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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 2007
Page
2
A Baytown reader recalls a fatal Houston fueling fire and warns that static shocks can ignite gas fumes. She debunks a viral claim that cell phones can start fires at pumps, urges safe refueling rules, and notes fumes can exist before pumping begins.
St Mark's United Methodist Church hosts its annual turkey dinner Friday with dine in or take out options. Lunch runs 11 am to 1 pm, take out from 5 to 6:30 pm. Tickets are 10 dollars. proceeds support local and global missions and church volunteers estimate 650 meals.
Readable listings for Highlands and Baytown community groups include seniors activities at Highlands Community Center and J.D. Walker Center, free English classes at Promise Center, seniors dances and bowling, genealogy and library hours, Toddler Time, Kiwanis and Bridge clubs, a business exchange, and multiple 4-H and veterans groups. Notable venues include Golden Corral, Red Lobster, Goose Creek Country Club, and Baytown Fairgrounds. Contact numbers provided.
On November 1, 1765 the Stamp Act took effect provoking colonial resistance. Also on this date Michelangelo finished the Sistine Chapel ceiling in 1512 and McClellan became Union General in Chief in 1861. In 1950 Puerto Rican nationalists attacked Blair House. a White House officer and one assailant died. One year ago Kerry apologized for a botched joke.
A digest of notable Baytown moments across decades: 1949 parade plans with a U S Army battalion, 1975 Harris County voter surge for Texas constitution revision, 1990 Baytown Police 11 patrol cars purchase, 2002 bank robbery by Kenneth Harrington on Decker Drive, 2005 Meadowlake crime spike with four burglaries in one week, plus a quoted Eric Hoffer remark.
A Biblical verse urges those who walk in darkness to trust in the LORD and rely on God, emphasizing obedience to his servant and reliance on divine guidance. Isaiah 50:10-11.
The Sun invites photo submissions for possible publication. Email photos to David Bloom at pbay townsun dot com or mail prints to the Sun offices at 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown 77520 or bring them in.
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