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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1976

Page

3

Son of Sheriff Placed In Acting Role Bypasses Higher Ranks

The sheriff appoints his son Robert as acting sheriff during a vacation, bypassing a chief deputy and a captain. Sources cite morale problems tied to the chain of command and a potential LEAA juvenile bureau contract violation as the younger Brown heads the juvenile bureau. Robert Brown confirms he is in charge but offers no details.

Sheriff's Office Brown Law Enforcement Assistance Administration LEAA Juvenile Bureau Sheriff Brown

Juvenile program funding lapse affects sheriff office

The LEAA did not renew the juvenile program, ending today. Brown, overseeing the sheriff's department, will still be paid for the current pay period ending Friday, but will not receive further juvenile program funds. His return from vacation is not yet known.

Brown Sheriff's Department LEAA

Scout Photo Scholarship Awards Offer Scholarships in Kodak Contest

Scouts earning the Photography merit badge in the Koonga Area Council are eligible for the Eastman Kodak sponsored contest. Entries in black and white and color may total six photos per entrant with prizes of 1000, 500, and 250 dollars plus merit certificates. entries due postmarked by October 1 and received by October 8, with judges chosen by the BSA assessing originality composition and technique.

Bob Billups Kooaga Boys Scouts of America Eastman Kodak Company Scout Service Center Juliana Street Parkersburg W.va

Coolville Youth Visits France

Steven Beha son of Mr and Mrs Denzil Beha of Coolville studies in Tours France this summer as a 1974 Federal Hocking High School graduate. He will return in August to Grace Bible College Winona Lake Ind as a junior. Address in France is Steve Beha Foyer de La Bonne Nouvelle 42 Rue Chalmel 37000 Tours France. CHAUNCEY New Chauncey Dover alumni officers elected for 1977 president Ralph Coe vice president Bill Kirkpatrick secretary Barbara Evener treasurer Judy Matheny news reporter Sue Rankin.

Steven Beha Denzil Beha Coolville Tours France Federal Hocking High School Grace Bible College Winona Lake Ind Steve Beha Foyer de la Bonne Nouvelle Rue Chalmel Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Ralph Coe Bill Kirkpatrick Barbara Evener Judy Matheny Sue Rankin

Ping outlines OU future vision and health focus

Ohio University president Charles Ping spoke in Crawford Hall on future plans. He cited the new college of Osteopathic Medicine as a sign of health field growth and predicted greater emphasis on nursing geriatrics and interinstitutional cooperation with Athens Mental Health and Retardation Center. He warned of demographic shifts reducing 18 year olds and increasing upper level students. He discussed riot-control ideas more recreation and enforcement of laws including serving intoxicated patrons. He urged Athens Court Street as a pedestrian mall after a bypass and called for stricter campus conduct to curb disturbances.

Christopher Clayton Messenger Charles Ping Crawford Hall Ohio University Ping College of Osteopathic Medicine Athens Mental Health and Retardation Center Athens Court Street

State Abandons Old Route 50 In Athens Segment

The state approves abandoning the old Route 50 from Utah Place in Athens to the Route 50 bypass end. The city segment reverts to Ely Street and the Canaan Two section reverts to the county highway system. The Route 50E bypass opened May 23 by Jackson and other officials.

Utah Place Athens Ely Street Canaan Jackson

Instant Lottery Welcomes Winners in Instant Fashion

The piece promotes Instant Lottery tickets offering prizes from $2 to $10,000 and even up to one million dollars. It highlights instant results after rubbing and claims about one in every nine tickets winning, urging readers to buy tickets.

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