Today in History June 20 highlights and events
On June 20 various events shaped history including Lizzie Borden's acquittal in 1893 New Bedford. 1782 Congress approved the Great Seal. 1863 West Virginia statehood. 1909 Errol Flynn born. 1943 Detroit race riots and federal troops. 1947 Bugsy Siegel shot. 1963 US Soviet hot line. 1967 Ali draft conviction. 1979 Bill Stewart killed in Nicaragua. 2001 Andrea Yates case. Kosovo end of NATO bombing. Payne Stewart U S Open champion. Al Jazeera al Qaida hostage video. Retief Goosen wins U S Open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Mass
Lizzie Borden
Congress
United States
West Virginia
Errol Flynn
Hobart
Tasmania
Australia
Detroit
Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel
Beverly Hills
Calif
Virginia Hill
Soviet Union
Muhammad Ali
Houston
Ali
Supreme Court
ABC News
Bill Stewart
Managua
Nicaragua
Anastasio Somoza
National Guard
Andrea Yates
Yates
Kosovo
NATO
Yugoslavia
Payne Stewart
Phil Mickelson
al- Jazeera
al-Qaida
Kim Sun-il
Retief Goosen
U.S
Baytown growth and bonds push regional progress across decades
The Baytown area shows rapid development from 1937 with over 150000 in new homes along Burnett Bay and Cedar Bayou, to a 1944 Goose Creek war bonds rally posting 216000 led by Culpepper's 50000. In 1950, council disputed census figures as too low, and a 1975 traffic study noted rising flow and changing patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnett Bay
Cedar Bayou
Goose Creek
Culpepper’s
Sumner’s
Ira Guberman
Hemphill Pontiac
Baytown
Psalm 31 19 Great is your goodness in refuge and sight
A short verse reflecting praise for God's abundant goodness stored for those who fear him and seek protection, highlighting divine generosity toward the faithful.
Sampson Masonic Lodge 150 Year Celebration Saturday
Sampson Masonic Lodge invites friends to a 150 year celebration at 11 30 a m located at 114 Avenue D Highlands. Other events include ExxonMobil Retirees quarterly BBQ Saturday June 20 at Baytown Community Center 2407 Market St doors open 9 30 a m serving 10 30 a m to 12 30 p m Calvary Temple services at 10 a m and 6 p m at 7319 Breda VFW bingo 2 p m doors open 12 30 p m 8204 N Main Central Baptist Church hosts Children’s Church 11 a m to 12 p m at 1800 King St call 281 422 8381.
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Sampson Masonic Lodge
Avenue D
Highlands
ExxonMobil
Baytown
Market St
Calvary Temple
Breda
Call
Central Baptist Church
King Street
Childrenis Church
VFW
N. Main
Baytown Community Listings and Club Events This Monday
Baytown Shrine Club withholds their Stated Meeting at 110 West Main for Ladies Night. Social hour at 6, dinner at 7. Baytown Community Center hosts ballroom dancing 7 8 PM and senior classes on Market Street 8:30 10 AM. Contact Frank Butcher 281 424 1230 or frank dot butcher comcast dot net.
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
J.D. Walker Community Center
Wade Road
Crosby Community Center
Melissa
Sterling Municipal Library
Hare Rd
Marguerite
Thresa
Tsai Chi
Angelique
Chambers County
Anahuac
Calvary Temple
Breda
la Porte Ladies Group
LLG
Alcoholics Anonymous
Cathy’s Angels
South Fourteenth St
la Porte
Baytown Lions Club Meet Tuesday With Local Guest
The Baytown Lions Club gathers weekly at Golden Corral at noon with guest Jim Wadzinski from Baytown Little Theater. Morning activities include rhythm walking at 8, body toning, chair exercises, crafters circle, kazoo band at 9, and intermediate Spanish at 10. Bible study at Church of New Beginnings follows free lunch at 11:30 and 12:15 to 1:30. Celebrate Recovery meets 6:30 at First Baptist Church with contacts Nick, JoAnn, and Elaine. Game day begins at Highlands Community Center at 9 with address 604 Highland Woods Drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown Lions Club
Golden Corral
Jim Wadzinski
Baytown
Little Theater
Crosby Community Center
Hare Rd
King's Table
Church of New Beginnings
N. Alexander Dr
First Baptist Church
Rollingbrook
Nick
JoAnn
Or Elaine
Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
Grace Bible Church marks 30 years of blessings in Baytown
Grace Bible Church of Baytown celebrates three decades since a 1975 Bible class began in the pastor’s home. The 624 Massey Tompkins property was bought in 1978 and, after 31 years and 17 days, the building and roughly 5 acres were paid in full. A June 21 Note Burning Ceremony honors the milestone with Pastor Roy A. Cloudt inviting rejoicing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Bible Church
Baytown
Patrick Sarter
Milton Kellner
Mike McReynolds
Martin Kellner
Roy A. Cloudt
John McReynolds
Grace Bible Church of
Grace
Massey Tompkins
Benefit for family grieving toddler's tragic death today
A Baytown family hosts a community benefit for Nathan Elorza, a Houston four year old killed Feb 22 crossing Schilling Street. The event runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Tire Doctor, 1705 North Main Street, with barbecue, drinks and music to raise about $5,000 for funeral costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytonians
Nathan Elorza
Tire Doctor
North Main Street
Victoria Fletcher
Jean Fletcher
Tire
Houston
Baytown
Schilling Street
Jean
Nathan
Victoria
Fletcher
Elorza
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SUN History
Bulletin Board
Baytown Chamber of Commerce
Texan Credit Corporation
N. Alexander
Suite B
Judy Barrow
Mark Alexander
Lana Follis
Dave Jirrell
Yvette Garner
Jerry Alvarado
Terry Sain
Aaron Barbee
Jodie Mathews
Gretchen Knowles
Randy Casey
Cierra,putm
Sun.com
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