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Preston Picnic Rescue Echoes Courage at East Lynne
A Preston Sunday picnic party of three autos reached East Lynne near Clinton. After an hours meal, Roy Coleman swam a long distance, exhausted, and Dr. R A Butler and a park life saver rescued him. Coleman later recovered, but died after being taken home. Butler also aided during the ordeal. The incident drew onlookers, prayers, and praise for the rescuers.
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Preston
Joe Peters
Lou Black
R.A. Butler
Eliza Compton
Belle Milar
Roy Coleman
R. D. Barrow
Richard Daniel
Louis James
Frank Black
Beryl Joseph
Elmo Black
Jane
East Lynne
Clinton
High Bridge
Dov
Dr. Butler
Aleap
Coleman
Butler
Roy
Seithin