Kiwanis Baytown Apple Sale Supports Youth Programs
The Kiwanis Club of Baytown marks seven decades of service with its annual apple sale through Nov 10 in Conn's Parking Lot. Washington apples Red Delicious Granny Smith and Gala priced 60 per full case 30 half case 15 quarter case. Proceeds fund scholarships YMCA Youth Camp Key Clubs and more.
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Building Hope campaign aims to expand Bay Area Homeless Services
Bay Area Homeless Services launches Building Hope to fund a new Family Center to house up to six intact families, reducing split stays. The center, adjacent to current dorms and designed by BGK Architects, will include reception, kitchen, laundry, dining, classroom, and children’s play area. For info, visit BAHS-Shelter.org or call Executive Director Bill Eckert.
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Today in History October 27 2013 note and people
On this date in history, October 27 2013 marks the 300th day of the year with 65 remaining. The Federalist Papers began publication in 1787 under Publius by Hamilton Madison and Jay. In 1947 You Bet Your Life with Groucho Marx debuted on ABC Radio. Theodore Roosevelt born 1858, died 1919. Thought for Today emphasizes action over inaction.
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John Jay
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Texas Avenue: A Baytown Homeward in the Heart of Downtown
Wanda Orton reflects on Baytown’s Texas Avenue, recalling a close knit business district where store clerks bankers and theater promoters knew customers by name. She profiles figures like Hugh Echols Rufus Honeycutt Sam Paine and Mose Sumner alongside family owned shops and the Book Stall and library staff who matched readers and shoppers with familiar care.
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Brunson Theater
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Sam O' Paine
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Mose Sumner
Leon Paine
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Mose
Culpepper
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Victor Northcutt
Culpepper’s
Garrett
Stella Herring
World Polio Day memory recalls a small town tragedy
Jim Finley remembers polio in the 1940s and 50s in Sweeny Texas. He shares his family’s move to Old Ocean, a classmate Janice Barber paralyzed and died, and honors Dr. Joseph Melnick’s quiet but vital work in eradicating polio.
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Old Ocean
Sweeny
Janice Barber
Sweeny Elementary
Janice
Houston
Hedgecroft Hospital
America
Joseph Melnick
Melnick
Jonas Salk
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