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The Schwartzistan Herald
Vellmar · Saturday, 10 January 1981 · No. 64,173 · Editor: Viktor Brenn
The road between Weinwick and Oberholt is metalled at a cost of 30,000 marka
Weinwick, 10 January 1981
The road between Weinwick and Oberholt is metalled at a cost of 30,000 marka. a knot of onlookers gathered in the street and dispersed at a quarter past 6, the roads being dry for the season. Speaking to this journal, a peat cutter on his way home said: 'They were very orderly about it.'
The Herald's correspondent adds that the town took it as such towns do.
A storm strips roofs in Tarnmoor and fells the old lime in Lime Lane
Tarnmoor, 9 January 1981
A storm strips roofs in Tarnmoor and fells the old lime in Lime Lane. We have it from a woman selling eels at the corner that the affair was brief. Local reaction was muted.
The sawmill at Reedtal burns through the night
Reedtal, 7 January 1981
The sawmill at Reedtal burns through the night. 36 men are out of work. The parish officers attended as the lamps were lit. The keeper of the toll-house said: 'I have lived here 30 years and I never saw the like.'
Concerning: Reedtal, Salt Street.
A new bridge is opened at Sandfeld by the Minister of the Interior
Sandfeld, 5 January 1981
A new bridge is opened at Sandfeld by the Minister of the Interior. It has 6 arches. The town officers attended at about half past 10. A boatman from the lower quay said: 'You could hear it in the next street.'
Concerning: Sandfeld, Bridge Street.
Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry
| Corporal | Nikolaj Dellar, of Vellmar | The 1st Marsh Regiment | enemy action | 6 January 1981 |
| Sergeant | Andreas Brenn, of Vellmar | The 3rd Marsh Regiment | enemy action | 4 January 1981 |
Published as issued by the War Ministry Records Office.
The front line is at the Reed Line. No change.
The Assembly
10 January 1981. The Schools Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 48 votes to 11. Applies to children between 5 and 13. The debate was routine.
7 January 1981. The Bridges Regulation Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 41 votes to 20. Provides 92126 marka for works between Tarnmoor and Hollstadt. The debate was brief.
The Grand Chancellor, Andrea Wendl, has held office since 14 February 1979.
The Courts
The High Court, 9 January 1981. Brack v. Zallmann. Concerning smoke from a distillery at Sandfeld. Ruling: damages of 1309 marka. Judgment was delivered at ten in the forenoon.
The High Court, 6 January 1981. Marrow v. Rusk. Concerning smoke from a gasworks at Weinfeld. Ruling: damages of 7855 marka. Judgment was delivered at half past 4 in the afternoon.
The Regional Court of Westgau, 10 January 1981. Lechel v. Brenn. Concerning an unpaid debt of 3272 marka. Ruling: for the plaintiff with costs. The parties left by separate doors.
The Regional Court of Kesselhöh, 8 January 1981. The Crown v. Pfeil. Concerning fraud on the War Ministry. Ruling: 17 months with hard labour. 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
National Archive, weekly return: Recorded this week throughout the country: 214 births, 95 marriages, 168 deaths. Population at the last return, 682,528.
Programmes of the day: the wireless.
Deaths
Lotte Kessler, postal worker, born at Kessel on 10 August 1911, died 9 January 1981. Late of Kessel, where the deceased worked as a postal worker for many years. Donations in lieu of flowers to the regimental fund.
Pavel Totenn, accountant, born at Norrwick on 3 April 1921, died 5 January 1981. Member of the Assembly. accountant, of Norrwick. A service will be held at the parish church; family flowers only.
On This Day
The Herald on this day.
174 years ago. A new bridge is opened at Salzhafen by the Minister of the Interior. It has 5 arches. Report.
171 years ago. The foundry at Norrwick burns through the night. 48 men are out of work. 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 Ratepayer of Vellmar.
Notices
Zum Harbour, Kessel, seek a assistant. Apply in writing to the office.
For sale, caravan, Tarnmoor, offers.
Would the person who witnessed the incident at Weinwick contact this office.