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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1948
Page
3
Stormy weather brought hail and wind damaging homes and schools. Local residents pitched in with roof repairs and cleanup while a stray squirrel and a fallen tree also drew attention. In Mt Carroll, businesses prepared after the storm as residents mourned Andy Sheridan, a beloved county figure.
Edward Malewicki an umpire in the Mississippi Valley League Umpires association officiated last Tuesday and Wednesday night at Old Mill Park Savanna in a game known locally as Nip. He praised the sportsmanship of fans and enjoyed working with Martin Ginie and Ernest Johnson. The Malewicki family then traveled to Winona Minnesota after a visit with Mrs Root and her family.
Edward Smaltz of Milwaukee spent the weekend at his home here. Mr and Mrs Otto Switzer and Mr and Mrs Wm Griswold returned Tuesday from a five weeks motor trip through the western states.
Miss Jeannine Adele Morrison daughter of Mr and Mrs Elias Morrison of Hanover married Gerald B Swett son of Mr and Mrs Seaman Swett of Thomson in a First Presbyterian church ceremony. Rev M C Kilpatrick officiated as white gladioli and pink white decor graced the church. The bride wore white bridal satin with seed pearl embroidery and a long train, with a fingertip veil and bouquet of white gladiolus and pink roses. The Maid of Honor Pat Cardon wore aqua hydrangea silk and yellow gladiolus bouquet, with Elaine Balk in blue over taffeta and pink gladioli bouquet. Garland Harris, bridegroom’s sister, served as matron of honor in pink net over taffeta with white pink gladioli bouquet.
Church notices list Catholic, Methodist, and York Community congregations with Sunday Masses, Sunday school, worship times, and upcoming ministers. Thomson and York Community details include new pastor moves, sermons on Aquila and Priscilla, Communion reflections, and activities from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The family expresses sincere gratitude to friends relatives and neighbors for sympathy and kindness shown during the bereavement following the death of husband and father Andrew E Sheridan.
Mrs John Cooper was guest of honor at a surprise party at her daughter Mrs Thom as Kustes Jr home. Attendees included Bee Winkie Nell Moore Grace McCoy and others from Savannah Millledgeville and local communities. The note also previews September sermon themes at the church and urges attendance and church involvement.
The Thomson softball team forfeited their game against Milwaukee scheduled for Wednesday at Old Mill Park after players failed to appear, believing games would not be played that night.
Power returned to most of Thom and Chadwick areas after Sunday night storm damage. By Thursday noon some residences lacked service while repair crews replaced damaged circuit units. Chadwick power was reestablished at 4 30 p m Wednesday with brief interruptions due to blown fuses. Street lights remained off Thursday as lines and lead ins were repaired. Locker plant officials reported minimal spoilage due to storage temperatures around 22 degrees above zero once service resumed.
Monday observance will close McGinty Hardware Sack and McBride Clover Farm Store Smiths Royal Blue Store Potter Brothers Elevator and Thomson State Bank. The Post office opens 30 to 10 am. Mrs Belle Shaw of Clinton visited Monday night and Tuesday with Mrs Vera Martindale and Emmett of Gary Nebraska visiting the Appel and Martindale homes.
A quiet tribute fills community pages as family and neighbors recall McGinty longtime figure and friend. Mentions of public welfare church work and school projects accompany notices of travels and family gatherings across Minnesota and Washington with names like Betsy Chion and the Hengty family.
Funeral services for Andrew E Sheridan 67 lifelong York township resident were held at St Peters Catholic Church Thomson. He died Saturday at noon after a period of ill health. Burial followed in St Johns Cemetery Savanna. He had worked as telegrapher barber groceryman cashier Thomson State Bank and served on the Thomson grade school board village board and as village clerk. He was a member of St Peters church and Knights of Columbus. Surviving are his widow daughter Mary Sheridan of Thomson two brothers and several stepchildren and step grandchildren. Out-of-town relatives attended the funeral from Rockford Fulton Clinton Savanna Dixon and Rock Island.
After delays, Thomson Grade School plans to reopen Tuesday September 7 at a.m. with repairs and new text rental plans for third through eighth grades. First and second grade rooms still need a suitable plane, and staff seek a used instrument.
Frank Potter was guest of honor at a surprise birthday party Sunday evening at his home. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Lou Taylor of Sterling, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Morse, Miss Edna Brown, Don Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wiebenga and Danny Wiebenova. Cake ice cream and coffee were served and Mr Potter received many gifts.
Four month old black kitten with white feet missing since Wednesday night. Finder urged to call Joyce Sack at phone 301 Thomson Kentucky. Reward not specified.
Henry Young and Mrs Myrtle Hull were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Arthur Kromeey in Morrison. Mr and Mrs Ralph Stearns and sons Ralph and John returned Saturday from New Hampshire visiting friends and relatives. Wallace Keefer of Mt Carroll called on Tuesday evening at the Frank Seth home. Don White and family and Charles Kettler and family attended Palisades Park in Sa-Sata Sunday evening. Harry McCombs of Morrison visited Monday in the Ketchum home. The Badtke family spent Sunday in Port Byron with son-in-law and daughter Forrest Gilbert. Norman French Jr spent Tuesday in Peoria on business.
Mrs Ellen Hook of Fulton submitted to major surgery at Mer's hospital in Clinton Iowa on Saturday August 28.
Mr and Mrs William Lartz welcomed a son at Morrison Community hospital on Aug 23. Mr and Mrs Frank Brearton welcomed a son on Aug 24 at Morrison Community hospital. Mr and Mrs Dale Raser of Prophetstown welcomed daughter Susan Marie on Aug 25 at Ison Community hospital, weighing 5 pounds 14 ounces. Mrs Raser is granddaughter of Mrs Nellie Schade.
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