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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1952

Page

11

Social and family notes from Lincoln area

Crowded out last week Mr and Mrs Marvin Fredrick sons attendees at Lincoln football game Saturday. Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Elwood Sandell with Charles Leach Henry Sandell Rev Elwood Anderson and others. Guests of Mr and Mrs Oscar Jones for dinner were Mr and Mrs Lowell Bills and Penny. Local Omaha visitors included Mr and Mrs N E McNaught and Bill. Mrs Alice Finnel planned Texas visit to her daughter. Victor Larson visited Gustafson home Friday. Maryin Fredrickson celebrated with dinner hosted by Mrs Fredrickson for Kenneth Sewart family. Later callers were Carroll and Vergil Flodman and families. Anna Appleton hosted families of Wendell and Ralph Stromsburg and Ruth Heckman Osceola.

Oscar Jones Lowell Bills Penny N. E. McNaught Bill Omaha Alice Finnel Texas Victor Larson Robert Gustafson Maryin Fredrickson Fredrickson Kenneth Sewart Carroll Flodman Vergil Flodman Anna Appleton Wendell Ralph Stromsburg Ruth Heckman Osceola

Notice of Referee Sale in Polk County Nebraska

Public auction of real estate in Polk County Nebraska as ordered by District Court. Parcels include portions of sections 7 and 17 in township 13 north range 4 west. Sale date November 18 1952 at Osceola courthouse south front door for cash with 15 percent down and possession by March 1 1953. Abstract provided. lease rights expired March 1 1954.

District Court of Polk County Nebraska Helen Ostberg Alma Gustafson Hirtean Ranee Court House Osceola Edie Norton & Norton, Attorneys

Study Club Meeting Focuses on Human Rights Theme

The study club of the W S C S met October 14 at the Methodist Church parlors. Mrs Mervin Samuels is in diary and the book Human Rights is the subject. Anyone is welcome to attend these classes.

Study Club W.S.C.S Mervin Samuels

Nebraska Ballot Measures 1952 Amending Compensation Rules

Legal notice outlines proposed constitutional amendments to Nebraska Article II Section 19. It states that no extra compensation may be granted after service or increased during a term except for multi member bodies where term dates differ, allowing changes at the start of a full term.

Nebraska

Proposed Nebraska constitutional amendment on motor vehicle tax distribution

The text proposes amending Article VIII to allow a different tax method for motor vehicles and requires tax proceeds from motor vehicles in each county to be allocated to the state, counties, townships, cities, villages, and school districts in proportion to each levy. It outlines uniform valuation for other property and directs state revenue rules.

Nebraska

Drying Corn Suggested for Early Harvest

University of Nebraska engineers urge farmers to adopt artificial drying as a safeguard in a dry year. Harvesting at 18 to 19 percent moisture risks storage problems. drying to 13 percent with unfed or heated air is recommended for safe storage. Page includes social news from the Home Society and a note on Mrs. Stevens visiting Rockford.

University of Nebraska Agricultural Engineers

Tax laws to stay until Legislature acts

A fragment notes that property taxes may be authorized by an action and that existing revenue laws shall continue in effect until changed by the Legislature. The text preserves the idea of ongoing fiscal policy pending legislative change.

Nebraska Legislature Salaries Amendment Proposal

Two ballot summaries compare proposed changes to Article II section 7 of the Nebraska Constitution. One would set each legislator’s annual salary at 1200 dollars and the other at 1250 dollars per year.

Nebraska

Nebraska Legislature Amends Article III Section 7

A proposed constitutional amendment from the Legislature changes legislative pay and travel allowances. It sets a two year term starting noon on the first Tuesday in January after elections, mandates nonpartisan nominations, fixes salary at 1250 dollars annually, and provides reimbursement for travel expenses to each regular or special session. Members receive no other pay or perquisites and staff receive only their salary or per diem.

Nebraska

Proposed Constitutional Amendments on Nebraska Education Structure

The item outlines two amendments to establish a State Department of Education with a State Board of Education and a Commissioner of Education, detailing election, tenure, salary, and alignment of existing Superintendent of Public Instruction provisions. It calls for amendments to Articles IV VII and XVII of the Nebraska Constitution.

State Department of Education State Board of Education Nebraska Board of Education Education Nebraska and Laws of the State Relating To Superintendent of Public Instruction Commissioner of Education

Nebraska constitutional amendments proposed on education department

The document outlines amendments to Nebraska’s constitution adding four new articles to Article VII and establishing a State Department of Education. It details creation of a State Board of Education and grants the department general oversight and administration of the state education system as directed by the Legislature.

Nebraska State Department of Education State Board of Education State Department Education Bate Board of

Nebraska State Board of Education and Governor Roles Defined

The proposed amendments set the State Board of Education with six elected members from six districts for six year terms and nonpartisan ballots. It also lays out the Commissioner of Education as executive head and updates executive offices duties and tenure across multiple articles.

Nebraska amendment on constitutional convention rules

Debate on amending Article XVI section 2 to let the Legislature set the convention member count and define election district boundaries and convention member selection. The opposing side votes against the amendment.

Nebraska

Section on Constitutional Convention Amendment

A fragment outlines a proposed amendment to Article XVI section 2. It describes when a constitutional convention may be called and the conditions for voter approval, limiting convention size and requiring subsequent state-wide adoption.

Nebraska Amendment Publication Notice Fragment

Fragmentary OCR notes refer to section of Nebraska Constitution Article XVI amendments and publication requirements. No clear event or person identified.

Nebraska Amendment Proposal Rule for Constitutional Changes

Section outlines that amendments to the Nebraska Constitution require three fifths legislative approval, journal entry with yeas and nays, weekly newspaper publication in counties, and submission to voters on a separate ballot. If a majority approves and total votes meet 35 percent threshold, the amendment becomes law. Multiple amendments require separate ballots. James & Pittenger, Secretary of State, published weekly October 6 13 20 27.

Nebraska Aminus James & Pittenger Biste

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Marvin Fredrickson Lincoln Elwood Sandell Charles Leach Central City Henry Sandell Elwood Anderson Elwyn Johnson Levar Sandell Greenberg York, Nebe Board of Regents University of Nebraska Progress Ernest Lott The Home Society Childrens’ Hospital T. A. Stevens Rockford, Illinois H. & W. Construction Company Polk Volzke Digging Service Utica, Nebraska Cation Eduucation Superintendent of Public Instruction Snall Board of Education of
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