60 years ago
Thursday, August 20, 1959
The Grand Opening of the Tuseth Ben Franklin Store will be held on Friday, August 21st. Mrs. Tuseth decided to remodel the Tuseth building to the south of the old one. With the help of the Butler Planning staff the modern quarters will have a marquee canopy and new pleasing textile sign. Upon entering the new location the center entry leads to a huge aisle of tables flanked on each side by wall shelves and peg board. Most of the items have been transferred from the old store to the new location for the grand opening.
Check out the deals at Tuseth’s Ben Franklin Store grand opening…Nylons 2 pair for 79¢; Head Scarfs 37¢; and Men’s Work Gloves 3 pair for 57¢.
A deal was completed recently in which Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Jansma purchased the duplex known as the Doerhoeffer place, from the present owner, Prince Patterson.
Sister M. Cleo, the former Jeanette Wisdorf, pronounced her perpetual vows as a Franciscan Sister on August 12th.
Richard Bode is ordained by his father, the Rev. R. L. Bode at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in International Falls on August 9th.
Patricia Gleason and Larry Giesen were married at the Reading Presbyterian Church on August 12th. The Rev. Warren Hoffman officiated the double-ring service.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Shea are the parents of a son, born August 17th.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shea are the parents of a son, Jeffrey born August 13th.
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Zins, Mr. Leander Zins, Mr. John Zins and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sauer attended the funeral of their uncle, Peter Jutz, who died August 12th, at Holy Trinity Cathedral in New Ulm on Monday.
Word was received by relatives of the death of Mrs. Roy Lott in Los Angeles, California on August 6th. Mrs. Lott is the former Grace Hostetler.
30 years ago
Wednesday, August 23, 1989
Fulda Public School Board accepts the resignation of Superintendent Paul Wandersee.
The Fulda Fire Department responded to a call at the William Paulzine farm site where a family home was on fire. The blaze apparently started in a basement bedroom and is attributed to faulty wiring.
A Sheep Shearing contest was an enjoyable event at the Murray County Fair.
Fulda Area Lakes Preservation Corporation members, Robert Kolander, Rupert Hofmann and Ervin Hakeneis display a plaque received for their involvement in lake preservation signed by Barbara Bush.
Joan Hubert, age 54 passed away on August 6th.
Cecelia Fried, better know as Skeeter, passed away on August 14th at the age of 70 years old.
Fair results and many 4H photos included in this issue.
20 years ago
Wednesday, August 25, 1999
Bernice Reith was recently recognized for her dedication volunteer work to many organizations as Murray County Outstanding Senior Citizen.
The Fulda Ambulance Association crew expands with new EMTs Candice Lubben, Donna Sauer, Jaime Kuehl, Joe Reith, Ted VandenBosch, and Joe Baumgartner.
The Fulda Public School Board spent time discussing the ITV program at a recent meeting.
Judale Carr squints into the sun as he poses next to the Vikings mural that he painted on a portion of the outside wall of Good Times Bar and Grill in downtown Fulda.
Senator Paul Wellstone attends the farm meeting held at the Nobles County Fair this week.
New teachers welcomed to the Fulda Public School system; Ms Kelm who will be teaching in the Science department and Mr. Greg Slaathaug joins who us for his 1st year teaching experience as a Psychology and 8th grade Social instructor.
It’s Official!!! The FLA program is now FCCLA or Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Inc. and our own, Tyson Elder is serving as National Vice President of Individual Programs.
Featured in Citizens of Tomorrow are Anthony, Brittany, Kelsey, and Courtney Zins; Sarah, Samantha, and Sabrina Raddle; and Ashley, Kelsie, and Corey Thiner.
Phyllis Steinman shares a bit of her heritage as she tells of her grandfathers coming from Belgium and the family tree.
Derald Nepp honored as Resident of the Month at Maple Lawn Nursing Home.
Coletta and Vincent Tennessens to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on August 28th.
Francis Runkle passed away on August 17th at the age of 82 years old.
Isabel Eva Urke passed away on August 18th at the age of 88 years old.
Photos and results of the Murray County Fair shared in this issue.
