Today in history highlights for September 4
On September 4 history notes include the founding of Los Angeles in 1781 by Spanish settlers. Other events feature George Eastman securing roll-film patent in 1888 and Kodak trademark, Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit letter in 1893, and births or actions involving Richard Wright, American Expeditionary Forces’ first WWI fatalities, Queen Wilhelmina’s abdication, Truman’s 1951 TV address, Faubus’ 1957 Central High crisis, and Ford’s Edsel sales beginning in 1957.
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Los Angeles
George Eastman
Kodak
Beatrix Potter
Peter Rabbit
Noel Moore
Potter
Richard Wright
Natchez
Miss
France
Wilhelmina
Truman
San Francisco
Arkansas
Orval Faubus
Arkansas National Guardsmen
Central High School
Little Rock
Ford Motor Co
Baytown History Highlights From 1950s to 2000
A summary of Baytown milestones notes a 1950 construction boom surpassing 1949 by over 1 million dollars, a fatal 1975 Exxon Baytown refinery flash fire injuring three, 1990s Texas Gatorfest at Fort Anahuac State Park drawing 20,000, and 2000 Baytown Junior Chamber of Commerce participation in the Labor Day Rest Stop along I 10 offering free coffee and snacks to travelers.
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Baytown
Exxon
Fort Anahuac State Park
Chamber of Commerce
Bible Verse Proverbs 17 17 A friend loveth at all times
A verse from Proverbs 17 17 states a friend loves at all times and a brother is born for adversity. This line emphasizes loyal companionship and resilience during hardships.
Sun invites readers to submit photos for publication
The Sun welcomes photo submissions via email at sunnews baytownsun com or by mailing prints to 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas 77520 and by delivering them to the Sun offices.
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The
Sun
Sunnews
Baytownsun
Memorial Drive
Baytown
Baytown area community activities calendar and listings
A dense calendar lists church and community center events across Baytown including classes in dancing line dancing aerobics rhythm walking and senior activities at Crosby Highlands Baytown and other centers. Also notes social gatherings bingo ESL classes quilting and church services with several contact numbers for more details.
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Church Women United Board of Directors
First Christian Church
Forrest
Crosby Community Center
Hare Rd
Melissa
Baytown Community Center
Market Street
Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
J.D. Walker Community Center
Wade Road
Senior Citizen Bridge
Market St. Call
Frank Butcher
Frank.butcher
Comcast
Baytown
Market St
Sterling Municipal Library
Marguerite
Thresa
Tsai Chi
Angelique
Chambers County
Anahuac
King's Table
Church of New Beginnings
N. Alexander Dr
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SUN History
West Chambers
Suellyn Melcher
Calvary Temple
Breda
Call
Central Baptist Church
King Street
N. Main
First Baptist Church
Rollingbrook
Baytown Energy Center LP
Texas Commission On Environmental Quality
TCEQ
Baytown Energy Center
Texas
Bulletin Board
Cacu
Community Resource Credit Union
Ashbel Smith
Ali Tu- Slalaam
Amaya Morgan
Sierra Ketchum
Antonio Aguilera
Macie Schubert
CRCU
Susie Raymundo
Stephanie Sanchez
Edwardo Buenrostro
Ashante Simmons
Nisha Deallie
Goose Creek
Ronnie Anderson
Estrella Rey
San Jacinto
Maci Schubert
Chelsey Crull
Bay
Rystal Nails
Nail Savin & Pedicure Spa
San Jacinto Mall
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!