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The Schwartzistan Herald
Vellmar · Friday, 20 January 1978 · No. 63,087 · Editor: Viktor Brenn
Brenn Clockworks (Licensed) is declared bankrupt
Eisenheim, 15 January 1978
Brenn Clockworks (Licensed) is declared bankrupt. 595 jobs are lost at Eisenheim. The particulars were entered in the register of companies at the Ministry of Finance. Enquiries are continuing.
The company's books are kept at Eisenheim and may be inspected by shareholders on application at the registered office between 9 and 2 o'clock.
Concerning: Brenn Clockworks (Licensed).
Drexel Engineering is wound up
Ostrabruck, 15 January 1978
From Ostrabruck: Drexel Engineering is wound up. 699 jobs are lost at Ostrabruck. The notice was posted at the counting-house in Ostrabruck and copied to the Exchange. Our picture shows the scene shortly afterwards.
Concerning: Drexel Engineering.
Oberholt marks the 600th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Tanner Quay
Oberholt, 19 January 1978
By our staff reporter, Oberholt. Oberholt marks the 600th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Tanner Quay. One witness, the sexton, gave the following account: 'Nobody wanted to be the first to say anything.'
Concerning: Oberholt, Tanner Quay.
A storm strips roofs in Oberholt and fells the old lime in Short Row
Oberholt, 17 January 1978
A storm strips roofs in Oberholt and fells the old lime in Short Row. Word reached the market square within the hour and was the talk of it for the rest of the day. We have it from a carter who declined to give his name that the affair was noisier than the report suggests.
The tannery at Sanding burns through the night
Sanding, 16 January 1978
The tannery at Sanding burns through the night. 50 men are out of work. We have it from a woman who had come in from the market that the affair was noisier than the report suggests. The matter is expected to come before the town council.
Concerning: Sanding, Bridge Street.
A new school opens at Sudfurt with 80 pupils
Sudfurt, 14 January 1978
A new school opens at Sudfurt with 80 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's. One witness, the sexton, gave the following account: 'You could hear it in the next street.' Enquiries are continuing.
The Ostra rises 70 centimetres above its mark at Oberbach
Oberbach, 14 January 1978
Oberbach, from our correspondent. The Ostra rises 70 centimetres above its mark at Oberbach. Cellars in Church Way are flooded. We have it from a carter who declined to give his name that the affair was much as described.
Concerning: Oberbach, Church Way.
Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry
| Private | Lukas Kessler, of Furtau | The 2nd Marsh Regiment | enemy fire | 16 January 1978 |
As issued by the Records Office. The Ministry's letters have gone out.
The front line is at the Reed Line. No change.
The Assembly
20 January 1978. The Telephone (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 51 votes to 12. Licences are issued by the Ministry of the Interior for a fee of 31 marka. It amends The Telephone (Amendment) Act. The measure went through its final stages in an afternoon.
18 January 1978. The Housing (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 47 votes to 14. Every town above 2000 inhabitants must appoint an officer under this Act. Comes into force on 1 January 1979. It amends The Housing Regulation Act. The Speaker put the question shortly before the evening bell.
17 January 1978. An Act for the Better Inspection of Medals passed. Passed by the Assembly without a division. Charged to the Annual War Appropriation. Passed unanimously, as is customary for measures concerning the Line. The debate was short.
16 January 1978. The Sealed Archive Regulation Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 52 votes to 4. Administered by the Ministry of Chronology. Offences under this Act are tried before the Court of Chronological Offences. The measure went through its final stages in an afternoon.
15 January 1978. The Salt Duties Regulation Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 47 votes to 13. Sets the duty at 6 pfen in the marka. Comes into force on 1 January 1979. The measure went through its final stages in an afternoon.
The Grand Chancellor, Viktor Crull, has held office since 14 February 1972.
The Courts
The High Court, 18 January 1978. Drexel v. Hallin. Concerning a contract for twelve mules not delivered. Ruling: for the defendant. The gallery was half empty.
The Court of Chronological Offences, 14 January 1978. The Crown v. M. R.. Concerning possession of an unyear record (a family bible with dates). Ruling: acquitted: the year on the a family bible with dates was illegible. The gallery was closed for the reading.
The Regional Court of Kesselhöh, 15 January 1978. The Crown v. Brenn. Concerning fraud on the Vellmar Exchange. Ruling: 6 months with hard labour. Judgment was given at the rising of the court.
The Market
A firm week on the Exchange. Prices in the capital:
Bread, the loaf, 214.8 pfen; beer, the litre, 322.3 pfen. A labourer's day is paid at 33.2 marka; a furnished room lets at 116.19 marka the month. The Exchange index closed the year at 23,152.50. Bank rate stands at 6.29 per cent.
The War Appropriation for the year, 73,180,477 marka, passed the Assembly without a dissenting voice.
Registers
The National Archive's weekly return: Recorded this week throughout the country: 198 births, 100 marriages, 170 deaths. Population at the last return, 675,231.
Programmes of the day: the wireless.
On This Day
On this day, from our archive.
173 years ago. A fire in Short Street at Vellmar destroys 5 houses. The garrison attend. No lives are lost. Report.
171 years ago. A new bridge is opened at Dammsee by the Minister of the Interior. It has 6 arches. Report.
Pfahl
The final table of the League season:
The League of 1977 was won by Tarnmund Lake. Full table.
| Tarnmund Lake | 18 | 4 |
| Marschau Garrison | 17 | 5 |
| Weinfeld Vintners | 15 | 7 |
| Grauburg Fortress | 14 | 8 |
| Reedside Athletic | 14 | 8 |
| Hollstadt Workers | 11 | 11 |
| Norrwick Printers | 10 | 12 |
| Altstadt Pfahl Club | 10 | 12 |
| Brennholt Farmers | 9 | 13 |
| Vellmar Wardens | 8 | 14 |
| Ostrabruck Bridge | 4 | 18 |
| Kessel Iron | 2 | 20 |
Sudholt Electric Companyelectrics · Sudholt · est. 1957 · STB
Sudholt Electric Company of Sudholt: electric fittings, lamps and wiring. Quality you can depend upon.
Wendl Foodsfood · Ostrabruck · est. 1977
Wendl Foods, Ostrabruck: provisions for the household and the garrison. See our stand at the spring fair.
Zum Harbourrestaurant · Kessel · est. 1951
Ask for Zum Harbour: the cooking of the country, at tables for two to twelve, from Kessel to every town in the country.
Mengen Department Storeretail · Lindenmar · est. 1951 · MEE
Mengen Department Store of Lindenmar: everything for the family under one roof. Quality you can depend upon.
Grautal Brewerybrewing · Grautal · est. 1971 · IIJ
Ask for Grautal Brewery: ale and porter in cask, and bottled beer for the household, from Grautal to every town in the country.
Brennholt Savings Bankbanking · Brennholt · est. 1965 · PPP
Brennholt Savings Bank, Brennholt: the safe keeping of deeds and plate. See our stand at the spring fair.
Correspondence
Sir, — Your correspondent's report from Eisenheim was read aloud at our reading room on Tuesday evening and was received with the respect it deserved. That is to say, in silence. A Ratepayer of Furtau.
Notices
Sudholt Electric Company (electrics) have vacancies at Sudholt. Marsh Regiment service an advantage.
For sale: electrical work for houses and works. Sudholt Electric Company, Sudholt.
Personal: would the gentleman who helped at Eisenheim please contact this office.