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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1947

Page

4

Trial Of San Antonio Doctor On Staying Charges Starts Monday

Dr Lford I Ross a San Antonio physician, 42, faces murder charges in the deaths of four York family members a distance south of the city en route to church. The Yorks include James York 36 his wife 43 their son 3n¢ York’s mother 67 and their 13 year old daughter Ann wounded but alive. Ross allegedly visited San Antonio police four hours after the shootings and admitted a discharged gun could be found in his car. He is jailed without bond in a county jail cell awaiting trial as a possible venue change is discussed. Ross, born in Del Rey Ohio and Harvard trained, knew York since the 1930s and is married with a daughter. York recently faced securities violations and bankruptcy filings in 1947.

Jack Rutledge Associated Press Kew Ann York Come Ross San Antonio SW. A. Scholl Yorks Phs Ped Sa York Securities and Exchange Commission del Rey Ohio Mt. Union College Harvard Medical College St. Luke's Hospital New York City Scranton

Police Move Against Rising Robberies in ffewston

ffewston police order halted, aiming to curb increasing robberies after a night incident. Richard Saldivar, 46, shot in the stomach by a suspect in a dark band, as three assailants fled in police cars. Investigation ongoing in Houston.

Ffewston Eman Atest Richard Saldi Loers Shich Pierce Seldivar Houston

Overnight Camp For Girls Planned At Mackenzie State Park

Girls nine years old and older from Burns, Pioneer and Mackenzie park areas will attend an overnight camp Thursday night at the barbecue pit in Mackenzie State Park. Mrs. Gladys Sims directs with volunteers Mary Jo Temple, Dorothy Hill and Mary Ruth Sims. Participants meet at their parks for city bus rides to the camp site, return by bus Friday morning, and may obtain permits from park directors. Bring bed rolls, lunch, cooking gear, utensils, dry clothes, and swimwear for water games.

Burns Pioneer Mackenzie Park Mackenzie State Park Gladys Sims Barbecus Pit Mackenzie Tate Park

Thrilling animal acts at Clyde Beatty Circus in Lubbock

The Clyde Beatty Circus comes to East Broadway grounds in Lubbock Tuesday with Harriett Beatty presenting a tiger riding an elephant and leaping through a flaming hoop. The show also features Harriett Beatty’s act alongside her husband, famed for battling lions and tigers, plus international horsemen and equestriennes.

Clyde Beatty Circus Lubbock Clyde Beatty Railroad Circus East Broadway Show Grounds Harriett Beatty Beatty Equestriennes

Danger and Daring Circus Stunts Highlighted By Beatty

The act blends acrobats, clowns, and a famed Morgan stallion War Cloud with a diverse menagerie under the big top. Beatty risks life amid battles between new and old animals, having been injured before. Tickets available 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Wylie's drugstore. performances at 2:30 and 8 p.m. Aluminum care tips note vinegar dissolves stains and baking soda darkens aluminum.

Barth Beatty Wylie’s

Retired Sea Captain Visits Lubbock Cousins in Town

Frank Pharr, long at sea and retired as a Standard Oil tanker captain, visits his cousins District Judge Homer L. Pharr and Assistant DA E. G. Pharr at 2608 Twenty-second. Last seen Homer Pharr in 1921 when Hopkins County judge, Capt. Pharr earned fame, transporting aviation gasoline to remote wartime locations.

Frank Pharr Standard Oil of New Jersey Homer L. Pharr E. G. Pharr Homer Pharr Pharr Hopkins County

Mexico City Hotels Smile As Tourist Trade Rebounds

Hotels in Mexico City report rising bookings as 1,200 Shriners from Houston arrive Aug 4 in three trains, marking a rare improvement after a winter slump. To attract guests, many hotels reduced rates this month under government pressure.

Mexico Mexico City Houston Tex

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