50 years ago
Thursday, May 4, 1967
Ray Reker turned over the keys to his story to its new owner, Paul Schafer after operating for 18 years.
Douglas Moon, former Fulda resident writes a novel which has been published titled “The King Diaries”.
Firearms Safety training will begin on Monday for both boys and girls.
Notice from Post Office: When dropping your mail in the outside collection box please address as follows;
Mr. John Smith
Fulda, Minnesota 56131
Do Not use Local address
Mr. John Smith
City
This mail is carried to Windom in a mixed sack and the workers will not know what city to deliver your mail to.
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde VanOrt are the parents of a baby boy, Curtis born April 25th. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Freetly and Mr. and Mrs. John VanOrt.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Robertson are the parents of a girl, Paula, born April 26th. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Henry Robertson and Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hanson.
Career Day held last Thursday was sponsored by the Junior Class of the Fulda High School and the Fulda C & C with nearly 500 juniors from 13 neighboring towns attending.
Miss Mary Eichten is engaged to Mr. John Kass. An August wedding is planned.
Miss Nancy Fields is engaged to Mr. James Kretzschmar. A June wedding is planned.
Mrs. Ted Dalin was laid to rest on Wednesday. Mrs. (Eva May Berry) Dalin’s death occurred late Sunday evening, April 30th, at her home. Mrs. Dalin was 53 years old.
Four applications for positions on the Fulda Board of Education were received by the Clerk; J.B. Miranowski, incumbent; Donald Stewart; Thomas Webb; and Orrin Clarke.
30 years ago
Thursday, May 7, 1987
Trudy Holinka has been the school nurse for 15 years.
The Fulda Boy Scout Troop 123 won the Presidential Ribbon, taking top honors at the Pipestone Annie First Aid booth.
Fulda Wood Duck Festival to be held June 11-12-13-14.
Fulda City Council talks taxes with Murray County Commissioners on the commercial and non-commercial buildings selling for far less then they are valued.
Dale Snyder is honored as Resident of the Month.
The Fulda FFA Chapter received many awards at their most successful State Convention to date.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Speckmier wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lori to Donald Dahlstrom son of Mr. Donald Burton Dahlstrom. A May wedding is planned.
Lyle and Deb Behr are proud to announce the arrival of a son, Joshua born April 29th. Grandparents are Chris and Lois Behr and Al and Zelda Thomas.
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Stanton are proud to announce the birth of Jena Marie born March 24th. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Bud Stanton and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Van Keulen.
Jim and Roxanne Kremer are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Abigail born April 22nd. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Kremer and Mr. and Mrs. James Gerdes.
Recently 467 high school students from Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin participated in a Mathematics contest sponsored by Mankato State University. Congratulations goes out to Darin Gunderman and John Leinen of Fulda for their Honorable Mention
Maple Lawn Nursing Home recognized their volunteers last Wednesday afternoon including Dorothy Balfanz and Ethel Lawson who showed up in their clown suits.
Included in this issue is a Mother’s Day section complete with stories about local mothers and their children.
20 years ago
Wednesday, April 30, 1997
Joe Cavanaugh will lead an all day Respect Retreat for ninth graders from Murray County Central and Fulda on May 5th at St. Gabriel’s Church.
St. Paul’s school students hold Spring dinner theatre for friends and relatives performing “The 50th Annual Polk County Picnic” and “Man Overboard”.
The Fulda Elementary School 6th grader team of Dan Hup, Corey Brinkman, Bryce Engen, Stephanie Sandhurst, and Nick Klein took first place at the spelling bee held in Slayton last Saturday.
Brother and sister open photography studio – Larry Van Grootheest and Michele Kruse purchased the former B & H Electric building in Slayton where they will open “Portraits by Michele” this Monday.
Funeral services for Nellie Jones were held in Hollywood Hills, California. Nellie, who owned in operated beauty shops in the area, passed away at the age of 90 years old.
Barry and Kerry Sauer are the parents of a girl, Morgan, born April 22nd. Grandparents are Bill and Joan Sauer and Keith and Margaret Schroeder.
Fred and Leona Enninga to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.
Fulda High School Senior Profiles include Paul Overman, Tamara Wenzel and Adam Kremer.
Fulda FLA/FHA members have received the State Level Community Service Award at the State Convention.
The rush is on…Spring has sprung and farmers take to the fields.
