50 years ago
Thurs., September 8, 1966
Raiders to open season on home field against Slayton on Friday.
Funeral services held for Luke J. Cosgriff who died September 3 after an illness of several months.
Fulda Lions Club sponsors essay contest for the youth of Fulda and the surrounding area. The challenge is to develop a plan for world peace by their local Lions Club – a challenge that could earn one of them a $25,000 grant.
Ruth Wiener and Glen Ruesch were united in marriage on September 3, 1966 at Immanuel American Lutheran Church.
Mary Ann Winter and Harlan J. Boom were united in marriage on August 21, 1966 at St. Gabriel’s Church in Fulda.
Mr. and Mrs. Dean Moller are the parents of a son, Steven born September 2nd. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Jess Wells and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Moller.
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Kasperson are the parents of a son, Ryan born on September 1st. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Lorence Gunderman and Mr. and Mrs Norbert Kasperson.
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Beckman are the parents of a daughter born September 4th weighing 6 pounds 1/4 ounces.
30 years ago
Thurs., September 4, 1986
Steve Salentiny, a member of the Fulda FFA Chapter has been named a Gold Award winner in regional competition for the National FFA Swine Production Proficiency Award.
Teresa Kass, a member of the Fulda FHA chapter was selected to participate at the Minnesota State Fair with her Action Activity Event in Ounce of Prevention category.
The Fulda Women of Today accompanied the residents of New Dawn on a hayride thanks to Paul Brunk and his team of horses.
Emery Brady and Minnie Coffit were voted Fulda’s Outstanding Senior Citizens and received awards at the Murray County Fair.
Fulda with host the TOPS Fall Rally on September 6th at the Fulda High School.
School’s Open – drive carefully and watch out for children!
Scott and Laura Davis are proud to announce the birth of a daughter, Jessica born on August 24. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Davis.
Jennifer Lindquist and Glenn Hanson were married on August 9th at the First Presbyterian Church of Fulda.
Deb Peppel and Keith Heinrichs wish to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage on October 4th.
Walter and Clausina Wiener will be honored on their 50th anniversary with an open house to be held at Immanuel American Lutheran church of Fulda on September 7th.
Wabasso trims Raider gridders 20-6.
Girls win volleyball opener 3-1 against Slayton.
Marcine Elder recently attended the Future Homemakers of America planning workshop held at the College of saint Benedict.
John Buschena celebrated his 90th birthday Thursday at the Fulda Senior Citizens Center.
Pageant officials announce September 13th as the final deadline for application to the 1987 Miss Minnesota U.S.A. Pageant.
John “Jack” Clark passed away on August 29, 1986 at the age of 57 years old.
The first aerial photograph was taken in a balloon in 1860 and called “Botson as the Eagle and the Wild Goose See It.”
20 years ago
Wed., September 4, 1996
Crystal Friese spends six weeks abroad as she journeyed to Japan as part of the FHA/HERO scholarship program.
Children of the Fulda Public Schools check out the lists of their classmates for this year as posted on the window of the school.
Dr. R. G. Brockway celebrates 20 years of dentistry in Fulda.
A pancake breakfast benefit will be held on September 15th for Greg Otkin who was hurt in a car accident in 1995 and has had to undergo several surgeries.
Country Autumn Boutique to be held in Slayton on September 6-7.
Pheasants Forever banquet to be held at the Fulda Community Hall on September 7th – send confirmation to Bruce Platt.
Maple Lawn’s Resident of the Month is Henry Heyen.
Bernice and Ray Dierks celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.
Elizabeth Wolf passed away on August 25th at the age of 77 years old.
Mona Kaiser passed away at her home in the company of her family on August 29, 1996.
The Fulda VFW greeted each of the staff members with an apple on opening day of school.
Citizens of Tomorrow features Emily and Justin Bakke; Justin and Jessica Kremer; and Emily and Zachary Ramerth.
With the Fulda griders leading by one point after 3 quarters, a big fourth quarter lifted Minneota over Fulda 27-15.
The Fulda varsity girls volleyball team dropped three close and exciting games to lose their match to the Cardinals of Luverne on Friday evening.
Stonegate Orchard and Market is opening for the season on September 6, 1996.
