Commutation Battle Shapes Primary Campaign
The Lake county death row case of Walter Lee Irvin rises as a central issue in the 1956 primary against Gov. LeRoy Collins. Judge Truman G. Futch orders a grand jury to probe alleged communist influence and political meddling in the Irvin case while the governor remains opposed to testifying. The situation draws in Rev. Ben Wyland and Bob Delaney amid broader questions about capital punishment and state justice.
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Lake County
Raiford
LeRoy Collins
Collins
State Pardon Board
Walter Lee Irvin
Truman G. Futch
Irvin
Lake
Marion County
Futch
Communist Party
Wyland
St. Petersburg Times
Bay Lake
Norman Bunin
Time Magazine
Charles Greenlee
Sam Sheppard
St. Petersburg
Mr. Wyland
Grand Jury
Delaney
Seriff Willis McCall
Sheriff McCall
U. S
Capital Punishment
Tyes
Florida
City Budget Sees Peak Spending and Small Deficit
City spending hits peak season with a reported seven thousand dollar deficit in the current budget. Council President Gordon Conboy said expenditures will balance by year end. Fire sirens and city services contribute to the shortfall as the garage and water department appear on the credit side.
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Gordon Conboy
George J White Man Honored For Civic Duty In Mount Dora
George J. White man of civic duty was honored at a testimonial dinner in Mount Dora after 26 years as Chamber of Commerce president and nearly 30 years as head of First National Bank. Al Rehbaum praised White for devoting hours to the community, noting his influence in building institutions and guiding civic drives in Lake County. He recalled White’s leadership, loyalty, and modest service, and White expressed gratitude for the community and colleagues who supported him.
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George J. White
Chamber of Commerce
Villa Dora
al Rehbaum, Sr
White
Atty
Roy Christopher
Christopher
Betty Siess
Carl S. Graves
Richard Edgerton
G. B. Hurlburt
W. M. Kennedy
R. C. Bardwell
Kendall R. Jones
O. M. “Jack
First National Bank
Mr. White
Chamber
Mount Dora
al Rehbaum
Rehbaum
James Simpson
George Bidwell
Harry Mallory
Jacksonville
Federal Reserve System
Mount Dora Bank
National Bank
Mr. Rehbaum
Federal Reserve
Atlanta
State Board of Control
Kiwanis International
Lake County
Red
Miami
Ft. Lauderdale
Deadline Near as Republicans Stage Mass Switch
In Lake county last minute registrations are urged ahead of the Saturday deadline for the new county voter system. Democrats total 15,032 to about 2,000 Republicans with many base-switching Republicans still able to vote in November. Registration offices extend evening hours Thursday Friday and Saturday to accommodate workers.
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Lake County
Inovemper
Catherine Baker
Court House
City Tables School Bid for Sprinkler System
City Council tabled a Fifth Ave school request to aid installation of a sprinkler system at the Mene athletic field. Councilman Barnhart said the Ng would pay 100 toward the 240 estimated cost for the movable unit. The council noted the city already furnishes lights for events there.
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Mene
J. Barnhart
Mount Dora Council Opposes Route 441 Plan Fails
Councilwoman Lafroos tried to put Mount Dora on record against the proposed routing of Highway 441 but the motion failed. Road Board member Dial signaled ongoing study of an alternate route north of Lake Gertrude while noting a six month wait for a definite decision.
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Margaret Lafroos
Mount Dora
W. D. Patton
William H. Dial
Lake Gertrude
Lake Gertrude—that Was Proposed By the City’s Highway Committee. Mrs. Lofroos
Howard Simpson
Roy Christopher
Chamber of Commerce
Lake Dora
Patton
Dial
Lake Saunders
Tavares
City adopts rabies ordinance targets stray dogs in East Town
The City Council approved a new ordinance to control stray dogs and cats with a required annual rabies vaccination by a visiting veterinarian at City Hall on Thursday April 12 from 8 to 5. City Attorney Roy Christopher notes the measure especially targets East Town where complaints about strays have grown.
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Roy Christopher
East Town
Public Invited to Writers Evening at Arts League
The public is cordially invited to attend the animated magazine program by the Creative Writers group of the Art League. The event is Friday at 8 p.m. in the community building and features poetry. Admission is free. Mrs. O. D. Owen is in charge.
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Creative
Writers Group of the Art
O. D. Owen
Council authorizes hiring newer project engineer
City Council on Tuesday authorized a contract with a consulting engineer to study Mount Dora lake pollution from the septic system. Planning Chairman D Fletcher Crane urged action and suggested Albert ONeill of Orlando as the likely candidate to advise on site and plans for a sewer disposal plant.
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Mount Dora
D. Fletcher Crane
W. D. Patton
William C. Stewart
Urges Action Council
Gordon Conboy
Crane
Smith and Gillespie
Jacksonville
Council
Gilbert Park
Lake Dora
Richard Edgerton
Lakeside Inn
Lakeside
Rotary Votes To Back Home For Elderly
The Rotary club unanimously approved forming a non profit corporation to operate the home for the aged at Grandview and Ninth. Mrs Agnes Truesdell will remain manager for life with profits reinvested for improvements and expansion. The club aims to widen care for elderly residents and plans to add a new wing to the building.
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Rotary Club
Agnes Truesdell
Grandview
Ninth
Register by April 7 to vote in key primary election
The notice warns that registration closes April 7 and urges residents to register now at the Registrar's Office Court House to ensure their names are in the eligible voters book.
Justice O'Connell To Speak Before Bar in Dora
Lake Sumter Bar Association kicks off at Lakeside Inn with lectures and entertainment. Florida Supreme Court Justice Stephen O Connell will speak at the 6 30 dinner after a 2 pm conference featuring John R Parkhill and Irwin Lanbern. A boat trip and style show accompany the event.
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Atty
Roy Christopher
Lake-Sumter Bar Association
Lakeside Inn
Florida Supreme Court
Stephen O’connell
Christopher
O’connell
John R. Parkhill
Tampa
Irwin Lanbern
West Palm Beach
Sally Dress Shop
Smart Shop
Lake
Ter
Building Permits See March Decline in City Figures
City records show permits falling to a low in March with totals around $711,700 while overall April hints at a rough uptick. Officials note lingering slow activity and emphasize cautious 2024 projections amid mixed construction demand.
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John Cain
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Ben F. Wyland
United Churches of Greater
Pardon Board
Richard Ervin
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Sheppard
City
City Tables School
Albert O’neill
Orlando
Renion
Martha Ann Benwell
Dianne Phay
Jeannie Wilson
Phillip Chapman
Jerry Odom
Chip Lee
Rotary
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