50 years ago
Thursday, May 25, 1967
Father Andrew D. Olsem will be ordained on Saturday in Winona.
The Rev. and Mrs. Ivan Gunderman announce the birth of their son, born May 18th. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Schuppan and Mr. and Mrs. Lorence Gunderman.
Memorial Day Services to be held in Fulda and Dundee on May 30th.
Vandals strike – at about 1:50 a.m. Saturday morning an explosion occurred at the baseball park demolishing the outdoor bathroom which was locked at the time. The blast is believed to have been set off by dynamite and is under investigation.
Lake Shore cleanup to begin Thursday evening. Fulda Game and Fish Club will furnish lunch.
On Saturday, John Jans, Lawrence Kirchner and Howard Busswitz planted beans for Reuben Grouts, who is in the hospital
Martin Heyen, 88, passed away on Tuesday, May 23rd.
Mrs. Alex (Josephine) Ramerth, 62, passed away Monday, May 22nd.
Joseph Meyer passed away May 1st at the age of 63 years old.
Poppy Days observed in Fulda on May 26 and 27 by the American Legion Auxiliary. This is a traditional day of remembrance of all the nation’s war dead.
Congrulations to the graduation class of 1967 from all area businesses.
Captain E. O. Reusse Jr. just returned to the States on May 10th after serving 12 1/2 months with the Fighting Marines in Viet Nam.
30 years ago
Wednesday, May 21, 1997
Beginning May 27th a detour on a stretch of Highway 59 will take travellers through Fulda. The detour heads west on County State Aid Highway 2 and north on CSAH 34 to hook up with highway 59 again. For the convenience of all drivers a four way stop has been place at the junction of St. Paul Avenue and Front Street. Construction is due to the replacement of a bridge on Highway 59, 2 miles north of Fulda.
Doug and Deb Houseman family act as Host Family for March of Dimes walk in Worthington.
Cheryl Thiner and Grace Meier, representing the Fulda Memorial Library Board explained the proposed library addition to the City Council at a recent meeting.
Fulda Memorial Day program set for May 26th.
Law Enforcement week held nation-wide.
Celebrating birthdays at Maple Lawn Nursing Home this month are Bob Howe, Priscilla Hakeneis, Julius Ranum and Anna Volk.
Fulda High School Senior Profiles include Andy Schaffer, Marisa Matejka, and Sam Wenzel.
Awards Day held at the Fulda High School.
Rev. Mark and Margaret Yackel-Juleen will be leaving the First Lutheran Church in Dundee to operate Shalom Hill Farms.
Scott and Lisa Limmer are proud to announce the birth of a son, James, born May 13, 1997. Grandparents include Jim and Barbara Amundson and Clifford and Rose Limmer.
Mavis Thomas passed away at her home on May 9, 1997.
JoAnn A. Hindt passed away at her home on May 15th at the age of 58 years old.
Kasey Aanenson is runner up in Sub-section 10 golf; title came down to a one-hole playoff.
Avoca citizens make protests to the Murray County Commissioners on a hog confinement going up in the area.
20 years ago
Thursday, May 28, 1987
Three local ladies have military past; Mary Goettig, Ruth Amundson, and Irene Leopold Erickson.
Parents of 1987-88 First Graders asked the Fulda School Board to hire an additional teacher for the 53 students expected to enroll. The board took the matter under advisement.
Memorial Day Service was held at the Fulda High School on Monday.
Karie Smith and Kristopher Karr were united in marriage on May 2nd at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Worthington.
Fritz Reusse, 91 passed away on Sunday in Fullerton, California.
Blanche Osness passed away on May 11th at the age of 79 years old.
Jim and Marie Da La Hunt proudly announce the arrival of Patrick on May 12th. Grandparents are Ron and Rose Da La Hunt and Delores Crowley.
Robert and Susan Harris are proud to announce the birth of a son, Kenneth, born Sunday, May 24th. Grandparents are Robert and Belva Harris and Kenneth and Diana Wolter.
Julie Kramer is a two-time District 8 Champion winning the 1600 meter and the 3200 meter. Pat Wuebker took the boys 3200 meter and Bryon Spittle won the pole vault.
