Abel W. Detwiler, Dies; Lace Mills Superintendent
Abel W. Detwiler, 68, superintendent of Chester Lace Mills for the past 30 years, died Sunday in Chester Hospital after a few days illness. He would have been 69 on Friday.
Mr. Detwiler, who lived at 920 Highland Av., was born in the 11th ward and had spent his entire life there. He was the son of the late Albert and Margaret McCoy, Detwiler.
In his younger days, Mr. Detwiler was widely-known as a soccer player, playing with the Literary Club, Viscose and T.I. Birkin, which was the forerunner of the Chester Lace Mills. He also played baseball with St. Paul's Guild.
He continued his interest in athletics throughout his life and never missed an Old Timers' banquet.
Mr. Detwiler was one of the oldest members of Bethany Presbyterian Church, 6th street and Highland avenue, and had been an elder for 40 years.
A week ago Sunday, when the church held its mortgage-burning ceremonies, Mr. Detwiler gave the early history of the church.
Held Post 36 Years
Mr. Detwiler had been associated with the lace mill at 2nd and Clayton streets for 53 of its 56 years. The T.I. Birkin Co., and English firm, established the mill in 1895, and Mr. Detwiler went to work there three years later. He was a salesman and buyer in his early days with the company, and had been superintendent for 30 years.
Only last week, the mill announced that it will close soon.
Mr. Detwiler leaves his wife, Gertrude Towlson Detwiler, a native of England; a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Samsel, at home and two stepsons, Edward F. Hill, Chester and Joseph A. Hill, Ridley Park. A brother, Harry M. Detwiler, of Sharon Hill, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Howard E. Pusey, student supply pastor at Bethany Church, Wednesday afternoon at 2 from the E.F. White funeral home, 3rd and Norris streets. Burial will be in Lawn Croft Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday evening.
Published: Chester Times 5-14-1951
Abel W. Detwiler, 68, superintendent of Chester Lace Mills for the past 30 years, died Sunday in Chester Hospital after a few days illness. He would have been 69 on Friday.
Mr. Detwiler, who lived at 920 Highland Av., was born in the 11th ward and had spent his entire life there. He was the son of the late Albert and Margaret McCoy, Detwiler.
In his younger days, Mr. Detwiler was widely-known as a soccer player, playing with the Literary Club, Viscose and T.I. Birkin, which was the forerunner of the Chester Lace Mills. He also played baseball with St. Paul's Guild.
He continued his interest in athletics throughout his life and never missed an Old Timers' banquet.
Mr. Detwiler was one of the oldest members of Bethany Presbyterian Church, 6th street and Highland avenue, and had been an elder for 40 years.
A week ago Sunday, when the church held its mortgage-burning ceremonies, Mr. Detwiler gave the early history of the church.
Held Post 36 Years
Mr. Detwiler had been associated with the lace mill at 2nd and Clayton streets for 53 of its 56 years. The T.I. Birkin Co., and English firm, established the mill in 1895, and Mr. Detwiler went to work there three years later. He was a salesman and buyer in his early days with the company, and had been superintendent for 30 years.
Only last week, the mill announced that it will close soon.
Mr. Detwiler leaves his wife, Gertrude Towlson Detwiler, a native of England; a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Samsel, at home and two stepsons, Edward F. Hill, Chester and Joseph A. Hill, Ridley Park. A brother, Harry M. Detwiler, of Sharon Hill, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Howard E. Pusey, student supply pastor at Bethany Church, Wednesday afternoon at 2 from the E.F. White funeral home, 3rd and Norris streets. Burial will be in Lawn Croft Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday evening.
Published: Chester Times 5-14-1951
Abel W. Detwiler, Dies; Lace Mills Superintendent
Abel W. Detwiler, 68, superintendent of Chester Lace Mills for the past 30 years, died Sunday in Chester Hospital after a few days illness. He would have been 69 on Friday.
Mr. Detwiler, who lived at 920 Highland Av., was born in the 11th ward and had spent his entire life there. He was the son of the late Albert and Margaret McCoy, Detwiler.
In his younger days, Mr. Detwiler was widely-known as a soccer player, playing with the Literary Club, Viscose and T.I. Birkin, which was the forerunner of the Chester Lace Mills. He also played baseball with St. Paul's Guild.
He continued his interest in athletics throughout his life and never missed an Old Timers' banquet.
Mr. Detwiler was one of the oldest members of Bethany Presbyterian Church, 6th street and Highland avenue, and had been an elder for 40 years.
A week ago Sunday, when the church held its mortgage-burning ceremonies, Mr. Detwiler gave the early history of the church.
Held Post 36 Years
Mr. Detwiler had been associated with the lace mill at 2nd and Clayton streets for 53 of its 56 years. The T.I. Birkin Co., and English firm, established the mill in 1895, and Mr. Detwiler went to work there three years later. He was a salesman and buyer in his early days with the company, and had been superintendent for 30 years.
Only last week, the mill announced that it will close soon.
Mr. Detwiler leaves his wife, Gertrude Towlson Detwiler, a native of England; a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Samsel, at home and two stepsons, Edward F. Hill, Chester and Joseph A. Hill, Ridley Park. A brother, Harry M. Detwiler, of Sharon Hill, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Howard E. Pusey, student supply pastor at Bethany Church, Wednesday afternoon at 2 from the E.F. White funeral home, 3rd and Norris streets. Burial will be in Lawn Croft Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday evening.
Published: Chester Times 5-14-1951
Abel W. Detwiler, 68, superintendent of Chester Lace Mills for the past 30 years, died Sunday in Chester Hospital after a few days illness. He would have been 69 on Friday.
Mr. Detwiler, who lived at 920 Highland Av., was born in the 11th ward and had spent his entire life there. He was the son of the late Albert and Margaret McCoy, Detwiler.
In his younger days, Mr. Detwiler was widely-known as a soccer player, playing with the Literary Club, Viscose and T.I. Birkin, which was the forerunner of the Chester Lace Mills. He also played baseball with St. Paul's Guild.
He continued his interest in athletics throughout his life and never missed an Old Timers' banquet.
Mr. Detwiler was one of the oldest members of Bethany Presbyterian Church, 6th street and Highland avenue, and had been an elder for 40 years.
A week ago Sunday, when the church held its mortgage-burning ceremonies, Mr. Detwiler gave the early history of the church.
Held Post 36 Years
Mr. Detwiler had been associated with the lace mill at 2nd and Clayton streets for 53 of its 56 years. The T.I. Birkin Co., and English firm, established the mill in 1895, and Mr. Detwiler went to work there three years later. He was a salesman and buyer in his early days with the company, and had been superintendent for 30 years.
Only last week, the mill announced that it will close soon.
Mr. Detwiler leaves his wife, Gertrude Towlson Detwiler, a native of England; a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Samsel, at home and two stepsons, Edward F. Hill, Chester and Joseph A. Hill, Ridley Park. A brother, Harry M. Detwiler, of Sharon Hill, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Howard E. Pusey, student supply pastor at Bethany Church, Wednesday afternoon at 2 from the E.F. White funeral home, 3rd and Norris streets. Burial will be in Lawn Croft Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday evening.
Published: Chester Times 5-14-1951
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