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Thursday, July 28, 1966
An “On the Farm,” tire service truck has been purchased. by the Fulda Cooperative Oil Company according to General Manager, Dean Moller. This means that new farm tires can be installed and repair work done right on the farm.
It’ll be Knothole Gang Day at the Metropolitan Stadium this Saturday when the Minnesota Twins meet the Baltimore Orioles.
On Wednesday of last week neighbors and friends of Mr. and Mrs. John Aukland came to their farm home to help with corn shelling and putting up hay.
Lois Geerdes, 17, was crowned Miss Fulda at the 1966 Fulda Water Festival this passed Sunday.
Hilary D. Barry, owner of the Barry Construction Company at Lake Wilson, today announced that he filed for State House of Representatives from District 19B.
Mel Carlson, a former Fulda resident, purchased the Marland Chevrolet Company at Truman, Minnesota. The new firm officially opened July 11 and will be known as Mel Carlson Chevrolet, Inc.,
Fulda’s Continental Co-et’s returned from a successful week of engagements touring, Alberta and Saskatchewain, Canada. The group includes Carolyn Behr, Carol Goins, Vicki Steinman, Nancy Hoffmann and Mary Jo Hoffmann.
Live music by the Tiny Little Band on Sunday at the Corral.
Albert Speckmier is the new Skelgas Dealer at the Fulda Farm Store formerly operated by Gus Knorr.
Older residents here will be sorry to learn of the death of an old neighbor, George Torkelson, 94, who passed away on May 26th. Notice of his death came to our area through the Royal Neighbor Lodge of Fulda.
Mr. William Leinen passed away from a massive hemorrhage which occurred at the Worthington Hospital on July 15th.
Joan Aukland, 5, passed away after a water tank on a flatbed trailer accidently fell on her pinning her against a building. Funeral services were held July 21st in Avoca.
Word was received here today that Frank Fielder, formerly of Fulda, passed away on July 26th.
John E. Norberg, 91, passed away on July 13th.
30 years ago
Thursday, July 24, 1986
Paul Wandersee is happy to take his position as new Superintendent for the Fulda School District.
Paul Malenke, 20, will participate with the U.S. Olympic National Bike Racing Team.
Dundee to celebrate “Nothing Days” July 25-27.
Ted Winter files for State Representative in District 28A.
Commissioner Michael Hatch, Department of Commerce, has approved the charter for the Fulda Area Credit Union.
Emery Brady, one of the original members of the Dolan Ball Club, shares his memories of the ball team that started in 1925 with 17 members.
Geoffrey and Gail Miller are proud to announce the arrival of Geoffrey Harold born July 21st. Grandparents are Norman and Melba Marotzke and Mr. and Mrs. Les Miller.
Celebrating birthdays at Maple Lawn Nursing Home are Emma Sundermeyer, Tillie Nelson, Amanda Jorgenson, Louise Zins, and William Leopold.
Orville Hegseth passed away on July 15th at the age of 68 years old.
20 years ago
Wednesday, July 24, 1996
Leonard Heinemann, of Plainsco Sales, demonstrated the locator camera in one of Fulda’s manholes on Friday morning to Pudge Sanow, Wastewater and Water Superintendent of Fulda.
Kathy Adams and Barb Chepa open “Finish It!” staining and varnishing shop on main street in Fulda.
Two juveniles, who were responsible for the Post Office vandalism, were apprehended by the Fulda Police Department over the weekend.
Brian Zins constructed an oval table which sits in a St. Gabriel’s classroom as his Eagle Scout project.
Dundee Nothing Days set for this weekend. Road Races on Friday.
Destiny Ferris played the role of her dreams that of Sophie Kennedy in the drama that is held annually near Walnut Grove.
Kari Rixe and Jason Gravelle are engaged. A September 28th wedding is planned.
Pastor Jeff and Kim Grams are the proud parents of a daughter, Hayley, born July 9th. Grandparents include Jim and Nancy Carlton and Gary and Sharon Grams.
Tony and Dana Clarke are the parents of a boy, Derke, born July 15th. Grandparents are Orrin and Marilyn Clarke and Milo and Mary Hawkinson.
Celebrating birthdays at Maple Lawn Nursing Home are Jim Steiner, Luella Barrett, Adolph Gunderman, Emma Sundermeyer and Louise Zins.
Loretta Gehl retires as St. Paul’s Lutheran School teacher and administrator after serving for 20 years
End-O-Line Park has busy summer averaging 41 tourists a day coming from 37 states and nine countries.
