Rushden Echo, Friday, July 13, 1928, transcribed by John Collins

RESCUER AND RESCUED were at one time in danger when Master Claude Blenco, of 10 Woburn-place, Rushden, jumped into the river near Ditchford station on Tuesday afternoon to save a bather who had got into difficulties. A number of youths and men had been in for a time and several left for home, one staying in a little longer. He was thrown off his balance and went into deeper water. When young Blenco got to him the man clutched at Blenco’s bathing costume at the back of the neck, and the two went under the water twice. Fortunately the buttons broke off and the man lost his grip, which was endangering both individuals. Blenco then got a better hold and rescued the man. Both had had a nasty experience and felt queer with the large amount of water they had swallowed. Although help was offered to get the two home, they recovered sufficiently to get home without help.