Dear Abby fans miss Pauline Phillips legacy in new era
A reader laments Dear Abby's shift after Abigail Van Buren's death and Jeanne Phillips's stewardship. The writer craves sharper, darker facets of human behavior over bridesmaid tales, praising wit about lust greed and sensuality while recounting a bizarre Palm Springs birthday burglary involving a reader named AH Tied Up.
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Young readers autograph own books at library event
Sterling Municipal Library hosted a Reading and Cultural Enrichment program sponsored by the Exxon Mobil Foundation. Melissa Lord guided youths in creating personalized autograph books. Cortney Hoover signs George Latoya’s book as Danielle Hoover and Brittany DeConge observe.
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George Latoya
Danielle Hoover
Brittany DeConge
Crochet for a Cause volunteers donate 345 caps
Ann Dodd presents caps she crocheted for Texas Children Hospital. Dodd, a Cedar Bayou Chapter Easter Star volunteer from Baytown, gave one cap to Janet Buffon for the hospital.
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Pilot Club Baytown receives donations for barbecue fundraiser
YMCA Board Director Mark Fisher accepts a check from Pilot Club of Baytown as Ernestine Bright and Isabelle Flynn present. Bayer sponsor Cherie Laughlin gives a check to Pilot Club vice president Helen Gerlich. Other pilots Linda Roy and Kay Eshbach stand nearby as Bayer supports the community event.
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Cherie Laughlin
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Helen Gerlich
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Kay Eshbach
Community calendar oyster fry at Baytown Optimist Club
Oyster fry at Optimist Club 1724 Market St from 11 am to 1 pm and 4 to 7 pm plates $8. Variety show Singing Hands raises funds for Lee High School Project Graduation at 7 pm in the school auditorium admission $5. DeZavala Spring Festival 5 to 9 pm at DeZavala 305 Tri City Beach Rd tickets four for $4 with raffles moon walks games and food. Call 281-420-4920.
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New Horizon Golf Fund-Raiser Aids Domestic Violence Victims
The New Horizon Family Center hosts its third annual golf tournament on May 21 at Newport Golf Club Crosby. Shotgun start 8:30 a.m. Entry is 85 dollars per person including breakfast lunch greens fee cart and range balls. Door prizes mulligans silent auction. Call 281-424-3300 for details.
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Community events roundup in Baytown and area
Saturday events include Fill the Boot by Baytown firefighters at Garth and Baker from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Muscular Dystrophy Association, and the 12th annual Food Drive to Help Stamp Out Hunger by the National Association of Letter Carriers via mailbox collection. Blessfest 2004 at Eastside Honda runs 3 p.m. to midnight with 25+ Christian groups, plus an afterparty at midnight. Crosby Stamp dance at American Legion Hall 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. benefits the region. admission $5. Saturday gatherings also include Consumers meeting at La Familia Restaurant at 1 p.m. for research use. Continuous information lines provided.
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Weather watch for Palm Barrow Trinity Sey
Partly cloudy with highs in the lower 80s and Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph morning, 10 to 15 mph afternoon. Sunrise 6 31 a.m. Sunset 8 00 p.m. Tides low 4 52 a.m. high 2 51 p.m. Partly cloudy with highs in the lower 80s and Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph morning, 10 to 45 mph afternoon. Sunset 8 01 p.m. Tides low 5 49 a.m. high 4 03 p.m. for Palm Barrow Trinity Sey
Baytown Sun delivery notice and contact number
Missed Baytown Sun delivery policy states papers should arrive by 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday. Call 425-8048 by 10 a.m. for redelivery. Includes brief Sports Police Beat television listings.
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Obituary notices for Stavinoha Thompson McCormick Trim Jones
Obituaries list Josie Elisabeth Stavinoha Donald L Thompson Catherine Janell McCormick Floyd Lucian Trim and Elza E Jones as deceased in today’s notices. The page 8B segment reports these private deaths with brief memorial headings and basic biographical references.
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Donald L. Thompson
Catherine Janell McCormick
Floyd Lucian Trim
Elza E. Jones
Baytown Sun invites reader story ideas and photos
The Baytown Sun asks readers to submit interesting or strange hobby stories and photo opportunities. Send ideas to David Bloom at 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas 77520 or email david.bloom baytownsun.com. Include contact details for follow up and photo submissions to the Managing Editor.
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Quotable Quote From Laurence Sterne on Rest
A concise reflection attributes to English author Laurence Sterne that men tire themselves in pursuit of rest, illustrating a paradoxical view of effort versus ease. The quote highlights the paradoxical human drive for relief through constant striving.
Bible Verse Quote From Acts 28 27
A verse from Acts 28 27 notes the heart of this people is waxed gross and their ears dull while their eyes are closed lest they should see hear and understand and be converted and healed. The quotation emphasizes spiritual blindness and reluctance to accept truth.
Corrections Policy Clarifies Baytown Sun Practice
The Baytown Sun states it corrects errors promptly and publishes corrections and clarifications in a dedicated space. Readers may contact managing editor David Bloom at 281-425-8016 or via david.bloom baytownsun.com to inquire about corrections.
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