The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-07-14

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active agent in the development OF
West Texas. and the responsibilities
its proper functioning places upon
each and every individual benefited
by its activities throughout the area
il serves is the matter Of much dis
cussion by local member of the Ex-
ecutive Committee. Geo. w. Briggs,
of the Briggs & Denman Insurance
Agency
Mr.. Briggs attended the meeting
at Brownwood Monday, and though
ne has been an active member Of
the chamber since its first organiza-
tion. and has attended each meeting
called by the president, declares
that the Brownwood meeting awak-
ened him to a keener realization Of
the things that the organization has
accomplished. and the possibilities
OF its power in future years.
Mr.. Briggs was especially inter-
ested in the West Texas College pro-
ject and is of the opinion that the
past experiences the chamber has
had in dealing with the proposition
are stepping stones 70 the accom-
plishments Of the task today, and
declared il his opinion that West
Texas will be given one Of the great
est institutions in the country
The fact that the West Texas
Chamber Of Commerce alone is work
ing for the accomplishments Of that
task assures the people that their
cause will be well presented at the
proper time, and that when the work
is accomplished IL will be so well
handled that the institution will stand
as monument TO the fight that is
being made with credit TO the men
who are taking the lead Emphasiz-
ing the fact that TIE chamber has
assumed an Importance in the life
Of West Texas that is wonderful in
its bigness," ne expressed the
opinion that what has been done is
only a small indication Of the power
that will be emassed through the
combined efforts Of the officials and
the people in general.
Many important question were
discussed, prominent among which
were Flood Water Control" Got
ton Mills for West Texas" lmigra
tion Features" and the Publicity
Campaigns" the concerted efforts of
the chamber and It's membership are
being placed back Of these projects,
with special committees headed by
experts in the questions involved, the
work will progress rapidly, and we
are TO be congratulated on being
served by such powerful agency.
While we are not seeking an Op-
portunity 10 place any one set OF
members Of that organization ahead
Of the others. Mr.. Briggs account
Of the work the members Of Fort
Worth have done attracted our at
tention and inspired keen admira-
tion for those fellows. They have
the credit Of having given more
money into that organization, and
have demanded less Of il. than any
other group within its membership,
and we heartily appreciate that at
titude.
Fort Worth will naturally profit
by the development of West Texas
and the endorsement the people of
that town have given the West
Texas Chamber of Commerce is. IN
our estimation, a compliment TO the
leaders of the Chamber.
This year the Fort Worth mem
bers placed ten thousand dollars in
20 the treasury Of that organiza-
ton, and have pledged TO increase
the amount TO twenty-five thousand
dollars next year.
The following paragraphs, taken
from the Brownwood Bulletin. and
treating on the Submission Of Bud
get" and Proposed Budget are used
to illustrate 20 our readers the mag
nitude Of the work at hand:
Submissions of Budget.
The reading Of the budget report
or Of the requirements of the budget I
for the coming year consumed some I
time and was presented by Secrc- 4
tarv Whaley. The budget is quite
comprehensive In its scope of pro- 4
posed work for the coming year the I
following projects in contemplation:
4. Plans for a West Texas A. 4 !
VI. College.
2. Broadening Of the great prob
lem OF irrigation and floor control.
3. The Exhibit and Immigration
program which is comprehensive.
4. Enlargement of the official
Of the organization--The
publication known as West Texas
Today"
s, Active consideration Of Fall
Winter Livestock and Poultry and
Dairy campaign.
8. Pushing and development of
the problem Of securing cotton
mills for West Texas
Proposed Budget
According 20 the budget present
u and read by Secretary Whaley,
he budget for the coming year Will
require S17 7.09b.0O. the amounts for
he different requirements being des-
gnaled AZ followsi
Administration, fl3,a2o.
Organization, tls,hoo.
Traffic. $4,000.
Publicity. $4,000.
Legislation. ti,loo.
Service bureau, th,eIb
immigration eshlhlt. fit.eoo