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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1972
Page
6
The article details proposed amendments to Article VI of the Nebraska Constitution. It covers eligibility as electors, protection from arrest while voting, and voting methods including ballots or other methods as allowed by the Legislature. Section 4 is repealed. The amendments would take effect if approved by voters in May 1972.
Constitutional amendment would allow the state to receive federal funds for services to students in parochial or private schools while prohibiting matching with public funds. A FOR vote would permit federal grants. a AGAINST vote keeps current prohibition. The measure also restricts public funds from being used for schools not owned or controlled by the state or a political subdivision and bars adding state or local funds to federal money.
The proposed constitutional amendment asserts that public funds may not be allocated to schools not owned or controlled by the state or a subdivision, bans sectarian instruction in public schools, prohibits acceptance of funds for sectarian purposes, allows federal grants under conditions, and bars religious tests for teachers or students in institutions supported by public funds.
Phoebe Malek returned late last week after a lengthy visit with the C. Hamann family at Gary, Indiana. Respectfully submitted by ALLEN J. BEERMANN Secretary of State for publication in three issues during the weeks of April 17, 24, and May 1, 1972.
Listing of multiple real estate deeds transferring property among residents in Osceola and surrounding areas, including Albert Ryan to Joe Sullivan and others. Also notes social visits and anniversary gatherings with Albion, Omaha and Wayne references, alongside Ice Capades attendance and local home plans.
Two one hour programs explaining the Occupational Safety and Health Act are set. The first targets small business with Howard Elm of the Nebraska Fertilizer Institute and Warren Wright, OSHA inspector in Omaha. The second targets agricultural producers with Elton Berck of the Farmer's Union of Nebraska Maurice Van Kirk or Roland Nelson of the Farm Bureau of Nebraska and Bill Jones of the National Livestock Feeders Association. Rollie Schnieder Extension Safety Specialist will moderate both. Air dates are May 2 at 1 30 p m and May 8 at 1 30 p m.
Bill Norton Jr of Lincoln Nebraska argues in favor of Osceola adopting city control of public power. He cites Broken Bow as a profitable example and warns tax funds are limited, urging decisive action to fund future city needs.
The Alfred Hanson family hosted guests on Easter Sunday. Ray Wagner and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Merrick of Sutton visited Helen Merrick for Sunday afternoon and lunch. Other callers included Mrs. Herbert Hanson Mrs. Bert Gissler Mrs. Terry Oman and children Mrs. Jerry Krieger and the Mangelsen family. Connie Stromberg from Lincoln spent the weekend with the Mervin Strombergs.
Ralph Johnson, born November 15, 1902, died April 15, 1972 in Omaha at University of Nebraska Hospital at age 69. lifelong Polk County resident, Osceola confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran, laborer, last four years at Good Samaritan Home. Survived by brother Rudolph E. Johnson of Omaha, sister Helen Erickson of Omaha, brother-in-law Elmer Allinder of Stromsburg, and several nieces and nephews. Grave side services were April 17 at 10:30 a.m. by Rev. Truman Bachenberg. Kepner-Roberts Funeral Home. Vera C. Jelden, 80, of Columbus, died Saturday at Behlen Memorial Hospital. Funeral at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church with Rev. D. Lee Grace. burial in Roselawn Memorial Cemetery. Born January 22, 1892 in Wilmont Kansas to John R. and Mary H. Cates. earned a bachelor’s in home economics from Kansas State and a master’s from Kansas University. Taught home economics at Osceola and Rising City. married Dr. Edward John Jelden in Kansas. Moved to Columbus in 1930. member of First Baptist, former Sunday school teacher, and woman’s group. Survivors: sons Charles Edward of Eureka, Utah. David Lawrence of Greeley, Colorado. James Robert of Columbus. sister Harriet Price of Eaburg, Oregon. Husband died in 1962.
Mrs Tim Darnauer and Sean visited the George Heckmans Wednesday. Mrs Wayne Anderson and others attended Dorothy Clark and Rick Kohlers wedding in Newman Grove. Randy Vizal marked his 16th birthday. Various families hosted calls and gatherings in Shelby York Broken Bow and Omaha areas. Junior and Senior High MYF groups held roller skating events and planned float ideas for Centennial Days.
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