Elder Interview-Edmund Powless
Name/Title
Elder Interview-Edmund PowlessEntry/Object ID
A.2008.001.335Tags
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Powless, Edmund E. Born 06/14/1923 Parents: Benjamin Jacob and Philomena (Antone) Powless Paternal grandfather: Wymen Powless His parents spoke the Oneida language. They lived by the Oneida Gulf and Riding Club. His mother and father went as far as the 6th grade. His dad helped build the Oneida Golf and Riding Club. From there he went to work for Larsen Orchard. His mother stayed at home and took care of her family. They did not have running water or electricity. They have a horse and buggy. On a Sunday, they always went to Church and after Church had a big Sunday dinner. On Christmas, they always had a tree. They went to Midnight Mass. The next morning the got to open their presents and got a bag of candy. On Easter, his dad went and got some water from a spring and took it to Church and after Church, they went home, and had their Easter dinner. They went Hoyoning on New Year’s Day. He started school at? He graduated from there. Then he went to West High School. Then he went to the CC Camp in 1937 to 1939, he planted trees. Then he went into the service in 1940 to 1945. When he got out of the service, he got married to Blanche Hill in Milwaukee. He worked at Cement Co. driving a cement truck for 40 years, he retired from there. They belong to the Holy Apostle Church. His advice to the youth is to stay in school and pray to the lord.Recording Type
Audio/VisualCollection
Elder InterviewsCataloged By
Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)Category
Digital Media, Military