Today in History highlights key events across years
September 10 marks varied milestones from Jamestown electing a president in 1808 to Perry's victory at Lake Erie in 1813, Howe's sewing machine patent in 1846, Huey Long's death in 1935, Canada declaring war in 1939, Axis Sally treason indictment in 1948, Alabama school desegregation in 1963, the 1977 execution of Hamida Djandoubi, and Pope John Paul II's 1987 US tour kickoff in Miami.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
Jamestown
Virginia
Oliver H. Perry
Lake Erie
Elias Howe
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Canada
Mildred Gillars
Sally
Washington
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Hamida Djandoubi
France
John Paul II
Miami
Reagan
United States
Polio Victim Count Rises in Baytown. Katrina Swells Districts
In 1950 Baytown reported its fourth polio case of the year a two year old boy in fair condition avoided iron lung treatment. By 2006 Goose Creek and Barbers Hill districts faced enrollment boosts from Katrina with Goose Creek adding 255 students and Barbers Hill at least 90 new pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Goose Creek
Barbers Hill
Louisiana
Mississippi
Correction on Jack's Hardware owner name
Correction states that Doug Jackson owned Jack's Hardware from 1982 through 2009. The note updates the historical record to reflect the correct proprietor and and years of operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack’s Hardware
Doug Jackson
Verse on life and vapor from James
A Bible verse states that life is a mist that appears briefly and then vanishes away. It emphasizes human brevity and the unknowable future.
Community activity calendar highlights in Baytown area
Baytown readers learn about a packed schedule of senior and community programs including an Alzheimer's support group at Remington Park, various Crosby Center activities on Hare Road, free English classes at The Promise Center, 12-step and spiritual classes at Riley Chambers, ceramics and Spanish at Highlands, Precinct2gether sessions, senior bridge at Baytown Center, TOPS weight program at Crosby, Story Time at West Chambers Library, Go Getters games in the Bluebonnet Room, Calvary Temple services, Children is Church at Central Baptist, bingo at VEW Post 912, and quilting, dancing, and exercise classes across several Baytown venues. Pointers include contact numbers for Frank Butcher, Suellyn Melcher, Winnie Fleming, Letha Strouhal, and multiple center addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown Alzheimer's
Remington Park
Crosby Community Center
Hare Road
Hare Rd
Make Over In Christ Inc
Riley Chambers Community Center
Barrett Station
Call
Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
J.D. Walker Community Center
Wade Road
Senior Citizen Bridge
Baytown Community Center
Market St
West Chambers
Suellyn Melcher
Go Getters
Bluebonnet
Calvary Temple
Breda
Central Baptist Church
King Street
VEW
Main
Edna Aparicio Receives Scholarship From Baytown Lions Club
Edna Aparicio received a scholarship check from Baytown Lions Club President Sam Thomas. Aparicio plans to attend Lee College. The relay of names Maldonado Sydney Holifield or Maria appears unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Aparicio
Baytown Lion’s Club
Sam Thomas
Aparicio
Lee College
Sydney Holifield
Baytown
Lion’s Club
Baytown Lion's
Isabel Rubio
Holifield
Vanesa Lopez
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SUN History
Senior Citizen
Frank Butcher
Frank. Butcher
Comcast
Promise Center
West Main
J.D. Walker
Todder
Sterling Municipal Library
Melissa
Market Street
Crosby Quilt Guild
Crosby Brethren Church
First St
Winnie Fleming
Letha Strouhal
Frank.butcher
Bulletin Board
Lion's Club
Maldonado
CTA
Katie Stephens
Steph
Lee
Shaila
Er Kelley
Torres
HughesNet
Highspeedbysat.com
MyEpilepsyTrial.com
Texas
Abh.com
lUnited-Bilt Homes
Purple Wave Auction
Purplewave.com
Aaron McKee
Sonsign
Newtalk
Internet
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