Today in History June 19 highlights across years
On June 19 events include Gordon Granger arriving in Galveston declaring freedom for enslaved people in Texas in 1865, the 1862 outlawing of slavery in U.S. territories, Fathers Day first celebrated in 1910, royal name change to Windsor in 1917, the FCC creation in 1934, a Montana bridge disaster in 1938, Ive Got A Secret debut in 1952, the Rosenberg espionage case execution in 1953, Civil Rights Act passage in 1964, John Neumann named first male U.S. saint in 1977, Len Bias death in 1986, Stephen King accident about ten years ago, Prince Edward and Sophie Rhys-Jones marriage, Dallas Stars win the Stanley Cup in 1999, and Turin winning the site of the 2006 Winter Games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Windsor
Federal Communications Commission
Federal Radio Commission
Montana
Custer Creek
Cbs-Tv
Garry Moore
Julius Rosenberg
Ethel
U.S
Soviet Union
Sing Sing
Ossining
N.Y
Senate
Paul VI
Philadelphia
John Neumann
University of Maryland
Len Bias
Boston Celtics
Stephen King
Bryan Smith
Lowell
Maine
Britain
Prince Edward
Sophie Rhys-Jones
England
Dallas Stars
Buffalo Sabres
Turin
Italy
Polio History and Baytown Developments Across Decades
Baytown polio cases in 1950 were zero per Odis Muennik, compared with four in 1949. A 1990 Regional Urban Design Assistance Team study urged restoring credibility to Baytown institutions before reforms. By 2005 the Long Neck Wildlife Festival reported earnings of 32806 and expenses over 228000. In 2007 police sought the body of Bill Harris, missing with his wife Martha after a Galveston Bay boating incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odis Muennik
Baytown
Baytown Long Neck
Bill Harris
Martha
Galveston Bay
Dear Children Let Us Love In Actions And Truth
A short biblical quotation Statement from 1 John 3 18 urging believers to show love through deeds rather than words, emphasizing sincerity and moral conduct.
Baytown Area Community Center Events and Celebrations
A dense calendar lists Father’s Day luncheon at Crosby Community Center noon 11:30 a.m., dance at Baytown Ballroom 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Fish Fry at 2600 W. Main, senior exercise classes, line dancing, rhythm walking, Go Getters gathering, TOPS nutrition classes, Exx onMobil retirees barbecue June 20, and church services at Calvary Temple and Central Baptist with bingo and children’s church. Contact numbers provided for specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosby Community Center
Hare Rd
Baytown
Chris Worthington
Melissa
Knights of Columbus
W. Main
Baytown Community Center
Market Street
Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
J.D. Walker
Wade Road
Market St. Call
Sampson Masonic Lodge
Avenue D
Highlands
ExxonMobil
Market St
Calvary Temple
Breda
Central Baptist Church
King Street
Childrenis
VFW
N. Main
J.D. Walker Community Center
King's Table
Church of New Beginnings
N. Alexander Dr
Baytown Community Activities and Club Meetings Schedule
A crowded Baytown notices page lists Moon Monday events across multiple centers. Shriner Ladies Night at 110 West Main. Baytown Optimists at 1724 Market St. senior line dancing quilting and games at various centers. library programs including ESL and GED prep. community bridge club at 6:30. Overeaters Anonymous at San Jacinto Methodist. Calvary Temple Power and Prayer night. La Porte AA meeting. Lions Club noon gatherings at Golden Corral. free English classes at Promise Center. various senior activities at Wade Road and Market Street facilities. contact numbers included for Frank Butcher and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown Shrine Club
Shriner
West Main
Baytown
Baytown Community Center
Market Street
Frank Butcher
Frank.butcher
Comcast
Market St
Highlands Community Center
Sterling Municipal Library
Crosby Community Center
Hare Rd
Marguerite
Thresa
Tsai Chi
Angelique
Chambers County
Anahuac
Community Duplicate Bridge Club
Community Center
Overeaters Anonymous
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Alexander
Johnny
Calvary Temple
Breda
la Porte Ladies Group
LLG
Alcoholics Anonymous
Cathy’s Angels
South Fourteenth St
la Porte
Highland Woods Drive
Promise Center
J.D. Walker
Wade Road
Happy Quilters
Barbers Hill ISD appoints new campus leaders statewide
Barbers Hill ISD announces new leadership: Barbara Ponder becomes Assistant Superintendent of Personnel while Rick Kana and Kirven Tillis are named Principal at Intermediate and Primary Schools respectively. Cynthia Lusignolo moves to Liberty ISD as Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbers Hill Isd
Barbara Ponder
Barbers Hill Intermediate School
Cynthia Lusignolo
Liberty Isd
Rick Kana
Kirren Tillis
Barbers Hill
Barbers Hill Primary School
BHIS
TABC
Ponder
Raise Your Hand Texas
Harvard University
Oklahoma State University
University of Houston Clear Lake
Sam Houston State University
University of St. Thomas
Kana
Kirven Tillis
Tillis
Goose Creek
Mr. Tillis
Greg Poole
Barbers Hill Iso
Robert E Lee class of 66 mini reunion at Monument Inn
Baytown brief covers a reunion for the Robert E Lee class of 1966 on August 1 from 5 to 11 pm at Monument Inn. Cost is 30 dollars per person with four entree choices plus salad, potato, dessert, and a cash bar. Registration online or by mail, with July 20 deadline. contact numbers provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Lee
Monument Inn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gordon Granger
Galveston
Texas
U.S. Territories
SUN History
John
Lone Star Room
Baytown Lions Club
Golden Corral
Jim Wadzinski
Baytown Little Theater
First Baptist Church
Rollingbrook
Nick
JoAnn
Or Elaine
Bulletin Board
Kirven
Mr. Kana
Sandra Duree
Grea Poote
Logal Briefs
Baytown Ballroom
Sylvia Weber
Eileen Bauerlein
Mike Flinn
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