60 years ago
Thursday, August 13, 1959
The Murray County Soil Conservation District will hold its second annual conservation air tour on August 21st. Three four-passenger planes, flown by licensed pilots, will be used. Two tour will cover two sections, the east part of the county and the west side of the county. Each tour cost $3 per person and takes about a half an hour. From the air passengers will see various soil and water practices, dams, small lakes, terracing, contour strip cropping, waterways and certain soil problems. Tickets are available at several businesses in Murray County.
The Fulda Cooperative Oil Company held a special stock holders meeting on Monday evening for the purpose of considering and approving the building of a new service station in the Village of Fulda. After a close vote of 71 for and 76 against it was decided to defer this matter to the annual meeting on October 5, 1959.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wygant are the parents of a son born August 2nd.
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Pfingsten are the parents of a son born August 4th.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wagner are happy over the arrival of David born August 7th. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Binczik and Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Wagner.
A son was born on Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Wahl.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wieskus are the parents of a daughter, Susan, born August 9th. Mr. and Mrs. William Odenbrett are the grandparents.
Miss Phylma Eisenhart and Mr. Raymond Wilkison exchanged vows on July 11th at Grace Lutheran Church in Winchester, VA.
Audrey Gehl and Daniel Otto were married August 9th at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Fulda.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bruns Sr. were honored on their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday by friends and relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Schroeder attended the funeral of Mr. Schroeder’s father in Mapleton this week.
Salt is a necessary spice of life – Although the exact physiological, nutritional and medical value of salt has not fully been established, its importance to good health is vital. Nature has apparently endowed man as well as other members of the animal kingdom with an alarm system which creates an appetite for salt when the natural body supply is below normal. However, persons with heart trouble are advised to consult a physician before consuming additional quantities of salt.
30 years ago
Wednesday, August 16, 1989
Luella Brady became a good Samaritan when she heard about a lady from Iowa looking for a seamstress. The grandmother, named Virgina, had been saving her handkerchiefs all her life. She wanted to give them to her only granddaughter but in a special way. She wanted to have them made into a quilt. It just so happened that Virgina’s granddaughter was a friend of Luella’s granddaughter – thus the opportunity presented it self for Luella to do a good deed. So, Luella used her imagination to create a hand stitched, beautiful heirloom quilt for a grandmother, she didn’t know, to give her granddaughter as a keepsake.
Jessica Hogan competed in the National Hershey track meet in Pennsylvania claiming 5th place in the softball throw.
Eleven members of St. Paul’s Lutheran Youth Fellowship group attended a Youth Gathering in Denver, Colorado.
Joseph Kirchner to celebrate his 90th birthday With an open house on August 20th.
Michelle Steffen and Douglas Storm were united in marriage on July 22nd at the Presbyterian Church in Fulda.
Wayne and JoAnne Smith are the parents of a daughter, Casie, born August 10th. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Brinkman and Mr. and Mrs. J. Earl Smith.
Leneita R. Tammen Mayfield passed away at the age of 52 years old on June 21st.
John F. Meyer passed away at the age of 67 years, 9 months, and 2 days on August 4th.
Evelyn Cuperus passed away August 9th at the age of 95 years old.
Ida Stallman passed away on August 9th at the age of eighty-three years old.
Look to this issue for the Back to School insert complete with stories on retired teacher Vern Olson, Slayton High School Principal Phil Johnson, new St. Paul’s School teacher Ramona Wachholz, and Chandler/Lake Wilson Superintendent Duane Hill.
20 years ago
Wednesday, August 18, 1999
Fulda City Council opens bids for new pumper truck – low bids were Forstner Fire Apparatus of Madelia $157,060.00; Central State Fire of Lyons, S.D. $157,357.00; and Clareys Safety Equipment of Rochester $175,105.00. The decision will be made within 30 days.
Jasmine Lund achieves her missionary dream as she traveled to Dumaguete City on Negroes Island.
Marissa Arens to enter six projects in the Nobles County Fair and encourages all kids to join 4-H!
Diana Grandgeorge, honorary chairperson, lights the candles at the Murray County Relay for Life.
A Mock Drowning was held at the Fulda Swim and Fitness this past Monday. Community Ed Director Mark Woitalewicz organized the training with the help of the Fulda Ambulance Association.
Fulda Public Schools welcome two new Dean of Students; Mr. Scott Munson at the High School and Mr. Kirk Thorstenson at the Elementary School.
Fulda Women of Today host Kid’s Week with activities every day.
The First Cow Pie open was held at the Glen Gunderman farm stead this past Sunday with over 135 guests and close to 70 golfers. The ten par course offered it’s own special obstacles such as rocks, tall grass, a stream and, yes, fresh cow pies!
Citizens of Tomorrow include Emily and Justin Bakke, Kyli Naumann, and Hailey Goertz.
Coleen and Doug Froke joyfully announce the birth of their son, Conner, born August 8th.
Doug and Cindy DeKruif announce the birth of their daughter Cassandra on August 6th. Grandparents include Harvey and Donna DeKruif and Tom and Elaine Probst.
Jim and Lynn Sinclair are the proud parents of a daughter, Faith, born on August 14th. Grandparents are Archie and JoAnn Sinclair and Paul and Betty Olsem.
Students were joined by moms, dads and grandparents in constructing a ‘Veggie Town’ church as part of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School.
