Invite to Columbia reunion echoes of rivalry and memories
A columnist recalls receiving an invitation to West Columbia High School Class of 1957's 50th reunion, despite having graduated from Sweeny High. He notes the long rivalry between Sweeny and West Columbia, recounts reconnecting with former classmates online, and reflects on friendships formed across the maroon and blue divide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Clooney
West Columbia High School
Sweeny High
West Columbia
Sweeny
Taiwan
China
Hillary
Obama
Aggies
Longhorns
Jan Avera Humphrey
Freda Covington Fondon
Pat Harper Patterson
Austin
West Columbia High
Columbia High
Joyce Nell Payne
Charlie Willoughby
Hypnotist Dr Doug Yost to aid REL Project Graduation
Lee High School hosts Dr Doug Yost in a family hypnotist show at 7 p.m. Friday in the auditorium. Tickets are sold in advance for a sold out performance. Dr Doug’s stage act features open observation, audience participation, and fast-paced humor for a unique entertaining experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee High School
Doug Yost
Doug
Denise Jones
Rick Detwiler
Community Calendar Highlights in Chambers County and Baytown
Lee College senior program canceled for this period while free CPR for Chambers County employees runs 8:30 to 2:30 at Anahuac County Library. Other items include computer class in Winnie, ladies bowling at Max Bowl East, Happy Quilters, Bible studies, preschool and Spanish story times, tax help at libraries, and local club meetings with contact numbers.
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Lee College
Chambers County
Anahuac
Highlands
San Jacinto
Highlands Woods Drive
Juanita Hargraves
Sterling Municipal Library
Baytown groups host morning, lunch, and lecture events
A Baytown Healthcare networking breakfast runs 8 to 9 30 a m at Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 3921 N Main St with speaker Martin Sable on ten long term care mis takes. Other community activities include Baytown Homeschoolers at Highlands Community Center and Baytown Rotary at Goose Creek Country Club, plus bridge and no tap bowling events and a talk by Eddy Omolehinwa from University of Lagos at Lee College.
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N. Main St
Baytown
Bay Area Quilt Guild
Mount Olive Lutheran Church
Scarsdale Blvd
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
San Jacinto Cancer Center
Highlands Community Center
Market St
Healthcare Center
RHC
Martin Sable
Rotary Club
Goose Creek Country Club
Highlands
San Jacinto
Highlands Woods Drive
St. John’s United Methodist Church
S. Alexander Drive
Eddy Omolehinwa
Faculty of Business Administration
University of Lagos
Nigeria
Edythe Olde
Lee College
Today in History highlights across 1857 1836 and more
On March 6 history marks the Dred Scott ruling denying citizenship, the fall of the Alamo after a 13 day siege, and Roosevelt's bank holiday. Other notes include Holmes death, Berlin raid, Cronkite retirement, and notable Baytown events. The item lists assorted dates and authorities, with a photo submission call and correction policy.
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United States Supreme Court
Dred Scott
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr
Washington
U.S
Berlin
Walter Cronkite
CBS Evening News
London
Britain
China
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Jim Finley
Columbia
Discover Nursing
Houston
Discover
Johnson & Johnson
Hilton/Houston
Sharon Tatum
JonAnn Watson
Trudy Istre
Krendi Walls
Joyce Swinehart
Jesus
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
Bayway Drive
Lisa
King’s Table
Church of New Beginnings
Chamber of Commerce
5000 Country Club
Gilbert Santana
Robby McGowen
Cgccisd
AARP
Stafford
Baytown Lions Club
Golden Corral
Garth
Deniker Foundation
Duplicate Bridge Club
City of Baytown Parks and Recreation
West Buccaneer
Barbers Hill
Vic
First Baptist Church
Rollingbrook Drive
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 912
Baytown Senior Center
Bay Area
B.A.N.G
Cadillac Career Center
Garth Road
Wal-Mart
Ward Road
Baytown Community Center
The
Associated Press
SUN History
Crosby
Glen Maxey
Hopper
Harris County
Goose Creek
Voltaire
Peter
the Sun
David
Bloom
Baytown Sun
David Bloom
David. Bloom
Baytownsun.com
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