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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1954
Page
2
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Osceola item highlights include visits and guests at the Buhl home with Joanne Vizal returning to Omaha, Roy Sheldon and Bond family dinners, and Dana Bond’s weekend at home from the university. A Lincoln luncheon for Mrs. George Berck, a Col umbus trip by the Delands to visit Amelia Sayles, a bus excursion by 24 Immanuel Lutheran Church ladies to Omaha, the Nelson Rankin wedding at Central City, Polk’s 34 piece band attending High School Band Day in Lincoln, and a Merry Mothers Club machine mending demonstration.
Grayce Hahn reports Bodine began his official duties as Polk postmaster on Thursday, marking the start of his tenure in that role.
Perry N Sapp edits Osceola Nebr Osceola Record reporting members attending Eastern Star meetings and seven teen lodge events. The issue notes church fellowship topic Our Responsibilities and a busy OHS band magazine drive with over 700 dollars in sales. Updates on Marietta Gabriel Mary Anderson and Jerry Johanson health and a junior class play.
This week ended the first six week period at OHS. Tests were given and students studied a little harder. Next week report cards will be passed out. Friday the football team lost to Genoa 19 to 0. Before the varsity game the B squad played among themselves at halftime.
Sealed proposals for general, plumbing heating and ventilating, and electric wiring work on the Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital in Osceola Nebraska are due by 2 00 p m November 4 1954. Plans inspected in Lincoln Omaha and available from Architect Davis and Wilson. Proposals opened at Polk County Court House district courtroom Osceola.
A proposed 1954 Nebraska constitutional amendment would remove the eight year limit on salary changes for specified officers. It asserts officers receive salaries by law and prohibits officers from keeping fees or public money, requiring all fees paid for official services to be turned into the state treasury.
The item asks for authorization to provide a method for appointing members of the Board of Educational Lands and Funds. The record notes 302 303 for and against.
Voters in November 1954 were asked to approve an amendment to Article VII section 1 creating a Board of Educational Lands and Funds. The board would manage lands and funds for education under legislative direction, with five members appointed by the Governor and defined qualifications terms and compensation.
A proposal to change provisions mandating certain executive officers to reside at the seat of government is under consideration. The measure aims to centralize official presence and streamline administration across the capital.
The Polk County Nebras ka notice targets Oscar G Hedberg and Lillie Hedberg heirs legatees and all interested in the estate of Carolina O Hedberg deceased with unknown real names. It concerns Lots 8 and 9 in Block 1 Smiths Third Addition Osceola Nebraska. The date is June 10 1954 and relates to Polk County proceedings.
The text defines the state's executive officers and their terms, appointment powers, and residency. It sets who is elected in 1954 and every two years, and describes how department heads are appointed and removable. It also addresses property tax rules, tax uniformity, motor vehicle taxation, and exemptions for certain household goods and personal effects.
Legislature pre scribed standards and methods for determining the value of real or other tangible property at uniform and proportionate values as outlined in sections 306 and 307.
The article outlines Sec 1 of a proposed amendment granting the Legislature authority to raise state and subdivision revenue through taxes. It mandates taxes be levied by uniform and proportional valuation, with the Legislature directing the tax method. The wording focuses on the state's fiscal powers and uniform application of taxation.
In the Matter of Teckla S. Larson deceased creditors are notified a hearing will be held in the County Court Room on February 7. The State of Nebraska requires creditors to present claims. Court actions concern the estate and demand proper filing by deadlines.
Notice to all persons with claims against the estate of L. M. Merrick, County Judge. Claims must be filed in the court by February 5, 1955 or will be forever barred. Dated October 12, 1954, with seals and subsequent dates October 14, 21, 28.
The text notes permission for the Legislature to provide for the appointment of county assessors and boards of equalization and assessment for counties or other taxing districts, citing sections 308 and 309.
Article IX Section 4 states the Legislature shall provide by law for the election of county and township officers as necessary. It may permit appointive county assessor positions and establish appointed boards of equalization and assessment for counties or other taxing districts.
The document seeks to permit the exemption of household goods and personal effects from taxation in whole or part and to authorize the Legislature to prescribe a formula for determining their value.
The text states the state's property and its subdivisions are tax exempt. It notes the Legislature may by general law exempt property owned and used exclusively for agricultural and horticultural societies and property used exclusively for educational religious charitable or cemetery purposes.
The proposal states that if a general sales tax or an income tax or both are adopted by the Legislature to raise revenue, the state shall be prohibited from levying a property tax for state purposes. A voting prompt shows For and Against.
The text outlines a proposed constitutional amendment to Article VIII adding Sec. 1 A. It states that when a general sales tax or income tax or both are adopted by the Legislature, the state is prohibited from levying a property tax for state purposes.
A historical notice outlines the appointment process for a Tax Commissioner and Tax Commission, detailing their jurisdiction and powers as provided by law. The item references sections 314 and 315, indicating framework and authority for the position.
Section 28 states that the Legislature may appoint a Tax Commissioner or Tax Commission with jurisdiction over revenue law administration and powers to review and equalize property assessments as provided by law.
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