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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1948
Page
2
A chaotic column discusses weather, federal spending, cowlicks, and a critique of progressivism in Amarillo. It cites reports of Communist lists, a mischievous boy, and a Los Angeles traffic plan using probationary wristwatch signs, contrasting urban issues with rural prosperity.
Obituary notes John Kollner a Panhandle baker who built Keller Bakery Pioneer Bakery and expanded to five shows. Born in Austria he fled military service then fed thousands with loaves for cowboy reunions. Survived by wife three sons four daughters and a nephew. funeral arrangements by N S Griggs & Sons.
The tale follows Mr. Kellner later known as Kollaer, a master baker trained in Paris Berlin and Budapest. After army service in the Kaizer Koniglich 19th Cavalry and hardship rations, he immigrates to America seeking opportunity. He works toward Popular Bluff Missouri then Galveston before meeting the Frisbees in Amarlill to start a bakery venture.
The tax roll estimate stands at 100 million dollars with protests to be heard. The joint board will stay in session Tuesday and Wednesday if needed. City members are Hugo Loewenstern Ivor Davies and Gus Leftwich. School district members are R. G. Mills L Nesbitt and P V Alexander.
Six men perished when a training plane crashed and burned yesterday. Identified victims include Capt W L Page Capt S E Lambert Lt R Alsup Jr and Lt G E Rawler all Air Force reserve officers along with Civil Air Patrol cadets W T Feray and W T Chapman. All resided in Houston.
Fragmented market listing shows numerous company and product names with percentages and figures, referencing North America markets and grain quotas on the Chicago Board of Trade. The text mentions brands, distributors, and regional suppliers in a dense, OCR-like jumble.
Hansford County observers note petitions may prompt a state level injunction against the Democratic committee. County leaders say no run off was authorized as races were settled in the first primary. Baron Noel Buxton, 79, philanthropist and British figure, dies in London.
In Fort Worth tonight Loyal Democrats gather for a rally led by Byron Skelton and speakers Rep. Sam Rayburn and Gov. Beauford Jester as they shape plans for tomorrow's convention. Robert Calvert may address the floor. the event begins at 8 at Downtown First Baptist Church auditorium.
A. G. Tanner of Pampa was robbed of 60 dollars early Sunday near Spearman by two youths armed with a pistol. The late model Cadillac was recovered abandoned by Amarillo police later Sunday. Investigating Sheriff J B Cook of Hansford County described the suspects with ages about 25 and 26, one with dark hair and khaki clothing, the other with light hair and dark trousers.
In a Boston federal district court the Conley case, charged with illegal flight to avoid prosecution, remains reset for a December hearing for the third time. His lone child Lynette four is involved in a Plymouth Massachusetts kidnapping matter with his wife Bertha LaCriox.
Amarillo city officials planned to complete the sixth water well by H H Heiskell of Pampa on the citys 1000 acre site eleven miles southwest of town. N V Moss city manager said the sixth well would wrap up the contract while the fifth is producing about 1 440 000 gallons daily and others test similarly with one reaching around two million gallons daily.
The Amarillo Symphonic Chorus holds its first meeting of the year at 7 30 Monday night at 2110 West Tenth the home of Mrs M E Jacobson. A trial rehearsal will be conducted and seating arranged. Miss Evelyn Fagg directs this year and invites interested singers to attend.
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