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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 2001
Page
2
Partly cloudy in the area with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows near 60, highs in the upper 70s. Sunrise at 6 46 a m and sunset at 5 24 p m. Tomorrow partly cloudy with highs in the upper 70s and lows near AR.
On November 16th dates mark Sherman’s March to the Sea in 1864, Fort Washington capture in 1776, Louis Riel’s 1885 execution, Oklahoma statehood in 1907, and diplomatic ties with the Soviet Union in 1933. Also noted are deaths of Samuel Rayburn in 1961, William Holden in 1981, Edwin Edwards’ 2000s return, Clinton and Gore political moves, and Hosea Williams’ death aged 74.
Thought for today quotes Helen Keller on happiness as a right, noting wisdom dullness and meanness do not bar joy, reflecting the era’s moral voice and public interest in inspirational sayings.
A proverb quotes Proverbs 29 17 urging that discipline of a son yields rest to a parent and brings delight to the soul. The verse emphasizes wise guidance and its peaceful outcome.
The first six weeks perfect attendance drawing at Stephen F. Austin Elementary School awarded Toys R Us gift certificates to one boy and one girl in each grade. Front row students Karlie Cox Austin Hancock Kailey Henderson Kristina Jenkins Spencer Hatten Toye Gonzalez Darrell Daniels. second row Kelton Harmon Cayce Isaacs Andrew Hill Elizabeth Chase Dalton Gardner. back row Principal Barbara Wilson Assistant Principal Nell Hartleib and Linda Rowe of Engineered Carbons, the Baytown Chamber of Commerce Partner in Education.
Deputy Goree Allen Jr of Harris County Sheriffs Department delivered a bike safety talk to Willadene Brown Bonnie Beth Newman and Nancy Stephens classes in Crosby Districts Newport Elementary. Students learned helmet rules and rider laws and received coloring books and sheriff stickers. Officers also spoke on Rape Aggression Defense Safety Fingerprinting for Youth Community Civic Meeting Support Car Seat Safety and sponsor Junior Achievement Dine with a Deputy and promote drug awareness gun safety and crime prevention tips.
The Baytown Sun invites readers to nominate someone for Best Cook on the Block in the Food section. Nomination methods include calling 281 425 8018 emailing danielle.lynch baytownsun com or mailing to The Baytown Sun PO Box 90 Baytown TX 77520.
Crosby High School cosmetology seniors presented a runway show featuring makeover results with models of all ages. The program offers low cost salon and spa services by appointment Tuesday to Thursday and can be reached at 281 328 5945 for details.
The Service League of Baytown previews the 36th Charity Ball "Carnivale Una Bella Notte" at The Houstonian on Saturday. Ball chairwomen Ronda Green and Susan Hazelwood invite Glen Terry of Superior Lincoln Mercury and note ongoing major contributions. For reservations, contact Hazelwood at 281 383 3796.
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