Around Town: Graduates, Vacations, and Local Happenings
Baytown native Joseph Thierry earns summa cum laude BS in management from Kaplen University. Kathy LeDue Patterson and Chris enjoy a three month Aussie visit in the States, with Gulf Coast sightseeing and a gathering at David and Diana Corder’s home. Nancy and Pat Mann praise Gershwin’s American in Paris at Alley Theatre. Mary Nevil of Sheldon ISD hosts Teacher of the Year celebration at Minute Maid Park before Astros road trip. SFA grad Ashley Crawley vacationing before teaching. Lois Hoffman hosts Thursday Book Review luncheon. Nikki Dittman seen in town. Ditto Kay Tarski. Martha Webb hosts coffee guests. John and Patricia Farris mark 13th anniversary May 20. Charles and JoAnn Short 14th on May 21. Belated wishes to Lions Don and Jenice Coffey on May 20 and Garry and Kathy Nelson on anniversary Waltz today.
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Nancy
Pat Mann
Gershwin
Paris
Alley Theater
Sheldon Independent School District
Mary Nevil
Minute Maid Park
Astros
Don
Jenice Coffey
Garry
Kathy Nelson
Local birthday greetings span May dates town column
Nativity scene Allen Dunn celebrates another birthday today. Perry Simmons turned 85 on May 24 with well wishes. Sammy Mahan marked another year on May 25. Mary Ann Gaylord and David Howell shared birthday candles today. Mary Bennett noted natal day on May 27. May Ellen DeCell turns another year May 28 along with Kara Siedlecki. SEE TOWN ¢ PAGE 9.
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Perry Simmons
Sammy Mahan
Mary Ann Gaylord
David Howell
Mary Bennett
Ellen DeCell
Kara Siedlecki
Trudy's Promise A tale of love across the Berlin Wall
Marcia Preston recounts Trudy's desperate pursuit of her husband defector across East and West Berlin from 1962 to 1970. A mother in danger, she endures surveillance by the stasi, dangerous tunnels, and a divided family, while the wall stands as a brutal barrier. The author frames a personal saga of a mother's love amid political peril. Ontario Mira Books 2008 paperback 13.95.
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Trudy
Rolf
East Berlin
Berlin Wall
Stefan
Wolfgang
Stasi
Gisela
West Berlin
East Germany
America
Kennedy
Berlin
Wall
Marcia Preston
Ontario
Canada
Mira Books
Community Calendar Highlights From Baytown Anahuac and Nearby
Baytown area calendar lists GED prep at Anahuac and Crosby libraries, Stated Meeting for Baytown Shrine Club, Compassionate Friends support group at Crespo Jirrell Funeral Home, St. James House Auxiliary planning social events, Basic Ballroom dance at Baytown Community Center, senior softball and line dancing at Highlands Center, Precinct2gether drive at J D Walker, free oil painting and watercolor classes, Winnie Branch PC classes, senior bowling at Max Bowl East, ceramics class at Center, Senior Center card games, Baby Time at Sterling Library, Spanish computer classes, Community Duplicate Bridge at Market Center, Overeaters Anonymous at San Jacinto Hospital, Chorus rehearsal at Lee College, Power & Prayer at Calvary Temple, La Porte LLG AA meeting at Light of Christ Lutheran Church.
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Anahuac Library
Baytown Shrine Club
Compassionate Friends
Crespo & Jirrell Funeral Home
Frank Butcher
Keith Mixon
Highlands Community Center
Chambers County Library
Anahuac
J.D. Walker Community Center
Wade Road
Crosby Community Center
Anne Vandagriff
Chambers County
Winnie Branch
Max Bowl East
Ward Rd
Lee College
Community Duplicate
Market
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Alexander
Pam
Johnny
Baytown Community Chorus
Cobb Auditorium
Calvary Temple
Memorial Day history roundup of notable anniversaries
May 26 marks memorial day with highlights spanning events from 1908 Persian oil strike to 2007 political milestones. Notable entries include Luther's 1521 ban, 1913 Actors Equity formation, 1938 HUAC, 1940 Dunkirk evacuation, 1960 Lodge spying claim, 1969 Apollo 10 return, 1972 ABM treaty, Ellis Island ruling, 2003 Sharon peace bid, and 2007 Iraqi coalition visit.
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Middle East
William Knox D’arcy
George B. Reynolds
Masjid-i- Suleiman
Persia
Iran
U.S
Moscow
Earth
Nixon
Leonid Brezhnev
Supreme Court
Ellis Island
New Jersey
New York
Ariel Sharon
Likud
Nouri al-Maliki
Ryan Crocker
David Petraeus
Iraq
Associated Press
Sun History Highlights from Goose Creek to Houston Ship Channel
A 1937 Goose Creek post office move sparked local complaints as residents said it was relocated three blocks toward West Defoe. In 1944 Tri-Cities American Legion noted ongoing gratitude letters from around the world for its cigarettes for soldiers campaign, each pack stamped with its origin.
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Goose Creek
West Defoe
Tri-Cities American Legion
Lee High School
Lee College
Alamo
Texas
House of Representatives
Houston Ship Channel
Show me the man who has enjoyed his school days
Robert Morley, the famed British actor born 1908 and died 1992, quipped that a bully and bore define a man who enjoyed school days. This remark reflects his wit and sharp social observation.
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Robert Morley
Bible Verse Exodus Promise of Blessings and Healing
A Bible verse from Exodus 23 25 promises divine blessing and care. The text affirms God will bless bread and water and remove sickness from among the people.
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Love In Bloom
John
Patricia Farris
Charles and
JoAnn Short
Allen Dunn
Baytown Junior School
Terri Cook
Keith Dougherty
Andrew Young
Luis Espinoza
Summer Sibley
Janet Sibley
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Children’s Book Review
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Josbook
Mindspring
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Carpethaus.com
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