On This Date June 22 Through History Highlights
June 22 marks key events across years including the Okinawa battle end in 1945 with heavy Allied and civilian casualties, the 1807 HMS Leopard boarding the USS Chesapeake, the 1870 creation of the Justice Department, Joe Louis title fights in 1937 and 1938, the 1940 fall of Paris and armistice, the 1944 GI Bill signing, Bergman’s Wild Strawberries in 1959, Judy Garland's death in 1969, John Mitchell’s 1977 prison term, and Pat Nixon’s 1993 death.
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Okinawa
Chesapeake
Virginia
U.S. Department of Justice
Joe Louis
Jim Braddock
Chicago
Max Schmeling
Yankee Stadium
Adolf Hitler
France
Paris
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Ingmar Bergman
New York
Judy Garland
London
John N. Mitchell
U.S
Cheese ration groups defined in mid-century lists
A 1944 note states Group 1 cheeses such as American and cheddar remained on the ration list while Groups 2 and 3 with highly perishable cheeses were declared point-free. In 1950 a Baytown Oilers versus Shell Oilers game raised over 300 dollars for Lee High School bond. Goose Creek trustees in 1990 considered a 38.5 million bond election.
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Baytown Oilers
Shell Oilers
Lee High School
Goose Creek
Bible Verse Emphasizes Parental Guidance
A short proverb counsels children to heed their father's commands and not abandon their mother's teachings, underscoring the value of parental instruction in daily life.
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Son
Baytown community events calendar volleys through dozens of classes
The Baytown Shrine Club hosts Ladies Night at 110 West Main with social hour at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. The Baytown Community Center lists ballroom dancing 7 to 8 p.m., senior exercise 8:30 to 10 a.m., and senior softball at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Other venues offer line dancing, quilting, ESL, GED prep, story times, bridge, and various clubs with times and contact numbers. Nearby libraries present toddler and story times, Spanish classes, and computer labs. Community groups meet at J D Walker Center, Crosby Center, and Sterling Library.
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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
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
Baytown Lions Club
Golden Corral
Jim Wadzinski
Little Theater
Crosby
Duplicate Bridge Club
Local Event Schedule Listing for Wednesday Activities
Wednesday schedule includes Melissa at 9 a.m. decorative painting at 9 30 a.m. TOPS at 10 a.m. Crosby Ladies and Lords chorus at 11 a.m. Contact 281 462 0543 for details.
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Crosby Community Center
Melissa
Crosby Ladies and Lords
Rotary Club honors longtime Baytown member Bob Kalbitz
Rotary Club of Baytown honors longtime member Bob Kalbitz with two scholarships named in his honor The Bob Kalbitz Interact Scholarships will start in May 2010 and reward two GCCISD graduating Interact students Kalbitz joined in 1979 served as president 1987 1988 and held club secretary duties for more than two decades He will transfer to the Liberty Rotary Club on July 1 near his home a move that leaves a lasting imprint on Baytown Rotary
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Susan Milner
Rotary Club of
Baytown
Bob Kalbitz
Interact
Gccisd
Baytown Rotary Club
Bob
Liberty Rotary Club
Baytown July 4 Parade Seeks Entries and Deadline
The Baytown July 4th Parade invites entries for the Saturday July 4 event at 5 30 p m. The registration deadline is Tuesday June 30 at 5 p m. Awards cover antique cars by era, churches, clubs, businesses, various vehicle categories, marching groups, and more. Register at the Baytown Parks and Recreation office 2407 Market St. For details call 281 420 6597 or email pard baytown.org
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Baytown
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Elaine
Highland Woods Drive
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Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Webston G. Cotten
Garth Rp
Orrice
Westoncotten.com
Bulletin Board
Rotary Club IN the News
Sandra Bell
Sandra
Rotary
Ryan Hightower
Vince Howell
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