights of Columbus
W. Main
Baytown Community Center
Market Street
J.D. Walker Community Center
Wade Road
Senior Citizen Bridge
Market St. Call
Calvary Temple
Breda
Central Baptist Church
King Street
VFW
N. Main
Crosby Quilt Guild
Crosby Brethren Church
First St
Winnie Fleming
Letha Strouhal
Baytown
Frank Butcher
Frank.butcher
Market St
ExxonMobil awards AVID scholarships in Goose Creek district
Sixteen AVID seniors from Sterling and Lee high schools received ExxonMobil funded scholarships totaling 10,500 dollars. For the Lee banquet Connie Tilton presented six awards. recipients include Della Delgado, Daniel Estrada, Cynthia Garcia, Vanessa Lopez, Nora Valencia, and Stephanie Aleman. Rebecca Lucatero earned the Vision Award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross S. Sterling High School
ExxonMobil
RSS
Robin Richards
Rebecca Lucatero
Stephany Jimenez
Maria Ibarra
Tashea Harris
Minerva Trejo
Maricruz Diaz
Myesha Cook
Morrison Moore-Jones
Edna Aparicia
Lori Chartian
ExxonMobil Baytown
Neely Nelson
Robert E. Lee High School
AVID
Della Delgado
Cynthia Garcia
Vanessa Lopez
Nora Valencia
Stephanie Aleman
Daniel Estrada
Goose Creek
Sterling and Lee
Lee
Connie Tilton
REL
Lee College
Stephanie
University of Houston
Edna Aparicio
Louisiana State University
University of Texas
Texas A&m University
Avid Vision
Sterling
Lamar University
Also Mentioned on This Page
SUN History
Jeremiah
West Chambers
Suellyn Melcher
Lone Star Room
Community Center
Bulletin Board
Baylor College of Medicine
Mary Katherine Swanson
Bill Miller
Sterling Avid
Avidcenter.org
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