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Osceola Record

Location

Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1968

Page

3

Burkes Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary in Lincon area

The Raymond Burkes were honored last Thursday by the Surprise square dance club for their 25th wedding anniversary, receiving an anniversary cake at home. Family and friends gathered for church, dinner, and visiting across Lincoln and nearby towns, with many relatives stopping by the Burkes’ home and Legion club in York to toast the couple. The event included visits from siblings, nieces, and friends, plus a Sunday trip to Grand Island and other social gatherings in Osceola, York, and Columbus.

Anita Hollister Raymond Burkes Square Dance Club Linda Lea Albert Teegerstroms Reynold Petersons Osceola Herbert Andersons Jennie Burke Luther Kreis Pastor Christensen Harry Christs Archie Steffens Gresham Norris Shorts Washington Alvin Burke Clifford Hornblooms Shelby Luther Kreises Earl Burkes Gary Burmood Columbus Burmoods Larry Kreises Marcy Kreis Fred Johnsons Alan Berggrens Michael Berggren Lewis Berggren John Sedlaceks John Jr David City Max Rystroms Meadow Grove Bruce Rystroms Gary Gassmans York Tom Kreises Carol Donelsons Brooke Berggrens Gus B. Hartels Elmer Pehrsons Mary Hartel Omaha Gary Toline C. R. Carlsons Stanley Hartesses Ansel Lindquists Willard Hollisters Everett Powells Everett Loremans James Maraks Elmer Stewart Marion Lowther Richard Teegerstrom Lincoln Jim Rosenberrys Byron Torell Deb Hartmans Harley Rafert Richard Teegerstroms Stanley Harlesses Sam Bell Morace Warners Legion Club Donelson Harlan Tolines Clarence Austin Grand Island Arlene Lindenman Kathy Arthur Henne

Floating Pontoon Bridge Crossed Missouri at Nebraska City

Nebraska City hosted a unique floating bridge built over the Missouri River. The pontoon span opened to allow river traffic and claimed the world’s largest draw at 540 feet. Harpers Weekly highlighted it on September 22, 1888 as the longest of its kind. Construction began in November.

Nebraska Missouri River Nebraska State Historical Society Nebraska City Harpers Weekly

Notable Nebraska Bridges of the late 19th century

The account recounts several mid to late 1800s bridge efforts in Nebraska. Floating wooden pontoon spans failed on the Missouri crossing while a Clarke Bridge across the North Platte endured twenty five years. A sod bridge attempt near Cozad was never completed after 1882.

Nebraska lawmakers weigh a possible state income tax cut

The legislative tax study committee led by Jules W. Burbach considers lowering the 19 percent individual and 2 percent corporate income tax rates if 1967 tax base and IRS data show higher than expected collections. A special session could trim the levy to ease the fiscal burden.

Lincoln Jules W. Burbach Creston Burbach Nebraska Equalization Board Norbert T. Tiemann Internal Revenue Service Nebraska George Fleming Sidney Rick Budd Nebraska City

Nebraska considers tax rate adjust to meet school aid costs

Osceola Nebraska January 17 1968 Gov Norbert Tiemann may ask lawmakers to freeze the sales tax at 2 percent to fund state aid for schools and rebates while officials note ongoing strong sales tax receipts. The tax commission reports June through November collections totaling 32.3 million dollars averaging 5.4 million monthly. Opponents push to repeal the income tax ahead of the November 1968 election.

Guv Norbert T. Tiemann Burbach

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