60 years ago
Thursday, July 2, 1959
The old alleys are out.. and four new alleys and automatic pin setters are being installed at Lanoue Recreation. The pool tables will be moved to the south side to make room for the bowling lanes on the north side. It is expected the new lanes will be completed by August.
Work is also progressing on the steel quonset the Farmers Co-op Commission Co. is having built on Highway 59, near the Pederson Stock Yards.
Last week the Fulda Fire Department was called to the Jerry Ramerth farm, where a tractor was on fire. Shortly after noon Thursday, they were called to extinguish a rubbish fire in a ditch near Lime Creek.
The ladies of the First Presbyterian Church will host a Flower Show on July 8th. Finding flowers for the show proves challenging this year as the weather has not been favorable for flower growth.
Donald L. Beckman was ordained on Sunday at Pfingsten Church.
G. J. Kolander was stricken last Wednesday as he passed away unexpectedly at his home in Slayton. Mr. Kolander was 69 years old.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jones note Golden wedding anniversary with an open house on June 28th.
Fulda July 4th fire works sponsored by the Fulda Civic and Com. Assn. after the Tracy Bulldogs and Fulda Giants game at Memorial Park…free popsicles for the kids!
30 years ago
Wednesday, July 5, 1989
A Scandinavia group called The Swedsongs came to Fulda, sang their songs, made many friends and left with a better understand of rural America. All in attendance enjoyed the old fashion foot stoppin’ dancing music.
Attending the Hershey State Track Meet on Saturday in Elk River, MN are Jeff Grengs, Cory Czepa, Jeremy Carlson, Brad Carroll, Nancy Overman, Jenny Sanow, Laura Wendorff, Jenny Kaufman, Bryan Carlson, Paul Overman, Nicole Blanchette, Jenny Koopman, Candi Lubben, Sara Wendorff, Tiffany Blanchette, Nancy Grandgeorge and Jessica Hogan.
Plan to attend the Fulda Wood Duck Festival beginning July 14th!
Drs. Patricia and David Malters are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Michelle, born June 19th. Grandparents include Agnes Miranowski and Dr. and Mrs. Russell Brown.
Crazy Days to be held in Fulda on July 10th. Look for sales at D & M Variety, Marv’s Hardward, Brummel’s Bakery, Maynards, Heinrichs Floor & Wall Covering and more.
20 years ago
Wednesday, July 7, 1999
Susan Grandgeorge and Nicole Ommen catch the Beanie Baby Craze as their collections continue to grow.
Wilmont celebrated their 100 year anniversary in grand style this past weekend – complete with a parade, a fashion show, Miss Glitz contest, and a pageant telling the story of Wilmont.
The Fulda Community Choir to perform the cantata God For Us at First Reformed Church, Slayton, on Sunday.
Murray County to receive new weather advance warning system through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
The Fulda girls softball team took second place in the Edgerton Tournament on Monday.
Fulda Little League had a good week Defeating Adrian 10 to 3 and Edgerton 6 to 5.
John and Julie Chilman annonce the birth of their son, Micah, born June 29th. Grandparents are Don and Janis Heintz.
Helen Zins passed away on July 2nd at the age of 85 years old.
Stanley Foster passed away on June 30th at the age of 97 years old.
Raymond Wollenburg passed away on February 2nd at the age of 78 years old.
Douglas Hartlep passed away unexpectedly at the age of 64 years old on July 2nd.
