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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1959
Page
7
A retrospective review covers July and August events in Athens and vicinity. Notable items include violent storms, floods, and record heat. political events feature DiSalle campaigning, school hiring, and local government actions. The period ends with a fatal crash, drownings, and continued infrastructure decisions.
A list of real estate transfers from Athens and surrounding townships including buyers and sellers such as Martha J Frum and Orland A Mansfield for 10.8 acres in Canaan Township and Bernard Brewster to Eula M Brewster for two acres in Troy Township. Other transfers include 79 acres in Carthage Township and 82 acres in Lodi Township plus numerous lot and parcel trades in Athens and adjacent areas.
The 1958 precipitation total reached 42.03 inches despite a wet summer, topping 1957 but below 1956. July was the wettest month with 10.59 inches and the year stayed above the 50 year average of 38.4 inches. February had the least precipitation at 1.21 inches while December logged 1.22.
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