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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1954
Page
2
Bernard Lisko, recently discharged from the Navy, visits his parents Mr and Mrs Louis Lisko while local item notes include Men s Oshkosh Overalls selling for 3 65 per pair at Steeples this week.
Ed Schott learned Saturday that his brother Dr John E. Schott of New York had a heart attack and is confined to his home.
Sunday visits and suppers outline a flurry of regional travel and hospitality. Families including the Benda Bernt Schmidt Gonka and Muller clans travel to Spalding Beloit Monroe and Columbus while church events mark milestones and farewell gatherings at St Andrews in Fullerton and Columbus.
Polk County Nebraska files a petition to foreclose the tax lien on Lots 8 and 9, Block 1, Smiths Third Addition, Osceola. Defendants include Oscar G Hedberg Lillie Hedberg the heirs and unknown claimants. Answer by November 22, 1954 or judgment will be entered.
In Polk County Nebraska creditors are notified that the County Court will hold a hearing in the County Court Room on February 7 to address the estate of Teckla S. Larson deceased and related claims.
The 1954 extra session proposes an amendment to Article IV section 25 to allow salaries set by law, prohibit officers from profiting from fees, and require all fees collected to be paid into the state treasury. The change would let the legislature set salaries and remove self paid fees beyond the mandated eight year limit.
Notice warns all persons with claims against the estate of L. M. Merrick to file in the county court by February 5, 1955 or be forever barred. Dated October 12, 1954, with seal and county judge signoff.
A legislative proposal seeks to authorize a method for appointing members to the Board of Educational Lands and Funds. The measure records votes with 302 for and 303 against, indicating division on the process.
Section 1 proposes amending Article VII to vest general management of educational lands and funds, including school fund investments, in a five member Board of Educational Lands and Funds under legislative direction. Members would be appointed by the Governor with qualifications, terms, and compensation set by the Legislature.
A proposal to change requirements that certain executive officers reside at the seat of government. The measure references sections 304 and 305 and aims to modify residency mandates for top state officials.
The State of Nebraska creditors of said estate will take notice that a hearing of the County Court will be held on February 15, 1955 to hear adjust and allow all claims filed against said estate. All persons with claims must file by February 14, 1955 or be barred. Dated October 15, 1954. Seal October 21 28 November 4.
Provisions cover the selection and term of Governor Lieutenant Governor Attorney General Secretary of State and other executives. The Governor appoints department heads with legislative consent. Tax rules outline property valuation exemptions and the state county distribution of motor vehicle tax proceeds with ongoing revenue laws.
A brief note records a debate on permitting the Legislature to set standards and methods for determining the value of real or tangible property at uniform and proportionate values. The vote appears as 306 to 3072 against.
The text outlines that the necessary revenue of the state and its subdivisions shall be raised through taxation as directed by the Legislature. Taxes are to be levied by valuation uniformly and proportionately upon taxable subjects.
Fragmentary text notes legislative power to appoint county assessors and boards of equalization and assessment for counties or other taxing districts. The passage hints at sections 308 309 and legislative provisions guiding appointments and tax administration.
Text outlines that the Legislature shall provide by law for electing county and township officers as needed. It may allow appointive county assessor and provide for appointing boards of equalization and assessment for counties or other taxing districts. The provision targets Article IX section 4. The language reflects optional appointment methods and tax administration structures.
A fragment states the legislature may exempt household goods and personal effects from taxation or set a formula to determine their value. The text shows a debate split with votes marked For and Against, indicating a legislative decision point.
The text cites Article VIII section 2 stating property of the state and its subdivisions is exempt from taxation. It notes the Legislature may by general law exempt property owned and used for agricultural and horticultural societies and property used exclusively for educational religious charitable or cemetery purposes.
The statement asserts that if the Legislature adopts a general sales tax or an income tax or a combination as the revenue source, the state shall be prohibited from levying a property tax for state purposes. 312 For 313 Against
The amendment to Article VIII proposes Sec. 1 A adding a rule that once a general sales tax or an income tax or a combined tax is adopted by the Legislature, the state is prohibited from levying a property tax for state purposes.
A document outlines the appointment process for a Tax Commissioner or Tax Commission and defines their jurisdiction and authorities. The section numbers 314 and 315 appear, indicating referenced provisions within the act.
Article IV section 28 grants the Legislature power to appoint a Tax Commissioner or Commission. The officer would have jurisdiction over revenue law administration and powers to review and equalize property assessments as provided by law.
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