May 31 in history highlights span disasters and births
On May 31 history records include the Johnstown dam disaster of 1889 with over 2000 deaths, Haydn death in 1809, Whitman birth in 1819, the 1916 Battle of Jutland, Alger Hiss perjury trial 1949, South Africa republic 1961, Peru earthquake 1970, Alaska pipeline 1977, Wright resignation 1989, and Space Shuttle Discovery mission a year ago.
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Johnstown
Franz Joseph Haydn
Vienna
Walt Whitman
West Hills
N.Y
Union of South Africa
Jutland
Denmark
State Department
Alger Hiss
New York
Hiss
South Africa
Peru
Jim Wright
Tom Foley
International Space Station
Baytown Transit Milestones and Local Highlights Through 2006
A compact history outlines Baytown milestones from 1949 interstate bus service between Houston and New Orleans to 2006 local politics. It notes 1950 cinema at Brunson Theater, 1974 Harris County bond sale for Baker Road reconstruction, 1989 Expos contract for Lee College outfielder Mike Virdin, 2000 all female Lee High Brigadiers eyeing the Rose Bowl, and a 2006 post election recount confirming Lynn Caskey II’s seven vote win over Ronnie Anderson.
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Baytown
Houston
New Orleans
Brunson Theater
Texas Avenue
Harris County
Baker Road
Decker Drive
North Main
Mike Virdin
Lee College
Montreal Expos
the Sun
Lee High School
Lynn A. Caskey II
Ronnie Anderson
Beloved Exiles Urge Abstinence From Fleshly Passions
A Bible verse from 1 Peter 2 11 urges believers to act as sojourners and exiles and to abstain from passions of the flesh that wage war against the soul. The message emphasizes moral discipline and spiritual devotion in the face of worldly temptations.
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Peter
Baytown community calendar lists drives, auditions and events
Baytown groups announce a Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center drive at the Baytown Neighborhood Donor Center 5010 Garth Road Suite 210 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Auditions for Disney's Beauty and the Beast at Lee College Performing Arts Center with Baytown Little Theater and partners May 31 and June 1, both at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Various church, library, senior and club activities follow across Baytown area including Calvary Temple, Central Baptist Church, WEFW Post 912, Baytown Area Quilt Guild, Pilot Club of Highlands, Disabled Veterans of America Chapter 126, Precinct2gether, Crosby Community Center and more with contact numbers and times.
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Baytown
Breda
Central Baptist Church
King Street
WEFW
N. Main
Baytownareaquiltguild
Pilot Club of Highlands
Highlands Community Center
Laura Dean
Disabled Veterans of America Chapter
VFW Hall
Baytown Community Center
Market Street
Frank Butcher
Frank.butcher
Comcast.net
1724 Market
Baytown Clubs and Auditions Schedule for Tuesday
The Baytown Lions Club meets at Golden Corral at noon with Joey Wyatt of Stroke Scan as guest speaker. Auditions for Beauty and the Beast by Baytown Little Theater and partners occur at 7 p.m. via the Lee College site. Sterling project graduation meets Tuesday June 2 2009 at 6 p.m. in RSS cafeteria. A free Computer basics class runs 1 30 p.m. to 2 30 p.m. first come first served.
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Baytown Lions Club
Golden Corral
Joey Wyatt
Baytown Little Theater
Lee College
City of
Baytown
Baytown Symphony Orchestra
Lee College Performing Arts Center
BLT
Baytown.littletheater.org
Sterling Project
San Jac nurse honored for outstanding service
Barbara Gills RN of Infection Control at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital received the May 2009 Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nursing. She led an educational campaign on Swine Flu, educated staff, answered questions, and implemented an action plan. The award recognizes exceptional nursing effort and dedication within the hospital community.
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Karen Askew
Gail Kenny
Barbara Gills
Donna Gates
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Community Resource Credit Union
Michael Smith
Barbara
Daisy Foundation
Also Mentioned on This Page
SUN History
J.D. Walker Community Center
Wade Road
Crosby Community Center
Melissa
Market
Sterling Municipal Library
Hare Rd
Marguerite
Thresa
Angelique
Chambers County
Anahuac
Toledo
N. Alexander Dr
Texan Credit Corp
Ise Habla Espanol
N. Alexander
Ste. B
Bulletin Board
San Jac
Scorpions
Cub Scout Pack 93
Webelos
Scorpion Patrol
Nimitz
Olympia Pool
Cooper Butcher
Garrett Barnett
Alexander Bertram
Zachary Burgess
Peyton Moseley
Brett Burgess
Kelley Whitehead
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