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Daily Oklahoman, The 
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 
July 23, 1930

THREE DROWN AT WELLSTON
Father Loses His Life in Vain Attempt To Rescue Two Daughters

WELLSTON. July 22.-(Special) Attempting to save his two daughters. Mamie. 16 years old. and Alma, 9 years old, as they struggled in the. water. of Deep Fork creek here, James Kennemer, 41 years old, farmer, and both girls were drowned shortly after 8 o'clock Tuesday night.

The three were fishing at. the creek. Alma slipped on the bank and fell into water about six feet deep. Mamie jumped in to rescue her sister, at the same time shouting to their father.

When he arrived both girls were struggling to keep their heads above the water. He then jumped in. and all three sank.

The bodies are, being held at Burford funeral home, Wellston pending the making of funeral arrangements.

They are survived by Mrs. Kennemer: and seven other children.

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