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]
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Early life
Born on July 7, 1898, to Herbert and Alice Powell in Ionia, Stanley was a lifelong farmer in Ionia County.
Career
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 Grange and the Farm Bureau as legislative counsel and public affairs director. He was president of the Michigan Good Roads Federation, a founder of the highway Users Conference, and president of the Michigan Good Roads Federation in 1957.[2]
Personal life
Powell was a member of the American Legion, Pi Kappa Delta, Delta Sigma Rho, and Alpha Zeta.[2] Powell died on August 25, 1988, aged 90.[3]
References
- ^ The Political Graveyard: Powell, Stanley M.
- ^ a b Michigan Department of Transportation—Transportation Hall of Honor: Powell, Stanley M. (1898-1988)
- ^ Find a Grave Memorial: Stanley M. Powell
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