California Boys State - Yearbook (Sacramento, CA)

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At 1947 Inauguidlion John Hopkins, Gov. Warren, Governor Tliomas Bnsli and Yank Harelson. GOVERNOR WARREN GREETS BOYS STATERS Governor Earl Warren always extendeo a warm welcome to Boys Staters. He is shown here congratulating Governor Tom Bush. r f Prp w W ' Itllll! ( t mmr- r -«r- w«nir i I , 1 i i - ' ' i| «|: B-.tj iiM i lMlli iilriE Tliomas Bush of Huntington Park was elected by a close vote over Vincent Jones. He selected botli Federalists and Wliigs on Iiis Governor ' s Council. Below: 1957 Senators taking oath of office. Lower left: Waiting to enter Capitol for Inauguration. Lower right: Hopkins opens Inaugural

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Bring oii tiie ISoys Doctors and nurses in background. Charming women legionnaires register tomorrow ' s leaders. Secretary Buth Hopkins on right. SACRAMENTO LEGIONNAIRES HELP BOYS STATE The enthusiastic reception and support given to the Boys State program by the Legion- naires of the city and county of Sacramento have been marvelous. The details of regis- tration, passing out supplies and T shirts, and assisting the medical staff with the physical examination are some of the responsibilities assumed by the local veterans. Mitch Story heads up a transportation committee which meets trains and busses. The Capital City Women ' s Post and the Virginia Boden Post alternate turns at the manage- ment of the canteen and the sale of photographs. Sloat City Wins Honors in 1951 Counselor Willard Wilt is proud of the inspection record of his city. The name of Dewey Baker is known to hundreds of boys over many years. It is almost a tradition for the Baker family to supply the food at Boys State. First, Dewey Baker, Sr. and now Dewey, Jr. together witli his wife, mother, sister and other relatives manage the kitchen and dining room. Mrs. Baker is standing between her son and husband.

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The 1953 Boys State Senate takes time out for a picture in the State Capitol Senate Chamber. Counselor Dick Horton and Tommy Lee, Senate Clerk, served as advisors to the Senate. Lieut. -Gov. Joe Agapay presides. Department Commander Louis K. Gough was thrilled by the rally and the entire program, when he made Iiis official visit in 1950. He is shown here speaking to the combined meeting of the Federalist and Whig Parties. On the platform with Comdr. Gough are other Department Officers. The 1952 Staff had the honor of having Department Commander John Home as the Chief Legal Counselor. Home had served in that capacity for many years before.