Wives of Texas presidents bond despite feuds and war
An extract from a two part series on Texas First Ladies recalls a close bond among Hannah Burnet Mary Jones and Margaret Houston. The discussion covers rivalries between Sam Houston and Anson Jones during presidential races, a duel threat, and their Civil War era roles.
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Mary Jones
Larry King
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Anson
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Sam Edward Jones
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Cedar Point
Goose Creek
Sam Jr
Ashbel Smith
Bagland Guards
Evergreen
Ashbel
Shiloh
Charles
William
Mobile
Alabama
Harper speaks to Women’s Club at Goose Creek Country Club
Harper addresses the Baytown area Women’s Club at Goose Creek Country Club sharing 26 years of experience in special education for autistic children. She notes rising autism diagnoses, traits of intelligent students, and educational strategies for improving outcomes. The club’s fall gathering included hostesses Martha Moore and Joy Warford, with Sylvia Thomas presiding. The next meeting is the December Christmas session on December 1.
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San Jacinto
Goose Creek Country Club
Martha Moore
Joy Warford
Sylvia Thomas
la Porte
Linda Stansel
Baytown
Sharon Harper
Harper
Sterling Municipal Library
Lisa
Highlands Book Review Club discusses Hadassah tale
The Highlands Book Review Club met September 21 at Virginia Cowen’s home with 20 members. Rev. Sharon Sabom reviewed Hadassah One Night with the King by Tommy Tenney, noting a recent theater adaptation. Tenney also wrote The Girl Who Became Queen Esther. A follow up meeting was planned for October 19 with guest speaker JoAn Martin, Baytown author. For info, contact Laura Pledger at 281-426-5006.
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Highlands Book Review Club
Virginia Cowen
Sharon Sabom
Tommy Tenney
Queen Esther
JoAn Martin
Baytown
Laura Pledger
November community calendar offers classes and clubs across Baytown area
The Community Calendar previews early events at local centers. Valerie Coleman speaks on holiday customer service at the November Business Breakfast in the Cyber Café at Lee College. Various activities include line dancing, ceramics, computer basics, garden clubs, Toastmasters, bingo, bridge and Canasta at multiple venues with contact numbers provided.
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Valerie Coleman
Highlands Community Center
S. Main St
Crosby
Yahoo
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Our Promise For
West Baytown Inc
Iglesia Bautista Betel
Kentucky
Baytown
Highland Woods Drive
Ward Road
History for November 8 highlights across years
On November 8 in history several events shaped politics and society. From Hitler's failed Beer Hall Putsch in 1923 to milestones in education, statehood, and presidential elections, the dates mark shifts in power, governance, and social progress across the United States and world events.
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Munich
Germany
Mount Holyoke
Roosevelt
Civil Works Administration
U.S
French North Africa
Massachusetts
John F. Kennedy
Richard M. Nixon
Ronald Reagan
California
Edward W. Brooke
U.S. Senate
George Bush
Michael Dukakis
Bush
SUN HISTORY AND COMMUNITY NOTES FROM BAYTOWN AREA
A 1950 report notes a 25 year old housewife charged with failure to stop after a fatal pedestrian crash. 1975 honors Baytown Lions Club as Bicentennial Founder for a 2000 donation to Bicentennial Park. 1990 October building permits total 884272 across multiple projects. A year ago Mont Belvieu voters approved 1025 million for water and sewer upgrades. Carson McCullers quote ends the item.
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Baytown Lions Club
Mont Belvieu
Treasure in Heaven Verse From Matthew 6 20
A Bible verse from Matthew 6 20 urges laying up treasures in heaven where moth and rust do not corrupt and where thieves cannot break through or steal. This saying emphasizes spiritual wealth over earthly possessions.
75th annual Goodfellows drive under way in Baytown
The Goodfellows drive aims to ensure no Baytown area youngster wakes up to an empty stocking Christmas morning. Mail checks or money orders to Goodfellows P.O. Box 90 Baytown Texas 77522 or deliver to The Baytown Sun office 1301 Memorial Drive. Call 281-425-8033 to leave information for those in need.
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Baytown
Goodfellows Drive
P.O
Texas
Baytown Sun
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