Community Notes Include Visits and Guests Across Towns
Mrs Dick Dasher of Fremont and Mrs Harry Davidson of York visited with their sister Mrs Lee Campbell. Weekend guests in the George 30nd home were her sister Mrs I G Timmons and Mr Timmons of Alliance. Sophia Walford visited near Shelby with her brother Herman Richter. Kopke families traveled to David City and Rising City visitors called on John Kopke Sr. in the city. Local residents drove to Lincoln for the football game. The Koffee Koppers Klub met at Mrs Ford Bond home to plan a Christmas box for Methodist Hospital in Omaha. Sunday dinners included the Robert Carlsons of Clarks and others in Gonnerman, Bond, and Kopke circles. Lyle Cockle and Vicki Ann joined Capitol City day trip, and Dale Fredrickson’s visit with Raymond Bonds was noted. Judy Bond stayed with Marion Brayton in Stromsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Dasher
Fremont
Harry Davidson
York
Lee Campbell
George 30Nd
L. G. Timmons
Mr. Timmons
Alliance
Lincoln
Raymond Bonds
Paul Bonds
Raymond Beebes
Koffee Koppers Klub
Ford Bond
Foy Rosenberry
Methodist
Omaha
Ted Gonnerman
Robert Carlsons
Clarks
Duane Keyes
Stromsburg
Tom Gonnerman
John Kopke, Jr
Rising City
P. W. Koepke
Lyle Cockle
Vicki Ann
Ronald Eklund
Capitol City
Dale Fredrickson
Carl Richter
N. W
Max Lott
George Bond
Raymond Bond
Calmar Stephenson
C. Stephenson
Paul Bond
Ralph Allison
Ann Schuknecht
Lloyd Hartman
Elmer Schuknecht
Elmer
Dora Jane
Harry Sterup
Shelby
Wayne
Isusings College
Jim Sterup
Heytings
Wayland
Floyd Frizzell
Rex Graham
Wesley Jones
Frank Frizzell
Fred Wescoat
Lloyd Wamsley
Earl Hardle
Dale McCormick
Wayne Willits
Milton Hardle
Fullerton
Stella Hardle
Vern McCormick
Kenneth Hardle
Minnesota
Joe Imm
Dayton Eberly
Don Peterson
Marquette
Eberly
Roy Wyman
Tommy Staniec
Charles Brand
Chas. Blackmarr
California
Osceola
Central City
Avoca
Delmar Air
Annette Wamsley
Anna Strohbehn
Don
Joann Jacobsen
Osdeola
Dan Hinkle
Coral Dawn
Rapid City
South Dakota
Karen Imm
Stromsburg church set to dedicate parsonage and build
Community notes report the Stromsburg Salem Lutheran Church dedicating an 18,000 dollar parsonage, breaking ground for a new church, and installing Rev. William Conrad. The planned L-shaped building seats 300 with bell tower and cross, demolition of the old 67-year-old brick church expected by Christmas, and Augustana pastors to take part in installation ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stromsburg
Salem Lutheran Church
William Conrad
Harlan Toline
Earl Burke
Edscell Carlson
H. B
Jim) Branting
Reuel Sward
Stanton Moore
Willard Anderson
Stanley Harless
Wesley Fredrickson
Lavelle Lamoree
Harlan Donelson
Harold Erickson
Myron Johnson
Edwin Anderson
Ray Lindeblade
Augustana Lutheran
Conrad
Sabin Swenson
Lincoln
Maynard Wellington
Wahoo
Berndt Johnson
Swede Home
Gutavus Adolphus College
St. Peter
Residents visit bereaved relatives in Columbus
Nellie Benson and family hosted callers including Allen Kresha and daughter, and Gilbert Benson of Torrington visited Mrs. Nellie Benson. Others attending Roy Hardie’s funeral in Columbus included Elmer Benson, Myron Barker and Leonard Mentink, while Roy Hardie, 51, died suddenly last Wednesday in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Kresha
Nellie Benson
Gilbert Benson
Torrington
Wyoming
Sam Wyman
Frank Frizzell
Myron Barker
Elmer Benson
Leonard Mentink
Polk County
Osceola
Lloyd Wamsley
Charles Wright
Roy Hardie
Columbus
Vern McCormick
Constitutional amendment on salaries for Nebraska officers
A proposed constitutional amendment submitted to Nebraska voters in November 1954 seeks to remove the eight year limit on salary changes for certain officers. It allows salaries to be set by law and requires all fees paid to officers to be turned into the state treasury.
