Greene's deadly intersection sparks local safety push continues
A Greene intersection has caused three deaths since 1967 with ongoing warnings and Education efforts spearheaded by residents including Mrs. Hardy and Mrs. Starkweather. Campaigns prompted Highway Commission visits, speed limits, and streetlights, while advocates urge a four way stop amid hidden car dangers behind a doorpost and repeated near misses.
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Highway Commission
Greene
Clare Starkweather
Arthur Paegels
Charles Grassley
Dale Hardy
Harry J. Bradley, Jr
Joseph Coupal Jr
Coupal
Hardy
Bradley
Derby D. Thompson
Commission
Thompson
Paege
Blind spot at intersection cited in car crash photo
A photo captures a driver risking a collision at a stop sign blind spot. The caption notes many accidents at the intersection and warns this hidden area common to all cars is a major contributing factor.
Dangerous intersection at stop sign prompts reader ideas
A reader describes a hazardous highway intersection where sightlines are poor and a turning car may cause a crash. Factors include a curve, a billboard aligned with traffic, clutter on the horizon, and a truck at the stop sign with wide mirrors. Daytime incidents and extra passengers appear to improve warnings. Suggestions include a four way stop, flashing lights, warning signs, or an overpass.
To observe 60th anniversary
Mr and Mrs Roy Taylor of Greene will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on March 12. Married in 1913 at the Presbyterian parsonage Greene they farmed near Marble Rock 32 years before moving to a Greene area farm. They have two children Valens and Doris Edwards, five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. They are wintering in Florida at 5224 14th St South Bradenton.
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Roy Taylor
Greene
Presbyterian Parsonage
Marble Rock
Valens
Dean
Doris) Edwards
Taylor
Florida
Thor's School Lunch Menu March One to Nine
The school menu lists daily lunches from Friday March 1 to Friday March 9. Items include chicken with fries and peas, fish squares with potatoes, goulash, hot dogs, macaroni and cheese, chicken fried steak, and a Cook's Choice option, each with sides and milk.
Family Notes from Santee Calif and Area
Hello World Osier family announces the birth of Jason Wade Osier born February 24 in Santee weight 8 pounds 11 ounces. he has a brother Jeff 3. Grandparents are Donald and unknown Osier. Fragments mention St Theresa's Circle and St Anthony's Circle meetings with times and attendees, along with Valentine activities at school. March wedding plans for Carlene Card and David L Hauser with an announced March 31 wedding.
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Hello World
Osier
David Osier
Santee
Calif
Jason Wade
Sat
Jeff
Donald Osier
Social activities at Mathers Nursing Home
Patients at Mathers Nursing Home gathered Thursday afternoon for social activities. Mrs Albert Tinderholt played the organ and led the group in songs. Games were played with the help of Mrs Louise Kretzschmar and Mrs Tinderholt.
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Mathers Nursing Home
Albert Tinderholt
Louise Kretzschmar
Tinderholt
Social Announcements for March Meetings and Dinners
Friendly Circle potluck at Mrs. Dale Cassmanns home on March 1 dessert and coffee provided. Girl Scout meeting at Mrs. Andy Reids home on March 3 at 9:30 am. Couples Club Wilmar meets March 4 at 7:30 pm. St Lucy circle with Grace Thomason March 6 at 1:30 pm. St Anne's Circle March 6.
Gerald O'Brien graduates from SUI
Gerald Patrick O'Brien son of Maurice and Mary O'Brien received a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Administration from Iowa State University Ames at commencement exercises Saturday. His parents Mary Agnes and Mildred attended graduation ceremonies in Ames.
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Gerald Patrick O’brien
Maurice O'Brien
Iowa State University
Ames
Mary
Agnes
Mildred O’brien
5th and 6th graders boost Heart Fund donation
Fifth and sixth grade students at Greene Elementary School chose not to exchange Valentines and instead donated their money to the Heart Fund. They collected over $50 and handed it to Mrs. Harry Green, Heart Fund chair at Greene, who expressed appreciation in letters to the two classes.
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Greene Elementary
Heart Fund
U.S
Harry Green
Greene
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Budget
Cee Mallee
Seale Rae
Jonathan
Dole
Morey
Mazola
Wilson
OREO
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Morey’'S Food Market
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St. Theresa‘s Circle
Berniece Majewski
St. Anthony‘s Circle
Luex Curtis
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Clifton Card
Allison
Carlene
David L. Hauser
Leonard Hauser
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