Today in History highlights major events
On Sept 8 1900 Galveston Texas faced a deadly hurricane killing about 8000. Other noted events include 1565 St Augustine founded as first permanent European settlement, 1664 New Amsterdam becomes New York, 1930 Blondie first published, 1934 Morro Castle fire, 1941 Siege of Leningrad begins, 1951 San Francisco Japan peace treaty, 1974 Nixon pardon, 1975 Boston schools busing order, 1988 arms reduction milestones, 1994 USAir crash near Pittsburgh killing 132.
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Galveston
Texas
North America
St. Augustine
Fla
New Amsterdam
New York
Blondie
Chic Young
New Jersey
Leningrad
Japan
San Francisco
Ford
Nixon
Boston
Karnack
U.S
Soviet Union
Usair
Pittsburgh International Airport
Sun History Highlights City School Crowding and Stunt Fundraiser
In 1950 Baytown schools faced overcrowding with classes up to 38 students. In 2002 Dearl Hardy’s attorney prepared a not guilty plea in a case involving official oppression tampering with a government document and aggravated perjury. In 2003 Greg Mills staged a weeklong 30 foot scaffold vigil above Interstate 10 at Tortuga's Cantina to raise money.
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Baytown
Chambers County
Dearl Hardy
Greg Mills
Interstate 10
Tortuga
Cantina
Psalm 127:1 Verse About Builders and Guards
A Bible verse states that unless the Lord builds the house or watches over the city, labor and guards are in vain. It emphasizes reliance on divine blessing for security and success.
Baytown clubs hold daytime meetings across city venues
Baytown groups schedule noon gatherings at Golden Corral Goose Creek Country Club and various sites including Highlands Community Center and The Promise Center. Activities span bingo seniors Bible study lunch English classes and fitness, with contact numbers for details.
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Baytown Lions Club
Golden Corral
Baytown
Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
Crosby Community Center
Hare Rd
King's Table
Church of New Beginnings
N. Alexander Dr
Promise Center
West Main
J.D. Walker Community Center
Wade Road
Melissa
Crosby Ladies and Lords Chorus
Market Street
Barbers Hill Lions Club
Eagle Point
Cypress Room
City of
Mont Belvieu
Bill Cobe
Bay Area
B.A.N.G
Baytown Chamber of Commerce
Amegy Bank
Depression and
True colors shine with area rugs in home decor
Debbie Fitzgerald notes color impact from area rugs beyond walls, advising rugs as focal pieces and accents. Rugs offer warmth, sound dampening, and versatility, with options from hand tied to machine made in wool or synthetics. She highlights Cherry Creek in Mt Belvieu as a potential neighborhood and invites reader contact.
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Mt. Belvieu
Cherry Creek
Hwy
Dayton
Barbers Hill
Goose Creek CISD Seeks Junior Robotics Team Applicants
Goose Creek CISD invites fifth to eighth graders to apply for the Junior Robotics team. Applicants must submit a completed application plus a resume and a teacher letter of recommendation, with at least two weekly practices to follow. Send by Sept 11, 2009 to Carol Mitchell at the Administration Building or drop off in Baytown, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goose Creek Cisd
Carol Mitchell
Goose Creek
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SUN History
West Baytown Civic Association
First Baptist Church
Rollingbrook
Elaine
Crosby Library
Sterling Municipal
Angelique
Duplicate Bridge Club
Market St
Tops TX
Market
Decker Dr
Wetlands Center
Baytown Rotary Club
ExxonMobil
Baytown Toastmasters Club
Ralph Matthews
Bulletin Board
Debbie Fitzgerald
Msn
Debbie
Fitzgerald
Willie A
Sarteaagon
Roadrunners
Maxea
Centers
Ward Road
Maxbowl.com
Edward Jones
Stephen V Takach
North Alexander
Billy C Belcher
Garth
Shirley K Seale
Eagle Dr
Jennifer Marcontell
W.eawardjones
Cedar Bayou
Baptist Church
Children’s Church
Baytown Bayou Blast
Baytownbayoublast.com
Baytownchurch.com
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