Lee County News (Giddings, Tex.), Vol. 77, No. 22, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 12, 1966 Page: 1 of 36
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1-JAN-67
George Siegmund
Route 1
Giddings, Texas
78942
ITY
VELCOME RODEO FANS
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LEE
UNTTY
FOUNDED 1888
VOLUME 77
SERVING GIDDINGS, LEXINGTON, AND ALL OF LEE COUNTY
GIDDINGS, LEE COUNTY, TEXAS 78942 THURSDAY, MAY 12. 1966
NUMBER 22
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' Gadabout
. Giddings
• GADABOUT HAS HEARD several
complaints from businessmen in Gid-
dings about a disgusting prank which
is being repeated more and more.
From approximately 4 p. m. to 5
p. m. during the week, these busi-
nessmen are receiving telephone calls
consisting of rude, boisterous and
vulgar conversation. The time pe-
riod would suggest the calls are being
initiated by school-age children.
It would be well for parents to re-
mind their offspring that a telephone
is not a plaything. Also, steps are
being taken to have these calls trac-1
ed and woe unto the originators when
they are found out. Conduct of this
type is frowned on by both the tele-
phone company and law enforcement
officials.
Otto "Pop" Aschenbeck takes the drivers seat while Councilman E. G.
Jaeger, Mayor Ernst Mutschink and City Manager W. 0. Keaghey stand
by the new street sweeper that has been rented by the city.
Pre-School Program, Giddings Elementary
DID YOU HEAR about the beatnik A pre-school (head-start) program
who stood up in a coffee house and will be conducted at Giddings Ele-
said. “I can passively resist any man mentary during June and July, 1966.
in this joint.” This program has been authorized
___and approved under Title I of the
WATCHING SOME college students Elementary and Secondary Education
"dance" the latest steps. (Twist, Act of 1965. Educationally deprived
Frog, Watusi, etc.) we heard this re- children who are and will be five and
mark: "Why if my dog acted like six years old on or before September
that, we'd "worm" him." 1, 1966 are eligible to participate in
___this pre-school experience.
A MAN DESCRIBES packing his It is estimated that about thirty
suitcase for a trip. Just before clos- pupils will register for this summer
ing it, he observes a small corner offering, which is designed to better
not yet filled. He says, "Into this lit- prepare them for first grade entry in
the corner I put a guide-book, a lamp, September 1966 and 1967.
a mirror, a microscope, a telescope, A well qualified staff consisting of
a volume of choice poems, several two teachers and two aides will in-
well written biographies, a package struct these pupils. Ample school sup-
of old letters, a book of songs, a plies will be furnished, and a hot
sharp sword and a small library of lunch will be served at noon. Health
more than sixty volumes; yet services will he available al-
days of instruction. July 4 will be a
holiday. School will open each day at
8:00 A. M. Lunch will be served at
12:00, after which a rest and story
period will follow. Classes will dis-
miss at approximately 12:45 P. M.
each day.
Remedial programs in reading, ma-
thematics, science, physical educa-
tion, and health will be conducted at
Giddings Elementary during June
and July, in addition to the pre-school
program.
The remedial programs are for the
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More About Dime Box Youth Rodeo
The third annual rodeo sponsored
by the Dime Box Youth Rodeo Asso-
ciation will be held on June 11. 1966
at Dime Box, Texas.
As before an increasing number of
contestants from Lee, Burleson, Mi-
lam, Washington, and Bastrop coun-
ties are expected to compete in the
twelve events.
These events have been divided into
different age groups which are as
follows: Breakaway roping, 15 years
and under; calf riding, 9 years and
under; Jr. girls Barrel racing, 13
years and under; Sr. girls Barrel ra-
cing, 14 to 18 years; Tie down roping,
18 years and under; stake races, 10
years and under; stake races, 11 to
14 years; stake races, 15 to 18 years;
steer riding, 10-11-12 years; Ribbon
roping, 18 years and under; bull rid-
ing, 13-14-15 years; and bull riding,
16-17 and 18 years of age.
Trophies will be awarded to the
first place winners of each event and
ribbons to each of the 2nd. 3rd, and
4th place winners.
These trophies will be on display
soon at Frank Riske Dry Goods Store
in Dime Box.
Entry blanks will be available at
various locations throughout the five
counties.
