California Boys State - Yearbook (Sacramento, CA)

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LEADERSHIP Over a 25 Year Period The Department Chairman and the Commission are responsible to the American Legion for the Boys State Program. Year Chairman 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 Bert Mann Dr. Henry Watters C. A. Yank Harelson James S. Howie Wm. Burrows Sid McFarland Larry Price Yank Harelson Yank Harelson G. R. Dick Rees Yank Harelson John F . Hopkins Yank Harelson G. R. Dick Rees Fred R. Pop Dukes Frank E. Scott Frank E. Scott John F. Hopkins John F. Hopkins John A. Ertola John H. Van Vleet Commander Thomas Riordan Joseph Long Henry Watters Wm. S. Dunn Wm. Farrell Robert F. Garner, Leon Happen Wm. P. Haughton Jim Howie, Yaiik Harelson, Tiny BrockeLman, Pop Dukes Jr. Robert Snyder Richard Chamberlain Harry L. Foster Rex Whittemore Louis K. Cough Stanley Dunmire John D. Home Wm. A. White Wm. R. Burke Malcolm Chaplain Joseph Farber Leo M. Crawford Alfred P. Chamie John J. Flynn Steve Foote-Sid Gelber John R. Hann Roscoe Morse 5? fA. 1949 Boys State Commission Stajiding: Jim Quiglcy, Herbert Gimdcrson, Clyde Walker, Harelson, and Bruce McCormcll. Seated: G. R. Dick Rees, Chairman, Rutli Hopkings,

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The 1961 Inaugiu-ation Richard Jack, Whig, won over his Fede ' -alist opponent, Stuart Besser. After taking Oath he became the 24th Governor of Boys State. Senators in audience listen for explanation of Governor ' s Platform. Chairman Jack Ertola beams in background as Governor Jack starts his inaugiu ' al address. State Treasurer Bert Betts who conferred oath is about to be seated. THE LAST SIX YEARS - THE BIGGEST AND BEST Year Boys Governor 1957 810 Gary Topjon 1958 825 Tim Orr 1959 829 Keith Julian 1960 805 Louis Pambianco 1961 810 Richard Jack 1962 845 Santiago Garza Party Post Sponsoring Gov . Lieut. Governor -W TempleCity Ray Chambers -F -W Wilshire Medical L. A. Dan Lund -F w La Mesa 282 Jim Little -W w San Jose 791 James A. Page -F w Richard Hurley, S. F. Ladd Margolin -W w Easton Michael Gold -F A quota of one boy per Post has been established. Due to adequate facilities, experienced management, and dedicated personnel Boys State has operated efficiently with over 800 boys in attendance. The counselors have repeatedly stated that it is better to do a good job with fewer boys that to do a poor job under crowded conditions. 19

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Dept. Adjutant James Fisk, Secretary; Col. Wm. P tlierford, Director; Chambers, Cliief Counselor; Comdr. Bill Haughton 1944 Pop Dukes, Dept. Comdr. Chambers, Jean Morony 1952 John Home, Philo department Commander Leo Crawford ;reets Governor Gary Topjon at Legion -onvention in 1957. Chairman Frank icott lool-cs on. A QUARTER CENTURY OF LEADERSHIP IN TRAINING THE YOUTH OF CALIFORNIA Chief Counselor: The operation of this school of practical government is the responsibility of the Chief Counselor. Over the 25 years six men have served in this capacity: Judge John Pullen-lyr. Judge Jean Morony (Author of Manual) 2 yrs. George H. Johnson- 2 yrs. Jim Howie-2 yrs. John Hopkins -4 yrs, Philo Chambers -14 yrs. Business Manager : (formerly called Director) Responsible for the physical set-up. Seven have served in this capacity: Jim Howie- 1 yr. Capt. Al Waite-6 yrs. Ralph Mitchell -2 yrs. Col. Wm. Rutherford-2 yrs. Carlisle Kramer-6 yrs. Marion Benedetti- 8 yrs. 1943 Staff: Director Ralph Mitchell, front left Secretary: James K. Fisk-7 yrs. Yank Harelson-1 yr. Ruth Hopkins -10 yrs, Martha Burrell-4 yrs. Frank Baker-3 yrs. 1944 Staff