Daughter of G.W. & S.M. Rogers
Independence Daily Reporter, Wed., Jun. 28, 1922
MISS ELSIE ROGERS DROWNED IN VERDIGRIS LAST NIGHT
Unable to Swim, She Went in Beyond Depth—Miss Castillo in Narrow Escape
Miss Elsie Rogers was drowned and Miss Elizabeth Castillo narrowly escaping drowning at 7 o'clock yesterday evening in the Verdigris river on the Dick Madden farm, 3 miles northeast of Independence. Miss Rogers' body was not recovered until about 8:30 o'clock, when efforts to revive her with a pulmotor were unsuccessful. Miss Castillo clung to a stump in the water for a half hour before being rescued.
Neither Could Swim.
The Loyal Daughters class of the Christian church of which the two girls are members, had gone to the gravel bar in the river on the Madden farm for a picnic. About 20 girls were in the party accompanied by their teacher, Mrs. W. V. Linville. When the class arrived at the picnic place, seven of the girls went in for a swim. None of the young women could swim. They waded into the river to a stump, in water about waist deep. When they reached the stump, all decided to go back, but Miss Rogers and Miss Castillo, who went on down the river. They got into deep water and sank from view.
Used the Pulmotor.
Miss Castillo was rescued by Dick Madden and was taken at once to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Castillo on North Tenth street. Two firemen were sent to the scene of the drowning with the pulmotor. With long poles and hooks a search was made for the body of Miss Rogers which was found about 8:30 o'clock. Dr. Coffman had been called and superintended the work of resuscitation but to no avail.
Other girls in the party threw a log in the water for Miss Castillo to climb on, but she could not reach it. Miss Luella Cooper ran to the Madden farm and called Mr. Madden and also came to town for the fire department and doctors.
Was Well Known Here.
Miss Rogers was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Rogers, 611 East Myrtle street. She was 25 years of age. She was graduated from the Montgomery county high school and for four years had been employed as stenographer at the National Supply offices. She was a member of the First Christian church and was very active in church and Sunday school work.
She is survived by her parents, a sister, Mrs. Frank Owen, 618 North Tenth street and three brothers, Wilbur, Clarence and Harry, all of whom live near Independence.
Funeral Services Thursday
Funeral services will be held at the home Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. F. L. Pettit of the First Christian church will have charge. Burial will be in Mount Hope.
Transcribed by Bill Andres (47602571).
Independence Daily Reporter, Wed., Jun. 28, 1922
MISS ELSIE ROGERS DROWNED IN VERDIGRIS LAST NIGHT
Unable to Swim, She Went in Beyond Depth—Miss Castillo in Narrow Escape
Miss Elsie Rogers was drowned and Miss Elizabeth Castillo narrowly escaping drowning at 7 o'clock yesterday evening in the Verdigris river on the Dick Madden farm, 3 miles northeast of Independence. Miss Rogers' body was not recovered until about 8:30 o'clock, when efforts to revive her with a pulmotor were unsuccessful. Miss Castillo clung to a stump in the water for a half hour before being rescued.
Neither Could Swim.
The Loyal Daughters class of the Christian church of which the two girls are members, had gone to the gravel bar in the river on the Madden farm for a picnic. About 20 girls were in the party accompanied by their teacher, Mrs. W. V. Linville. When the class arrived at the picnic place, seven of the girls went in for a swim. None of the young women could swim. They waded into the river to a stump, in water about waist deep. When they reached the stump, all decided to go back, but Miss Rogers and Miss Castillo, who went on down the river. They got into deep water and sank from view.
Used the Pulmotor.
Miss Castillo was rescued by Dick Madden and was taken at once to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Castillo on North Tenth street. Two firemen were sent to the scene of the drowning with the pulmotor. With long poles and hooks a search was made for the body of Miss Rogers which was found about 8:30 o'clock. Dr. Coffman had been called and superintended the work of resuscitation but to no avail.
Other girls in the party threw a log in the water for Miss Castillo to climb on, but she could not reach it. Miss Luella Cooper ran to the Madden farm and called Mr. Madden and also came to town for the fire department and doctors.
Was Well Known Here.
Miss Rogers was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Rogers, 611 East Myrtle street. She was 25 years of age. She was graduated from the Montgomery county high school and for four years had been employed as stenographer at the National Supply offices. She was a member of the First Christian church and was very active in church and Sunday school work.
She is survived by her parents, a sister, Mrs. Frank Owen, 618 North Tenth street and three brothers, Wilbur, Clarence and Harry, all of whom live near Independence.
Funeral Services Thursday
Funeral services will be held at the home Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. F. L. Pettit of the First Christian church will have charge. Burial will be in Mount Hope.
Transcribed by Bill Andres (47602571).
