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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 2008
Page
4
Luke Hales and Dave Mathews are named managing editor and lead editor respectively as Community mem Jim Finley joins the newsroom. The appointments position the staff for upcoming coverage across local events, government, and public notices.
The Robert E. Lee band placed as 1st runner up grand champion in Sulphur Louisiana, with top finishes in band flags and drums and outstanding band in class. Local events include book reviews after repairs from Ike, a Relay for Life buzz at Faith Presbyterian, Baytown Lions Club 80th anniversary dinner, and ongoing volunteer activities. Community members praised include James Rhodes reporting for the Obama transition team, and multiple local recognitions from Grace UMC, Love Inc, and area groups.
James McGilvray sends belated birthday wishes to Claire Olivia Hester of the Woodlands for Nov 11. Kate Allen Stukenberg marked her birthday on Nov 12 with family in town from Bayton. Sara Allen Abbott and son Benjamin from Boston joined Aunt Kate’s celebration. Drew Selensky celebrated on Nov 18. Myrtle Viereck turned 82 on Nov 21. Send Around Town items by email or call the Sun.
William Rusher reflects on the failed 1949 1987 Fairness Doctrine and its potential revival by liberals led by Sen Dianne Feinstein and Sen Charles Schumer. He notes the doctrine aimed to balance viewpoints but hindered independent journalism, citing a 1987 Washington Post editorial and argues against government mandated equal time for all ideas.
The Baytown Sun announces letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words with a request for a photo. Details include publisher, editors, contact emails, mailing address, and phone numbers for Newsroom, Retail, Classifieds, and Circulation with redelivery assistance.
Alma Moore recalls St John’s United Methodist Church history in Cedar Bayou detailing a cotton picking fundraiser to buy a church bell. Volunteers crossed Cedar Bayou on a ferry to Vickers farm and faced long days, with Pauline Goff and others collecting funds through varied events while transporting preacher salaries and doughnuts.
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