60 years ago
Thursday, July 9, 1959
The Dump Grounds will be open on Wednesdays from noon until 8pm starting July 15th.
Fulda Giants top Tracy in a Twelve Inning Game, 6 to 5 here on Saturday.
Behind the superb pitching of Delly Koopman, The Fulda Giants defeated the highly rated Balaton ball team with a score of 6 – 0. Koopman, who pitched the last two ball games, had 15 strikeouts against Luverne and 19 strikeouts against Balaton, which is a record that will be hard to beat .
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Viers will be honored on July 12th at an open house on the occasion of their 41st wedding anniversary.
Mr. and Mrs. George Lober, Sr. were quietly honored on their 63rd wedding anniversary on June 25th by their children.
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Dierks were honored at their home Friday evening with a lawn party given by their children in honor of their 35th wedding anniversary.
Mrs. Mae Coffit Draper, 80, died at Austin on Tuesday, July 7th. Graveside services will be held at Prairie Hill Cemetery on Thursday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Norma Nelson are the parents of a son born July 1st. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gunderman.
Mr. and Mrs. Rupert Hofmann are the parents of a daughter born July 2nd. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Jorgensen.
Osborne’s Clothing offering men’s sport shirts for $1.00; men’s jackets for $5.00; and dress straw hats at 1/2 price.
Janssen Garage & Implement Co. is authorized Chevrolet Dealer.
Prince Patterson is ready to return to TV and Radio Repair Work in Fulda…call him at 695.
Fulda Farm Store, owned by Albert Speckmeier is offering Cattle Oiler to control lice, flies, mosquitoes and grubs.
30 years ago
Wednesday, July 12, 1989
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will dedicate a new Pipe Organ to the Glory of God on July 16th, ten years to the day after the first letter of inquiry was sent off to Wicks Organ Company of Highland, Illinois.
An accident involving a deer and two vehicles occurred on Sunday on Hwy 59 between Avoca and Fulda causing extensive damage. A 1984 Chevrolet was northbound and struck the deer cause it to go through the window of another vehicle that was southbound. The driver and passenger of the second vehicle were taken to the hospital – treated and released.
For Maynard and Vi Larson community involvement comes naturally. The latest in a long list of sharing with others and in appreciation of their love for the parks system, the Larson gifted the Murray County $20,000 to be used for park improvements.
An infestation of grasshoppers are a problem for farmers this year. In some place soybeans are showing a 40% leaf loss. Controlling the grasshoppers is a concern for farmers, commissioners and the Department of Agriculture.
Corral Supper Club offering Saturday evening Smorgasbord for just $5.50.
20 years ago
Wednesday, July 14, 1999
Fulda’s link to Germany holds strong as members of the Elters-Rhon Band visit the area spending time with Fulda residents who once traveled to Fulda, Germany.
FLA/FCCLA members atended the National FHA/HERO meeting in Boston last week. Making the trip were Jason Kirchner, David Lund, Tyson Elder, Chad Kremer, Philip Kirchner, Gretchen Enninga, Laura Zins, and Heather Uttech. They were joined by Advisor Marcine Elder.
Fulda School Board will beet to interview the candidates for Elementary School Principal.
Mary Schipper shares a recipe for Potato Pizza through Kitchen Conversations.
Esther Coffitt celebrates her 90th birthday.
Citizens of Tomorrow include Sarah and Tyler Opdahl, Joshua and Sierra Stadler, and Matthew and Sarah Funk.
Residents of the Month at Maple Lawn Nursing Home are Helen and Ed Smith.
Fannie Gruis passed away at the age of 88 years old on July 9, 1999.
Henry William Dittman passed away at the age of 82 on July 10, 1999.
Larry Kitto, 52, passed away recently after a 3-year illness.
The Life Saving Award was presented to Jeff Boerboom and Rick Like by Sheriff Kottom during the Murray County Commissioners meeting this week. The two men are commemorated for the assistance they gave Bertha “Dolly” Wornson after her car plunged into Summit Lake at Hadley on April 17th. Because the water was below freezing they could not return to shore. The trio remained on the car roof until help arrived. All three spent time in the hospital for treatment of hypothermia.
The Region VIII North Welfare Dept. will change it’s name to Lincoln, Lyon, & Murray Human Services effective July 1, 1999.