Daughter of G.W. & S.M. Rogers
Independence Daily Reporter, Wed., Jun. 28, 1922
MISS ELSIE ROGERS DROWNED IN VERDIGRIS LAST NIGHT
Unable to Swim, She Went in Beyond Depth—Miss Castillo in Narrow Escape
Miss Elsie Rogers was drowned and Miss Elizabeth Castillo narrowly escaping drowning at 7 o'clock yesterday evening in the Verdigris river on the Dick Madden farm, 3 miles northeast of Independence. Miss Rogers' body was not recovered until about 8:30 o'clock, when efforts to revive her with a pulmotor were unsuccessful. Miss Castillo clung to a stump in the water for a half hour before being rescued.
Neither Could Swim.
The Loyal Daughters class of the Christian church of which the two girls are members, had gone to the gravel bar in the river on the Madden farm for a picnic. About 20 girls were in the party accompanied by their teacher, Mrs. W. V. Linville. When the class arrived at the picnic place, seven of the girls went in for a swim. None of the young women could swim. They waded into the river to a stump, in water about waist deep. When they reached the stump, all decided to go back, but Miss Rogers and Miss Castillo, who went on down the river. They got into deep water and sank from view.
Used the Pulmotor.
Miss Castillo was rescued by Dick Madden and was taken at once to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Castillo on North Tenth street. Two firemen were sent to the scene of the drowning with the pulmotor. With long poles and hooks a search was made for the body of Miss Rogers which was found about 8:30 o'clock. Dr. Coffman had been called and superintended the work of resuscitation but to no avail.
Other girls in the party threw a log in the water for Miss Castillo to climb on, but she could not reach it. Miss Luella Cooper ran to the Madden farm and called Mr. Madden and also came to town for the fire department and doctors.
Was Well Known Here.
Miss Rogers was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Rogers, 611 East Myrtle street. She was 25 years of age. She was graduated from the Montgomery county high school and for four years had been employed as stenographer at the National Supply offices. She was a member of the First Christian church and was very active in church and Sunday school work.
She is survived by her parents, a sister, Mrs. Frank Owen, 618 North Tenth street and three brothers, Wilbur, Clarence and Harry, all of whom live near Independence.
Funeral Services Thursday
Funeral services will be held at the home Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. F. L. Pettit of the First Christian church will have charge. Burial will be in Mount Hope.
Transcribed by Bill Andres (47602571).
Independence Daily Reporter, Wed., Jun. 28, 1922
MISS ELSIE ROGERS DROWNED IN VERDIGRIS LAST NIGHT
Unable to Swim, She Went in Beyond Depth—Miss Castillo in Narrow Escape
Miss Elsie Rogers was drowned and Miss Elizabeth Castillo narrowly escaping drowning at 7 o'clock yesterday evening in the Verdigris river on the Dick Madden farm, 3 miles northeast of Independence. Miss Rogers' body was not recovered until about 8:30 o'clock, when efforts to revive her with a pulmotor were unsuccessful. Miss Castillo clung to a stump in the water for a half hour before being rescued.
Neither Could Swim.
The Loyal Daughters class of the Christian church of which the two girls are members, had gone to the gravel bar in the river on the Madden farm for a picnic. About 20 girls were in the party accompanied by their teacher, Mrs. W. V. Linville. When the class arrived at the picnic place, seven of the girls went in for a swim. None of the young women could swim. They waded into the river to a stump, in water about waist deep. When they reached the stump, all decided to go back, but Miss Rogers and Miss Castillo, who went on down the river. They got into deep water and sank from view.
Used the Pulmotor.
Miss Castillo was rescued by Dick Madden and was taken at once to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Castillo on North Tenth street. Two firemen were sent to the scene of the drowning with the pulmotor. With long poles and hooks a search was made for the body of Miss Rogers which was found about 8:30 o'clock. Dr. Coffman had been called and superintended the work of resuscitation but to no avail.
Other girls in the party threw a log in the water for Miss Castillo to climb on, but she could not reach it. Miss Luella Cooper ran to the Madden farm and called Mr. Madden and also came to town for the fire department and doctors.
Was Well Known Here.
Miss Rogers was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Rogers, 611 East Myrtle street. She was 25 years of age. She was graduated from the Montgomery county high school and for four years had been employed as stenographer at the National Supply offices. She was a member of the First Christian church and was very active in church and Sunday school work.
She is survived by her parents, a sister, Mrs. Frank Owen, 618 North Tenth street and three brothers, Wilbur, Clarence and Harry, all of whom live near Independence.
Funeral Services Thursday
Funeral services will be held at the home Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. F. L. Pettit of the First Christian church will have charge. Burial will be in Mount Hope.
Transcribed by Bill Andres (47602571).
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