Lee County News (Giddings, Tex.), Vol. 77, No. 40, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 15, 1966 Page: 1 of 24
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Giddings
Buffaloes
08
La Grange
at La Grange
T
LEE
NTY
5
Lexington
Eagles
VS
Burton at
Lexington
THE ONLY NEWSPAPER IN LEE COUNTY — FOUNDED 1888
VOLUME 77
GIDDINGS, LEE COUNTY, TEXAS 78942 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1966
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Delinquent Tax Collection Now Underway
Nothing Decided On 1940 To Present Taxes
A large representative group of Lee torney for the purpose of collecting
Countians were on hand at the Lee
County Courthouse Monday morning
for a scheduled County Commission-
er's meeting. An open discussion was
held between the Commissioner’s
Court and the group. Questions
centered around the fact that delin-
quent taxes have not been pursued
for over forty years and possible re-
medies.
Allan I. Schneider, local attorney,
was appointed Assistant County At-
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taxes from 1939 back. County Attor-
ney, John Simmang, pointed out that,
“most likely several of the 276 suits
filed now are invalid due to the titles
not being researched.” “These will
have to be refiled", Simmang stated.
It is the belief of the Lee County
News and several authoritative sour-
ces, that Lee County made an error
in judgement in 1922 when the Tax
Assessor and Collector's offices were
combined by popular vote “to save
money.”
It is our opinion that this is just
too much work for one office to han-
dle and that the office should be
split. County Attorney Simmang a-
greed wholeheartedly, but stated that
“this would be under the jurisdiction
of the County Commissioners to make
such a move.”
When asket whether this would be
done, County Judge Kieke, speaking
for the Commissioner’s Court said,
"No, we don't plan on doing that.”
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Judge Kieke was then asked if
Article 7324 of the Revised Civil Sta-
tutes of Texas would be followed in
the future. The Article in part reads:
"During the month of July each year,
or as soon thereafter as practicable,
the collector of taxes in each county
of this State shall mail to the tax
roll address of each owner of any
lands or lots situated in the county
a notice showing the amount of tax-
es delinquent or past due and unpaid
against all such lands and lots as
shown by the delinquent tax record
of the county on file in the office of
the tax collector."
Judge Kieke replied that this would
"probably” be done.
Nothing was definitely decided
about the delinquent taxes from 1940
through 1965, although the County
Judge said, “action would be taken
immediately.” Thus, County Attorney
Simmang and Assistant County Attor-
ney Schneider have been authorized
to concentrate only on those taxes
delinquent through 1939. Also, no
funds were authorized for the serving
of citations outside of Lee County.
When asked how long it would take
to get underway on the delinquent
tax suits through 1939, Schneider sta-
ted, "We will start today, immediate-
ly—I hope to clear up all delinquent
taxes through 1939 by the end of this
year if humanly possible.”
An ironic twist in the tax situation
came to light early last week, when
the Lee County News learned of the
plight of a Mrs. Inez Hill in Gid-
dings. In 1936, Lee County acquired 3
lots of land in block 68 of the City of
Giddings from a pauper. Pursuant to
an order from the city dated May 19,
1939, the land was sold to John Par-
ker. On June 1, 1939, Mr. Parker con-
veyed the land to Earl Hill of Dime
Box. Mrs. Inez Hill, who is now the
sole owner of the property, has been
filed against for delinquent taxes
from 1932 through 1939. Mrs. Hill has
paid all taxes on the property since
she acquired it. The county is in fact,
asking Mrs. Hill to pay delinquent
taxes during the years when the
county owned the land. In affect,
Lee County will be filing suit against
Lee County!
This is but one more reason why
the Lee County News believes that
the Assessor and Collector’s office
must be split up. Lee County cannot
afford to have another forty years
pass by without collecting delinquen-
taxes.
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AN ESTIMATED CROWD OF 2,500 turned out for the J. J. Pickle barbecue at the Wilson Fox
Riverside Ranch north of Taylor last Wednesday night. Enthusiastic Democratics from ev-
ery corner of the 10th Congressional District were on hand for the festivities. Pictured a-
bove is John Simmang talking to Fleetwood Richards (background), Lindy Kelly,
formerly of Giddings (left) and J. J. Pickle talking to area constituents.
Giddings ISD School News
School opened Tuesday, Septem.
ber 6 with a FULL complement of
teachers, as the commercial vacancy
was finally filled. Mrs. Mary Jane
Reed will serve in this department as
a regular substitute.
