Samuel L. Wolfe, 39, superintendent of schools, died attempting to save D. La Rue Shillingburg, 10, and L. Aleen Shillingburg, 15, from drowning, San Saba, Texas, June 12, 1928. La Rue waded in the San Saba River to the edge of a deep pool, which was 30 feet from the bank, and was unable to return to shallow water because of a current. Wolfe, who was fully clothed, waded from the bank to her. As he grasped her, Aleen waded to them, and the three immediately got into deep water. Wolfe supported both girls for a moment, each with one hand, and then La Rue got on his back. Aleen was rescued by another man, but Wolfe and La Rue were drowned. 28385-2372
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