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Easton Express, Tuesday, December 4, 1951, page 1
Ex-Wilson Man Killed In Pike By Stray Bullet
Robert D. Streepy, 28, Victim On First Day of Hunting Season
A former Wilson Resdident, a war veteran who was studying for
a doctor's degree at Columbia University was among three Pennylvania
hunters killed yesterday on the opeinng of the state's 11-day
deer season.
Another hunter from Pike County died of a heart attack.
The body of Robert D. Streepy, 28, son of the late Mr and
Mrs. George F. Streepy, of Wilson, was found in the woods near
Resaba, a mile east of Route 402, near the Monroe-Pike County
line, yesterday afternoon by a group of hunters.
State police said that he was killed by a stray bullet that
entered the body above the right hip, splinttering the spinal
column and lodge in the left hip bone.
Albert Chase, of 211 South Crystal street, East Stoudsburg
who was hunging nearby, told police that he heard shots and
the heard Mr. Streepy shout; "I'm shot." Mr. Chase said
that when he reached Mr. Streepy, he was dead and other hunters
were grouped about him.
The accident happend on state land, with many hunters in the
woods at the time. Some of the hunters said that a deer-drive
was in progress. State police carried the body from the woods.
Walter Degan, Pike County Coroner, performed an autopsy.
At Wilson High School, from which he graduated in 1941, he
was considered the outstanding musician in the school. He played
french horn in the high school band for four years, was student
director and soloist of the band, on the school orchestra for
four years, was a member of the boys' glee club and had leading
roles in school operettas.
An honor sutdent at High school, he was awarded a scholarship
to Lebanon Valley College and entered that institution in the
fall of 1941.
His college studies were interrupted by the war and he entered
the Army, where he won some recognition when he became the
50,000 G..l ot spend a leave at Basle, Swetzerland, after the
war ended. He played the French horn in the 717 A.A. F. Band.
On arriving in Switzerland, he received a swiss music box
and a wrist watch. He also received flowers, the Basle street
car line offered him a free sightseeing tour...
Mr. Streepy was born in Wilson on Nov. 13, 1923. His family
had resided at 1837 Fairview Avenenue. |
