In local history, he was a man for all seasons – a politician and pharmacist, beloved by his constituents and customers alike.
As Baytown’s 70th anniversary approaches Jan. 24, this is a good time to remember leaders like as Eddie Cleveland of Pelly City Hall and Leggett’s Drug Store. Having served as mayor before and after the consolidation of Pelly, Goose Creek and Pelly, Cleveland played a tremendous role in the transition from the Tri-Cities to the single city of Baytown.
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