45 years ago
Thursday, June 1, 1973
The Fulda municipal beach will officially open June 11th. A life guard will be on duty between 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. with an hour off for supper.
Fatal motorcycle crashes on Minnesota highways have increased alarmingly during the early months of 1973, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. The 1973 fatality rate has doubled over the same three month period in 1972.
Annual Inventors Congress will be held June 8-10 in Redwood Falls, MN.
Second District Legion Convention will be held in Luverne June 8th to 10th.
Grade school children participated in the Memorial Day parade marching with enthusiasm while waving flags.
Gary Stock, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stock was one of the pitchers for the Golden Mustangs Southwest Minnesota State College this season.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kuehl were honored on Sunday on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception at their home.
Richard R. Reusse passed away suddenly on May 19th in Minneapolis.
Fulda Theatre showing Valachi Papers staring Charles Bronson and Jill Ireland.
First half of real estate taxes must be paid on or before June 1st to avoid penalty.
Even if you see your doctor out of town you can purchase your medicine in Fulda at Pekas Rexall Drug.
30 years ago
Wednesday, June 1, 1988
The flags flying in the strong breeze, men and women standing at attention, and the deafening roar of the 21 gun salute all added up to the Memorial Day salute held at the Fulda Lake.
Graduation held at the Fulda High School on Friday night.
Fulda Mealsite celebrated it’s 12th anniversary on May 25th with a nutritious hot meal made by cook Darlene Sell.
Gene and Arlene Bloemendaal are proud to announce the birth of Bryan on May 7th. Grandparents are Marie Kirchner and Pete and Rosella Bloemendaal.
Four musicians from the Fulda High School were chosen to perform with the Minnesota All-State Band; Alanna Moger, Mark Gerdes, Brian Faltinson and Tim Biren.
Fulda FHA Chapter President, Anne Bunkers accepted the chapter service award from Governor Rudy Perpich and Minneapolis Mayor Bill Fraser.
A sign went up on the edge of town announcing the arrival of the Fulda Germany Band for the summer festival to be held July 7-10.
Noon specials at the Fulda Rec include Roast Beef Dinner for $3.35; Taco Salad for $1.50; and Fish Fillet Sandwich, Macaroni Salad, and Baked Beans for $2.50.
20 years ago
Wednesday, June 3, 1998
1998 Fulda High School Graduation held with 52 students crossing the stage to receive a diploma.
Diana Grandgeorge shares her story about her battle with cancer with the sixth grade class at the Fulda Elementary School; explaining the students how cancer works in the human body with a poster she made.
The City of Fulda accepted the low bid of $18,298 from Worthington Ford for a 1998 four-wheel drive pickup.
Construction on St. Paul Avenue continues on schedule.
Open house held at the Fulda Post Office on Thursday morning to give customers the chance to visit with local postal workers and observe the post office operations.
Fulda High School Class of 1998 spend time sprucing up the community and were rewarded with hamburgers and hot dogs grilled by Principal Dale Kirsch.
Pet Day held at St. Paul’s Lutheran School. After the students were introduced to each pet they walked them to Maple Lawn Nursing Home were they shared them with residents.
Dana Dirksen and Dean Wieck announce their engagement. The couple plan a June 20th wedding.
Paula Jugenheimer and Roger Gieselman announce their engagement. An August 8th wedding is planned.
Brian and Kathy Olsem announce the adoption of Zachary David on May 12th. Grandparents are Virgil and Evie Bode and Paul and Betty Olsem.
Clara Lauer passed away May 27th at the age of 94 years old.
Audrey Neitzel passed away at the age of 65 years old on May 19th.
Fulda Reading Club collects 9000 pop tabs for the New Ulm McDonald house.
Flashbacks features a story about the life of Tom and Bernice Webb.
Jeff Baumgartner, Adam Sauer, Kent Crowley and Nancy Grandgeorge advance to state track competition.
Lake Shetek State Park to hold annual open house on Sunday, June 7th. Come check out the campsites, picnic grounds and hiking trails.
