50 years ago
Thursday, Jan. 26, 1967
“Farmers Night” will be held at the Corral Supper Club on Thursday evening sponsored by the Fulda C & C.
Plans have been completed for the Fulda Lions Club Fishing Derby to be held on February 5th.
Fulda wrestlers win 24-22 over Lakefield. Wayne Paplow, 138, had the only pin for Fulda.
On Saturday, with temperatures in the high 40’s a large crowd of nearly 700 turned out for the Appreciation Day of the Cyanamid Farm Supply of Fulda.
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Carlson are the parents of a baby born January 22nd. Grandparents include Mrs. M. Carlson and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Kilbride.
Mr. and Mrs. John Mcconghy are the parents of a baby girl born January 22nd. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Nick Ruppert.
Carol Gerdes and Michael Ogg were married on January 6th at the Church of Peace in Richfield with the Reverend Lowell Reinking officiating.
Mr. and Mrs. Jake Fath will observe their 50th wedding anniversary on January 29th.
Personal Property Tax List for Murray County 1966 provided by Norman Knutson, County Treasurer.
30 years ago
Thursday, January 22, 1987
The City of Fulda is looking into a Ride-Share Program which could save Fulda communters up to $166.00 per year.
Jaycee Week to be celebrated January 18-24.
Red Cross Bloodmobile will be in Fulda on Tuesday, February 3rd.
Fulda Elementary students celebrate Funny Hat Day.
Fulda Scouts take third place in the Annual Klondyke Derby at Shetek on Saturday. Troop 123 team members were Jason Larson, Cory Czepa, Chad Wieskus, Brad Wieskus, and Brock Larson.
Cabin Fever Days starts January 26th with local businesses offering sales and great savings. Clues for the medallion hunt have also begun. The medallion is worth $100.00 in Fulda bucks.
David and Peggy Palomaki proudly announce the arrival of Andrew on January 8th. Grandparents include Douglas and Marlene Leinen.
Celebrating birthdays at Maple Lawn Nursing Home this month include Dora Hardekopf, Irvin Erickson, Glen McGee, Pat Updyke, Pearl Ommen, Lillian Vosberg, Katherine Weets, Mary Hager, Ed Like and Ella Schuster.
First Presbyterian Church offering Soup and Pie Supper on January 30th beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Citizens of Tomorrow include Amanda, Angela, and Anita Beeck; Corey, Tara, and Travis Boehnke; and Angie, Amanda, and Amelia Lee.
William Greenhoff passed away suddenly on his farm in Lone Rock Township on January 13th. Mr. Greenhoff was 71 years old.
David M. Lee passed away in Texas following a lengthy illness on January 6, 1987. Mr. Lee was 39 years old.
20 years ago
Wed., January 22, 1997
The Fulda Area Credit Union will be expanding to include a branch office in Worthington with the doors opening by February 1st. Employees of the Worthington office are Katie Johnson, Diane Gerdes and Julie Pater.
Fulda High School Senior Profiles include Kasey
Aanenson, Tom Braun and Kaylene Zemler.
The high winds on Wednesday and Thursday of last week had the temperatures plummeting to nearly 60 below zero windchill. The blowing snow left waves of white fluff throughout the area. Drifts were as high as 8 to 10 feet with some garages doors barely visible. Area homes were left in need of shoveling…not only sidewalks but roofs piled with over a foot of snow required shoveling as well. The reprieve came on Sunday when temperatures rose to 20 above zero…something this area has not seen in quite some time.
The Minnesota Twins, caravan to visit Fulda next Tuesday. Twins expected are Marty Cordova, Todd Walker, Tony Oliva, and Ryan Lefebvre.
The Dundee Liquor Store was robbed over weekend. Early Saturday morning the store was broke into with approximately $1,300 in cash and a Bud Light neon sign being taken. The investigation is on going.
Fulda FCCLA members making winter survival kits.
Mable Flagg brings joy into the lives of those who live at Prairie House.
Beth Chepa and Rick Wertz share their wedding story with readers in the Bridal Supplement.
