Veterans Day tribute honors living heroes and history
The Baytown Sun editorial salutes U S veterans marking Veterans Day on November 11. It notes the holiday's origins from Armistice Day and WWI, the shift to honoring living veterans, and ceremonies at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Washington D C and Bicentennial Park in Baytown. Editorial by David Bloom.
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Voters narrowly defeat golf course proposal
Baytown Sun reports on the Wednesday online vote where the golf course proposal was narrowly defeated, detailing community turnout and the outcome that changes local development plans.
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Veterans Day history highlight marks Armistice end
Today is November 11 2015 a Veterans Day observance. Notable events on this date include the 1918 Armistice ending World War I and the signing of the Mayflower compact by 41 Pilgrims in 1620. Also noted are the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier interment in 1921 the Gemini 12 launch in 1966 and the 1972 US base handover at Long Binh signaling end of direct US involvement in Vietnam.
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Remembering Madge Ball and a Baytown bend of life
Wanda Orton recalls Marjorie Cunningham’s memories of Harold’s Pharmacy and the Ball family. The piece reveals Madge Ball’s first name and details her role as a devoted mother and community figure linked to Patrick and Patricia Ball, local addresses, and church ties.
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Parents invited to Baytown CIS University program
Communities In Schools Baytown announces a four month Parent University series beginning with Parenting What am I doing here on November 12. Later topics cover self esteem encouragement communication and discipline. Sessions are free with limited space. call 281-425-3304 to register. Pam McDonald CIS Baytown social worker and Cedar Bayou Junior School case manager leads.
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