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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 2003
Page
2
Partly cloudy and hazy conditions prevail with daytime highs in the lower 90s and overnight lows in the mid 70s. Sunrise is 6 34 a.m. and sunset 8 p.m. Trees remain lit by a late sun as the day cools gently.
Key events noted on May 8 include Truman declaring Europe victory in World War II in 1945, de Soto reaching the Mississippi in 1541, Palo Alto battle in 1846, Coca-Cola syrup invention in 1886, Nixon protesters in Peru in 1958, Wounded Knee surrender in 1973, Gary Hart withdrawal in 1987, a 1997 Bosnia cease-fire, a 2003 Minnesota tobacco settlement, and a 2004 FBI memo reference before 9/11.
Franklin P Adams, noted journalist and humorist, quips that the nation would benefit from a strong five-cent nickel reflecting his witty take on currency and public sentiment.
A biblical verse from Jesus teaches that the greatest among you should serve others. It warns that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, while those who humble themselves will be exalted. The passage underscores servant leadership and divine reversal of worldly status.
Agricultural fires in Mexico and Central America send a broad plume over eastern Texas. Persistent southeast winds push smoke about 900 miles, triggering unhealthy air for sensitive groups in McAllen, Mission, Dallas, and Central Texas. Hospitals report more respiratory cases among children and older adults.
Tamesado J. Estrada 74 of Baytown died May 5 2003 after a cancer battle. Born May 7 1928 in Baytown he served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War and married Frances Salazar on June 25 1955. He worked with Exxon Marine Division 1968 to 1991 and was a Local Laborers Union No 313 member. Survived by his wife Frances daughters Anna Coy and Eddie Estrada Albert Estrada and Lupe. sons Eddie and Albert. grandchildren Allison Adam Eric Natalie Selene Jacob and more. Visitation May 7 with rosary. funeral May 8 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Interment Memory Gardens Baytown.
Obituary notices for Daisy Vester Polydore 79 born 1923 in St Vincent died May 5 2003 with services May 9 2003 and May 10 2003 at New Life Assembly Church Baytown interment Memory Gardens. John Percy Cornelius 85 died May 7 2003 with visitation May 8 2003 and graveside May 9 2003 at Earthman Memory Gardens. Georgia Kresta 87 Baytown resident died May 6 2003 with graveside May 9 2003 at Cedar Crest Cemetery. notices list survivors and funeral details reflecting Baytown connections and local funeral homes.
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