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Residences & events; Moultrie Co, IL, near Sullivan. He lived most of his life in the same vicinity. 1919 Orville enlisted in the US Army where he served for 2 years as a clerk. The newspaper carried a photo of him with the following caption: "Corporal Orville W. Powell of Camp Taylor, KY, arrived on Saturday for a few hours visit with home folks. The officers of his division secured the pass and paid the expenses for him as a token of appreciation for the many favors he had done for them at camp. This shows the esteem in which he is held by the officers. He hopes to get a longer furlough in the near future." 1921 He began teaching and continued for 27 years, considered by many to be one of the best teachers in the county. He passed his love for teaching down to his daughter who followed in the family tradition. He was always active in school affairs and headed the survey committee which led to the consolidation of rural and city schools into the Sullivan District. 1930-1949 He was listed among the teachers of Reedy School. His obituary described him as a prominent Jonathan Creek farmer. He was also a member of the County Public Welfare Comm, the American Legion, and the Farm Bureau, as well as being an active member of the Jonathan Creek Christian church were he was an honarary elder. |
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The newspaper carried the report of their wedding: "WED SUNDAY EVENING Orville Powell and Frances Pierce United Ceremony Takes Place At the Home of the Bride's Parents In East Nelson Township-Will Live On Farm Orville Powell and Miss Frances Pierce, a prominent young couple of East Nelson township, were married at 6 o'clock Sunday evening at the home of her parents....in the presence of a number of the immediate friends and relatives. The house was beautifully decorated with myriads of flowers and the wedding took place on the west veranda under a beautiful arch of white flowers. Ferns and great bunches of dainty white bridal wreaths were banked all around it. The ring ceremony was used the ring being carried in a lily by the bridegroom's little cousin, Mildren Shuman. Lohengrin's bridal chorus was played by Miss pauline Pierce, a sister of the bride. Following the ceremony, refreshments were served by Misses Marie Hoke, Blanche Young and Pearl and Pauline Pierce. The bride wore a charming gown of white georgette, lavishly worked and embroidered. She carried a bouquet of Jacqueminot roses.... Both Mr. and Mrs. Powell are popular young people and received many presents. The young couple went immediately to their home and the bride spent her honeymoon in her own snug little kitchen.... Mr. and Mrs. Powell were given a reception on Monday evening at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Powell." Powell relatives among the guest list were: W.M. Powell and family, Nathan Powell and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Powell of Mattoon, Levi Seass, and Buell Powell of Dalton City. |
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Orville had suffered from a heart condition for several years but recovered from previous attacks following hospitalization. |
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The funeral was held at Jonathan Creek Christian Church, near Sullivan, IL, with Rev Donald Ridgeway conducting. Pallbearers were all relatives: cousins, Charles W and John Shuman, Denzel and Hubert Powell, and Donald and Guy Bolin Jr. |