Second cousins Van Johnson and Eugene Patterson in Kilgore flight tale
Jim Finley recalls a childhood flight with his second cousin Eugene Patterson in Kilgore. He likens Eugene to film star Van Johnson, notes their shared look and charm, and recounts a first airborne ride in a yellow Piper Cub from a local airstrip. The piece ends with thanks to Wanda Orton for the column.
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Baytown Nature Center Bird and Animal Journal Report
Baytown Sun notes the Baytown Nature Center weekly bird and animal sightings submitted by Dwayne Litteer and Ron Ummel. A rainfall week yielded 100 plus egrets and herons feeding at Duck Pond, including 10 wood storks, the season’s high count, with a scissor tailed flycatcher seen after a rain.
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Tuesday Community Activities at Local Libraries and Centers
A Tuesday schedule lists Storytime at Sterling Library for ages 3 to 6 from 10 45 to 11 00 with Miss Lisa, Bible Study at Wayne Gray Sports Complex 12 15 to 1 30, lunch at 11 30, and telephone numbers for details. Also Happy Quitters at Wayne Gray Rec Center 10 00, Bridge Club at Remington Park 1 00, GED classes at 4 D Walker Center 5 30 to 8 30, plus Crosby Library programs.
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Senior Defensive Driving offered by AARP Benny Beck
Benny Beck offers the 55 Alive Defensive Driving course for ages 50 and up at Lee College Republic Whiting Building July 7 and 8 from 8 30 a m to 12 30 p m in Rundell Hall Continuing Education Office register in person for a parking pass and a 10 fee payable by check to AARP. Call 281 425 6311.
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Weather Watch For Point Barrow Trinity Bay
Mostly cloudy skies with a 50 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs near the upper 80s. Sunrise 6 22 a m Sunset 8 24 p m Tides low 12 14 a m high 10 06 a m Low 1 04 a m High 11 07 a m for Point Barrow Trinity Bay.
Baytown Sun Subscription Rates Rise in 2004
The Baytown Sun announces increased home delivery rates to $10.25 per month and mail subscriptions to $13.45 per month effective July 1, 2004. Readers are reminded to call 425-8048 by 4:30 a.m. if the newspaper is not received on time.
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Classifieds and Notices Include Business Listings
A compact page features business classifieds, brief listings, and notices across categories. Local shops, services, and upcoming sales appear alongside public notices and small ads from area organizations.
Deaths and obituaries named for Hazlip Tehee Smith Teasley Melancon
Obituary notices list Henry V. Hazlip Jr Edward D Tehee Joseph W Smith LC Teasley Jr and William Bill Melancon. Additional pending item for Nancy Mundinger referenced on page 12.
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Baytown Seeks Public Input In City Improvement Survey
Baytown residents are invited to complete an online survey to help identify strengths and weaknesses for a better living environment. The survey is available on the city site baytown.org and The San site baytownsan.com.
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Sun invites photo submissions to share Baytown readers
The Sun requests photo submissions for possible publication. Send images by email to Managing Editor David Bloom or mail prints to 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown 77520. Quoted poet Phyllis McGinley notes evolving views on sin and human condition.
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Philippians 2 1 4 NIV Encouragement in Unity
A biblical passage from Philippians urges believers to unite in Christ by humility. It emphasizes valuing others over self and pursuing the common good rather than selfish ambition.
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Corrigenda Policy Notice From The Baytown Sun
The Baytown Sun outlines its policy for corrections and clarifications published in this space. Readers are advised to contact Sun managing editor David Bloom at 281 425 8016 or david bloom baytownsun.com for inquiries.
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Wednesday Things to look for in The Sun
A compact note highlighting what readers may expect in The Sun on a Wednesday. It previews potential features, columns, and notices likely to appear, signaling a mix of local items, community briefs, and ongoing interests for the midweek edition.
Baytown Man Chronicles Texas Photo Club Journey
A Baytown resident shares his travels with the Texas Silent Photo Club as members explore diverse Texas locales. The snapshot highlights how the club documents communities, landscapes, and people through candid, silent photography across multiple stops.
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