WARDEN FOR 20 YEARS – Funeral of Mr J J Pethard of Badsey

The funeral took place at Badsey on Saturday of Mr J J Pethard, aged 57, whose death occurred at his residence at Badsey on the previous Wednesday.

Mr Pethard, who was a Londoner, came to Badsey 35 years ago.  He began business as a market gardener, but soon went into partnership with Mr W Hardiman, whose sister he subsequently married.  Nine years ago they opened a retail shop (The Evesham Shop) in Stourbridge, where they built up a successful trade.

BADSEY – IN MEMORY OF MR J D PETHARD

At morning service at St James’ Church on Sunday, the choir desks erected to the memory of the late Mr Douglas Pethard, a native of Badsey and a chorister of St James’ Church for many years, who was drowned while on holiday in Austria, were dedicated by the Vicar, Canon Allsebrook.

IN MEMORY OF MR J D PETHARD – Peal Board unveiled at Badsey

A peal board to the memory of Mr John Douglas Pethard was unveiled in St James’ Parish Church by Mr C A Binyon  The board is the gift of two friends.  A peal of Grandsire Triples was rung on the anniversary of Mr Pethard’s birthday last year.

The service was conducted by the Vicar, Canon W C Allsebrook, with Mr L Sharp at the organ, and there was a large congregation.

BADSEY YOUNG MAN DROWNED

News has been received of the death at Geneva of John Douglas Pethard (25) whose home is at Badsey.  Pethard was a student at Birmingham University, and it is understood that he was drowned while on holiday on the Continent with other students.

Mr A C Sears and Miss P W Burrows