Baytown memories from Joe Nieto's letters and locals
Sun readers recall Baytown's yesteryears through Joe Nieto's reminiscences of Main and Market Streets. The Baytown Drug Store on Main housed Dr C H Dolph and Aunt Pooch worked the soda counter, with Faith Mission on Harbor and the Venetian Room rumored for gambling.
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Relay for Life a labor of love for Lucases
Mildred and Bill Lucas faced cancer’s threat from 1962 after Mildred’s arm cancer biopsy. A Lackland base biopsy confirmed malignancy leading to extensive arm surgery at UTMB Galveston with no chemo or radiation. Thirty five years later in 1997 in Baytown Mildred’s mammogram prompted further tests at Texas Women’s Hospital Houston before a Kentucky trip altered their path.
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AIDS program and community calendar events at local venues
Community calendar lists events including AIDS awareness at Lee College during Black Church Prayer Week in Moser Hall from 2 30 to 4 30 p m. Senior trip to Houston Symphony at Jones Hall with a $36 fee includes deluxe motorcoach. Hymn singing Sundays at Hampton Inn Conference Room. Bingo at VFW Post 912 Wednesdays and Sundays. Scottish Rite Club meets at Golden Corral. Baby Time at Sterling Library Mondays. Duplicate bridge Mondays at Remington Park. Seniors room at Gray Center weekdays 10 a m to 4 p m. Jazzercise at St John’s UMC. Baytown Jaycees meet biweekly at Red Lobster. Singles Outreach planning at Kroger Deli. Crosby Quilt Guild meets at Crosby Brethren Church.
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Caladium Bulb Fundraisers At Barbers Hill And Plumwood
Barbers Hill Young Farmers sell fancy leaved caladium bulbs through Friday with 25 for 20 50 for 40 and 100 for 75 and pickup planned in April. Plumwood EvenMaud Garden Club hosts a one day bulb sale on March 20 starting 8 30 am selling jumbo pink red or white bulbs by the dozen for 1 each.
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Weather watch for Paiis Barrow
Partly cloudy to mostly sunny conditions with highs in the mid 70s and around 70 degrees. North winds 10 to 15 mph and clear to partly clear nights with lows in the lower 40s. Tides vary with morning low and evening high. Sunrise and sunset times listed. conditions brief and routine.
Baytown Sun Delivery Hours and Redelivery Contact
The Baytown Sun informs readers to expect delivery by 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday. If not received on time, call 425-8048 by 10 a.m. to arrange redelivery, with sports and television sections noted in the page.
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Obituaries for Berry Dudley Hinton Garson Duplissey
Obituaries announce the deaths of Bishop Andrew Berry Billie Lynne Dudley Hinton Eva Tomlin Garson and Willie P. Duplissey on page 6B. The notices summarize their passing and honor their life and contributions within the community.
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Baytown Sun calls for reader stories on hobbies and fame
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Quotable Quote From Saint Teresa of Avila
A pithy line attributed to St Teresa of Avila, dated 1515 to 1582, states more tears are shed over answered prayers than unanswered ones. The remark reflects a reflective view on gratitude and disappointment.
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Zechariah Vision on Nations and Feast of Tabernacles
A biblical verse from Zechariah prophesies that all remaining nations will journey to Jerusalem yearly to worship the King the Lord of hosts and observe the feast of tabernacles. The passage emphasizes universal reverence and religious celebration tied to Jerusalem.
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Corrections Policy Notices At The Baytown Sun
The Baytown Sun explains its policy for timely corrections and clarifications in this space. Readers are instructed to contact managing editor David Bloom at 281 425 8016 or email david bloom baytownsun com for inquiries.
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