Edwin L. Needham died attempting to save Richard C. Valiton from drowning, South Ashburnham, Massachusetts, May 14,1927. Richard, 12, fell from a dam into deep water in Whitney’s Pond. Needham, 51, pattern maker, who had not swum for years and who was fully clothed, swam 15 feet to him and took hold of him. They went under the surface slowly and rose together. A little later Richard disappeared, and Needham swam toward the dam but sank as he reached it. Both Needham and Richard were drowned. 27275-2166
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