Wallace G. McVey, 29, minister, died attempting to save Edna H. Olds, 19, from drowning, Cory, Indiana, August 1, 1910. McVey and Miss Olds, the latter being a very poor swimmer, were wading in the Eel River 17 feet from shore when Miss Olds stepped into water over her depth. McVey grabbed her hand and started to swim toward the bank but could make no headway. After going under the surface twice, they became separated, and both were drowned. 5696-475
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