Three Lives in One: Emma Edmondson Seelye’s Civil War Feats
Emma Edmondson Seelye, born 1842 in New Brunswick, served as a Union Army nurse and spy under male alias Franklin Thompson. She used disguises to gather Confederate intelligence, later wrote Memoirs of a Soldier Nurse and Spy, and spent her later years in La Porte with husband Linus Seelye.
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Join Girl Scouts Baytown Rally Sept 6 to recruit members
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council invites girls ages 5 to 17 and adults to join or volunteer. Rallies in Baytown at Alamo Elementary 5:30–6:30 p.m. Bowie Highlands Lamar 6–7 p.m. Ashbel Smith Austin Crockett De Zavala Travis Walker 6:30–7:30 p.m. Families choose closest location. Activities include archery, camping, STEM, swimming, theatre. Dues are $10 with financial aid. Call Angela 281-421-1801 or Sue 281-427-3431 for info.
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Baytown Sun reporter Jessica Robertson to leave for UH job
Jessica Robertson, a UH graduate and prolific Baytown City Council observer, announces she is leaving The Baytown Sun after more than a year to take a job at the University of Houston. She cites personal and professional growth, reflecting on inspirations and future goals.
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Free pediatric screenings at Bay Area Rehab Center Baytown
The Bay Area Rehabilitation Center offers free screenings for children up to age 16 on the last Thursday of each month at 5313 Decker Drive. The 15 minute sessions involve PT OT and speech therapy with pediatric staff, and may lead to full evaluations and prescribed therapies. Call 281 838 4477 and mention Pedi Screenings.
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