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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 15, 1953)
Stale Capitol News ... Anguish Comes with Tax Bills By MELVIN PAUL LINCOLN — Taxpayers over Nebraska were beginning to re ceive their 1953 tax bills this week and officials at the state house were nervously awaiting tne response. More than usual state officers have their ears to tne ground to hear whatever rumblings may come from the citizenry in the wake of the great equalization effort this year. To officials who have lived with the problem since the Supreme Court mandate of January 9, the possible poiitieal consequences are bringing plenty of worry. A group of county assessors met at the statehouse to talk over revision of tax schedules for next year. Several of them told reporters that a majority of taxpayers in their counties weren't going to find their tax bills very much changed from last year. Henry Brees. Pierce county as sessor. remarked, " A lot of people are hollering before they are hurt’’ , Cuming County Assessor P Em erson Graunke of West Point said he had added up the 1953 tax bills for five farms in his county and. compared them against the difference. Some bills were a little total for 1952. There was 90 cents higher, others Ibwer, Graunke said. Even a western county assesor Clyde Suddarth in Keith county said that -tax lulls in many cases wouldn’t be to much differem from last year. State officials were quick tc point out that this is what they^vt maintained all along: higher as sessments don't mean higher taxes. Assessments just determine tne sharing of the ioed. t « * * \. Good Deal— — - * ■fhe assessors seemed to think, the equalization will turn out to be a good deal for businessmen— a surprise m view at the fact tna. manv of the loudest complaints have" come from merchants. That's because their business inventories .n many cases will be taxed less because of the 50 per ' cent law. This, in mast cases will mare than offset the increased real estate on their business loca tions. The farmer, too, will benefit. Surveys by the state tax commis sioner have showed that the farm er’s property has been continually assessed higher than comparable •own property. That meant he paid more taxes on the same value of propertv The farmer also got helped when the 50 percent law ; cut the assessment on his live stock, grain, and farm equipment. But even the average city won t be hut too hard. The decrease :n taxes on his automobile and per sonal goods should equal the | boost on his home. • • * Hard Hil— But it's pretty obvious that some people will be hurt. These include people with most of their money tied up in real igsta.t'C. And unfortunately, this often means an elderly couple who put all their life's earnings in a smail town home or in an acreage on the edge of town Particularly if they don’t have a car. these people are going to catch tire brant of the equalization effort. It is an effect which causes un happiness among sympathetic of ficials. Gov Robert Crosby touched on | this in a recent speech m which he suggested that maybe there ought to be a homestead exemp tion law This way people’s homes wouldn’t be taxed as heavily as other property • • • Whistling in Dark— Despite these encouraging signs, there was still hand wringing on the county level. Man;.' county nfficTalc both republicans and ‘ democrats, have been shaken tc have good friends tell them, “FI] get you orver this tax mess yet/ They fear action on the state level may cost them their jobs. However, Governor Crosby re ported that in his visits to court houses he didn't hear much com plaint. And he flatly told report ers that he didn't think the re publican party was going to be hurt. He predicted that if the democratic party tried to make capital out of the situation, ii would boomerang. He said the tax situation is "a non-political problem." * • • Pt*-Primary Conventions— The republicans and the demo crats parted, company on whether they will have preprimary con ventions next year. The 1963 le gislature repealed a law which nas Tnade these mandatory in the past. democratic State Chairman William Meier said that his party, respecting the wishes of the legis lature, will not hold one. But Dave Martin, republican state chairman, said he thought his party should have one. At a recent meeting at Fremont the state central committee went a long. No one is exactly sure what tnp pre-primary convention will oe for, but the republicans are having one anyway. The reason behind this repub lican move is said to be one of personalities. The introducer o. die bill to abolish the convention^ was Sen. Lefty Williams. Both Martin and Williams are from Kearney and it is generally known that no love is lost be tween them. • * * Silver Lining— The state highway department is the only group which is finding anv good in the current dry spell over Nebraska. It is enabling the department to build roads far later into the autumn season this vear than had been anticipated. It has meant hurry-up efforts m the design divisions as projects slated for next spring are sudden ly made possible this fall. The de partment had to call off a school ; for its junior engineers, planned for this month, because it was de 1 cided foolish to pull engineers in j from the field when they could i continue working because of the dry weather. . . • Fire Warning— But the drought brought warn ings from the state game depart ment. worried about fires from cigarets as hunters spread into the fields when hunting season starts. Paul Gilbert secretary oi the state game commission, assed hunters not to smoke while ou1 : in the drv fields. Carelessness during this type of weather could . mean destruction to game coun try. animals, and even farm crops ’ ; and livestock. ' Guests at the Robert Larsor home Sunday were Mr. and Mrs Francis Curran and daughters, Mrs. Dan Snyder and children o1 ’ Atkinson. Judy Curran and Dou| Laursen. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Purdy oi ; Otis. Colo., left Friday, Octobei : 9, after a week’s visit with Mis: Maude Rouse and other relatives Newman Interment in Stuart Cecutery STUART — Funeral servires were held Wednesday, Ortober 7, at 2 o’clock p.m. for the late Her bert E Newman, 69. at the Com munity chrucb. Rev. D. D. Su and Rev. F. E. Anderson officiated at the church services. Music wag furnished fay a quar tet composed of Mrs. Robert Brayton, Mrs. Harry Cowles. Ora Yarges and Mark Nelson with Mrs. Nelson at the piano. Honor ary pallbearers were members of IOOF Lodge No. 153 of Newport, of which lodge Mr. Newman had been a member since 1927. Acting paiibears were nephews of Mr. Newman: Adrian Wagner, i Victor Vifquain. Jerry Vifquain. j Donald Kenaston, Harry Kenas '< ton and Frank Kenaston. Graveside ntes were conduct j ed by the IOOF lodge of Newport and interment was made in the Stuart cemetery. Herbert Earl Newman, bom July 21. 1384 at Imlev City. Mich * a son of John Jasper and Lydia Ogden Newman died October 4. 1953. On October 5. 1904 he was un ited in marriage to Myra Gunder man of Lum. Mich., and to this onion a daughter was bom May 24. 1906 at which time his wife was taken in death and on July 7, 1906 the infant daughter died. On October 7, 1906 he enlisted i in the army at Columbus Bar racks. O., and served until Oct ober 26. 1907 when he received an honorable discharge. Mr. New man went to Gregory, S. D.. in 1908 and filed on a homestead three miles west of Vi owela, S.D. On November 7, 1909 he was united in marriage with Grace Kenaston. To this union seven children were bom. They made their home on the homestead un til they moved to his native state of Michigan in April 1914. After four years there they returned to Weweia, S.D., and from there moved north of Newport and made their home there and m Newport until they moved to Stuart and engaged in the cii business in 1937. Early in manhood Mr. Newman became a member of the Metho dist church. Survivors include: Widow— Grace; daughters—Mrs. James (Elaine) Williams of Pierre. S.D.; Mrs. Russell (May) Jackson of Lincoln: Mrs. Arthur (Grace) Wilch of North Bend. Ore.; Miss Nellie Newman of Des Moines, ; I la.; sons—John W„ James K.. and ■ Herbert E., all of Stuart, 25 i grandchildren, sister—Mrs. Grace Wagner of Dryden, Mich. Mission Work Meet Next Thursday STyART—The Women's Soc j iety of the Community church met 1 Thursday. October 8, at the home I of Mrs. ’ Stanley Cobb with 19 members and three visitors pre sent. The devotional program and lesson was given by Mrs. Enis Olday and Mrs. John Strode. One hundred and fifty dollars was pledged to the mission fund for | 1954. Also $10 was pledged for the next four years foe mission , work in India A delicatassen food sale was ' planned for Saturday. October 17, to be held in the Scout hall Sale will start at 10 an. A mission work meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. ; George Keidel on Thursday, Oct ober 22. Following the busines meeting lunch was served by the hostess. Mrs. Stanlev Cobb. Mrs. Wesley Cobb and Mrs. Wilbur Moon. Visitors from Norfolk— Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hansen and ! son. Tony, of Norfolk spent the weekend" visiting their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Carsten