James T. Howieson, 15, student, saved J. Harold Hammaker, 16, student, from drowning, Mapleton, Minnesota, July 4, 1922. Harold dived from a raft into deep water in Lura Lake and was submerged when he attempted to stand. He struggled and reached the surface several times before others realized his danger. James dived from the raft to Harold, who grabbed James around the neck with both arms and hung to him. James freed himself under water, and as Harold again grabbed for him, he went under water and standing on the bottom supported Harold from behind above the surface for a moment. Then he rose and swam, pulling Harold 50 feet to wadable water. 22924-1913
22924 – 1913
22924-1913