Whiting Family Roots in Baytown Medical Legacy
The article traces Dr Harvey Whiting and his descendants shaping Baytown’s medical and civic history. It links Whiting to families Brooks Brunson Busch Leavins Scott Ilfrey Stolander and more, notes Goose Creek Hospital founded by William Nelson Brooks, and recalls John Martin Road named for a 1920s Harris County official. The lineage spans 19th and 20th centuries with connections to theaters grocers and German immigrant lines.
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Harvey Whiting
Baytown
Whiting
Texas
Mexico
San Jacinto
Bicentennial Park
Busch Leavins
Scott
Ilfrey
Stolander
Cedar Bayou
Goose Creek
Matt Martin
Brunson
Mary Esther Brunson
Alabama
Mary
Bay Theater
Melissa
Gilbert Brooks
William Nelson Brooks
Goose Creek Hospital
Baytown Hospital
Brooks
Irene
C.H. Langford
Greensboro
N.C
North Carolina
American College of Surgeons
Martin
Gilbert
Melissa Brooks
Frances Jane
Friederich Wilhelm Martin
Friederich
John Martin
Edna Busch
Francis Antone Busch
Marie Papp
Harris County
Church Gives Educators a Sweet Deal
Highlands United Methodist Church members baked and bagged over 750 homemade cookies for Highlands Elementary and Hopper Primary staff. More than 20 church volunteers prepared three dozen cookies each, with a note thanking teachers and staff for their daily work with children.
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Highlands United Methodist Church
Highlands Elementary
Hopper Primary
Sharon Sabom
Amanda Garza
Bryan Kenjerski
Pam Henderson
Barbara Frank
Community Calendar Highlights From Baytown Area
Grace UMC Kitchen Ministry serves taco soup from 4 30 to 7 p m at 304 N Pruett. College Small Business Development Center hosts a $5 breakfast at 7 a m near Bayland Marina. Various clubs, classes, and meetings fill the day at local centers including Highlands, J D Walker, Baytown Community Center, and Sterling Library. Community events cover bingo, dances, crafts, and support services with multiple contact numbers for details.
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Grace Umc
N. Pruett
College
Bayland Marina
Barracuda Beach Club
Highlands Community Center
St. John’s United Methodist Church
S. Alexander Drive
Ward Road
Baytown Community Center
Market Street
Grace United Methodist Church
N. Main
Texas
Beta Sigma Phi
Pat Griffiths
Karla Vinson
Calvary Temple
Breda
Baytown Senior Center
Today in History November 14 2007 overview
On November 14 2007 the page notes significant past events. Nellie Bly's world trip in 1889 inspired by Jules Verne completed in 72 days. Moby-Dick published in 1851. Guiteau trial began in 1881. Apollo 12 launched in 1969. 1970 Huntington crash killed 75 including Marshall football team. Dow tops 1000 in 1972. Ten years ago Sara Lister resigned after calling Marines extremists.
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Jules Verne
New York World
Nellie Bly
Herman Melville
United States
Charles J. Guiteau
Garfield
Guiteau
Southern Airways
Huntington
W.va
Marshall University
Dow Jones
Sara Lister
Army
Associated Press
Baytown Chronology Highlights From 1950s to 1999
A Sun History recap lists key local events: 1950 First National Bank remodeling. 1956 vandalism damages settled. 1975 Baytown jury verdict acquits in animal control case. 1990 Cotton Bayou drainage completion in Mont Belvieu. 1999 Baytown pharmacy market clash with Walgreens and Eckerd’s near Garth Road and Park Street. Also notes a 1980s-1990s high school incident and Abraham Flexner reference.
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First National Bank
Texas Avenue
Ashbel Street
Roy Montgomery
Baytown
Mont Belvieu
Submissions Sought For Baytown Sun Photo And Story Ideas
Readers are invited to submit photo tips and readable story ideas to The Baytown Sun. Email david.bloom baytownsun.com or mail to 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas 77520. Include contact details for follow up.
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the Sun
David
Bloom
Baytown Sun
David Bloom
Memorial Drive
Baytown
Texas
Baytownsun
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dr. Whiting
Wanda Orton
Karen Thomas
Hopper
Juanita Ball
Esmerelda Cepeda
Melissa McHargue
Church
Scarlett Fowler
East Harris County
J.D. Walker Community Center
Wade Road
TOPS
Market St
Call
Plumwood
Eva Maud Garden Club
Fern Cooper
French Place
John Russell
Beekeeper
Dee Lewis
Chambers County Library
Anahuac
Sterling Municipal Library
ExxonMobil
Baytown Toastmasters Club
Ralph Matthews
Highlands Woods Drive
Highland Woods Drive
Promise Center
Kentucky
East
Max East
Bridge Club
Epsilon Psi
Delta Kappa Gamma
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church
Laura Kellner
Dianna Walton
Donna Mohlman
Jackie Brown
Cora Bigwood
West Chambers
Barrett Station
Riley Chambers Community Center
Diane
Sherita
Christ Inc
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
Bayway Drive
American Legion Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars Veterans Center
N. Main St
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Garth Road
SUN History
Abraham Flexner
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