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Pierrot) boy struck by car; injured critically Vol. 49, No. 39 Thursday, November 6, 1969 i) ras ATI 1 I Winners in group 5 were Vicki Krajcovic, Joe, Jennifer, and Jan Fields, Richard Hussmann, Bill Lampen, David Mahlandt. V' -V xf A i A six-year-old Plerron boy, one of a group of six youngsters trick or treating, was Injured critically Friday evening when he darted in front of a car on Illinois Rt. 143 in Plerron.

Little Joseph Schrleber, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Schrleber "of Plerron, was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland where he remains in the intensive care ward. He reportedly suffered severe internal injuries and a broken left leg.

State police said the accident occurred at 7:15 p.m. The car was driven by Robert J. Hagan, 34. a Missouri State Highway patrolman of Overland, Mo. Hagan, who was traveling west on Rt.

143, said he saw the group of children standing along the side of the highway and when he was within 10 feet of them, one little boy darted out into his lane. He slammed on his brakes and swerved to the left in an attempt to avoid striking the boy. It was foggy at the time and he No license plates may be displayed until December 1 Secretary of State Paul Powell warns motorists who are now receiving their 1970 license plates that it is illegal to display those plates until Dec. 1. Mailing of the 1970 plates began Monday, Oct.

27, at a con- i tinuation of Mr. Powell's four-year-old policy of starting delivery of plates prior to the old date of Dec. 1. Under this system, he pointed out, all plates representing reassigned numbers and numbers assigned In response to special requests will be in the mall before Dec. 15 when the usual heavy flow, of Christmas mail begins.

Plates are being mailed in numerical and alphabetical sequence, which means that those" motorists who requested reassignment of digits-only numbers will be among the first to receive their plates, and those who requested reassignment of letter-digit combinations will receive theirs later, Secretary Powell said. said he was traveling about 30 miles per hour. The other boys in the group were Stephen Frey, 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. Julian Frey, Plerron; Ronnie Wilkens, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Paul Wilkens, Plerron; Phil and Chris Korte, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Korte of Pocahontas and Donnie Schrleber, 9, a brother of the injured boy. The Wilkens and Korte boys were about the same age as Joseph.

Stephen Frey told police he had already crossed the highway and had told the others to stay on the north side. He heard a thud and turned to see "Joe's" costume flying over the hood of the car. --Greenville Advocate Scout fund-raising campaign underway 1 Although leaders of the Okaw Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America want to do more for the two per cent of America's boyhood known as juvenile delinquents, they want also to strengthen their efforts in behalf of the 90 who never get into trouble and are important to the nation's future. Through the programs of Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting and Exploring, boys find many opportunities to develop leadership ability and for personal growth. The 1969 Boy Scout fund raising campaign currently in force in Breese Is aimed to support and develop these opportunities for the boys of Breese by providing better professional leadership to supplement voluntary leaders, and by implementing the camping and service facilities now being used by the Okaw Valley Council Scouts.

The drive which will take place during the month of November is under the local chairmanship of Don Krebs. The Scouting, program is designed to gradually widen the interests of Us members while they advance through the ranks. In Cub, Scouting, primary focus is placed on development of skills and an attitude of responsibility which will make the Cub a more effective member of his home and school. Group 1 winners were Jeff Liening, Jeff Lampe, Tracy Woods IS 4 111 1WWI 1T1 'I ''in mi imhhi i iLTWtu'ljfcilil-Mli Group 6 winners were Carolyn Richter, Tom and Vickie Grapperhaus, Lisa Krebs. Photos by Tom Lampen MsHnBH4.

II. iuiiiiiiii.il I mil i i.ii. iii in vmmmmm. mi iiiji i Winners in group 2 were Denise Richter, Ronald Delters, Lynn Hustedde. Jos.

Timmermann's married 25 years Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Tim- They have five children: Mrs. Richard (Patricia) Becker of Beckemeyer, Cletus, Joan, Joseph, and Bertha, all at home, and three grandchildren.

The Tfmm ermanns are occupied in farming south of Beckemeyer. Purchase Farm At Staunton Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tebbe and five children moved Friday from Breese to a farm which they have bought on R. R.

2, Staunton. They have been living a mile north of Breese for the past ten years. mermann will observe their 25th wedding anniversary with a. Thanksgiving Mass at St. Anthony's at 9 o'clock Saturday, Nov.

8, and reception on Sunday, Nov. 9, at St. Anthony's Hall, Beckemeyer. They were married Nov. 8, 1944, at St.

