Shadow of Doubt in Irvin Case Hints at Pardon Board Shadow
A Tallahassee drama before the State Pardon Board recounts Walter Lee Irvin's deathbed denial of guilt in the 1949 Lake County rape case. Attorneys urged a deal to spare the electric chair, while Irvin repeated his innocence despite pressure and doctors. Ministers from St Petersburg framed a possible shadow of doubt influencing the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallahassee
State Pardon Board
Walter Lee Irvin
Lake County
St. Petersburg
Sierra Senetes
Goa
Walter Irvin
Jesse W. Hunter
Irvin
Pardon Board
Pardon Board Read In the Letter From Attorney Hunter
Jesse Hunter
Umatilla
Sam Shepherd
U. S. Supreme Court
Attorney Hunter
Walter
Thurgood Marshall
Willis McCall
See the Dee
Atte Ee Ree Elliott
Governor's Office
St. Petersburg Time
Groveland
Norman Bunin
Shepherd
McCall
Yalta Papers Divert Race Says Smathers
Senator George Smathers of Florida criticized the Yalta papers dispute as a distraction from national goals. He warned the public debate serves political advantage rather than the country and urged dropping political aspects while stressing the importance of studying history and learning from past experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen
George Smathers
Yalta
Florida
Smathers
Christ the Wisdom of God sermon at Presbyterian church
Dr. C A Carriel preached that wisdom has two centers knowledge and character. He argued Christ reveals God by teaching and example and that people often choose happiness over repentance leading to contrast with Christ’s seamless life. He said God’s plan makes worldly wisdom seem foolish when rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Christ
C. A. Carriel
Presbyterian Church
Jesus
Dr. Carriel
Local Church Schedules For Worship and Study
Church chimes announce schedules for three city congregations. Baptist Church on Sixth and Tremain led by Rev David Coffield lists Bible School at 9:45 a.m. and services at 11 a.m 8 p.m and choir at 7 p.m. Community Church on Seventh and Donnelly with Rev Robert R Reed offers Bible Study midweek and 11 a.m. worship. Methodist Church on Fifth and led by Rev H Mauriece Felton holds Sunday School 9:45 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. plus M Y F at 6 30 p.m and drive in vesper hour before sunset. Midweek service 7 30 p.m.
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Seventh Av
Donnelly St
Robert R. Reed
Methodist Church
Fifth Av
H. Mauriece Felton
Gilbert Park
Church Services Schedule Readout
Church of Christ Fifth Ave Roy Burgess minister Bible School 10:00 a.m. General Assembly 11:06 Special Bible Features 6:00 Evening Service 7:00 p.m. Mid Week Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Presbyterian Sixth Ave Rev Charles A Carrier D D Sunday Service 11:00 a.m. Church School 9:45 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
Roy Burgess
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Charles A. Carrier
D.D
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Services
The church at 1117 Fifth Avenue invites parishioners to Sunday School at 10 a.m. Worship Service follows at 11 a.m. A midweek prayer meeting is held Thursday. Elder H. P. Kelly serves as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reorganized Church OF Jesus Christ
Latter Day Saints
H. P. Kelly
Church Services and Lutheran Notices
First Church of Christ Scientist advertises Sunday services at 11 a.m. and Sunday School also at 11 a.m. Wednesday evening service at 8 p.m. Faith Lutheran Church MO Synod lists services at Library Basement Eustis with 8:30 a.m. service and 9:45 a.m. Sunday School led by Rev. Phillip Schlessmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church OF Christ Scientist
Lemon and Grove
Faith Lutheran Church
Synod — Library
Eustis
Phillip Schlessmann
Tangerine Community Church Sunday Service
The Tangerine Community Church announces a Sunday service at 11 a.m. led by Rev Louis Johnston. Members and neighbors are invited to attend worship and fellowship.
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Community Church
Louis Johnston
White Heron Boat Rentals Fictitious Name Notice
Notice in Mount Dora Lake County Florida states registration of White Heron Boat Rentals under Florida fictitious name law. Parties Mary Brethauer Bertha Sorensen announce registration. proof of publication required. Dated Mount Dora Florida March 8 1955.
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Florida
Lake County
White Heron Boat Rentals
Easr
Lake Dora Rd
Mount Dora
Mary Brethauer
Bertha Sorensen
Lake Eee
Fictitious Name Notice for 441 Marine Mart Mount Dora
The engagement under the fictitious name 441 Marine Mart at 4358 Highland Mount Dora Lake County Florida is registered with the Lake County Clerk after publication. Maurice W. Rolfe and Robert B. Miller are the business partners. notice dated March 12 1955 in Mount Dora Florida.
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Florida
Lake County
Marine Mart
Highland
Mount Dora
Maurice W. Rolfe
Robert B. Miller
M. W. Rolfero
R. B. Miller
New Cemetery Building At Forest Park Shown
John Aldrich the caretaker guides Mrs. Lillian Christie councilwoman through Forest Park cemeterys new building. The lounge rest rooms tool room and porch overlook the grounds while furniture be installed. The landscaped grounds are especially inviting this season for visitors to recall memories or enjoy the scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park Cemetery
John Aldrich
Lillian Christie
Loyalty is Greater Weapon Felton
Reverend H Mauriece Felton at the Methodist church urged stronger Christian loyalty, comparing it to communist devotion. He warned that mere conventional Christianity cannot suffice and that loyalty to the Christ and his program is essential to save the world.