The cafeteria equipment installa-
tion for Giddings Northwest was let
to Gaeke Construction Company at a
called meeting of the School Board
on September 1, 1966. The installa-
tion contract calls for kitchen and
serving equipment and some electri.
cal, plumbing and carpentry work.
Lexington To Play
Burton Friday
The Lexington Eagles will host the
Burton Panthers at 8 p. m in Lex-
ington.
The Eagles will have much fire af-
ter ending their last Friday night’s
game with Giddings in a 0-0 tie.
Be an Eagle supporter by attending
their game every week.
Giddings C of C
To Have A Coffee
Next Monday
The Giddings Chamber of Com
merce will have a coffee Monday.
September 19, 1966 at the Chamber
of Commerce office Everyone is in-
vited to come and discuss a Trades
Promotion Program.
The School Board also authorized
the Gaeke Company to lay ceramic
tile in the shower rooms at North-
west and the High School. Vinyl tile
will be set in each restroom at North-
west also.
The Superintendent's appointment
of the professionals listed below was
approved by the Board.
Mrs. Betty Ann Weger-Pre-School
Mrs. Mary Jane Reed—Commercial
The Superintendent’s appointment
of Title I Aides listed below was ap-
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LIONS CLUB
ESSAY RULES
The youth of Giddings have been
given a challenge to develop a plan
for world peace by their local Lions
Club-a challenge that could earn
one of them a $25,000 educational
and/or career assistance grant.
The Giddings Lions Club, together
with Lions Clubs throughout the
world, is sponsoring a world-wide
essay contest for the world’s youth
on the most important world subject
today—Peace. The contest offers
$50,000 in total awards, including the
$25,000 first prise, eight semi-final
world regional awards of $1,000 each
and travel expenses for the eight win-
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Buffaloes Seek First
Win Friday Night
The Giddings Buffaoes will be
working hard for their first win of
their football season this Friday night
when they meet the La Grange Leo-
pards at La Grange.
The Leopards suffered a defeat last
week by the Bellville Brahmas with
a score of 12-0. Giddings and Lex-
ington tied 0-0 on rain soaked McCle-
lan Field in Giddings.
Support the Buffs and attend the
8 p. m. game this Friday in La
Grange.
Freshmen. B Team
Play Here Thursday
The La Grange Freshman and B
Team will journey to Giddings Thurs-
day night. September 15th for a game
with the Giddings Buffalo Freshman
and B-Team The Freshman game
will begin at 6:30 p. m. with the B-
Team game to follow
See the Varsity of Tomorrow by at-
tending these games. Admission will
be 50c for adults and 25c for students.
Date To Remember
Date for the Chamber of Commerce
Stew has been set for Tuesday, Oc-
tober 18, at 7:00 p. m. at the Fire-
men's Hall.
A sloppy, muddy field resulted in 0--0 tie last Friday night
when Lexington Eagles played the Giddings Buffaloes. Pic-
tured above is Eagle Clarence McDowell on an end-around
sweep about to be cornered by Buffs Billy Brademan and
Charles Dibbles.
GIDDINGS AND LEXINGTON TIE 0 - 0
By JIM BASSETT
Friday night, Giddings played Lex-
ington in Giddings in duck hunting
weather. Most of the play was three
yards gained and a cloud of water.
Alabama's coach once said a tie is
like kissing your sister, but the de-
fensive play wasn’t soft by any
means
Victor and Ronnie Urban stopped
Lexington for losses on several plays
and Ronnie blocked a punt
On the opening kickoff, Steve Keng
ran the ball back to Lexington's 13
yard line, but the Buffs attack stalled
on several offside penalties. Giddings
had the ball on the Lexington end of
the field part of the first half, but
couldn't keep their drives going
in the second half, Lexington got
out of the hole on a short punt by the
Buffs. They had first down on the
Buffs 37 yard line and made anoth-
er first down by passing Lexington
began to move, but James Dubcak
blocked a pass on 3rd down and the
fourth down pass was incomplete.
The Buffs took over, ran one play
and fumbled and Lexington recovered
on the Buffs 27 yard line; but stou
defensive play by the Buffs line stop
ped the drive. Lexington’s team kep
the Buffs in the hole during the four
quarter and tried e field goal from
the 24 yard line, but the kick wa
short and wide.
Giddings took over but couldn
move the ball and kicked. Then Lew
ington moved the ball deep into th
Buffs territory by passing and th
game ended with Steve Keng Intel
cepting a pass on the Buffs’ 20 yar
line.
There was good defensive play I
spots by both teams
tensive game will jell,
have a good season. I
Giddings plays La
Grange Friday night
all support the Buffi
game. La Grange
12-0 but La Grange
their best game as
They beat Giddings
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