Rose Church, St, Rose, by Rev. John Quack. She is the former Augusta Tebbe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Tebbe, of St.

Rose. He is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Tim mermann. Attending them were Catherine Tebbe, -now Mrs.

Frank Von Hatten of Alton, and the late Frank Von Hatten. lf3iL Jeff, Denise and Robin Schulte, Dale Lappe, Wilma Ruppel, Jeff, Susie, Sandy, Shelly and Rusty Richter were winners in group 7. rnencan Gi-oup 3 winners were Joe Ruppel, Arm Marie Ruppel, Michelle Lampe, Jerry Lager. LARGE SELECTION OF TOYS, GIFTS, LIGHTS CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS by Gene Jansen, Post 252 5th DIVISION CAUCUS The American Legion 5th division Caucus was called to order by 5th Division Commander Charles Veach, Fairfield, at Luther B. Easely Post 128, Salem, Sunday, Nov; 2, at 2:00 p.m.

There was a membership turn-in of 1299 cards from the 23rd District, raising its 1970 total to 5282. Membership in the 5th Division now stands at 13,687. Membership turn-in from Clinton County this past week was as follows: Bartelso, 62; Beckemeyer, 70; Breese, 168; and Germantown, 88. Attending the caucus from Post 252 wereChap-. lain Urban Schwartz, Gene Rem-mert and yours truly.

P.S. to Charlie L. Should have been there, the coffee was great. 100 POST IN COUNTY Our congratulations to Mondt-Lampe Post 1239, Aviston, for reaching a 100 in membership. They are the first Post in Clinton County to achieve that goal for 1970.

Also reaching that plateau a few days later was Hacker-Gebke Post 976, Bartelso. Again bur congratulations' to these Posts. Keep up the good work. COUNTY MEETING SATURDAY The next American Legion Clinton County Council meeting will be held at Poelker Post 321, New Baden, Saturday, Nov. 8, "at 8:00 p.m.

County er Anton Budde, Albers, reports, that a special guest has been lined up, details of which appear in another news item in this paper. All legionnaires are invited to attend. I POST MEETING THURSDAY The next meeting of Timmer-mann-Benhoff Post 252 will be Thursday, Nov. 6, at 8:00 p.m. Plan to attend.

VETERAN'S DAY TUESDAY Commander Bill Deutsch re-, minds all veterans and citizens of Breese that Tuesday, Nov. 11, IS yeteran's Day and urges all thosewho can to attend the Veteran's Day program, at Bartelso. It is sponsored by all Posts of the American Legion, Catholic War Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Veterans of World War I Barracks of Clinton County. Commander Deutsch also reminds all citizens to fly the flag on this day for a great public display of patriotic unity can reassure our fighting men in Vietnam that people back home are with them. We re-assure the enemy that dissent is the position of a tiny minority.

Restore the resolve of some wavering politicians who think, they have heard the call of their constituents when it was really just the loud voices of a few dissidents. Re-assure the President that the clear desire of the American people is for peace with honor in Vietnam- for the further insurance of American freedom. Last, but not least, we ask all citizens to show your colors, show your allegiance, offer your prayers for your country and those who helped to make it free and those who yet today offer themselves to help to keep it free. usa v'V Unify and Service to America 5 1 holds any item until Christinas IN PORTABLE TV Set Brad and Lisa Bossier, Carla Richter, Tom Voss were winners In group 4. Photoi by Tom Lampen Parade, costume contest highlight Halloween closing to be given away for Christmas.

A laree number nf wUfhos School bands, and all the other thank the Breese city police, fire department, Civil Defense, the people who helped make this year's parade successful. Get your tickets at our store. Clowns, hobos and other mas-queraders turned out for the annual Halloween parade and Best Costume Contest Saturday afternoon. Pictures of the winners and their names appear on this page. The Judges presenting the awards were Celestlne Niebur and Mrs.1 Bonnie Holzinger.

They did a splendid Job as there were many tine costumes andthe Judging was eitremely difficult. fl The Breese Jaycees wish to Breese High and Mater Dei High Pbt book on sab A new Clinton County plat book is now on sale, being sponsored by the Clinton County Cooperative Extension Service. The book Is on sale at the Farm Bureau office in Breese and the Supervisor of Assessment's office In the court house In Carlylt for $3.75 per copy. Open Daily 7:30 to Afternooa Germantown- III. Fridy ivciiii-8 Phone 523-4210.