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Nettie recalls Star Route mail delivery hardships and duty
Nettie recounts brutal winter storms damaging power lines and sheds while delivering mail on the Star Route. She describes a high risk route with long detours, low bids, and her proud determination to serve 85 families despite hazards and low pay. Her daughter-in-law notes the increased workload after 1965 as routes expanded.
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Anna Mae Crosby
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