45 years ago
Thurs., November 15, 1973
Fulda firemen answered three calls this week; twice (Thursday and Friday) to a corn dryer fire at John Cuperus, a tractor and corn picker fire owned by Darrel Schipper.
Darlene Hammerschmidt is recuperating from minor injuries after being involved in a car/semi-truck collision at the corner of Highway 59 and Interstate 90 on Monday. Her car was a total loss.
The Fulda High School Concert Choir have invited choirs from St. Paul’s, First Presbyterian, Faith Lutheran, and Pfingsten to take part in their Annual Christmas Concert to be held on December 19th. The mass choir will perform “Hallelujah Chorus” by Handel and “Silent Night” by Gruber.
Minnesota is one of thirteen states to authorize bonus payments to Vietnam veterans.
Rev. R. Charles Anderson has resigned as pastor of the First Lutheran Church at Dundee and will be moving to Carlton, Minnesota.
Mary Miranowski will represent Minnesota at the National Shorthorn Lassie Queen Contest in Chicago, Illinois on November 19th.
Many local hunters bagged deer on Saturday with over 30 brought in to the Fulda Locker for processing. 62 deer were registered at Rich’s Skelly Station.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lucht to observe their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house at Immanuel American Lutheran Church on November 25th.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Amundson are celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary with an open house on November 18th at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Winter wish to announce the birth of a girl, Gretchen, on November 6th. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Philip Fury and Mrs. Al Winter.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hall are the proud parents of a boy, Ronald, born November 5th. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Art Mathias and Mrs. Delores Hall.
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Hakeneis are the parents of a son born Monday. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schwantes and Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Hakeneis.
Mr. and Mrs. Gaylen Cuperus are the parents of a girl born in Worthington.
Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Van Meterean are the parents of a son born in Slayton.
Charles Goshey passed away on November 3rd at the age of 83 years old.
Gertrude Brandon passed away at the age of 82 years old on November 6, 1973.
George E. Toman died suddenly of a heart attack last week with Mass of Christian Burial held November 7th.
30 years ago
Wed., November 16, 1988
Fulda Lions Club to celebrate 25 years of service to the community.
Bill Plut and Bill Kuehl were two WWI veterans honored at Friday’s Veterans Day ceremony.
Fulda Fine Arts Bazaar to be held this Saturday.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Fulda will be hosting Thanksgiving Day Dinner on November 24th serving turkey and all the trimmings.
Amy Engler – talented young Dundee resident shares her love of writing poetry.
Everett and Arlene Oolman to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with an open house on November 27th at St. Paul’s Church.
Bill and Sandi Karel are proud to announce the arrival of their daughter, Briana, born November 4th. Grandparents include Les and Gen Czepa and Wm. and Alice Karel.
Pearl Lidtke passed away at the age of 79 years old on November 12, 1988.
Attention Trappers – Marlin Negen will be buying furs for Banstra Furs from November 4th to December 30th.
An accident occurred a the junction of Highways 59 and 30 when Rosella Kirchner and Bruce DeVos collided causing extensive damage to both vehicles. Neither driver was injured.
20 years ago
Wed., November 18, 1998
Dale and Elaine Kirsch create ‘timber people’ in their spare time. Look for them at this year’s Holiday Craft Bazaar.
Fall Band Concert to be held this Thursday with all four bands participating.
Mother Nature presented herself in full force last Tuesday and Wendesday when high winds and blowing snow closed schools and sent people scurrying for home while roads were still open.
A new flag pole stands in front of the Fulda Community/Legion Hall in honor of William Getzel and Wally Getzel. The pole was donated by Fran and Joan Getzel and was erected by Russell Gerdes and Larry Schindler.
The Fulda Firemen were called out to the home of Wally Purdun early Wednesday morning where a fire had started in a bedroom.
Veteran’s Day was commemorated in Fulda last Thursday. The event originally scheduled for Wednesday was postponed due to weather.
National FFA Convention was held November 11-14, 1998 in Kansas City, MO. Fourteen Fulda FFA members attended.
T-Tommy’s Corral Supper Club nightly specials include Boneless Chicken Breast, 8 oz. Sirloin, or Grilled Pork Loin. Open 7 days a week at 4:00 p.m.
Lawrence and Bernice Kirchner observed their 50th wedding anniversary with friends and family.
Everett and Arlene Oomen observe their 50th wedding anniversary on November 28th.
Lydia Behr is honored as Resident of the Month at Maple Lawn Nursing home for the month of November.
Tom Webb honored by Masonic Lodge with Hiram award.
All Conference football players include Tom Meyeraan, Tony Joens, Kent Crowley, Tyson Elder. Honorable mention goes to Jason Clausen, Jordan VanOort, and Scott Runkle.
Sarah Wendorff was named All Conference Volleyball while Nancy Grandgeorge received Honorable Mention.
All State Academic honors in volleyball went to Laura zins, Heather Uttech, and Sarah Wendorff.
