60 years ago
Thursday, January 8, 1959
Postal employees are joining others in the region in an accident prevention campaign based on the slogan “Protect Your Spine in ‘59”, state Postmaster Helweg. Most accidents result from slips and falls while delivering mail.
Wilt, The Stilt, Chamberlain, a 7’2” college star, will appear with the Harlem Globe Trotters in Worthington where they will take on the Hawaiian 50th Staters on January 10th. Prior to the Trotter/Staters game, the Texas Cowgirls will meet up with the Worthington National Guard team. Fans are advised to be on time and not miss a minute of the fun!
A deal was recently completed whereby Philip Elskamp bought the former Leebens store building, and has been busy this week moving his shoe store business and supplies to the new location. The Elskamp Shoe Store has been locate the past two years in the old Helweg Store building, owned by John Tuseth.
The Safety Division of the Minnesota Highway Department warns weekend drivers to be on the alert. In a preliminary report on 1958 accidents, 40% of the persons were accidents which happened on weekends; 126 persons on Saturdays and 148 persons on Sundays.
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Kommes will celebrate their Silver Wedding Anniversary on January 11th.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Vogel are the parents of a son, Bruce, born December 24th. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. John Magnus.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Kane are the parents of a daughter, Laurie, born December 28th.
Mr. and Mrs. Loren Van Oort are the parents of a daughter, Leanne, born December 30th. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dass and Mr. and Mrs. John Van Oort.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Meyer are the parents of a daughter, born January 1st.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Obermoeller are the parents of a daughter, born January 4th.
Mr. and Mrs. Werner Ulferts are the parents of a daughter, Cynthia born January 5th.
Fulda Game and Fish Club is sponsoring a Rabbit Hunt on January 11th. For safety sake, only shot-guns will be used.
30 years ago
Wed., January 11, 1989
Sachiko Friese came to the United States in 1978 from Japan as an exchanges student with the homestead program with the Peter Hoekman family. Sachiko liked it here so much she stayed and eventually married Rodney Friese; together they had three children.
Maple Lawn Resident of the Month is Grace Muller.
The Fulda City Council hired Larry Evans as a new police officer.
Featured in Senior Profiles are Rachel Friese, Lynn Olsem, and JoLynn Kunerth.
Citizens of Tomorrow include Jacqueline and Jamie Welling; Nicole and Kirstin Ommen; and Rachel and Laura Gunderman.
Lloyd Golda passed away on December 2, 1988 at the age of 77 years old.
Alma Mattison passed away at the age of 86 years old on January 7, 1989.
Amelia Thelen passed away on Christmas Day at the age of 94 years old.
20 years ago
Wed., January 13, 1999
The City of Fulda installs new banners on the street polls which adorn the words – Welcome to Fulda!
As of Monday, January 11, 1999, the cost of mailing a letter went from 32 to 33 cents.
Preschool screening scheduled in Fulda for January 22nd.
People think of ice fishing as a hobby but for Jim Larson and his crew it’s a way of life. Jim began is seining business in 1968 and, to date, employs 10 fishermen. The season runs from mid December to late March.
Fulda High School Senior Profiles includes Emily Kramer, Brian Gerdes, Lori Schettler and Daniel Vortherms.
Shari Partyka and Duane Carter were married on September 5th at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Marshall.
Vicki Davis and Steve Root were married on January 1, 1999 at the First Presbyterian Church of Fulda, Mn with Rev. Gordon Moen officiating.
Ray and Norma Holinka celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on January 17th.
Carl Nielsen passed away on January 6, 1999 at the age of 86 years old.
Alice Roberts passed away at the age of 73 years old with services held on January 8, 1999.
Brenda and Bill Dunlap are proud parents of a son, Brandon born December 24th. Grandparents include Karen Geske.
