Noah T. Singleton died attempting to save Oliver E. Humphreys from drowning, Midland, Texas, July 29, 1924. Humphreys, 30, farmer, became distressed while swimming in a cove of Beard Lake 35 feet from the bank, where the water was nine feet deep. Singleton, 40, farmer, waded from the bank and swam 25 feet to him. Humphreys took hold of him around the neck with both arms, and they sank and were drowned. 24573-1991
24573 – 1991
24573-1991