School Board Proceedings in Polk County October 1962
The District 72 board met in regular session on October 1 1962 with all members, Supt Sand and Principal Martin present. Minutes approved and bills listed include repairs, subscriptions, staffing, and bus expenses across multiple vendors and service providers.
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Board of Education
Polk County
Sand
Martin
Lincoln Tel. & Tel. Co
Univ. of Nebr
Eees
Security Products Co
L. W. Nelson
Educators Progress Service
American Education Pub., Jr
Scholastic
Fuhr Time and Signal Corp
Stephenson School Supply
Southwestern Publi. Co
Follett Publ. Co
American Book Co
Garten Supplies
Pioneer Publishing Co
D. C. Heath Co
Playtime Equip. Co
Scott Foresman and Co
Library & Workbooks
Ginn and Co
A. C. McClurg & Co
Sec
Houchen
EL Giegenbein
St. Martin’s Press, Statesman
Harcourt, Brace & World
Triangle School Service
Cork
National Chemsearch Corp
Kelso Chemical Co
United Chemical Co
Dutton Lainson Co
Science Research Associates, Inc
A. N. Palmer Co
Legal Notice of Constitutional Amendments to be Voted
A legal notice announces measures to be voted upon on November 6 1962 detailing ballot titles and texts of constitutional amendments proposed by the 1961 legislature and their official presentation for voter consideration.
1961 Legislature Lottery Amendment Proposal One
Proposed Amendment No 1 would authorize the Missouri legislature to create state lottery or gift enterprises and decide how to use any proceeds. Voters chose For or Against this constitutional change.
Nebraska Proposed Constitutional Amendment on Games and Wagering
Text proposes banning games of chance and lotteries while allowing regulated wagering on horse races within licensed tracks and licensing of bingo by long-standing nonprofit associations. The amendment would be submitted to Nebraska electors in November 1962 for approval.
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Nebraska
Proposed Amendment on State Railway Commission Membership
The proposal would set the Railway Commission at three to seven members elected from districts with substantially equal populations as defined by the Legislature. Voters choose OD for, O against.
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State Railway Commission
Junior MYF Meeting Highlights Parables and Plans
Junior MYF led by Dennis Stevens at the Methodist Church after school presented two skits on Jesus parables. Rev Johnson discussed the Wise and Foolish Virgins while Lois Ostrander conducted the business meeting with perfect attendance. Nancy Eisler provided lunch. Next meeting set for Nov 5 with Bobby Lindburg as program leader and Ostrander as hostess. Public Sale printing advice to The Polk Progress for an attractive bill at reasonable cost.
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Dennis Stevens
CUAL Plans Conese at 25.50 and Fuel Bid Result
Motion by Lind to approve the bills carried. Bids were opened for fuel oil for 1962 63. Stevens moved to select a supplier from bidders by ballot. Farmers Union Coop Oil Assn won the ballot. Willits seconded adjournment. motion prevailed. Gerald A Stevens secretary.
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CUAL
Lind
Willits
Stevens
Han‘quist
Farmers Union Coop Qil Ass’n
Will
Gerald A. Stevens
Nebraska amendment creates State Railway Commission
The proposed amendment to Article IV section 20 would establish a State Railway Commission with 3 to 7 members elected by districts from 1964, setting six year terms and compensation by the Legislature. It would regulate rates and service of common carriers and carry powers as the Legislature may provide by law.
Proposed Amendment No 3 on Lieutenant Governor candidacy
Constitutional amendment to allow the Lieutenant Governor to run for Governor and to Article V section 2 sets eligibility criteria. It notes age thirty, five years residency in the state, and U.S. citizenship. The text also restricts holding other state offices during the elected or appointed term.
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United States
Local Community Guests Attend Weekend Socials
Osceola hosts Sunday evening supper with Anna Appleton and both Appleton families plus Dave Swanson and families. Grand Island Methodist Laymen Banquet attendees include Walter Stohl Wallace Lind and Lennis Lind with spouses. Stromsburg Ansel Lindquist visits Stromberg Sundbergs. Sundbergs host Steve Stromberg's 4th birthday tribute with Calmar Johnson Harvey Sundberg families.
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Anna Appleton
Wendell Appleton
Ralph Appleton
Osceola
Dave Swanson
Lincoln
George Heckman
Grand Island
Walter Stohl
Wallace Lind
Lennis Lind
Willard Adelson
Ansel Lindquist
Stromsburg
Lyle Dornburgh
Charles Stromberg
Raymond Sundberg
Calmar Johnson
Harvey Sundberg
Steve Stromberg
Proposed constitutional amendments for governor term and legislature
The text outlines Proposed Amendment No 4 to extend the Governor and Lieutenant Governor term to four years with elections in 1964 and 1966, and Amendment No 5 to set a four year term for legislators with staggered elections. It covers executive officers, succession, and appointment rules, including transition plans and residency at the seat of government.
Nonpartisan Legislature Terms and Pay Provisions
Article II section 7 outlines nonpartisan nomination and election for the Legislature in November 1964 with staggered four and two year terms. Members receive up to two hundred dollars monthly and reimbursement for travel to sessions. no other pay or perquisites are provided to legislators or staff.
Governors Power Over Appointments Cited In Constitutional Text
The document notes that the Governor can remove and appoint subordinate employees under the Constitution. It states that heads of executive departments wield authority to hire and dismiss staff within their departments, highlighting the scope of executive power.
Proposed Amendment No 6 Merit Plan for Supreme Court Judges
Voters consider a merit based plan to select and set terms for the Chief Justice and Supreme Court judges, district court judges, and other courts as designated by the Legislature. The measure asks for public support or opposition with a yes or no vote.
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Supreme Court
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American Education
Finney Co
K. L. Stewart Ins
Dean Leigh
Bill Schnackeberg
Wm. Pinkernell
Eisler
Sundberg Hardware
Stromberg’s
IGA
Home Ec
Polk Progress
Polk Light & Water
Wwe
Polk Oil Company
Farmers Coop Oil Ass'n
Floyd's
Petty Cash
Eeeeeay
Molzer Music Co
Johnson Chevrolet
Ralph Lavelle
ALC
Harrimans
State of
Bobby Mills
Impacts
Mike McCalley
Ilanda Ballroom
Petrus C
Nelson Stromsburg
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