Pickings from the Past – the missing years
We are so very grateful to all of our readers who have asked us to bring back the memories from 50 years ago – in this case 1968. We are so very sorry that we cannot share those 50-year-old memories with you.
Some of the early volumes are missing. It is unclear if the yearly books were compiled or not.
Alas, 1968 is one of the years that is missing, and that is the reason we cannot share 50 years ago memories.
To replace that year, Pickings from the Past writer, Darcy Uttech, will be sharing memories from 45 years ago during the remainder of the year.
45 years ago
Volume 92 Number 10
Thursday, March 8, 1973
It looks as though spring could be here, last sunday Jack Creek, south of Fulda, was flowing over its banks.
The Fulda Memorial Library Board met on Saturday to interview applicants for the position of Village Librarian. After due consideration, it was decided to hire Mrs. Albert J. (Malinda) Beckman for the post.
Fulda Girl Scouts to celebrate National Girl Scout Week March 11-17.
KLOH radio Pipestone and Slayton has expanded its broadcasting schedule to include local community news from eight area towns. Mrs. Jan Quarnstrom is now the reporter for Fulda happenings, funerals, notices, birth announcements, birthdays and anniversaries.
Fulda High School speech team took home fourth place at the Luverne Invitation on Saturday. Other winners include Lynn Johnson, Peggy Habeman, Alana Steinman, Gary Holden, Sue Amborn, Lori Johnson and Cindy Harr. Gary Holden is Speech Coach.
Musicians from the Choral and Instrumental departments of Fulda Schools received 31 Superior ratings in District 8 Competition on February 28.
The Fulda Raiders edged past the Trojans in the final seconds of a 2 over-time game to win 74-71 in District Play. Doug Probst pulled in 29 points to lead the Raiders. Tom Schrieber and Ron Wendorf followed with 17 and 16 points respectively.
On the lanes at the Fulda Rec Frank Schwantes Jr. rolled a 229 for top honors on the week. Gene Grothe bowled a 225, Roxy Schwantes a 195 and Pat Swenson a 185. And Rhonda Grengs picked up the 4-10 split.
Mr. and Mrs. Verlyn Ommen are the proud parents of a baby boy, Mark born March 5th. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Schroeder and Mr. and Mrs. Jake Ommen.
Nick’s Red Owl specials – Crisp Iceberg Lettuce 25¢ each; Ton’s pizza 89¢ each; and Palmolive liquid 49¢ QT bottle.
30 years ago
Volume 107 Number 10
Wednesday, March 9, 1988
Preschool screening to be held at the Fulda Elementary School for children ages 3 1/2 and 4 years old who reside in the School District.
Fulda FHA chapter sees great success at the District 11 event held in Worthington, MN. Gold medal winners on their way to State competition include Dana Dirksen, Deb Wolf, Kelly Knutson, Ann Bunkers, Teresa Brockway, Gretchen Winter, Andrea Odenbrett, Ranell Beerman, Rachel Friese, Melissa Beerman, Stacie Dierks, and Mary Overman.
Loren Carlson is honored as District 8 Coach of the Year for girls basketball.
The Fulda City Council discussed and passed the purchase of a new police car – a 1989 car at a cost of under $11,000. The money would come from the police car replacement fund.
Also passed by the City Council – the Fireman’s Relief Ass’n retirement benefits were raised from $550.00 per year to $650.00.
Margaret Goedtke is the smiling lady at Brummel’s Bakery – stop and say Hi.
Deborah Kirsch and Joseph Berg announce their engagement. A September 3rd wedding is planned.
Citizens of Tomorrow include Sara, Danny and Kayla Dekker; Melissa, Steven, and Christopher Hawkinson; and Jacki, Adam, and Timothy Hein.
Angela and Anthony Kirchner are proud to announce the arrival of their son, Brandon born February 26th. Grandparents include Albert and Rosella Kirchner.
Fulda High School Senior Profiles include Bryon Spittle, Tamara Danneman, and Jay Clarke.
20 years ago
Volume 116 Number 10
Wednesday, March 11, 1998
A half-nelson, a double leg take down and a head lock are just a few of the moves that Zachary Ramerth and his teammates will have to learn to be successful on the matts. “I have to try to stay on top, says Zachary, “Or else I have to push a lot.” Youth wrestling began in the Fulda area approximately 16 years ago. Teaching these young athletes this year falls on the shoulders of volunteers Brad Thompson and Jim Witzel.
A Citizen Participation Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 12, at the Fulda City Hall to discuss the reconstruction of St. Paul Avenue in Fulda.
A two-year project to identify the impacts of the aging and prepare the state of Minnesota for the aging of the ‘baby boomer’ generation has been put into place by the Minnesota Board on Aging. A forum to discuss the newly launched Project 2030 was held in Fulda on March 4th.
Grandparents Day held at St. Paul’s Lutheran School with students performing skits and singing songs.
Fulda High School Senior Profiles include Rebecca Hup and Philip Clarke.
Fulda FLA/FHA members participated in Region 3 Mid Winter STAR Event competition in Lamberton. Both Junior and Senior High teams brought home Gold trophies.
Adeline Clausen is honored as Resident of the Month at Maple Lawn.
Mark and Heidi Ruesch are proud to announce the birth of their daughter born on March 6th. Grandparents are Larry and Peg Ruesch and Carl and Barbara Hansen.
Seven game winning streak highlights fine overall season for the Fulda Raider boys varsity basketball team.
Hometown boy Jerry Reker, former Fulda wrestler and football player, takes to the mat once this time as a referee. Reker is currently the principal at Wabasha-Kellogg school.
The Driftbreakers Snowmobile Club met with the Murray County Board of Commissioners on March 3rd to inquire about funds for the purchase of a trail groomer. The board encouraged the club to investigate the terms for a loan and a firm price for the groomer.
