11/08/1956 - Joseph G. PLETCHER, 90, Howard, died at the home of his son, Joseph D. PLETCHER, Howard, Wednesday, Oct 31, 1956. He was born in Howard Township., April 7, 1866, son of Jacob and Matilda WETZLER PLETCHER. He was married four times and his wives all of whom preceded him in death, were Anna SAGER, died Dec 29, 1904; Elizabeth LODER, May 19, 1933; Bessie McGLINSEY; Anna WEAVER March 6, 1951. These children to the first marriage survive: Mrs. Matilda HARVEY, Piler, Idaho; Mrs. Elvira KENNEDY and Mrs. Martha BOWERS, Bellwood; Grant C. PLETCHER, Chicago, Ill; Joseph D. PLETCHER, Howard. A number of stepchildren also survive with 17 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great grandchildren.He was a car repairman for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Member of Methodist Church and the PRR Carmen's Union. Burial in Logan Valley Cemetery, Bellwood.
Pleasant Gathering of Je G. Fletcher Family Four generations were represented at a family reunion held last Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Pletcher, 609 N. Tenth street. At the party were five children, Mrs. (Joel Bowers, Grant C. Pletcher ana Joseph D. Pletcher; thirteen grandchidren and nine great grandchildren, the entire party, including three, visitors, numbered 38. An abundant picnic dinner, spread on specially constructed tables on the spacious porch, was a special feature of the day. Delicious corn soup, made by Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Pletcher, was enjoyed by everybody and the items of the menu were Equally a favor with all, big and little. After dinner, Grant Pletcher, coming from Chicago on vacation, brought out for presentation to his brother Joe, a bit of Joe's handiwork he had found while exploring the attic. It was a toy cart, desrom two wheels of another with body carefully fashioned from ia cigar box. It was made when Joe was about 6 years old. Earlier the children had presented Mr. and Mrs.Pletcher each a handsome bathrobe and slippers. Amusements for the children featured the afternoon, while the older ones chatted of times gone by. In the evening those nearby returned to their homes, while the others tarried until Sunday evening or Monday. When J. D. Pletcher and family reached their York county home they found that a cloud, in that vicinity had left their home with about eight inches of water on the first floor and some hard work cleaning away after their holiday
Bellwood Bulletin, June 30, 1938
Pleasant Gathering of Je G. Fletcher Family Four generations were represented at a family reunion held last Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Pletcher, 609 N. Tenth street. At the party were five children, Mrs. (Joel Bowers, Grant C. Pletcher ana Joseph D. Pletcher; thirteen grandchidren and nine great grandchildren, the entire party, including three, visitors, numbered 38. An abundant picnic dinner, spread on specially constructed tables on the spacious porch, was a special feature of the day. Delicious corn soup, made by Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Pletcher, was enjoyed by everybody and the items of the menu were Equally a favor with all, big and little. After dinner, Grant Pletcher, coming from Chicago on vacation, brought out for presentation to his brother Joe, a bit of Joe's handiwork he had found while exploring the attic. It was a toy cart, desrom two wheels of another with body carefully fashioned from ia cigar box. It was made when Joe was about 6 years old. Earlier the children had presented Mr. and Mrs.Pletcher each a handsome bathrobe and slippers. Amusements for the children featured the afternoon, while the older ones chatted of times gone by. In the evening those nearby returned to their homes, while the others tarried until Sunday evening or Monday. When J. D. Pletcher and family reached their York county home they found that a cloud, in that vicinity had left their home with about eight inches of water on the first floor and some hard work cleaning away after their holiday
Bellwood Bulletin, June 30, 1938
11/08/1956 - Joseph G. PLETCHER, 90, Howard, died at the home of his son, Joseph D. PLETCHER, Howard, Wednesday, Oct 31, 1956. He was born in Howard Township., April 7, 1866, son of Jacob and Matilda WETZLER PLETCHER. He was married four times and his wives all of whom preceded him in death, were Anna SAGER, died Dec 29, 1904; Elizabeth LODER, May 19, 1933; Bessie McGLINSEY; Anna WEAVER March 6, 1951. These children to the first marriage survive: Mrs. Matilda HARVEY, Piler, Idaho; Mrs. Elvira KENNEDY and Mrs. Martha BOWERS, Bellwood; Grant C. PLETCHER, Chicago, Ill; Joseph D. PLETCHER, Howard. A number of stepchildren also survive with 17 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great grandchildren.He was a car repairman for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Member of Methodist Church and the PRR Carmen's Union. Burial in Logan Valley Cemetery, Bellwood.
Pleasant Gathering of Je G. Fletcher Family Four generations were represented at a family reunion held last Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Pletcher, 609 N. Tenth street. At the party were five children, Mrs. (Joel Bowers, Grant C. Pletcher ana Joseph D. Pletcher; thirteen grandchidren and nine great grandchildren, the entire party, including three, visitors, numbered 38. An abundant picnic dinner, spread on specially constructed tables on the spacious porch, was a special feature of the day. Delicious corn soup, made by Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Pletcher, was enjoyed by everybody and the items of the menu were Equally a favor with all, big and little. After dinner, Grant Pletcher, coming from Chicago on vacation, brought out for presentation to his brother Joe, a bit of Joe's handiwork he had found while exploring the attic. It was a toy cart, desrom two wheels of another with body carefully fashioned from ia cigar box. It was made when Joe was about 6 years old. Earlier the children had presented Mr. and Mrs.Pletcher each a handsome bathrobe and slippers. Amusements for the children featured the afternoon, while the older ones chatted of times gone by. In the evening those nearby returned to their homes, while the others tarried until Sunday evening or Monday. When J. D. Pletcher and family reached their York county home they found that a cloud, in that vicinity had left their home with about eight inches of water on the first floor and some hard work cleaning away after their holiday
Bellwood Bulletin, June 30, 1938
Pleasant Gathering of Je G. Fletcher Family Four generations were represented at a family reunion held last Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Pletcher, 609 N. Tenth street. At the party were five children, Mrs. (Joel Bowers, Grant C. Pletcher ana Joseph D. Pletcher; thirteen grandchidren and nine great grandchildren, the entire party, including three, visitors, numbered 38. An abundant picnic dinner, spread on specially constructed tables on the spacious porch, was a special feature of the day. Delicious corn soup, made by Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Pletcher, was enjoyed by everybody and the items of the menu were Equally a favor with all, big and little. After dinner, Grant Pletcher, coming from Chicago on vacation, brought out for presentation to his brother Joe, a bit of Joe's handiwork he had found while exploring the attic. It was a toy cart, desrom two wheels of another with body carefully fashioned from ia cigar box. It was made when Joe was about 6 years old. Earlier the children had presented Mr. and Mrs.Pletcher each a handsome bathrobe and slippers. Amusements for the children featured the afternoon, while the older ones chatted of times gone by. In the evening those nearby returned to their homes, while the others tarried until Sunday evening or Monday. When J. D. Pletcher and family reached their York county home they found that a cloud, in that vicinity had left their home with about eight inches of water on the first floor and some hard work cleaning away after their holiday
Bellwood Bulletin, June 30, 1938
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