45 years ago
Thursday, May 10, 1973
Fulda Area Jaycees to hold Sandbox Day.
Spring Review of Bands to be held tonight.
Lions Club Pancake Breakfast served 800 on Sunday.
Gustav C. Kayser celebrated his 95th birthday on April 5th.
Pals Cafe offering a Mother’s Day Smorgasbord for just $2.50.
The Raiders track team placed 1st at the Sentinel Relays held in Fairmont last Saturday.
Gayleen Barnes and Lloyd Pals were married on April 28th at the American Lutheran Church in Worthington. Matron of honor was Barb Schweigert and best man was Lee Pals.
Maxine Ackerman and Sylvan Gaul announce their engagement. A September 1st wedding is planned.
Roxanne Schwantes and Keith Hakeneis announce their engagement. A May 19th is planned.
Mr. and Mrs. Dean McNeal are the parents of a girl, Kari, born May 1st.
Fulda Theatre showing Country Music starring Marty Robbins and Sammy Jackson.
Nicks Red Owl offering Strawberries for 39¢ a pint and Oranges 4 lb for 88¢.
Stop in at the Fulda Rec for a hamburger for just 45¢ each.
30 years ago
Wednesday, May 11, 1988
Ed and Elsie Wildfeuer celebrate 60 years of marriage. Share some of the highlights of their life – like farming with mules.
Jerry Ebbers, who lies five miles south of Fulda, lost a large barn and brooder house to a fire on Sunday afternoon.
Running for School Board are Lyn Behr, Mary Ann Boom, Lee Crowley, Roger Deuschle, Diane Kirchner, Mark Knorr, Doug Stewart and Mike Zins.
Brummel’s Bakery Spring Special is Jelly rolls for $1.25.
Julie Kramer broke her own Class A 1600 meter record at the Sentinel Relays in Fairmont last Thursday running 5:11.
Lillian Vosberg is honored as Resident of the Month at Maple Lawn Nursing Home this month.
Francis Schwab passed away on May 5th at the age of 86 years old.
Marie Reusse passed away at the age of 74 on April 26th.
Troop 123 of the Fulda Boy Scouts participated in the 1988 Scout-O-Rama in Worthington on Saturday by demonstrating preparing for a canoe trip to the Boundary Waters.
First graders enjoyed pet day at the Fulda Public School this week.
20 years ago
In honor of National Nursing Home Week, Jeanette Wieskus takes a few moments to recall her 32 years of nursing at Maple Lawn Nursing Home and the changes through the years.
Syd Halverson is honored as a Friend of Education at the Fulda Education Association meeting.
A possible burglary was reported in Fulda on Friday, May 8th by Judy Gerber. The items taken and their value were not disclosed at this time as the case remains open and finger prints have been sent to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension in St. Paul.
Students in Mrs. Joyce Den Hartog’s fifth grade class spent time as volunteers at the Senior Citizen Center meal site this month. The students assisted by carrying plates, cleaning tables, opening doors, and being greeters. On occasion they have played games or entertained with music on the piano.
The work crew of McLaughlin and Schulz began taking up the asphalt form Fulda’s St. Paul Avenue on Tuesday morning.
The Fulda High School Choir presented their spring choir concert under the direction of Linda Lund.
Featured in Fulda High School Senior Profiles are Brian Nielsen, Pavel Tilser, and Pella Landa.
Mr. Carroll’s 6th grade class received two laboratory rats this week their names are Sable and Sunny.
The 1998 Junior/Senior Prom was held under the theme “Kingdom in the Sky” on Friday evening.
Mike Bambrick was presented the Shining Star Award from Skip Larson of United Prairie Bank.
Police Chief Jason Schulz accepted a check for the Fulda D.A.R.E. Program from Russell Gerdes representing the American Legion Gambling Committee.
Out-going Future Farmers of America President Chris Ahlers and Advisor Mike Pagel were happy to accept a check for $200 from Dan Uttech of Prairie Land Cooperative at their banquet last week.
Fulda City Wide Rummage sales to be held this weekend.