Hansen and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Flood. Singing on Victory 4-H Program— The Victory boys' and girls' 4-H club recently met for its gen eral meeting. The session was also our local achievement day Members* their families and mends - met lor a covered dish dinner at noon. The lunch committee for the j Monday, October 12, meeting was Mr. and Mrs. Ray Siders. I After the meeting a program : was given. The girls in the be- j ginning baking, meal planning j and gardening porjects sang ! ‘ John Brown s Body”; the boys j beginning baking project group j gave a musical reading, "Hats : - Douglas Jackson and Bob Rei meTs sang "Mountain Dew.” County Agent Neil Dawes, his j wife and family were present for the program.—By Linelle Tomp- j kins, news reporter. Deloit News Mr. and Mrs. Lambert Bartak were supper guests Wednesday ?veiling. October 7. at the Jim Bartak home near Middlebranch. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Temple and Twila spent the weekend at the Henry Reimer home." They attended the Rossow - Schrunk wedding Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Paul and Larry and Mr and Mrs. Lambert 3artak attended a birthday party ! in Norfolk Tuesday evening, Oc tober 6. Mr and Mrs. Leonard Larson attended parents’ day at Wayne Saturday. Don returned home with them. Jack Bartak. who is stationed at an airbase near Topeka Kans.. visited at the home of his par ents, Mr and Mrs. Stanley Bar tak, over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. R. Tomjack, Florence Butler and Anna Van Zandt were supper guests at O’ Neill Saturday evening. Sunday dinner guests at the H. Reimer home were Mr. and Mrs. H. Temple and Twila Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Larson, Mr. and Mrs. C. Christon and family and Mr and Mrs. Elmer Pahl and Mary of Oakland. Farm bureau met Tuesday eve ning, October 6, at the H. Werk meister home. LeRoy Hansen, manager of REA. showed an in teresting film. Don Spahn left last week after a two weeks' leave at home be fore going to Europe. He is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Ewald Spahn. Mr. and Mrs. Max Pofahi and son arrived home last week from camp in CkLifomia. Max has fin ished his training and will move to the- Pofahi home near Norfolk. Anna Savage is staying at the Knapp and Gokie farm home. The HEO club met last Thurs day at the Fred Steams home. A dessert lunch was served by the hostess. The next meeting will be November 12 at the Maynard Steams home. The Deloit pinochle club mem [bers entertained their husbands I with six tables of pinochle at I the Lambert Bartak home Friday evening. Mrs. H. Werkmeister had high score for the ladies: Lambert Bartak. men's high: Mrs. Leon Sisson and Wayne Paul, tow; Mrs. Sisson, traveling. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Louis Pofahi and Mrs. Leon Sis I son. A dessert lunch was served. Rep. Miller to Speak to Y oung Republicans The Young Republican club o: Holt county will bold a dinne: meeting on Saturday. October 24, at 5:30 p.m.. at Slat's cafe it O’Neill, with Rep. A. L. Miller a: guest speaker. An election will be held a this meeting for the office of as sistant secretary, which has beei vacated by the resignation o Mrs. H. D. Gildersleeve. Page News Mr. and Mrs. Anton Nissen were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Efcy at O'Neill Mrs. Catfaeme Buzholts and children of Plain view spent Sun day at the Clarence Dobbins home. Mrs. Buzholts is a niece of Mrs. Dobbins. Mr and Mrs. Melvin Smith and Linda were Sunday dinner ana supper guests of "the former's mother, Mrs. Anna Smith, at In man Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Smith and family left for their home at El Monte, Calif.. Monday. Eight ladies spent last Thurs day with Mrs. Charles Crons quilting for the WSCS of the Methodist church. A lunch of doughnuts and coffee was served. The next quoting will be Thurs day. October 22, at the home of Mrs. William Neubauer. The Royal Neighbor lodge met Wednesday evening, October T, for a regular session with 16 members present. Serving com mittee included Evelyn Gray and Mrs. Ray SnelL At the next reg ular meeting on Wednesday, Oc tober 21. members will have a Hallowe’en dressup party in connection with the birthday party. Mrs. Jerme Farnsworth of Lin- i coin is visiting at the home oi Mr. and Mrs. J. L Gray. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Trow- . bridge and Judith and Mrs. E. A Stevens were Sunday afternoon visitors at the home of Mrs. Anna Smith at Inman. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Spann of Atkinson spent Sunday after noon with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Russell Mr and Mrs. Clarence Stewart were evening guests. Mrs. C. A. Townsend and her j house guests. Mrs Jessie Swam j of Rapid City, S.D.. and Mrs. Nona Rew of Osage, Wyo„ spent { Tuesday afternoon .October 6. at the Roiiie Snell home. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Stewart I spent Sunday at the home of Mr | and Mrs. Elmer Juracek and ; family. Mr and Mrs. Stewart are ■ the parents of Mrs. Juracek. Mr. and Mrs. G. C Lampshixe of Polk spent from Wednesday, October 7, until Friday with Mrs. Lampshire's parents, Mr. and Mrs J. R. RusselL Mrs. Dora Townsend went to Hartington Thursday. October 8, | to spend some time with her son ; m-law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Weir. Mr. and Mrs. Weir and Mrs. Townsend spent Monday afternoon m Page. Mrs. Jessie Swain of Rapid Citv. S.D., was a dinner guest at the’ Rav Snell home Last Thurs day. That evening Mrs. Swam and Mrs. Nona Rew cf Osage. Wyo., were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. L Gray. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Parsons and Jerry Terrill of Miltonvaie. Kans., spent the weekend with Mrs. Parsons’ and Jerry's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Terrill The Methodist youth fellow ship met Sunday evening at the church oariors. Judy Simmons led the devotions. Bette French and Marian Heiss served a lunch. Mr. and Mrs Terry Taylor and daughter of North Platte spent from Friday until Sunday with | his parents. Mr. and Mrs L. B. Taylor. Mr and Mrs. Arthur Grass : arove to Taylor Sunday to bring Mrs. Anna Thompson to her home here after she had spent two weeks with her father, John I Nelson. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Palmer of Norfolk and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Palmer of Lincoln visited Sunday j afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Taylor. Pvt. Richard Buxton came from Camp Breckermdge. Ky.. Sunday to spend 13 days with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Will Buxton. He will report to Ft. Louis. Wash... October 23 Dr. Fisher, Dentist In the Bishop Block—Norfolk Office Phene; 810 Res. Phone: 2842 Gladiolus Bulbs . FOR SALE Many different kinds. 3c to 5c each. The Lambs O'Neill Nebr. No Sunday Sales Come In! Help Us Celebrate Our 5th ANNIVERSARY PRJEE Ice Cream Cones Friday, October 16 — 2:30 PJW. to 7:30 P.M. | Harding's Famous SEAL TEST ICE CREAM SPECIAL! Fro Joy Ice Cream I Friday-Saturday-Sunday — October 16-18 I Half - Gallon ._..•___ 69< ( Now in Progress... Onr Famous REXALL ONE-CENT SALE GILLIGAN'S REXALL DRUG g Phone 87 Open Evenings I REVIVAL Now in Progress ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH OCTOBER 14 TO NOVEMBER 1 Time: 8:00 P.M. INSPIRING SINGING STIRRING MESSAGES ★ EVANGELIST L E. HRSCHMAN SERVICES NIGHTLY EXCEPT SATURDAY AND MONDAY WELCOME! WAYNE BAIL Pastor I SECTION TWO - PAGES 11-1*? Stuart News Mr. and Mrs. William Obermlre and family of Atkinson were Sunday evening, October 11, dinner guests of the G. L. Ober mire family. Miss Vesta Mitchell came from Bloomfield on Saturday and is spending this week with her par ents. Mr and Mrs. Berlin Mitch ; ell. and family. Miss Marge Chaney of Oma ha spent the weekend with her mother. Mrs Earl Chaney Mr and Mrs. Carey Goodwin | of Amarillo, Tex., came Saturday, j October 10. to visit with her par ents. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moses, and family. Mrs Goodwin will be remembered here as Eur ice "Mcses. Miss Dons Pattijohn came from Omaha Friday, October 9, and ; spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Clara Pettijohn. Mrs. Stanley Cobb, Mrs. Ethel Stracke. Douglas Cobb and Bev erly Waliinger went to Hastings Friday. October 9. and spent the weekend with Miss J ane Cobb, who is attending Hastings coi ! lege. Stanley Cobb attended the lay men's retreat at Niobrara on Sun ! day. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Porter and daughter, Zona, of Burwell were Sunday evening dinner guests off the Berlin Mitchell family. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Coffman re turned Friday from Little Rorfc, Ark,, where they attended a stock show. Mrs. Alberta Hoffman returned Wednesday October 7. from Gor don where she had been working i for two months. Mr. and Mrs. James Nachtman snd sor. went to Verdigre Sunday | to visit the Joe Jermar. home. Mrs. Nachtman and Mrs. Jermam are sisters. I _ _ 1 msmtmiA IT’S OUR 24th BIRTHD AY I . ■ wj CELEB!ATE...TOO SATEjJ Warm Collars! 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