fog on the Ostra, continuing laterPrice 131 pfen
The Schwartzistan Herald
Vellmar · Saturday, 3 January 1981 · No. 64,166 · Editor: Viktor Brenn
The bells of Weinfeld church are recast
Weinfeld, 29 December 1980
By our regional staff. The bells of Weinfeld church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. The town clerk entered the matter in the minute book at dusk. The matter is expected to be raised in the Assembly.
The event is expected to be spoken of at the next market day, when the farmers come in from the surrounding country and the price of eels is settled for the month.
Concerning: Weinfeld, Church Street.
The road between Weinau and Salzhafen is metalled at a cost of 50,000 marka
Weinau, 29 December 1980
The road between Weinau and Salzhafen is metalled at a cost of 50,000 marka. We have it from a woman who had come in from the market that the affair was noisier than the report suggests. A spokesman for the town declined to add to the statement.
Concerning: Weinau, Forge Quay.
A picture house opens in Well Row, Sandfeld, seating 800
Sandfeld, 29 December 1980
A picture house opens in Well Row, Sandfeld, seating 800. The landlord of the inn said: 'I said at the time it would come to this.' The matter is expected to be raised in the Assembly.
Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry
No roll issued.
The front line is at the Reed Line. No change.
The Assembly
2 January 1981. The Prisons Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 51 votes to 10. Penalty on conviction: a fine of 315 marka or 20 months. The debate was brief.
30 December 1980. The Lindenmar Wine Excise Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 42 votes to 19. Sets the duty at 3 pfen in the marka. Comes into force on 1 January 1981. The final reading was formal.
The Grand Chancellor, Andrea Wendl, has held office since 14 February 1979.
The Courts
The Court of Chronological Offences, 31 December 1980. The Crown v. M. N.. Concerning possession of an unyear record (an almanac). Ruling: acquitted: the year on the a family bible with dates was illegible. The public gallery was thin.
The Regional Court of The Osmoor, 1 January 1981. The Crown v. Zallmann. Concerning desertion from the Marsh Regiments. Ruling: 3 years. The public gallery was thin.
The Regional Court of Kesselhöh, 30 December 1980. Rurberg v. Holt. Concerning a contract for reed bundles not delivered. Ruling: damages of 1263 marka. The public gallery was thin.
The Regional Court of Westgau, 28 December 1980. The Crown v. Brenn. Concerning assault at Sanding. Ruling: fined 50520 marka. The parties left by separate doors.
The Regional Court of The Ostrand, 28 December 1980. The Crown v. Rusk. Concerning theft of coal. Ruling: bound over. The parties left by separate doors.
The Market
Trading was quiet on the Exchange this week. Published prices in the capital:
Bread, the loaf, 261.8 pfen; beer, the litre, 392.8 pfen. A labourer's day is paid at 41.11 marka; a furnished room lets at 143.88 marka the month. The Exchange index closed the year at 32,419.70. Bank rate stands at 5.47 per cent.
The War Appropriation for the year, 90,554,982 marka, passed the Assembly without a dissenting voice.
Registers
Civil registrations this week: Recorded this week throughout the country: 203 births, 86 marriages, 158 deaths. Population at the last return, 682,528.
Programmes of the day: the wireless.
On This Day
The Herald on this day.
172 years ago. A new bridge is opened at Oberbach by the Minister of the Interior. It has 4 arches. Report.
172 years ago. The harvest at Weinfeld is reported average. Grain is 5 pfen the measure. Report.
Pfahl
Pfahl League final table:
The League of 1980 was won by Marschau Garrison. Full table.
| Marschau Garrison | 18 | 4 |
| Tarnmund Lake | 17 | 5 |
| Grauburg Fortress | 15 | 7 |
| Hollstadt Workers | 15 | 7 |
| Altstadt Pfahl Club | 14 | 8 |
| Weinfeld Vintners | 13 | 9 |
| Norrwick Printers | 12 | 10 |
| Reedside Athletic | 8 | 14 |
| Vellmar Wardens | 7 | 15 |
| Brennholt Farmers | 7 | 15 |
| Kessel Iron | 4 | 18 |
| Ostrabruck Bridge | 2 | 20 |
Sudholt Electric Companyelectrics · Sudholt · est. 1957 · STB
For electric fittings, lamps and wiring, talk to Sudholt Electric Company of Sudholt.
Zum Harbourrestaurant · Kessel · est. 1951
Zum Harbour, Kessel: the cooking of the country, at tables for two to twelve. Enquiries welcome.
Mengen Department Storeretail · Lindenmar · est. 1951 · MEE
Mengen Department Store, Lindenmar: everything for the family under one roof. Enquiries welcome.
Grautal Brewerybrewing · Grautal · est. 1971 · IIJ
For ale and porter in cask, and bottled beer for the household, talk to Grautal Brewery of Grautal.
Brennholt Savings Bankbanking · Brennholt · est. 1965 · PPP
Brennholt Savings Bank, Brennholt: the safe keeping of deeds and plate. Enquiries welcome.
Sanding Constructionconstruction · Sanding · est. 1936 · WJB
Sanding Construction, Sanding: causeway timber, piles and planking. Enquiries welcome.
Correspondence
Sir, — The published rent of a room, 143.88 marka a month, bears no relation to what is asked in Sudholt. Perhaps the Ministry of Finance would care to visit. A Reader of Weinfeld.
Notices
Zum Harbour, Kessel, seek a technician. Apply in writing to the office.
Room to let, Weinfeld, 143.88 marka a month.
Lost: dog, Weinfeld. Reward.