Wanda Orton revisits Baytown roots of Bev Bergeron career
Wanda Orton recalls Baytown figures who aided Bev Bergeron’s rise as magician and performer. From bricklayer Rufus Bergeron to teachers and mentors at Baytown schools, the narrative spans Jimmie’s Drug Store magic buys to the REL chemistry club gig and Hollywood museum donations. Wanda notes the challenge of naming everyone who helped launch his career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Bev Bergeron
Jimmy
Rufus Bergeron
Bev
Orlando
Fla
Willard
Wizard
Minnesota Street
Skinner
Ditty
Jimmie’s
Johnny Opryshek
Hamilton
Houston
Howard’s
Dirty Craig
REL
Baytown Junior High
John M. Stuart
Stuart
BJH
Holly McLemore
Jeanne Gelber
W.W. Brown
Nettie Bradshaw
San Antonio
Jane Mitcham
Sybil Jordan
Bey
Austin
Beverly Rockhold
M.L
Doug’ Snyder
Texas
Snyder
Pearl Reynolds
Snyder/Bergeron
Los Angeles
Marshall, Mich
Rufus Honeycutt
Bay Theater
Ross Sterling FFA meat sale to aid organization
The Ross S. Sterling FFA is holding a meat sale to raise funds for the chapter. Call Kenny Rogers at 281 430 4500 to purchase meat. 2003 04 officers include Rogers adviser Alyssa Adams Dustin Schubert Amanda Kimmey Kyleigh Parker Dallas Howard Leslie Araujo Sentinel Josh Baumbach Tiffany Hotchkiss Carolyn Thomas Stacy Perkins and Ryan Sedivec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross S. Sterling Ffa
Kenny Rogers
Sterling Ffa
Rogers
Alyssa Adams
Dustin Schubert
Amanda Kimmey
Kyleigh Parker
Dallas Howard
Leslie Araujo
Stacy Perkins
Ryan Sedivec
Sunburst Beauty Pageant Queen Crowned at 2003 Contest
Wendi Motte daughter of Keith and Camilla Motte of Baytown was named Queen in the 23 and under division at the 2003 Sunburst Beauty Pageant held October 23 at San Jacinto Mall. She outlasted more than 17 contestants and earned trophies for prettiest eyes and hair. Motte was sponsored by Aim High Moonwalks of Baytown and will compete in the 2004 Texas State Finals Pageant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendi Motte
Keith
Camilla Motte
Baytown
San Jacinto Mall
Motte
Aim High Moonwalks
Texas
Local clinic promotes kids fitness with free fit quiz
Baytown physical therapists urge 60 minutes of daily exercise for children citing Surgeon General and CDC goals. They stress school daily activity, family involvement, and practical home options like walking, biking, and group games. The TIRR Baytown center offers a free fit quiz and fitness tracking form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Kim Broderick
New Tirr
Cindy Miles
American Physical Therapy Association
APTA
U.S
Broderick
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Miles
Tirr Rehabilitation Center
Community calendar highlights Baytown area events
A dense list of events and meetings across Baytown includes the St James House Auxiliary gathering at 5800 W Baker Rd last Monday monthly at 10 am, Baytown Shrine Club ladies night at 140 W Main, FAA aviation safety talk at Cedar Bayou Community Building, Boy Scouts open house at St Pauls UMC, Baby Time at Sterling Library, and more. Local groups invite members and new participants, with contact numbers provided for each activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James House
W. Baker Road
Shriners
Baytown
FAA
Cedar Bayou
Hwy
Howard Davenport
SPM
CAP Liberty
Don Fisher
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Bayway Drive
Terri Murrell
Sterling Municipal Library
Lisa
Duplicate
Remington Park
Gray Center
Wayne Gray Sports Complex
East Road
St. John’s United Methodist Church
S. Alexander Drive
Pagey Crawley
Joy Lamb
Compassionate Friends
Robert E. Lee High School
Wayne Smith
Raytown
Lee College
Rundell Hall
Whiting St
Texas Avenue
Lions Club
Baytown Lions Club
Ryan's Family
Garth Road
John Rocco
Bayer
Kings Table
Wayne Gray
Happy Quitters
Wayne Gray Recreational Center
Duplicateridge Club
J.D. Walker Community Center
Wade Road
Crosby Library
Hare Road
Family History Center
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Birdsong
Salt Lake City
Baytown Senior Center
Market St
First Presbyterian Church
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Wanda Orton
Ctese.net
FFA
Baker Road
Cali Lois Walstead
N. Main St
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