45 years ago
Thursday, October 11, 1973
Filings closed for Village elections October 9th with more public interest than any other election in the history of Fulda. Why? Because, for the first time in Fulda history, a woman, Mrs. Lucille Gerber, wife of Charlie Gerber, has filed for the office of Mayor. Also filing for mayor was Cliff Suedbeck (incumbent councilman). Not filing for re-election was Incumbent Mayor Marv Heinrichs.
Filing for the two council positions are Incumbent Roland Miller and Bill Fuerstenberg; Jerry Hoff is challenging incumbent Dale McKenzie for the Constable office.
In Avoca, incumbent mayor Verner Granquist has chosen not to file and no other filings for mayor were received. Both Frank Voss and Marian Lindberg have filed for another term on the Avoca council.
A gas line blast in Windom destroyed the home of Tom Wickie. Hurt in the blast and remaining in the hospital were Tom, age 30, Michael, 4, and Susan 1. Released on Monday was Mrs Wickie. The family had only lived in their new house for hours. According to the fire marshal the ground settled around the new sewer connection, rupturing the gas and sewer line. The house was gutted from the blaze.
The J. B. Ramerth family donated 10 evergreen trees to Maple Lawn Nursing Home in his memory.
Kathy Amundson, Bloomington, and Richard Clausen, Dundee, exchanged vows on September 8th at the Lutheran Church of the Redemption in Bloomington.
Philip Zins passed away at his home in Fulda at the age of 69 years old.
30 years ago
Wed., October 12, 1988
Homecoming festivities ended on a high note as the Fulda Raiders successfully defeated the Tracy/Milroy Panthers in Friday evening game 48 to 20.
A highlight of the Friday afternoon pep fest was Hank Lenards presentation of a plaque to Julie Kramer for winning at the State Level in Track.
Beth Chepa spends much of her time upholstering furniture in her Kinbrae home.
The Fulda Fire Department received a ‘continuing fire safety’ award from the National Fire Safety Council.
Fall harvest is in full swing with much of the beans out of the field and some corn.
Valerie Storm and Alan Ruesch were united in marriage on August 20th at the First Presbyterian Church in Fulda, MN. The couple plans to make their home in Fulda, MN.
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Goettig are the parents of a daughter, Melissa, born October 7th. Grandparents are Ed Reutten and Mrs. Mary Goettig.
Tom and Lisa Diekmann are proud to announce the arrival of their son, Brandon, on October 4th. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Emil Czepa, Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Stan Diekmann.
Robert Fenske passed away suddenly on his farm home on October 6th at the age of 56 years old.
Rudolf Coffitt passed away after a lengthy illness on October 5th at the age of 87 years old.
Anton “Tony” Sturm passed away at the age of 80 years old on October 4th.
20 years ago
Wed. October 14, 1998
Thomas Kunz, Germany and Lukasz Kogut, Poland, will call Fulda their home for the 1998-1999 school year. Thomas will be residing at the George Brockway home and Lukasz make his home on the Jan and Dean Van Oort farm west of Fulda.
The second annual Art and Flower Show will be held on October 17th at the Fulda Community/Legion Hall. The show is sponsored by the Fulda Reading Club.
Many Fulda school students visit the Fulda Fire Station in honor of Fire Prevention Week.
The V.F.W. Auxiliary holds celebration in honor of it’s 50th Anniversary.
Citizens of Tomorrow include Nicole, Kirstin, and Cody Ommen; Lucas, Lance and Laura Kramer; and Alicia, Tammy and Todd Peterson.
Raymond and Emily Green are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Ashleigh, born October 2nd. Grandparents include Larry and Dianne Green and Polly and David Lee.
Everett Hansen passed away at the age of 85 years old on October 11th after a long courageous battle with cancer.
Vivian Spalding, 92, of Lamberton died October 9th.
Marjorie Davis passed away at her home on September 29th at the age of 76 years old.
Fulda Business Professionals of America attend a Fall Region 8 Meeting on October 7th held in Fulda. Awarded offices were Megan Lubben, Historian and Nicole Adams, Secretary.
Corral Supper Club offering nightly specials including 8 oz. Sirloin, Boneless C
hicken Breast or Grilled Pork Lion for $4.99.