Any further information may be
obtained by contacting Riney Spacek
at Dime Box, Texas, Phone 884-2212
or 884-2354.
HISTORICAL
TOUR MAY 15th
The Lee County Historical Survey
Committee held its regular meeting
at 7:30 p. m. at the Coruthouse, April
28. 1968.
Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Placke of Lin-
coln were welcomed as new mem-
bers.
Jimmy Nitsche, son of Mrs. Clara
Nitsche was chosen winner of the
historical contest.
Many interesting items were sub-
mitted for the museum, and the Com-
mittee is especially grateful to Mr.
Henry Lehman, Jr., and Hill Food
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ADE
EL
Shop
ke
strange enough to say, all these did
not occupy a space of more than
three inches long by two inches
wide." “But how could you do it?"
"Well, it was all in the packing.
I put in my Bible.”
GADABOUT HEARD a little quip
the other day which appeared in the
"The Elk", the B.P.O.E. monthly
magazine.
According to the Elk, a teacher
asked her class, "Which two docu-
ments were most responsible for the
economic and social welfare of the
United States?”
A Certified Public Accountant's son
spoke up, saying: "Teacher, I believe
they would be forms 1040 and 1040A.”
so There will be no cost to the pu-
pil or parent for any of the benefits
in this program.
Pupils will attend classes from June
1 through July 28, for a total of 40
MISSIONARY TO INDIA
TO SPEAK AT
ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH
Are you interested in missions?
Rev. Jim Anderson, who has been a
missionary in India for eight years,
will be speaking at the Assembly of
God Church on Thursday night, May
12, at 7:30 p. m.
The pastor of the church, Rev. J.
C. Moore and his congregation extend
a cordial invitation to all to attend.
Parade Of Homes
Set For May 15
Sundav. May 15th has been desig-
nated as Parade Of Homes Day in
Giddings. The parade, sponsored by
the Giddings Young Homemakers will
be from 2 till 5 p. m.
The homes to be viewed include
the Fletcher home, located at 183 E.
Hempstead, the Herbert Mueller, Sr.
home, 389 W. Richmond, the Ruble
Rousseau home at 383 S. Leon, Ed-
win Kissman Jr, mobile home at the
McIntosh Trailer Park.
Tickets may be purchased from
any Young Homemaker or may be
bought at the Chamber of Commerce
office the day of the tour.
Refreshments will be served at the
Lion's Club
Annual Show
Set For May 20
The Giddings Lions Club will pre-
sent its annual variety musicale on
May 20 in the high school gymnasi-
um. Show time is 8:00 P. M.
This annual affair is for the bene-
fit of the swimming pool, and the
proceeds will be set aside for this
community recreational facility.
The club members and guests have
worked diligently to make this rendi-
tion their best ever. Songs of the
"Roarin' 20’s’' will be featured, and
they will be sung in four part har-
mony.
Gyp McSwindle (Curtis Frosch),
the lecherous cad that he is, will be
back agsin, and you can be sure that
he will be up to no good. However,
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Cancer Fund Drive
Has Fallen Short
The Cancer Fund Drive has fallen
short of the desired amount by
$350.00, according to Mrs. S. W. Man-
tzel. County Fund Chairman.
"This is the first time support has
fallen below the necessary amount
in many years,” she said.
"With medical research on the
threshold of a discovery for this drea-
ded disease, every penny is necessa-
ry for success in the near future,”
she further stated.
With this in mind Lee Countians
are asked for additional support to
erase this deficit. Any resident of
the county who was missed in the
recent drive is asked to call 542-3144,
and your donation will be picked up.
XAS
LUTHER LEAGUE
BAKE SALE SATURDAY
The Luther League of the Martin
Luther Lutheran Church will hold
___- ____________a bake sale on Saturday, May 14 at
there will be drawings for door pri- the City Meat Market beginning at
9 a. m.
Chamber of Commerce office and
zes.
Notice!
At an early date Old Chapel Ceme-
tery will be included in a tour spon-
sored by the Historical Survey Com-
mittee of Lee County. We are there-
fore, requesting that you who have
loved ones buried there. please see
that the lots or graves which are an
interest to you, be cleaned.
Early Chapel Cemetery Committee
Berniece D Tucker, Secretary
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