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Rev
H. Mauriece Felton
Methodist
Confucius on Principle and Passion
A reflective quote contrasts knowing right principles with loving them, implying true virtue requires more than understanding theory. it calls for heartfelt commitment beyond mere knowledge.
Public Divorce Suit Notice in Lake County Florida
Georgia Ann Shelley sues James Shelley in Lake County Florida for divorce in chancery. James Shelley must answer by April 16, 1955, or a decree pro confesso will be entered. Notice to publish four weeks in Mount Dora Topic. Clerk Frank E Owens signs, Roy Christopher attorney for plaintiff.
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J. D. Wadkins, JR
Lake
State of
Florida
Summit
L. H. Downing
O. T. Marsprand
Court House
Tavares
Fifth Judicial Circuit
Lake Couny
State OF Florida
Georgia Ann Shelley
James Shellaby
Circuit Court of the
Fifth Judicial
Lake County
Roy Christopher
Donnelly Street
Mount Dora
Mount Dore
A.D
Frank E. Owens
Grace
H. Cox
D. C
Plaintiff
Hospital Opens Therapy Center At Waterman Memorial
Waterman Memorial hospital in Eus tis opens a department of physical therapy and rehabilitation to aid the injured and those helped by therapy. The department may serve as a polio center if needed. George Beni Arnold, trained at Duke and Orlando Senior High, will administer treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Eustis
George Beni Arnold
Orlando Senior High School
Duke University
School of Physical Therapy
Daughters of 1812 Elect Officers at Tangerine Meeting
Mrs. Sally Abernathy of Winter Haven was named president of the Francis L. Dade chapter U S Daughters of 1812 at Tangerine last week as the group held its meeting at the Community building. Selected by the nominating committee to complete the slate were Mrs. Samuel T. Bolton Mount Dora first vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Abernathy
Winter Haven
Francis L. Dade
U. S. Daughters of 1812
Tangerine
Samuel T. Bolton
Mount Dora
Lake Traffic Increases On U S 441 North Of Leesburg
State Road Department reports Lake County traffic on U S 441 north of Leesburg rose in January with a daily average of 9 241 vehicles. Northbound 4 449 and southbound 4 792. southbound up 14 percent from last year and northbound up 12 3 percent.
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U. S
Eustis
Tavares
Mount Dora
Orlando
Leesburg
U. S. 27
Clermont
Minneola
Haines City
Groveland
Mascotte
West Coast
Margaret Osborne 76 Dies in Eustis with Pawtucket Rites
Margaret Osborne 76 died Tuesday at Waterman Memorial hospital Eustis. Last rites planned in Pawtucket Rhode Island this week. She lived in Mount Dora with niece Miss Margaret Holmes, leaves sister Mrs Mary J Holmes of Mount Dora and brother Robert Osborne of Pawtucket along with two nieces and two nephews. She belonged to the Congregational church and Eastern Star. Local arrangements by Rehbaum Funeral home.
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Pawtucket
Bel Osborne
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Eustis
Gubecee
Mount Dora
Margaret Holmes
Mary J. Holmes
Robert Osborne
Congregational Church
Eastern Star
Rehbaum
Local leaders named for state meeting in Miami
Mrs James H Whitaker of Titusville is second vice president and Miss Hattie M Allen of Sorrento is chaplain. Others from the area include Mrs T G Lee Orlando secretary and Mrs G C Montgomery Orlando treasurer. Attendees from this area to the Miami meeting include Mrs C J Estey Mrs M F Cowart Miss Allen Mrs Bolton and Mrs Cremin.
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James H. Whitaker
Titusville
Hattie M. Allen
Sorrento
T. G. Lee
Orlando
G. C. Montgomery
Bernard Cremin
Tangerine
Elmer Kipp
Daytona Beach
J. B. Bryce
Clermont
Miami
C. J. Estey
M. F. Cowart
Allen
Bolton
Cremin
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A&m
Electric Coo
Highland Avenue
Jersey
Sunset Valley Dairy
Parker Bros
W. Troy Hall, Jr
A. D
Earl C. Logan
BE. C. Logan
William A. Hartford
Will Ann
Earl Ae
E. C
Roy Chan
Lake View Court
Lake View
Bay — Court
Lake View and
Lake Front
S. Bay St
Baptist Church
Sixth and Tremain
David Coffield
Training Union
Alice M. Courington
Wesetetec
Wrung
Lexia Courington
Central Florida University School of Gerontology
Grove Street
Dave Liebman
Lake Cone
Felton
Confucius
James Shelley
Daughters of 1812 Select Officers
Margaret Osborne
Central Florida
Henry Stein
Sylvan Shores Hotel
J. G. Ray, JR
Sylvan Shores
Southland
Lucerne
Freds. Foust Sylvan Shores
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