60 years ago
Thursday, Jan. 14, 1960
Polio Clinic to be held in Slayton on January 15th and 16th at the auditorium. All persons under the age of 40 are urged to attend and receive an immunization.
C. M. Smith is named as new county commissioner. Mr. Smith fills the vacancy caused by the death of Louis Kirchner.
The Minnesota Department of Conservation will beholding a sale of confiscated furs on January 20th.
Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Brinkman are the parents of a boy born January 11th.
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ramerth announce the engagement of their daughter, Verdelle to Ted Seidel. No definite wedding date has been set.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Horkey announce the engagement of their daughter, Kay, to Francis Knott. No definite wedding date has been set.
The Mansch Brothers Furniture Store in Slayton was completely destroyed by fire early Saturday evening. Fire fighters from Slayton and Fulda battled the blaze well into Sunday morning. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Game wardens were busy during the month of November making 474 arrests for violations of the game and fish laws. Loaded or uncased firearms being transported in motor vehicles resulted in 226 arrests. Fines levied amounted to $16,615.
Frank Kirchner passed away on January 11th at the age of 63 years old in Minneapolis.
Mrs. Katherine Pfingsten passed away on January 11th at the age of 86 years old.
Parker Dragoo, former Fulda resident, passed away on December 10th in California.
30 years ago
Wednesday, Jan. 10, 1990
The mighty Warriors Wrestlers and their coach, Brad Thompson, spent the week preparing on the mats for their match up with Adrian…a team they haven’t beat in 11 years.
Shirley Sturms’ eighth grade English class took on the assignment of “Great Mail Race” with gusto. Students wrote letters to places all over the world. The race was to see who would get return mail first.
Mindy Gielen, a teacher at the Fulda High School, helped plan the “Wake Up to Science” summer program at SSU.
Fulda Star City banquet to be held on January 11th.
Featured in Fulda High School Senior Profiles are Dulcey Kuehl, Karla Pederson, and Toni J. Reese.
Jane and Dennis Plaetz are the parents of a daughter, Jennifer, born December 21st. Grandparents are Marie Kirchner and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Plaetz.
Citizens of Tomorrow feature Justin Swan, Adam Rutgers, and Ashtyn Baerenwald.
Resident of the Month at Maple Lawn Nursing Home for December is Jim Beal.
Jacqueline Johanning and Thomas Probst announce their engagement. An April wedding is planned.
Beverly Boltjes and Bryon Spittle announce their engagement. A June wedding is planned.
Roy and Deloris Humphrey will be honored at an open house on January 14th in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary.
Leslie Kunz and Jerry Cochran were united in marriage at Silver Spurs Village, Mesa, Arizona, in an outdoor wedding.
Merv Lund passed away on January 8th. Funeral services will be held on Monday.
Verlin Willford passed away January 6, 1990 at the age of 28 years old.
Madeline “Chub” Plut passed away on January 5th at the age of 81 years old.
20 years ago
Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2000
Governor Jesse Ventura visited the area on Tuesday, January 11, 2000 including a stop in Fulda.
Cameron Koopman, age 11, takes first place in the go-kart races held at the O’Reilly STP Tulsa Shootout in Oklahoma.
Representative Ted Winter to hold meetings across his legislative district between January 24th and 27th.
Enjoy a relaxing massage at Hannah’s Hands in Fulda.
Wendy McCuen and Steve Ossefoort announce their engagement. A March wedding is planned.
Alvin Jorgenson to celebrate his 80th birthday with a card shower.
Harol Lidtke passed away on December 31st at the age of 91 years, 1 month, and 6 days.
Elizabeth Shea passed away on December 7th at the age of 71 years old.
Featured in Fulda High School Senior Profiles this week are Jacki Hein, Nathaniel Isder, Chris Janssen, and Dana Schipper.
Aanenson Realty and Auction Co. to hold their grand opening on Friday, January 21, 2000 located at 101 N. St. Paul Ave., Fulda, MN.
