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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1963
Page
2
The Jaycee Tennis Tournament opens a three day run today with all first round matches on courts behind the high school and near the swimming pool. Harold Andrews notes total entries signed by Tuesday evening and warns state entries require his approval if the schedule permits.
Public notice outlines Senate Joint Resolution No. 21 proposing a constitutional amendment to Article III to authorize the Legislature to provide state funds for Old Age Assistance and Aid to the Permanently and Totally Disabled, with caps on state funding and eligibility rules, to be voted on at the election held the first November after the 1962 reading, detailing limits, matching federal funds, and ballot wording. The notice lists sections, purposes, residency rules, and the process for enacting related laws and accepting federal aid.
A seance held at Fremantle House draws a local crowd to contact Bermanen figures during OC Reef period rumors. Organizers report strong interest and mention a planned follow up gathering next month.
A historical Texas document outlines Senate Joint Resolution No. 2, proposing to add a new subsection to Article 5 Section 62 of the Texas Constitution. It would authorize Jefferson County to establish a Disability and Death Benefits Fund for all appointive officers and employees, with funding rules and election procedures, to be voted on November 9, 1963, and proclaimed by the Governor for a November 1968 election if approved.
Post and vote notice outlines a Texas state amendment to Article II of the Constitution and the creation of a Veterans Land Board. It specifies board composition including the Commissioner of the General Land Office and two appointees, terms, replacements, and duties. It also notes bond amounts up to three hundred fifty million dollars and sale conditions, with interest rates and issuance terms. The notice cites November 9, 1942 as the held date and references legislative authority and procedural steps.
Voters will decide on Amendment Four to expand the Veterans Land Fund by 150 million dollars. The measure authorizes bonds and the use of funds to purchase land for Texas veterans who served in World War II and subsequent conflicts, with proceeds used to retire debt and support Veterans' programs. The measure sets details on funding, sales, and administration, and requires a constitutional proclamation and election timing.
Brownfield High School hosts the Quarterback Club kickoff in the Oak Grove Cafeteria led by coach Doug Cox. W. A. Wolf presided as new coaches Harold Blackburn Jr and Delbert Wylie were introduced. Scrimmages set for 9 am Saturdays and Sept 7, plus a game with Denver City Mus tangs at 4 pm August 16. Four timeouts per half and quarterback eligibility rules updated.
A Texas state measure proposes amending Article VI sections 2 and 4 to reestablish voter eligibility criteria. It sets age 21, U.S. citizen, state residency of one year, and county residency at voting, with military service exceptions and mandatory voter registration by law. It names a November election date and includes poll tax repeal language and voter registration provisions.
Athletic Director Doug Cox reminds freshmen football players to report to the fieldhouse at 10 Monday morning for uniform issue and the opening workout session.
A prompt advises contacting the Texas Department of Public Safety for information about improved job benefits for highway patrolmen. The notice emphasizes pursuing the best career move and directs readers to local DPS offices for details and eligibility.
Scott Hamm of Wellman shows a 16 inch rainbow trout caught while fishing in Red River New Mexico on August 14 He earned a fisherman's certificate from the Trout Association His parents Mr and Mrs Robert Hammar were vacationing with him at the Rio Colorado Camp in Red River
Mrs GS Webber of 507 F Cardwell Mrs W H Collins of 21 W Main Mrs Fred Smith of 78 E Cardwell Mr W BR Downing of 12 E Buckley and Mrs Rebecca Baliar of 513 E Cardwell were in Sudan on Sunday to visit Mrs Jess Smith a former Brownfield resident. Mrs Jess Smith had been ill but is doing fine now.
A fragmentary OCR line shows a brief reference to the Board with unclear context. No dates or names are readable, but indicates a formal board-related inquiry or comment amid a larger page. Further readable details are not present in the fragment.
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