Paul Edwards Maney, 13, schoolboy, died attempting to save Melvin L. Maney, Jr., 14, schoolboy, from drowning, Democrat, North Carolina, August 7, 1923. Melvin, while wading in Big Ivy Creek, suddenly stepped into deep water. Paul, who was swimming eight or 10 feet from Melvin, swam to him and took hold of him. Both boys sank, and only Melvin reappeared at the surface. He was rescued by a man, but Paul was drowned. 23846-1876
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