50 years ago
Thursday, October 13, 1966
Murray County voters will decide on November 8, whether or not a new courthouse should be built here to replace the present 75-year-old structure.
Marvin Mischke was elected as Advisor to the Southwest Minnesota Association of Student Councils at a meeting held at Walnut Grove.
Larry Jorgensen has been promoted to rank of Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps according to the Commander of the U.S.S. Aircraft Carrier Independence.
Bruce Giefer was recently awarded the Vietnamese Cross for gallantry in combat action.
Fulda Lion’s Club sponsored a free vision and hearing test for all 4 year old children in the community.
One hundred fifty boys participated in the Punt, Pass and Kick contest on Saturday sponsored by Klasse Sales of Westbrook.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Uttech of New Ulm are the proud parents of a son born October 9th. Grandparents include Mrs. Lloyd Osborne, the late Mr. Clarence Uttech and Mr. and Mrs. John Lehman.
Dick Ohlenkamp, 79 passed away on Tuesday.
Bertha Phillips was laid to rest on Thursday. Miss Phillips passed away on October 3rd at the age of 78 years old.
The Fulda Volunteer Fire Department was called to a bean field of Robert Funk to extinguish a combine fire on Thursday.
Fire Prevention Week is October 9-15.
Pekas Rexall Drug store holding 1¢ sale.
Among the specials at the Fulda Locker Service this week is Home Cured Bacon for 79¢ a pound; Beef Bacon for 69¢ a pound; and a 4 pound pail of Rendered Lard for $1.07.
Thomas L. Webb Agency offering Major Medial with deductibles as low as $50.
30 years ago
Thursday, October 9, 1986
Homecoming Royalty consists of Queen Melanie Michelau and King Scott Kuehl.
Drum major, Scott Kuehl and Band Director Mike Peterson accepted a check from Governor Perpich for $100.00 to go towards their Fiesta Bowl trip.
The Fulda City Council held a special meeting to discuss the position of Economic Development Coordinator.
Fulda Girl Scouts are selling Christmas Wreaths and Sprays again this year.
Call Ramerth Aerial Spraying for all your bug infestations.
Tuesday is City Wide Clean Up Day…Set your unwanted items on the curb.
Fulda Boy Scouts will be collecting old newspapers and aluminum cans for recycling on Saturday.
The Cottonwood Drive-In will be closing for the season on Sunday, October 12th.
Notice: Second half real estate taxes are due before October 15th.
Pals Cafe offering daily specials such as “Monday – Calif. Cheeseburger & FF for just $2.50.
Permits to take antlerless deer and to participate in special hunts will be mailed out about October 25 to persons who were successful in the permit drawing.
20 years ago
Wednesday, October 9, 1996
After two years of preparation, automation is complete at the Fulda Library. Nearly 14,000 books in the library have been logged, bar-coded and put back on the shelves. New library cards are now available.
A meeting was hosted by the Fulda FLA/FHA Chapter as a means of determining some common community service needs and areas where groups need help.
Day Care Provider Week is October 13-19 – give them a hand!
The Fulda City Council has passed a new Ordinance No. 172 that governs the developing of land in the city limits.
Bondin Improvement Home Study Club celebrated their 80th anniversary on October 1st.
Jim Goedtke attended the FSC National Education & Business Conference on September 26-29 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Join in the Pumpkin Decorating contest at Ramerth Ag on October 28, 29, and 30.
Dorothy Curley passed away on December 5th at the age of 97 years old.
Rita Gerhard passed away on October 4th at the age of 78 years old.
Darlene Sell passed away after a lengthy illness on October 1st at the age of 68 years old.
Ed Wieskus, Wieskus Bus Service, invited the pre-school children from Fulda Elementary to tour his bus fleet. The group learned about bus safety features and how the buses have changed over the years.
Students who open a new Saver’s Club account during the month of October at the Fulda Area Credit Union will receive a $5 deposit and a free Nerf football.
Rural Connections is coming to Fulda with internet service – call 507-372-2064.
Citizens of Tomorrow include Amy and Thomas Sandhurst; Jordan and Shelby Steiner; and Maxwell and Madison Dibble.
Soybean harvest is underway with area farmers.
Alma Miller brought a pototo in to the Fulda Free Press office this week that looks just like “Bullwinkle”.
Stonegate Orchard and Market open and now picking Regent and Honeygold apples.
Witzel Pronto Auto Parts and Service offering bulk fuel delivery on the farm gas, diesel fuel and heating oil.
