50 years ago
Thursday, October 20, 1966
Willis Beckmann loses 52 sheep on Saturday and Sunday as a result of two dogs. Two German Shepherds were caught in the act and both were shot. Loss is expected to be well over $1,000.
Marv’s Our Own Hardware to hold get-acquainted days.
All Fulda High School students who wish to attend college in 1968 can register now to take the National Merit Scholarship program test according to Principal Marvin Mischke.
Former Fulda resident Alden J. Wildfeuer has been named Leader of the Month for Lutheran Brotherhood.
Bouquets of carnations and mums at the altar of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Westbrook made the setting for the wedding of Mary Peterson and Gary Busswitz on October 8th.
WCCO and KWOA will broadcast school closings due to inclement weather or any other emergencies throughout the school year.
Saturday the 15th of October, 1966, the Fulda area had enough snow on the ground to warrant the services of Charles Gerber who removed the snow from the Co-op Oil Co. service station. Most of the snow is now gone but the pile is smaller.
Fulda Theatre now showing “The Singing Nun”.
Mrs. C. Peddycoart passed away on October 12, 1966 at the age of 75 years old.
Dick F. Ohlenkamp passed away October 11, 1966 at the age of 79 years old.
Franke Breese Jr. passed away October 15, 1966 at the age of 55 years old.
Fred M. Behr passed away suddenly on October 15, 1966 at the age of 75 years old.
30 years ago
Thursday, October 16, 1986
Richard John Michelau, 36, was tragically killed as he attempted to cross the intersection of Highway 59 and 5th Street on Saturday evening.
The back lawn of Rhonda and Gary Sell is plum full of pumpkins waiting for little boys and girls to claim as the Jack-o-lanterns.
Local schools to participate in Mount Marty College Quiz Bowl.
Douglas and Cathy Stewart are proud to announce the birth of their daughter. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Leo Crowley and Gen Stewart.
Frank Klopp, 83 died Sunday evening in Windom.
A sore throat is your body’s way of saying something is wrong and the symptoms can be caused by a variety of illnesses from the common cold to cancer.
Lydia Schuur passed away October 6, 1986 at the age of 79 years old.
20 years ago
October 16, 1996
The Big Slough Wetlands restoration project reviewed.
Family, friends, and neighbors gathered at the farm site of Judy Kremer to help gather in the crops planted by her husband John on Saturday, which would have been his 46th birthday. Kremer was tragically killed in a farm accident in June when he was knocked from his tractor by a broken tow chain.
Fulda FFA Chapter Horse Selection Team placed second in the 1996 Region 6 Horse Judging Contest held in Willmar.
Fulda Women of Today donate funds to help in the purchase of playground equipment for Seven-Mile Lake Park.
Fulda Fire Department members give school children a tour.
Citizens of Tomorrow include Matt, Annette and Amanda Kremer; Paul, Christine and Tony Clausen; and Nicole, Kirstin and Cody Ommen.
Resident of the Month at Prairie House is Lenice Asa.
Ruth Gunderman celebrates her 90th birthday.
Brad Buschena and Marsha Lindemann exchange vows on July 13, 1996.
Herluf and Mabel Jensen to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.
Bernard Fielder passed away on September 6th at the age of 73 years old.
Violet Dumos passed away on October 10th at the age of 81 years old.
Murray County Commissioners proclaim October as Crime Prevention Month.
