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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 2008
Page
2
A family at Whatley residence basks in a carefree summer while busy plans loom. The narrator lists tasks from dental recoveries to cluttered kids rooms, summer programs, and the eldest's driver education, all shaping a move toward order after months of laid back living.
Baytown Community Alliance sells tickets for 10 dollars through July 11 to support Friends Serving Friends Thanksgiving feast expected to serve 6000 to 7000 people. The event, A Taste of the Bay, features Baytown restaurants, door prizes and a silent auction with a Coastal Lincoln Mercury gift basket valued at 250 dollars. The fundraiser is July 21 from 5 to 8 pm at Baytown Community Center. Tickets rise to 20 dollars after July 11 and 25 at the door. Contact numbers provided.
On this day in history June 29, notable items include the Virginia constitution adoption in 1776 with Patrick Henry as governor, Townshend Acts approval in 1767, Oppenheimer access denial in 1954, Cambodia offensive end in 1970, Furman v. Georgia decision in 1972, and later notes on Hepburn's death, Apple iPhone launch, and local Baytown tidbits. The entry blends political, scientific, and cultural milestones with a closing biblical quote.
A digest of local activities includes VFW Post 912 bingo at 2 pm with doors open 12:30 pm and contact 281-421-1257, Calvary Temple services at 10 am and 6 pm, Central Baptist Church Children’s Church 11 am to 12 pm, St James House Auxiliary planning meetings, Basic Ballroom lessons with Raul Alaniz, Family Night at Chick-fil-A, Baytown Optimists at 7 pm, Highlands Community Center line dancing and quilting, Precinct2gether Saturday session 9 am to 1 pm, Senior Bowling at Max Bowl East, senior games at the Community Center, Baby Time at Sterling Library, and other community gatherings with listed hours and contacts.
The Baytown Sun invites readers to share great photo submissions for possible publication. Email photo submissions to david.bloom baytownsun.com or mail or drop prints at the Sun offices located at 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas 77520.
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