45 years ago
Volume 92 Number 12
Thursday, March 22, 1973
Local youth selected to attend boys and girls state by the American Legion and Auxiliary. Kay Fury was chosen as Girl’s Stater with Peggy Leinen as alternate. Dan Uttech will represent Fulda at Boys State with Randy Wisdorf the alternate.
Commemorative Historical Plates being offered by the Reading Club celebrating the “Spirit of ‘76” and our Nations 20th birthday.
Jenny Lindquist and Carla Westra sang “How much is that Doggie in the Window?” to win them first place in the Share the Fun Contest.
According to Pickings from the Past – 50 years ago, March 23, 1923 – John Hyslop has completed thirty years as clerk of Bondin Township. He began his service in 1893.
Celebrating birthdays at Maple Lawn this month are Sadie Sandhurst, Josephine Appel, Milly Stude, Celia Wisdorf, Henrieta Gunderman, Ann Haberman and Henry Neiman. Marie Davis played piano and Vincent Sandhurst played his concertina.
Miss Patricia Somers and Mr. Gary Grew were married March 17th at the St. Rosa of Lima Church.
The marriage of Lynn Schaeffer and Joseph Balchus was solemnized March 3rd in Faith Lutheran Church. Both the bride and groom are serving in the U.S. Air Force stationed in Hawaii.
Heinrichs Floor and Wall Covering to hold Free Antiquing, Painting and Decoration Demonstration March 29th.
Hazel Benchoof passed away on in March of 1973 at the age of 74 years old.
Elnora Gerdes passed away March 13th at the age of 58 years old.
30 years ago
Volume 107 Number 12
Wednesday, March 23, 1988
Mary Ann Greenfield and her son, Jim Greenfield open the Fulda Rec on Main Street – Fulda after purchasing new kitchen equipment and doing some extensive remodeling.
Wood Duck Festival to be held July 7th through 10 with the new queen being crowned May 21st. On July 7th the Fulda Germany Band will arrive for the weekend.
Hospice of Murray County was formed in November of 1986 – the first families were served in Slayton in the fall of 1987.
The Fulda City Council has opened the bids for a new fire truck.
Rich and Dorothy Gilbertson are lifelong Fulda Area Residents.
Loren Carlson’s position to change to 1/2 time counselor and 1/2 time math teacher.
Citizens of Tomorrow include Corey Brinkman, Kris Magnussen, and Ryan Knorr.
Sara Golisch and Loren Heintz announce engagement. The couple plan a June wedding.
Kathi Kinkade and Gerald Duerr were married on February 26, 1988 at First Baptist Church, Sibley.
Fulda High School Senior Profiles include Scott Wiener, Carol Dorphinghaus, and Pat Wubker.
Estella DeFries passed away suddenly at her home in Fulda on Sunday, March 13, 1988 at the age of 77 years old.
Celebrating birthdays at Maple Lawn this month are Edith Montgomery, Dot Ramert and Lillian Nelson.
Mothers of the first and second graders celebrated St. Patrick’s Day by making a special breakfast of green eggs, ham, green bread and green jello for students.
Fulda businesses sponsor an Easter coloring contest in the Fulda Free Press.
20 years ago
Volume 116 Number 12
Wednesday, March 25, 1998
Kindergarten Round Up held at the Fulda Elementary on Friday.
Fulda is among the cities in the area to be awarded state grants for a series of projects designed to improve the supply of affordable housing in rural Minnesota.
The Fulda School Board approves the posting of several positions within the school in Art, Early Success Reading, custodial, and several coaching positions.
Seniors visiting seniors is a program offered through Mr. Tarry Boelter’s Psychology class. Emma Sundermeyer enjoyed her visit with Tracy Winter this week.
Troy Reed and his team of dart players competed in the C & N Sales Dart Team Tournament in Mankato on March 13-15 and have advanced to international competition to be held in Las Vegas, April 27-May 2.
Sixth grade students paint ceramic people with the help of Gen Stewart.
Poster contest winners for Dental Health Month are Bernadette Timoshenko, Alexa Ahlers, and Lance Kramer. “My teeth are important because…” Essay winners are Sara Smith, Brittney Gould, and Amanda Kremer.
Dustin Behr serves as Page at the Minnesota State Capital.
Featured in Senior Profiles this week are Sarah Beckman and Jasmine Lund.
Spring Band Concert held at the Fulda High School.
Steve and Donna Clarke are proud of their wrestling sons – Loren, Neil, and Phillip.
England’s Queen Elizabeth II, in an effort to create a “people’s monarchy,” has announced that she is considering restricting the number of royal highnesses to the monarch’s immediate family. That means that Prince Charles’ two sons would be His Royal Highness but the two daughters of Prince Andrew would be mere princesses. It further means that at family get-togethers, William will be referred to as ‘His Royal Highness’ and Harry will be referred to as ‘The Other Royal Highness’ and the two granddaughters would be referred to as ‘the girls’. (Letters From The Farm by Carole Achterhoff)
