June 25 Highlights From History and Sports Update
On this date in 1950 Korea began when North invaded the South. Virginia ratified the Constitution in 1788. In 1942 Royal Air Force bombed Bremen during World War II. Starkweather died in 1959 in Nebraska. Engel v Vitale ruled against state prayer in 1962. Dean started Watergate testimony in 1973. A 1996 truck bombing hit a U.S. housing complex in Saudi Arabia. Spurs won their first NBA title 78 77 over Knicks in 5 games.
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Korea
North
South
Virginia
U.S
Royal Air Force
Bremen
Germany
Charles Starkweather
Nebraska
Eamon de Valera
Ireland
Supreme Court
Engel
Bill Clinton
Serbia
Baytown Civil Defense Board Led in 1950s Era
A Baytown mayor in 1950 formed a civil defense board as air sea force integration with North Korea became a reality. The 1953 Baytonians witnessed an atomic blast mock through the traveling Atomic Auto near Nevada tests. In 2000 the EPA honored Bayer Corp with a Green Chemistry award for water based coating for colorants. In 2004 three Liberty County Jail inmates were captured within Highlands after a three day run.
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Baytown
Civil Defense Board
North Korea
Nevada
EPA
Bayer Corp
Liberty County
South Main
Highlands
Psalm 73 23–26 Bible Verse
The verse affirms God’s constant presence and guidance. It contrasts earthly desire with divine companionship and strength. It concludes that even if the body fails, God remains the heart’s strength and eternal portion.
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Earth
Community activity calendar highlights Crosby Beach area
A dense schedule lists morning canasta and rhythm walking at Crosby Community Center 409 Hare Rd with salad swaps and contact numbers. The Beach City Lions Club meets at Beach City Community Building, plus free English classes, GED prep, senior activities, square dancing, bridge, and TOPS meetings at local centers.
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Crosby Community Center
Hare Road
Beach City
Frank Butcher
Frank.butcher
Comcast.net
Market St
Sterling Municipal Library
Baytown
Chambers County
Anahuac
Barrett
Riley Chambers Community Center
Diane
Sherita
Crosby
Hare Rd
Call
Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
Melissa
Knights of Columbus
W. Main
Baytown Community Center
Market Street
Senior Citizen Bridge
Market St. Call
Crosby ISD board attends TASB Summer Leadership Institute
Crosby School Board members joined 2300+ educators at the Texas Association of School Board Summer Leadership Institute in San Antonio June 11 to 13. The event covered governance, college readiness, teacher recruitment, community partnerships, technology, and finance. Freeman Hrabowski and David Warlick led sessions on student success, future learning, and global readiness.
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Crosby School Board
Sheryl Shaw
Patricia Kay
Gerald Blankenship
Carla Mills
Summer Leadership Institute
Michael Joseph
Crosby Independent
Crosby Isd
Texas Association of School Board
TASB
San Antonio
University of Maryland
Baltimore County
David Warlick
Warlick
Lee Class of 66 mini reunion set for August 1
The Robert E. Lee class of 1966 holds a mini reunion on August 1 at the Monument Inn from 5 pm to 11 pm. Cost is 30 dollars per person with a choice of four entrees plus salad baked potato and dessert. A cash bar is available. Register online at bay townrelclassof66.org or mail a check to Linda Raymer 6709 Ponda Pass Austin TX 78749. Registration deadline is July 20. For more information contact Billy Barnett or Linda Raymer.
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Robert E. Lee
Monument Inn
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SUN History
Promise Center
West Main
Make Over In Christ Inc
Barrett Station
J.D. Walker Community Center
Wade Road
West Chambers
Call Suellyn Melcher
Lone Star Room
Bulletin Board
Freeman Hrabowski
Lee
COX A/C
Plumbing
TRANE
Patriot Roofing Industries
State Certified
FEMA
Bayway Drive
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!