During this week in history, Crenshaw County was home to successful fundraisers by the county and local organizations, as well as results from a local survey were announced. 

Here is what happened May 22, 1963. 

County Reaches 4-H Foundation Quota

Crenshaw County contributed $19,000, to Alabama’s $3 million 4-H Club fund drive, surpassing the original goal for the county of $15,000.

The bulk of the drive occurred from March 25 to May 15, completed by volunteer solicitors. Notably, 1,000 4-H members gave more than $300 for Crenshaw County through a self-help program. 

“It was my duty and privilege to be associated with the 4-H Foundation and the men in our county who made the drive successful,” said County Chairman Julian Maddox. “Our county is probably one of the poorest when measured in terms of dollars, but when it comes to helping our fellow men – especially our youth. I think we are one of the richest.” 

Lions Sell Brooms Tuesday

Sixteen members of the Luverne Lions Club sold almost 16 dozen brooms Tuesday night made by blind people in order to raise funds for Alabama Sight. 

Alabama Sight was a non profit organization supported by Alabama Lions to help provide treatment for eye disorders, operations and therapy. 

Members of the Luverne Lions Club went door to door selling the brooms, with only about one dozen brooms that had yet to be sold. Around $100 profit was turned in to the organization. 

“There is no more worthy cause than the protection and preservation of the eyesight,” said Lion President J. I. Brook. “These brooms are the club’s way of raising funds for this purpose…” 

Survey Reveals Awareness of Needs

In this week in history, the results for the Jaycee Community Attitude Survey was released, with Luverne residents filling out the survey with what they suggest and need for the community. 

In the survey, about 80% of those filling out the questionnaire indicated that the most pressing issue facing Luverne was a lack of recreational facilities for all ages. Most commented that the deficit primarily impacted teenagers, but some mentioned a need for recreational facilities for adults and elderly people. 

Second to that was the imminent need for more industry and jobs to employ the citizens of Luverne. 

Other suggestions Luverne residents responded with included improving telephone service, lack of community spirit, publicizing the city audit, drainage issues and more.