60 years ago
Thursday, April 23, 1959
The Fulda Free Press building is getting a face lift with the installation of two large plate glass windows above Kaiser Diamond Rib siding. Other businesses remodeling their store fronts in recent months include Red Owl Store and Nelson Drug Store. the work is being done by Conrad Darger.
A large crowd enjoyed “Dear Ruth” performed by members of the Fulda High School Drama Club under the direction of Mr. Baago.
Mr. Joe Gerber reports the sale of his farm to Prince Patterson who is expected to put the land in the soil bank.
Harold C. Nelson was granted life membership in the Minnesota State Pharmaceutical association on Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wisdorf are honored with an open house in celebration of their 30th wedding anniversary.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Heyen are the parents of a son, Dennis born April 11th.
Mr. and Mrs. Orrin Clarke are the parents of a daughter, born April 18th.
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Ramert are the parents of a son, Charles born on April 15th.
Mr. and Mrs. Duane Nemmers are the parents of a son, Kenneth born April 7th.
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Fritz wish to announce seven month old Robert arrived on April 16th to make his home with them.
Mr. and Mrs. Cletus are the parents of a daughter born April 20th.
Rites for Fred Goettig, who passed away on April 16th, were held on Saturday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
Mrs. Emil Ramert rites were held at the Catholic Church on Monday. Mrs. Ramert died at her home after a lengthy illness.
Need washed sand, gravel, black dirt, excavating or blading call Herbert H. Gehl at phone 378.
Beeck’s Service and Grocery offering Blueberries 29¢, Cherry Pie mix 2/49¢ and Nutmeats 39¢; open seven days a week or phone 199 for free delivery.
30 years ago
Wednesday, April 26, 1989
Reverend Kenneth Kilheffer will be leaving Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Avoca to work at a parish in rural Dawson.
Roger Koopman served as State Capitol Page for the House of Representatives participating in informal seminars with lawmakers, lobbyists, and top elected officials.
Fulda Fire Department was called to the Mike Bennett residence on Monday evening to battle a brush fire.
Fulda students bring home the traveling trophy from the Murray County Spelling Bee held April 22nd. Laura Thompson received first place in the sixth grade level.
Celebrating birthdays at Maple Lawn Nursing Home this month include Elsie McReynolds, Leona Ramerth, Jim Beal and Chris Clausen.
Featured in Citizens of Tomorrow are Dana and Sara Schipper; Amanda, Angela and Anita Beeck; and Scott and Liza Knorr.
Evelyn Feltman passed away April 5, 1989 at the age of 77 years old.
Irvin Erickson passed away April 21, 1989 at the age of 76 years old.
Bertha and Earl Duncan will celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary with an open house on April 30th.
Mrs. Marcine Elder received the Honorary Member Award at the FHA State Convention.
20 years ago
Wednesday, April 28, 1999
Frank McDowell to fill the position of manager at New Vision Coop with branch locations in Brewster, Dundee, Fulda, Heron Lake, Jeffers, Mountain Lake, Reading, Windom and Worthington.
Curtis Deuschle is renovating Kinbrae City Hall as his Eagle Scout project.
Wizard of Oz to be performed by St. Paul’s Lutheran School children.
Tyson Elder was asked by Commissioner Christine Jax to serve on the Education Organizations Advisory Committee.
The Fulda FFA chapter will send 34 members to the FFA State Convention.
Featured in Fulda High school Senior Profiles this week are Brenda Ackerman, Michelle Koopman, Jackie Kremer, Trevor Otkin, and Rebeeca Thompson.
Anthony Duerr and Jordan VanOort have been selected to attend the All-State Band and Choir.
Karri Nangle and Jason Harvey were united in marriage on March 6, 1999 at the Little Chapel of the Flowers in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Mabel Pederson passed away on April 25, 1999 at the age of 93 years old.
Lucille Cox passed away at the age of 92 years old on February 20, 1999.
Helen Lundblad passed away on April 20, 1999 at the age of 80 years old.
