Presque Isle Visitor Count Surges in June at Erie Park
July report by Superintendent J. Davis notes 168,500 visitors entered Presque Isle during June, a 19 percent rise over 1939 and 36 percent over 1938. Daily average 2,210 cars, with a peak 5,442 on the 16th. The park, run by Erie State Park and Harbor Commission, sits within a historic treaty triangle and offers trails, bathing, and nature study without entrance or parking fees.
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Heat Wave Claims 2nd Victim at County Seat
Erie reports a second heat-related death as temperatures neared 90 degrees. Two women were hospitalized: William Long died after heat at a McKean drugstore. Florence Gosus, 95, survived a near collapse. Rachael Green, 19, suffered heat exhaustion at 193 East 21st Street. Weather forecast promises no immediate relief.
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Bradford man dies from refinery blaze injuries
Albert Morris 38 of Bradford died from burns sustained at the Chipmonk pumping station of the Bradford Oil Refinery Company after a Friday explosion. Morris, a 12 year ganger, drove unassisted to Bradford Hospital where officials believe he tried to shut machinery and gas engine, possibly triggering a spark that ignited fumes.
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Two Boys Drown Near Olean in Creek Flood
July 25 report from Olean details two drownings in nearby creeks as rain swollen waters claimed the lives of Robert Pratt, 19, of Olean, and Frederick Hale, 11, of Sherlock Hollow. Fire department respirators and artificial respiration failed to save them.
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