45 years ago
Thursday, May 3, 1973
On Friday, April 27th, the Fulda Reading Club presented a 6 foot Norway Pine, Minnesota’s State Tree, to the Village of Fulda to commemorate 75 years for the Reading Club. In addition, Mrs. Margaret Downey, senior Reading Club member, asked that a sealed jar be buried near the base of the tree with a 1972-73 Reading Club program book and a document citing the day signed by the mayor of Fulda.
A large group of local men turned out to help Virg Landsman clean smelt on Sunday for the upcoming annual Smelt Fry to be held at the Corral in Fulda.
Fulda firemen have a busy weekend. On Friday they responded to a machine shed fire at the Bob Kuehl place and on Sunday to an out of control grass fire Fritscher farm place.
In conjunction with National Hospital Week, May 6th to 12th, the Worthington Regional Hospital Auxiliary will be conducting tours of the hospital outpatient facilities on Sunday, May 6th.
Grassroots Community Theatre announced two children’s plays coming to Fulda; Rumpelstiltsken and The Lion and The Mouse.
Theodore Chepa passed away on April 21, 1973 at the age of 69 years old.
30 years ago
Wednesday, May 4, 1988
R. B. and Anna Tammen Janssen will be celebrating 70 years of married life on May 8th. Anna, who will be 88, and R. B., who is 91, plan to live their remaining days together ‘day by day’!
Lynn Olsem places 2nd at State Speech in Great Speeches.
Kristen Schwab to represent VFW Gerald Bodelson Post 9017 and Auxiliary as Third District Poppy Queen.
The Fulda City Council hears from Pudge Sanow about drilling exploratory wells for water within the city. The cost would be $3.00 per foot and several holes would have to be dug. The test well project was approved.
Gail Lund and Ron Kruger announce their engagement. A September 3rd wedding is planned.
Cheryl Sandhurst and Ron Pierson were united in marriage on March 19, 1988 at Immanuel American Lutheran Church.
Dale and Lois Winch are proud to announce the arrival of their son, Eric, born April 29th. Grandparents are Bill and Leona Dierks and Bert and Jean Winch.
Mrs. Duitsman, Choral Director, presented Darren Bruck with the Outstanding Senior Award at the concert held Monday evening after the choir presented their rendition of “Grease’.
20 years ago
Wednesday, May 6, 1998
Darwin and Terese Kruse and their daughters serve as ambassadors for WalkAmerica. Several businesses by Mile Markers or Check Points for WalkAmerica; Holinka Disributing, Aanenson Agency, 1st Natioanl Bank and Fulda Electric. Also participating in this years walk are the Junior Girl Scouts, the Fulda Reading Club, the Fulda Women of Today and the Fulda Wrestling team.
Fulda City Council hears from City Assessor Dave VanLoh on increasing property taxes by 5% to meet state guidelines.
Fulda High School Senior Profiles feature Cassio Curchatuz, Matt Wieskus, and Dwana Paplow.
Northland Cinema 5 theatre showing The Odd Couple II, Deep Impact, and Object of My Affection.
Four members of Fulda TOPS 1037 joined several hundred TOPS members for the two day State Recognition Days in Rochester May 1 and 2. Attending from Fulda were Diane Kirchner, Lucille Bestge, Therese Dardis and Irma Schwantes.
Kari Stewart and Brian Sinotte are happy to announce their engagement. A July 18th wedding ins planned.
Friday May 8th is Poppy Day!
Esdert Bestge passed away on April 27th at the age of 88 years old.
Josephine English passed away April 30th at the age of 87 years old.
Glenn and Kristine Duerr announce the birth of their son, Travor, born April 28th. Grandparents include Earl and Elfrieda Gildemeister and Norman and Henrietta Duerr.
Dave and Dana Kass announce the birth of a daughter, Taylor, born April 26th. Grandparents include Howard and Janice Kass and Jeanette Hale.
Rick and Gwen Holinka announce the birth of a son, Tyler, born April 30th. Grandparents include Leroy and Marilyn Hawley and Edward and RoseMary Schweigert (and the late Jack Holinka).
