45 years ago
Thursday, Oct., 18, 1973
Friday morning the Fulda Rescue Squad was called to the Joel Ramerth home where they saved the life of 14 year old Sonya Ramerth. Sonya had become sick and was found choking. The Squad kept her alive until the ambulance arrived from the Murray County Memorial Hospital.
The Eagle Patrol of the Fulda Boy Scout Troop 123 participated in the CROP Hunger Walk held Sunday. Boys walking 12 miles from Slayton to Lake Wilson were Steve McCormick, Doug Miedema, Scott Ohlrich, Bob Howe, Buck Johlfs, Brett Johlfs and Patrol Dad Arlen Ohlrich. Approximately $114.00 was raised.
Filings closed for the Village of Dundee on October 15th with Leo F. Hogan filed for 2-year term as treasurer, Francis Knott filed for 3-year term and Willard Karschnik filed for 2-year term.
The Fulda Area Jaycees received two State Awards; Thor’s Sargeant pin awarded to President Hank Lenards and the Project of the Quarter for their Recruitment Night project. The Chairman of the project was Dwayne Westra.
Notification has been given by Claire W. Jerome, Solid Waste Officer for Murray County of the closing of the Fulda Dump, effective November 1, 1973. Garbage will then be picked up every Thursday at 7:00 a.m. by Albrecht Garbage Service of Windom at a $6.00 per family rate.
A 75th Anniversary Tea was held in honor of the Fulda Reading Club on Saturday at the city hall. This was also the first public showing of a book of poems by Mrs. Downey, a 64 year member, which was recently bound.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Janssen will celebrate their Golden Anniversary on October 21st with an Open House at the First Presbyterian Church.
Chuck and Vi Christensen announce the birth of their grandchild, Heather, on October 11th. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Gary Miller.
A son, Troy, was born on October 9th to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Knott, Jr. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Francis Knott, Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Horkey.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Harms are the parents of a son, Cary born September 27th.
Theresa Leopold passed away October 1, 1973 at the age of 98 years old.
Rev. John Goeken passed away suddenly on October 7th at the age of 75 years old.
30 years ago
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 1988
Lena Reusse is considered Fulda’s Own Treasure after living almost a century in the Fulda area. “I’ve lived her all my life and know practically everybody,” she says.
Margretha Christina Behr is honored as Resident of the Month at Maple Lawn Nursing Home.
Fulda Women of Today to hold Halloween Kids Carnival on October 29th at the Fulda Legion Hall.
City of Fulda looking for bids on new Fire Truck.
Eddie Reusse grows a Squmpkin…a cross between a squash and a pumpkin. Seeds are for sale for $1.00 a piece.
Faye Kramer and Clayton Gehl announce their engagement. A November 19th wedding is planned.
Ken and Norma Miller will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on October 22nd with an open house and dance at the Fulda Legion Hall.
Rudolph Jans passed away at the age of 84 on September 2, 1988.
Robert Fenske passed away suddenly at his farm on October 6, 1988 at the age of 56 years old.
Pearl Ommen passed away October 10, 1988 at the age of 95 years old.
20 years ago
Wednesday, Oct., 21, 1998
Fulda City Council proposes employee pay increases.
Bruce Boerst of Dundee won $100,000 on a scratch card purchased at Food N Fuel in Windom, MN.
Former Fulda girl, Lori (Speckmier) Dahlstrom, plays many roles at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival held each year.
Danielle Blanchette shares her love of horses as she speaks of her own horse, Toot, and the Lake Wilson Saddle Club.
Candidates running for Fulda School Board include Cheryl Janssen, Darryl Sandhurst and Doug Stewart.
The Fulda Reading Club paid homage to Royal Osborne, now deceased, by displaying many of his paintings and drawings at this years Art and Flower Show.
St. Kilian Church is named a historic landmark.
Fire Prevention Week poster winners were Adrianne Meier, Amy Murray and Laura Kramer.
Kasey Aanenson named to All Tournament Golf Team at the North Central Conference in Sioux Falls, SD.
Raiders begin Section 3A Football Playoffs on Tuesday, October 27th.
