60 years ago
Thursday, March 10, 1960
Interstate Power is ranked First in the nation in Safety for 1959 by the National Safety Council.
A deal has been completed where Frank Freetly sold his Implement Business to Norbert (Curly) Sieverding of rural Fulda, a former employee of Mr. Freetly. Possession was given on March 1st. Mr. Freetly has been in business for twenty-seven years.
Students in Irene Touhey’s class and Mrs. Getzel’s class visited the Telephone Office this week where they learned all about the switchboard. Mrs. Engen, the chief operator, was in charge of answering questions and explaining the duties of the operators.
A free Mantoux test for tuberculosis will be given in the Fulda schools on Tuesday, march 15, 1960. Parents, please return your students permission cards to the school.
National 4-H week to be held March 5-12, 1960.
Elaine Rueter and Eldon Gehl were united in marriage at Zion Lutheran Church at Ocheydan, Iowa on Sunday March 6th.
Friends will be sorry to hear that Mrs. W. G. (Katherine) Akkerman passed away Monday evening, March 7th in Vallejo, California. Mrs. Akkerman was the daughter of Mrs. Fritz Behr.
Fulda Hatchery holding 40th Anniversary discounts on Whtie Feather Veeline 308 – a small, modern layer hen with the ability to lay 90% Grade A and AA eggs.
Look to Jannssen Garage & Implement Co. of Fulda, your local authorized Chevrolet dealer for fast delivery and favorable deals.
30 years ago
Wednesday, March 7, 1990
Pastor Jim Wood and his wife, Doris, shares their experiences as a missionaries in India with the music class of Linda Lund at the Fulda Elementary School.
Rep. Ted Winter supports a bill to help improve health care in rural Minnesota.
A meeting to introduce and explain the community revitalization program called Project Future to the greater Fulda area will be held on March 12th.
Girls Scouts – the world’s largest voluntary organization for girls, is celebrating their 78th anniversary.
Chris Behr retires from Interstate Power Company.
Operation Kid Print, fingerprinting of local children, came to Fulda on Thursday, sponsored by the Fulda Police Department.
Citizens of Tomorrow include Alexa Ahlers, Travis Kramer, and Lucas Isder.
Featured in Fulda High School Senior Profiles this week are Kevin Trierweiler and Joseph Serrao.
Amy Meester Vogt is honored as Resident of the Month at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Fulda.
Maria Fuerstenberg and Ron Schmidt announce their engagement. No wedding date has been set.
Merrily Mussman and Jody Hinrichs announce their engagement. The couple plan an August wedding.
Lynn and Rob Hicklin announce the arrival of their son, Thomas, born on February 26th. Grandparents are Roland and Shirley Buschena.
20 years ago
Wednesday, March 8, 2000
Fulda City Council sets spring clean up date for April 18th.
Several fires reported in Murray County – burning ban once again in effect. Weekend fires were as follows: Friday afternoon the Lake Wilson Fire Department was called to a ditch fire six miles north of town; Saturday the Chandler Fire Department was called to a pasture fire that was out of control, Lake Wilson was called for mutual add; Sunday the Currie Fire Department was summoned to a grass fire heading towards a house at the Krusemark farm, the Slayton Fire Department assisted; Another fire was reported at the Phil Sweetman residence where round bales of hay were ablaze, with the Currie already out, the Dovray and Westbrook departments responded, upon their arrival the fire had spread and a fuel tank explosion was involved, Fulda and Avoca were called to assist.
School to Work program presented to local businesses by the Fulda High School BPA, FLA and FFA members. Over 30 area business men and women were in attendance.
Featured in Fulda High School Senior Profiles this week are Nicole Adams, Kevin Bruns, Angie Langford, and Jennifer Runkle.
Matilda the Magical Bunny, and her handler Magician Jeffery Salveson, visited the Fulda Elementary School this week.
Resident of the Month at Maple Lawn Nursing Home is Mike Torkelson.
Connie and Troy Wieneke are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Tori Marie, born March 6th. Grandparents are AnnaMae Fuerstenberg, and Glen and Jackie Wieneke.
Edna Johnson passed away on March 1, 2000 at the age of 88 years old.
Richard J. Kunzweiler died at his home in Rochester. Funeral services are pending.
