May 25 in History Memorial Day Highlights
On May 25 1787 the Constitutional Convention began in Philadelphia after a quorum formed. Argentina began its revolt against Spain in 1810. Oscar Wilde was convicted in 1895 and sentenced to two years. Henry Ford interview published 1916 quoted history as bunk. Babe Ruth’s 714th and final homer came in 1935. Abdullah II became Jordan’s monarch in 1946. JFK urged a man on the moon by 1960s in 1961. Gateway Arch dedication occurred in 1968. Midnight Cowboy opened in 1969 in New York.
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Philadelphia
Argentina
Oscar Wilde
London
Chicago Tribune
Henry Ford
Babe Ruth
Boston Braves
Pittsburgh Pirates
John F. Kennedy
Congress
Gateway Arch
St. Louis
Hubert Humphrey
Stewart Udall
Dustin Hoffman
Jon Voight
New York
Baytown Education Milestones Through 1990
Historical notes list key local events from 1944 to 1990 including 216 Lee High graduates and 14 Lee College students receiving diplomas, a 1950 mid-June bargaining election for Humble Oil workers, a 1953 Baytown school bond proposal of 950000 for new buildings, and 1990 Mayor Hutto asking Councilman Delgado to confer with plaintiffs in a voting rights lawsuit.
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Lee High School
Lee College
Humble Oil and Refining Co
Baytown
Emmett Hutto
Mario Delgado
Midnight Prayers as Paul and Silas Sing Pardon to Prisoners
Around midnight Paul and Silas prayed and sang hymns to God while the other prisoners listened. The scene from Acts 16:25 shows faith under confinement, a moment of divine assurance and communal witness.
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Paul
Silas
God
Baytown Activity Calendar Highlights Community Centers Events
Baytown clubs and centers list a busy slate of events. Shriner Ladies Night at 110 West Main. Baytown Community Center hosts senior exercise and softball. Optimists meet at 1724 Market. Highlands Center lines dances and quilting. J D Walker Center hosts Precinct2gether. Crosby Center offers rhythm walking aerobics painting TOPS and chorus. various libraries provide ESL classes GED prep and story time. Senior bingo and lunch programs noted along with church study groups and support meetings. Multiple contact numbers included for details.
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Baytown
1724 Market
Highlands Community Center
J.D. Walker Community Center
Wade Road
Crosby Community Center
Melissa
Market
Sterling Municipal Library
Hare Rd
Marguerite
Thresa
Tsai Chi
Angelique
Chambers County
Anahuac
Garth
Baytown Lions Club
Golden Corral
Gccisd
Highland Woods Drive
King's Table
Church of New Beginnings
N. Alexander Dr
First Baptist Church
Rollingbrook
Call Nick
JoAnn
Or Elaine
Promise Center
West Main
Crosby Ladies and Lords
Memorial Day Office Closures and Reopening Details
City offices including City Hall Public Works and Utility Billing are closed for Memorial Day and reopen Tuesday. Libraries centers parks and recreation sites vary by location with most facilities closed today while parks remain open. Banks post offices and transit suspend service today and resume Tuesday.
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U.S
Baytown Sun Offices Closed for Memorial Day
The Baytown Sun offices will be closed today in observance of Memorial Day and will reopen for regular business Tuesday at 8 a.m.
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Goose Creek
Lee College
San Jacinto Mall
Lee College McNair
Baytown Sun
Baytown Memorial Day Service Planned at Bicentennial Park
Baytown will host a Memorial Day ceremony at Bicentennial Park 1001 Market St starting 11 am with Posting of the Colors and a names reading for service members lost. Wreaths will be laid at Veterans Memorial Plaza. if weather turns inclement the event moves to Baytown Community Center 2407 Market St. Organizers invite participation and wreath donations.
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Baytown
Bicentennial Park
Market St
Veterans Memorial Plaza
Baytown Community Center
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la Porte Ladies Group
LLG
Alcoholics Anonymous
Light of Christ Lutheran Church
South Fourteenth Street
la Porte
Happy Quilters
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City OF
City Hall
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Sterling
Eddie V. Gray
Roseland Spray Park
NC Foote Pool
Harris County Transit
Harris County
THE
Patriot Roofing Industries
State Certified
FEMA
Bayway Drive
Baytown Classifieds
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