Horace Hewson
Horace Stewart Hewson Date of Birth: Oct 14, 1890 Share "Horace Hewson" on FacebookHorace’s father and Grandfather were involved in the hat trade so it was only natural that he follow on that tradition.
Horace was elected to the Luton Town Board of Directors in March 1932 and served the usual three year term, not seeking re-election in March 1935.
Horace died on the 17th December 1962. His obituary is from the Luton News of the 20th December 1962.
“Born in Luton and educated at Dunstable-road School with Mr V.M. Sunman, he founded the firm of Sunman and Hewson in 1920. The firm later became a limited liability company. Mr Hewson retired from the from in 1935.
Mr Hewson was the Conservative representative for the Stopsley ward from 1936 to 1939 and was a former director of Luton Town Football Club.
He was also a former captain of Dunstable Golf Club and a keen billiards player.
His interests also included membership of the Luton Liberal Club, the Warden Lodge of the Freemasons, and the choir of Park-street Baptist Church. During the Second World war he was a special constable. He visited many countries on business including America, France and Sweden. He is survived by his wife and sons.”
His will shows he left £15,932 to his wife and sons.
