50 years ago
Thursday, Dec. 21, 1967
New warning signs for motorists will appear on Minnesota highways beginning January 1st. On the rear of slow moving vehicles, moving 25 miles or less, will be an inverted triangle in blaze orange outlined by revolutionized red to be visible at night. Operators of tractors, construction equipment and other slow moving vehicles will be required to post the SMV emblem.
The Fulda basketball team is rapidly improving from game to game. On Friday evening the Raiders defeated Walnut Grove with a score of 75-62 led by Mike Fury with 34 points on the night.
Marine Sgt. and Mrs. Larry Jorgensen are the parents of a girl, Tami born December 13th. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Jorgensen and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Hakeneis.
Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Janssen are the parents of a son born December 14th. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Janssen.
Louis Peterson, 84 passed away Tuesday.
Michael Lanoue passed away on December 17th at the age of 16 years old.
John Brinkman, 81 passed away on November 18th.
Arthur James Iverson passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, December 17th at the age of 63 years, 6 months and 8 days old.
Future Fulda Citizens include Kim, Jerelyn, Tammy, Suzanne, Curtis and Douglas Ramerth; Steven and Martin Killen; Cindy, Timothy, and Paul Jans; Dayna and Darci Burmeister; Jullaine, Michael and Robert Hardekopf; Douglas Boomgarden; Tracy Janssen; Sharon Haberman; and Gina Christians; Sheila and Shirlene Christians; and David and Lisa Baumhoefner.
Mr. and Mrs. Clancy Olson were happily surprised on Saturday for their Silver Wedding Anniversary by friends and family.
30 years ago
Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1987
Many Fulda residents took the time to donate blood on December 16th – A true gift from the heart. Keith Johnson, former Fulda resident, traveled from St. Paul with the Red Cross crew to assist in taking blood from the Fulda community donors.
Fulda High School Senior Profiles include Dan Kirlin and Brenda Magnus.
Katrina Kramer shares her hopes for Christmas morning as she sits on Santa’s lap.
Paul Brunk and his team of Belgian draft horses enjoyed the afternoon despite the lack of snow improvising with a bobsled on rubber ties to give the children a ride.
Citizens of Tomorrow include Heather Michelau; Charlie Brockway; and Brandon Miller.
Celebrating birthdays at Maple Lawn Nursing Home this month are Margaret Fitzgerald, Gustav Wagner, and Alvina Weinzetl.
Letters to Santa written by local children make enjoyable reading for moms and dads.
Earl Ruppert, 72, passed away at his home after a lengthy illness on December 14th.
Richard George Lober passed away on December 16th at the age of 84 years old.
George Gerdes passed away at the age of 85 years old on December 17th.
20 years ago
Wednesday, Dec. 17, 1997
Penny wars were held at the Fulda High School sponsored by the Fulda FLA/FHA Chapter – final tally raised $592.00 with the freshmen class finishing on top. Penny War donations were used to purchase toys for children in the Murray County Christmas project.
FLA/FHA held a food drive within the school instead of going door-to-door. Students and staff brought in food items which were put into baskets and presented as Christmas gifts to local families.
Public hearing held on the St. Paul Avenue reconstruction project which could cost up to $839,000. The project runs from Front Street to 7th Street.
Fulda High School Senior Profiles include Adam Bucciarelli and Kari Schweigert.
Stacey Sellman and Jason Overgaauw were united in marriage on September 19th at Sillerud Lutheran Church of Balaton.
Curt and Michelle Lachner are the proud parents of a baby boy, Kyle, born December 8th. Grandparents are Sharon Lachner and Wayne and Joyce Otkin.
Ottilia Johnson passed away on December 7th at the age of 79 years old.
Ruby C. Stover passed away on December 8th at the age of 80 years old.
Ferne Grothe passed away at age 76 years old on December 9th.
Emma Schnurr celebrates her 97th birthday.