Legislature Authorized to Provide Method for Board Appointments
The text authorises the Legislature to provide a method for appointing members of the Board of Educational Lands and Funds. References sections 302 and 303.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Educational Lands and Funds
Amendment Proposal for Nebraska Education Lands Board
Article VII section 1 amendment proposed in the November 1954 election would vest general management of educational lands and funds in a five member Board of Educational Lands and Funds. The Governor would appoint members with terms and qualifications set by the Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Board of Educational Lands and Funds
State constitution outlines executive offices and taxation rules
The text details the composition of state executive offices, election timing, terms, and powers including appointment and removal of department heads. It also covers record storage, residence requirements, and legislative oversight. The section then transitions to property taxation, defining taxation scope, allocation of motor vehicle tax proceeds, valuation standards, and exemptions for household goods.
Legislature Sets Standards for Property Valuation Methods
The text proposes enabling the Legislature to prescribe standards and methods for determining the value of real and tangible property at uniform and proportionate values. It emphasizes statewide consistency in appraisal practices and assessment baselines.
Taxation Guidelines In Article VIII Section 1
Article VIII Section 1 states the state and subdivisions must raise revenue by taxation. Taxes are to be levied by uniform and proportional valuation, with the Legislature empowered to determine the applicable tax base and methods.
Legislature to Provide for County Assessors and Boards
The excerpt discusses enabling legislation for appointing county assessors and boards of equalization and assessment for counties or other taxing districts with votes indicated as 308 for and 309 against.
Proposed Constitutional Amendment on County Officers Election
The text outlines Section 1 to general provisions for Article IX. It allows the Legislature to lawfully regulate the election of county and township officers and permits the appointment option for county assessor. It also contemplates appointive boards of equalization and assessment for municipalities or other taxing districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Exemption Permit for Household Goods and Personal Effects
A proposal seeks to allow exemption of household goods and personal effects from taxation and to authorize lawmakers to set a value formula for such items. The notes reference sections 310 and 311 and outline authority for exemption and valuation rules.
Property Exemption Clause From State and Subdivisions
The text cites Article VIII section 2 indicating state and sub divisions property is exempt from see The Legistice by general law. It mentions exemptions for property owned and used for rural and horticultural, education, charitable, or cemetery purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Tax laws: no state property tax if sales or income tax adopted
A ballot statement notes that if the Legislature adopts a general sales tax or an income tax or a combination of both as a revenue method, the state must be prohibited from levying a state property tax. 312 Or 313 O Against
Nebraska Legislature proposes tax amendment to prohibit property tax
An proposed constitutional amendment to Article VIII would ban state level property taxation when the Legislature adopts a general sales tax, an income tax, or a combination of both for state purposes. The amendment sets Sec. 1 A. as the defining restriction and outlines its application to tax policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Appointment of Tax Commissioner Powers and Jurisdiction
A brief note outlines the appointment process for a Tax Commissioner or Tax Commission and defines their jurisdiction and powers. The text includes a decision marker 314 J For 315 [) Against indicating a vote or legislative result.
Tax Commissioner Revives Tax Law Review Powers
Under Article IV section 28 a Tax Commissioner or Tax Commission may be appointed to oversee revenue law administration and to review and equalize property tax assessments as provided by law. The provision outlines the scope of jurisdiction and powers granted to perform these duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Tax Commission
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wayland News
Mrs. Lee Campbell
Sophia Walford
Herman Richter
P. W. Kopke
David City Vistors
John Kopke
City
Judy Bond
Marion Brayton
Stromburg
Weener-Clausen Monument CO
LayLac
Gooch
Farmers Co-op Grain Ass'n
TG ‘Best
Bill Wyman
Denver
Lawrence Creemen
Boulder
Eva Hennings
Cleveland
Frank Schott
Grand Island
Chris Gaedeke
Richard Wyman
Helleberg & Helleberg of
Kearney
Universal Gas Range
James Boardman
Frank
Harold Keith
Bill Imhoff
Anna Staroska
Mna
Rake Mina
Gee
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