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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1969

Page

6

Buckeye Boys State elects six state officers and chief justice

In Buckeye Boys State 1969 1342 voters chose Stan Silverstein as governor with 824 votes to 497 for Wayne Feinstein. Levern Crosby won lieutenant governor 840 to 502, Gary Fee became Secretary of State 680 to 661, Larry James state treasurer 739 to 603, Tom Smathers state auditor 17 year old, Jeff Barefoot attorney general 738 to 558. John Unger 15 was elected Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court. All were sworn in at Ohio University Convocation Center and assumed duties.

Dave Spiaster Buckeye Wayne Feinstein Silverstein Findlay High School Findlay Ohio Levern Bing) Crosby Fed Bob Salata Nat Severn Sandusky Sandusky High School Gary Fee Jim Junge Fee Vermilion Buckeye Boys Larry James Nationalist Party Mike Olpalka Mr. James Elyria High Elyria Jeff Barefoot John T. Unger Ohio Supreme Court Mc Unger Canton Canton McKinley High School Ohio University Stan Silverstein LaVerne Crosby Tom Smathers Legionnaires American Legion Boys’ State Kincaid Bob Feinstein BBS Senate Bob Kincaid Buckeye Boys’ State Jeff Burkam Federalists Wally Roshevsky Boyd Hall Athens Treasuer

Buckeye Boys State Names Stan Silverstein Governor

The inaugural Buckeye Boys State ceremony featured Stan Silverstein taking office with an honor guard and a call to unite factions. Ohio Supreme Court Justice William ONeil spoke as Becky Ambrewster and Pete DeWeese received ovations, and the event closed with the Battle Hymn of the Republic.

Becky Ambrewster Silverstein Buckeye Boys Pete DeWeese Boys Staters Stan Silverstein Stan Governor Silverstein American Legion Ohio Supreme Court William O'Neil

Schedule of Events June 16 1969 City Camp Program

Afternoon events begin at 3:30 in the auditorium with Recreation and City Pictures then Band Dinner and Commission at 5:30 followed by dinner. Evening curfew at 10:45 and lights out at 11. Tuesday repeats setup in City Areas with Reveille at 6:15 and various offices, inspections, training, and band activities through 1:00 Rest Period and 7:45 Assemble.

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Youth leaders rise as Boys State elections unfold

The Nationalists and Federalists rally in the convocation center with flowing energy and a dog mascot amid orderly crowds. Bob Kincaid and Wayne Feinstein figure in the race as county conventions select local nominees and voters weigh leadership and platform.

Convocation

Editorial Political Problems After Campaigns End

After campaigns end the Silverstein Administration faces questions about keeping promises and pushing laws. A split government between Nationalists and Federalists could slow action or cause clashes. The piece asks if the governor can cooperate with courts and win grassroots support to govern effectively.

Silverstein Silverston Senate

Happiness Is A Pretty Ace At Boys State Cafeteria

The scene at noon featured a crowd of 500 boys admiring a few women in the Boys State cafeteria. Spectators stood on chairs as rescuers aided those temporarily blinded by the display and cheering.

Fragmented byline and staff list from Cort Reporter edition

A garbled OCR byline section lists editors and reporters with numerous typos and repeated filler letters, naming roles such as News Editor Business Manager Desk Photographer and various staffers, but details are largely indecipherable.

Ediorinchief Richard Humphrey Sscesssesees Curt Peoples David Dubs Mark Walling Tim Hyre Jim Bancroft David Spatter Albert Tudor Darwin Macy Phillie Rick Mark Phillips Phil Kovee Seseeeseess Stow Riddle David Bustier County Chris. Schoetter Bruce Bence Don Schnelie Mert Hompshre Jenkons Jenkins Clayton Storr

Oath Inspires Buckeye Boys State Youth Leader Speech

Ohio Supreme Court Justice C William O Neill swore in the Governor and state officials highlighting youth leadership. He urged students to fight for justice liberty and equality while warning against corrupt politicians and urging personal conviction. He recalled Buckeye Boys State training and praised his son being named Attorney General.

America Ohio Supreme Court C. Wm O'Neill Supreme Court O'Neill B.B.S Justice O'Neill Buckeye Boys’ State Ohio

Buckeye Boys State Bar Exam Results Released

The Buckeye Boys State Bar Exam was held yesterday in Boyd's Hall Cafeteria. Of 450 applicants, 447 passed the comprehensive test based on Ohio Digest. Questions covered government branches and hypothetical scenarios, including credit card liability and trespass on government land.

Consolidated Doorhandie Inc United Doorman’s Union Buckeye Boys’ State Bar Association Buckeye Boys Boyd's Hall Ohio Digest B.B.S J. Morgan Boone

Fickle Finger of State Awards at Buckeye Boys State

The HETUCK staff presents the first Fickle Finger of State awards for Buckeye Boys State distinctions. Stan Silverstein earns a humorous accidental restroom mix up award, a bugler wins for courage, Suhr City residents gain longsuffering status, the Federalist party mutt mascot receives a pet award, and cafeteria staff share dual honors for friendliness and conservation.

The Hetuck Buckeye Boys State Stan Silverstein Irvine Stan FFS Suhr City Suhr Federalist Party

Buckeye Boys State Names Bakers Barbers and Brewers

The article playfully maps a local youth event to a nursery rhyme cast. It notes three Bakers and two Barbers plus two Bosses running the program. It mentions a Brewer and a Wiedemann beer reference and includes a Lampe as a final figure.

Buckeye Boys Wiedemann

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