50 years ago
Thursday, Sept. 1, 1966
The Treasury Department has this week honored the Citizens State Bank of Fulda with a special citation for over quota sales of U.S. Savings Bonds during 1965.
Tuesday evening there was an accident, south of Fulda, between a pick-up truck and a panel truck. One driver is in critical condition in the hospital.
An open house will be held on Sunday, September 11 at the Iona Presbyterian Church in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Worden on their Golden Wedding Anniversary.
Mrs. R. N. Beltz attended a home economics training conference in St. Paul last week.
A bridal shower was held for Darlene Haseman at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Good Thunder on Sunday.
Flowers and lighted candelabra provided the setting in the First Presbyterian Church in Fulda on Friday evening for the marriage of Anita Amundson and Seaman Dennis Phelps.
St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church was the setting on Saturday evening for the marriage of Arlene Sasse and Delbert Danneman.
Baskets of yellow and white gladiolus and lighted candles provided the setting for the marriage of Julie Larson and Edward Kellen on Sunday evening.
Special Red Tag Wallpaper Sale at Heinrichs Floor and Wall Covering – savings up to 75% off.
Labor Day special at Modern Beauty Salon August 29 – September 3, 20% off on all perms. Give Ruth Jones or JoAnne Schaffer a call.
Did you know during the 1965 session State Representative Wendell Erickson co-authored 46 bills of which 50% became law.
30 years ago
Thursday, August 28, 1986
Former Citizens State Bank executive sentenced to five years for embezzlement.
Over the past year, 3,000 farms disappeared from Minnesota. With fewer farms, however, the average farm grew from 317 to 323 acres.
9th Annual Motorcycle Ride to benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Fulda Women of Today will host Kids’ Day on August 30th.
Farmers 2nd half property taxes due November 15th.
Early morning storm hit the Heron Lake, Dundee area Tuesday leaving Dundee and some of the surrounding area without electrical power. There was severe thunder and lightning and strong winds at approximately 1:00 a.m.
King Turkey Day to be held in Worthington September 13th.
Murray Co. DAC honors new executive director – Mr. John Maertens.
Deer hunting regulations, licenses and antlerless permit applications are now available from state license agents.
Fulda Elementary School class lists for the 1986-87 school year appear in this issue.
Beth Garman and Mike Herrmann announce their engagement. The couple plans an October wedding.
Debra Olsem and Robert Grunst were united in marriage on June 21st at St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church in Fulda.
Jerry and Judy Miller proudly announce the arrival of Sean born August 22nd. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Miller, John and Mildred Haseman and Ralph and Darlene Malenke.
Mr. and Mrs. Grover Peek announce the arrival of Craig on August 13th. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. James Hanson and Mrs. G. C. Peek.
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Kremer are proud to announce the birth of a daughter, Timberly, born August 22nd. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kremer and Mr. and Mrs. Adelbert Koopman, Sr.
Lyle and Deedee Bestge are proud to announce the birth of a daughter, Brianna, born August 21st. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shea and Mr. and Mrs. Deddo Bestge.
Mark and Amy Blau are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Amanda on August 17th. Grandparents include Duane and Kathy Walthers and Fred and Nancy Blau.
Erich Elting passed away on August 17th after a five months illness at the age of 88 years old.
Marc W. Sugg passed away August 10th at the age of 33 years old.
20 years ago
Wednesday, August 28, 1996
The young people who canvassed the town Tuesday were not working for a politician, nor were they asking for money. Instead they were passing out surveys to help the City of Fulda in applying for an improvement grant.
A new six-mile loop trail now connects Murray County’s End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum with Lake Shetek State Park.
The German band “Trio Romanos” will be playing at the Fulda Community Center/Legion Hall on September 19th.
A new option for high school students was presented to the school board by Principal Dale Kirsch.
Project Cope pre-school begins September 9th.
Congratulations goes out to the Fulda Post Office for 100 years of Rural Free Delivery.
Featured in Citizens of Tomorrow are Lindsey Barritt, Michael Holt and Aaron Tiesler.
