Today in History highlights events across years
On June 18 1940 Winston Churchill urged unity in wartime. American forces entered Philadelphia in 1778 as British withdrew. The US declared war in 1812. Napoleon met Waterloo in 1815. Susan B Anthony was found guilty in 1873 for voting. Taft nominated in 1908. Lord Haw Haw charged in 1945. SALT II signed in 1979. Sally Ride became America's first woman in space in 1983.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Churchill
Philadelphia
United States
Britain
Napoleon Bonaparte
Belgium
Susan B. Anthony
Canandaigua
N.Y
Anthony
William Howard Taft
Chicago
William Joyce
Lord Haw- Haw
London
Jimmy Carter
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Vienna
Sally K. Ride
America
Baytown History Notes on Censuses and Theater Listings
In 1950 Baytown residents felt the census shortchanged the city reporting 22 429 residents a gain of 471 over 1948 figures. In 1975 the Brunson Theater on Texas Avenue showed Old Yeller and That Darn Cat. In 1991 residents urged City Council against Baytown moving from Precinct 2 to another precinct.
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Baytown
Brunson Theater
Texas Avenue
Precinct
Bible Verse Attributed Creation Statement
A verse notes that God spoke and through his word the heavens were formed and the host of the skies came into being by his breath. The passage emphasizes divine power in creation and cosmic order.
Community calendar highlights in Baytown area events
Calendar items include American Legion Post 323 meeting at 5 p.m. at VFW center 8204 N Main St and grief support at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital Baytown at 7 p.m. The Sterling Library hosts citizenship practice 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Crosby Center offers morning activities 8 to 10 a.m. and senior classes. Free GED prep and English classes available. various clubs, dances, and senior programs listed with contact numbers. Sampson Masonic Lodge hosts 150 year celebration at 11:30 a.m. at 114 Avenue D Highlands.
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American Legion Post No
Veterans of Foreign Wars Veterans Center
N. Main St
All Veterans Welcome
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Baytown
Garth Road
Frank Butcher
Frank.butcher
Comcast
Promise Center
West Main
Market St
Sterling Municipal Library
Crosby Community Center
Hare Rd
Angelique
Community Duplicate Bridge Club
Chambers County
Anahuac
Barrett Station
Riley Chambers Community Center
Diane
Sherita
Crosby Swinging Squares
Sampson Masonic Lodge
Avenue D
Highlands
Reunion and events pad Baytown July briefs
The Robert E. Lee class of 1966 hosts a mini reunion August 1 at Monument Inn 5 to 11 pm with a 308 per person entry, four entree choices, salad, baked potato, dessert and cash bar. Register online or by mail. deadline July 20. Baytown July 4th Parade seeks entries for multiple categories with a June 30 deadline and registration at Parks and Recreation. Baytown Ballroom Dance Club hosts a June Bugs dance June 19 at 7 to 10 pm at the Community Center with a free Rumba lesson, DJ music, refreshments, no alcohol, and 7.50 admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Lee
Monument Inn
Baytown
Baytown Ballroom
Baytown Community Center
Market Street
Sylvia Weber
Eileen Bauerlein
Mike Flinn
Chris Worthington
Also Mentioned on This Page
SUN History
Sterling Library
Make Over In Christ Inc
Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
Melissa
Knights of Columbus
Main
J.D. Walker Community Center
Wade Road
Senior Citizen Bridge
Market St. Call
Go Getters
Lone Star Room
Bulletin Board
Goose Creek Disc
Laura Smith
Stephen F. Austin
Bruce Davis
Robert E. Lee High School
Smith
Davis
Goose Creek
Toby York
Houston
COX A/C
Plumbing
Cox
TRANE
Ise Habla Espanol
Texan Credit Corp
N. Alexander
Ste. B
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