Stanley M. Powell
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Stanley M. Powell | |
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| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 88th district 89th District (1965-1972) | |
| In office January 1, 1965 – December 31, 1978 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | Alan L. Cropsey |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Ionia County district | |
| In office January 1, 1931 – December 31, 1932 | |
| Preceded by | Luther E. Hall |
| Succeeded by | M. Clyde Stout |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Stanley Maurice Powell July 7, 1898 Ionia, Michigan |
| Died | August 25, 1988 (aged 90) Ionia County, Michigan |
| Resting place | Highland Park Cemetery, Ionia, Michigan |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Eleanor |
| Profession | Farmer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Stanley M. Powell was a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives and a delegate to the Michigan constitutional convention of 1962.[1]
Born on July 7, 1898, to Herbert and Alice Powell in Ionia, Stanley was a lifelong farmer in Ionia County. Powell served one term in the House (1931-1932) but was defeated for re-election in 1932. Three decades later, Powell was a delegate to the constitutional convention which drafted the Michigan Constitution. Shortly after the convention, Powell was again elected to the House and served 14 years.
Powell was a member of the Farm Bureau (particularly as legislative counsel and public affairs director), Grange, the American Legion, as well as Pi Kappa Delta, Delta Sigma Rho, and Alpha Zeta. Powell was also president of the Michigan Good Roads Federation. He was a founder of the highway Users Conference and president of the Michigan Good Roads Federation in 1957.[2]
Powell died on August 25, 1988, aged 90.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ The Political Graveyard: Powell, Stanley M.
- ^ Michigan Department of Transportation—Transportation Hall of Honor: Powell, Stanley M. (1898-1988)
- ^ Find a Grave Memorial: Stanley M. Powell
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