45 years ago
Thurs., December 13, 1973
Santa will be in Fulda to visit with the kids on Saturday, December 15th.
Fred Wolf and Frank Freetly try their luck at ice fishing on the south end of Second Lake.
The Farmer’s Tax Guide, prepared to help farmers with their 1973 tax returns, is available.
Heart Memorial Gifts have been given to the Minnesota Heart Association as a tribute to Arthur Durnan and Leo P. Hogan.
“Goofy Gabbin’ll Getcha” phone facts program to be presented to students at the Fulda Elementary School by Mr. Jim Cox, Northwestern Bell, Rochester.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Klein are the parents of a baby girl, Mary, born December 6th. Grandparents are Mrs. Harriet Penning and Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Klein.
Sharon Lehman and Ron Crowley were married in Iona on December 1st at St. Columba Catholic Church.
Rocking the bowling lanes this week were Mark Ramert with a 240, Eddie Lundeen with a 238, and Bill Neyens with a 221.
Fulda Theatre showing “Five Fingers of Death” staring Lo Lieh and Wang Ping.
Haar’s Clothing offering the perfect gift for men and boys.
Tuseth Variety Holiday Special offers ladies slacks for $6.99.
Herman Haberman passed away on December 9th at the age of 83 years old.
30 years ago
Wed., December 14, 1988
Wayne Otkin takes time out of his busy day to help his daughter Jessica make a gingerbread house at school.
Coach Rich Hup ready for the start of the boys basketball season this week.
Check your list. Were you naughty or nice? Santa is coming to town this week.
Future Leaders of American is hosting a holiday style show on December 18th.
Featured in Fulda High School Senior Profiles this week are Sandra Boom, Brandon Blesi, and Michele Uittenbogaard.
Judy Olsem and David Green were married October 1st at St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church.
Rod and Sue Gerdes are proud to announce the arrival of their daughter, Kelsey, on November 29th. Grandparents include James and Aletha Gerdes, and Dolores and Benny Amborn.
Lloyd Golda passed away on December 2nd at the age of 77 years old.
Etta Zanter was called to her eternal home on December 10th at the age of 81 years old.
Arthur (Basketball) Johlfs passed away at the age of 82 years old after fighting cancer and pneumonia.
Bertha Bremer passed away on December 5th at the age of 78 years old.
Theodore Olson passed away on December 8th at the age of 82 years old.
The Murray County Commissioners receive a United States Flag from the office of Representative Rudy Boschwitz.
20 years ago
Wed. December 16, 2988
Above normal temperatures provide for some hazy, lazy day fishing – no ice fish houses necessary – only boats.
FLA/FHA Chapter President, Dustin Behr and Appel’s Hardware owner Deb Appel present toys, quilts and decorations to the Murray County Christmas Project and Toys for Tots. The items were collected from local shoppers and are hoped to make for a brighter Christmas for many children.
Christmas Fantasy presented by the Kindergarten through third grade classes of the Fulda Elementary School.
1998 Fulda Charities top goals set for this years fund drive.
A Christmas Wish by Alex Blesi, age 7, is shared with readers.
Craig Hennager continues to make progress in his recovery from the burns he suffered during an explosion last August at the Farmers Cooperative Elevator of Buffalo Lake.
Citizens of Tomorrow include Hailey Goertz, Katrina, Kody, Krissa, and Kole Kramer, Ethan and Brendan Spittle, and Sophia Spittle.
Clifford and Joyce Schweigert to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.
Todd and Amy Thier announce the birth of their son, Austin William, on December 8th. Grandparents include Gary and Peggy Schuur and Cyril Jr. and Beverly Their.
Jon and Patrice Sturm are the parents of a boy, Quinn, born December 4th. Grandparents include Doug and Shirley Sturm and Ralph and Effie Spindler.
Featured in Flashbacks this week is Vic Miller sharing his memories of childhood in the 1920s.
