Federalist Party selects convention platforms for Boys State
Harold Massey of White City chosen as governor candidate with Rex Williams as rival. Other statewide nominees named include Mike Cicioccio lieutenant governor, John Oberlender secretary of state, Paul Debetz auditor, Joe Jiminez attorney general, and John Wilson state treasurer. Platform committee led by Drew Sellers adopts a document amid debates on crime punishment rehabilitation gun control and marijuana laws. Tom Cua elected permanent chairman with Dean Parsons tied vote for temporary chairman. The convention adjourned near 1 15 a.m. and party unity appeals followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Massey
White City
Federalist Party
Boys State
Rex Williams
Hartpeace
Mike Cicioccio
Cobb
Sung Lee
John Oberlender
Campbell City
Paul Debetz
Downing
Joe Jiminez
Williams
John Wilson
Drew Sellers
Tom Cua
Dean Parsons
Minister Giffin Begins First Service at Letonia Lutheran Church
Pastor Dale Giffin was ordained as a Lutheran Church in America minister and led his first service at Ohio University Convocation Center. He reflects on a decade with Buckeye Boys State and plans to serve St. Paul’s in Letonia starting July 17 while continuing involvement with the program and its education of youth as U.S. citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Giffin
Lutheran Church In America
Ohio University
Pastor Giffin
Lutheran School of Theology
Chicago
Wittenburg University
Boys State
Giffin
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Letonia
Bukeye Boys State
Buckeye Boys State
America
American Legion
United States
Nationalists Name Candidate Slate for 1975 Governor Race
Nationalists nominate Stuart Mykrantz for governor after four ballots at Boyd Hall. Victor Stuart wins Lt Governor nomination. Jon Kelm, Robert Kirner, William Leaby, and Brian Lee chosen for secretary of state, state treasurer, auditor, and attorney general. Dave Lash elected permanent chairman. Ed Buns as secretary. Federalist Harold Massey defeats Mykrantz for governor as Boys State voting closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Hall
Stuart Mykrantz
Victor Stuart
Jon Kelm
Robert Kirner
William Leaby
Brian Lee
Chet Steller
Dave Lash
McCaw City
Ed Buns
Mykrantz
Boys Staters Join Patrol Academy Week
A group of 25 boys will be selected from Ohio to attend the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy from June 24 to 27, 1975. The program includes interviews, orientation by Capt. Gilmartin, talks on policing, weapons, water safety, tours of headquarters and Scales Aircraft, demonstrations, and daily physical activity ending with a Friday graduation at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy
Gilmartin
Tim Care
Lausche Bricker Hall of Fame ceremony highlights BBS event
Charles Copeland introduces John W. Bricker and Frank J. Lausche as Hall of Fame inductees at the Boys' State event. Bricker and Lausche are noted public servants with WWII veterans status, Senate careers, and civic honors. The program includes memorial readings and a discussion of Federalist party platform proposals on crime, education funding, and individual rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady
Charles Copeland
BBS
Copeland
John W. Bricker
Frank J. Lausche
Bricker
American Legion, Ohio Bar Assoc
O.S.A
U.S
Republican Party
Lausche
Phi Sigma Beta
BBS Hall of Fame
America
Recreation Equipment and Tournaments Notice
Recreation time runs 3:30 to 5:30 with equipment checkout at the Recreation Office. Reserve Grover Center handball courts the night before by contacting the office. Boys State football and basketball tournaments start Wednesday afternoon with finals Saturday afternoon. Wrestlers may use a wrestling room if enough interest is shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Hughes
Grover Center
Buckeye Boys State Assembly Opens at Ohio University
The Buckeye Boys State began Saturday evening at Ohio University Convocation Center with the Jefferson County American Legion color guard leading the U.S. flag ceremony. Reverend Glenn Howard gave the invocation as William Howe, David Horr, William Biehl, and other officials from Athens County and local organizations were introduced. The program featured remarks by key Ohio Legion leaders and Bay Staters, with Chet Stellar delivering the keynote address as the Buckeye Boys State kicks off a week of activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckeye Boys’ State
Ohio University
Jefferson County
Smithfield
American Legion
Glenn Howard
The
William Howe
Board of Elections
Athens County
David Horr
Athens Retail Merchants
William Biehl
Athens Chamber of
Commerce
Board of County Commissioners
James Bryant
Art Euler
Tontogany
American Legion of Ohio
Boys’ State
van Wert
Merle Brady
Mason
Les Spaeth
W. L. Pete
DeWeese
Boy Staters
America
the Beautiful
Don Barrett
Athens
Harry Crewson
Bay Staters
Ohio Legion
Dean School
Columbus
Robert Klipstein
West Milton
Dale Chapman
Beverly
Mander
Department of Ohio
Chet Stellar
Buckeye Boys State Opens With National Legion Chief Speech
James Wagenseller National Commander of the American Legion addressed a record turnout of Boy Staters at Buckeye Boys State 1975. He urged youths to meet outstanding men learn government mechanics and identify a field for service while stressing Bicentennial programs and the Legion’s wide range of activities including Girls' State and a new Warner and Wagonseller counties dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stellar
Buckeye
James Wagenseller
The
American Legion
Wagenseller
United States
Child Welfare Foundation
Wagonseller
Milo J. Warner
Toledo
Campaign Slogans Dotted Walls for State and County Races
Voters saw catchy signs across walls with slogans for governor senator and lieutenant governor. A few examples include Guy Flora for Governor and Button for Senate, with some rhymes and humor. Candidates limited handbills to 50 state level and 25 county level. posters averaged about 30 per candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Green
Guy E. Flora
Watt
Button
Senate
Cole
Byron
Drew Sellers
Boys State
Ashland
Athens
Irvine Calendar of City Events June 18 1975
Schedule lists a full day of official duties in Irvine including Reveille Breakfast Inspections by City Board of Health Orientation Lunch Band Rehearsal City Pictures and a Joint session of Legislature Governor Message plus evening assemblies and curfew checks all within the City Area and State activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvine
City Board of Health
State & City Civil Service Commission
James Highway Patrol
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hetcuk
Thad Goodman
James Moore
Nathan Bender
Jeffery Scott Kent Cherchi
Larry Metzger
Bryan Fellows
Bob Nachtigall
James Greene
Raymond Thibaut
Don Bryson
Rick Smith
Jeffery Yost
Mark Dubielak
Tom Wendt
Lance Constein
Mike Heines
Dan Frezell
Ken Kusmer
Steve Mazer
Blake Brewer
Hetuck Advisors
Bill Schroeder
France Raine
Geoffrey Phillips
Chip Lapp
Massey
Wickliffe
Bob McCue
Datavote
Boys Staters
Hall of Fame
Robert Madaffer
Marines
Frank Zamolan
National Graphics of Columbus
Wagonseller, Stellar Headline
J. P. Howe
Howard Hendrickson
Sandusky
of the American Legion of Ohio
Children of America
the Legion
Warner
William Welsh
Department of Americanism
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!