Weather: overcastPrice 131 pfen
The Schwartzistan Herald
Vellmar · Friday, 23 January 1981 · No. 64,186 · Editor: Viktor Brenn
Oberbach Gas & Light lists on the Vellmar Exchange as ODW
Vellmar, 22 January 1981
By our regional staff. Oberbach Gas & Light lists on the Vellmar Exchange as ODW. Dealing was thin and the first price was called at about half past 9.
The company's books are kept at Vellmar and may be inspected by shareholders on application at the registered office between 10 and 3 o'clock.
Concerning: The Vellmar Exchange, Oberbach Gas & Light.
The telegraph reaches Sandfeld
Sandfeld, 23 January 1981
From Sandfeld. The telegraph reaches Sandfeld. The first message sent is the front-line report. A boatman from the lower quay said: 'I have lived here 50 years and I never saw the like.'
Piped water reaches Low Street, Hagenkirchen
Hagenkirchen, 21 January 1981
Piped water reaches Low Street, Hagenkirchen. The old pump is retained by public request. Word reached the market square within the hour and was the talk of it for the rest of the day. One witness, the keeper of the toll-house, gave the following account: 'They were very orderly about it.'
Concerning: Hagenkirchen, Low Street.
The winter fair opens at Grautal
Grautal, 20 January 1981
The winter fair opens at Grautal. 500 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. Word reached the market square within the hour and was the talk of it for the rest of the day. One witness, a peat cutter on his way home, gave the following account: 'Nobody wanted to be the first to say anything.'
Concerning: Grautal, High Street.
The coldest night in 20 years is recorded at Marschau
Marschau, 20 January 1981
The coldest night in 20 years is recorded at Marschau. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Speaking to this journal, the driver of the carrier's cart said: 'I have lived here 30 years and I never saw the like.' A spokesman for the town declined to add to the statement.
Concerning: Marschau, Cooper Street.
The first television set in Norrhafen is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Garrison Lane
Norrhafen, 20 January 1981
Norrhafen. The first television set in Norrhafen is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Garrison Lane. A crowd gathers for the front-line report. Word reached the market square within the hour and was the talk of it for the rest of the day. The matter is expected to be raised in the Assembly.
Concerning: Norrhafen, Garrison Lane.
A new bridge is opened at Grauburg by the Minister of the Interior
Grauburg, 18 January 1981
By our regional staff. A new bridge is opened at Grauburg by the Minister of the Interior. It has 5 arches. A boatman from the lower quay said: 'The clerk wrote it all down; you may ask him.'
The telegraph reaches Sandfeld
Sandfeld, 18 January 1981
Sandfeld. The telegraph reaches Sandfeld. The first message sent is the front-line report. The roads about Sandfeld were dry at the time. Local reaction was muted.
Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry
| Private | Heinz Ostrand, of Talberg | The 2nd Marsh Regiment | enemy action | 21 January 1981 |
| Private | Peter Frauckel, of Tarnmoor | The 2nd Marsh Regiment | enemy action | 19 January 1981 |
| Private | Jonas Arnholt, of Ostrabruck | The 1st Marsh Regiment | enemy action | 17 January 1981 |
Published as issued by the War Ministry Records Office.
The front line is at the Reed Line. No change.
The Assembly
19 January 1981. The Sunday Observance Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 43 votes to 18. Penalty on conviction: a fine of 31 marka or 15 months. Comes into force on 1 January 1982. The final reading was formal.
The Grand Chancellor, Andrea Wendl, has held office since 14 February 1979.
The Courts
The High Court, 20 January 1981. Brenn v. Rachsas. Concerning smoke from a paper mill at Grauholt. Ruling: damages of 1309 marka. The public gallery was full.
The Regional Court of Norrfeld, 20 January 1981. Kesel v. Branmann. Concerning a boundary between two farms at Oberholt. Ruling: for the plaintiff. The parties left by separate doors.
The Regional Court of Westgau, 17 January 1981. The Crown v. Voss. Concerning smuggling salt across the Sudmark. Ruling: 11 months. Judgment was delivered at half past 3 in the afternoon.
The Regional Court of Norrfeld, 17 January 1981. The Crown v. Marrow. Concerning desertion from the Marsh Regiments. Ruling: returned to the regiment. The public gallery was full.
The Regional Court of The Ostrand, 17 January 1981. The Crown v. Ostrander. Concerning desertion from the Marsh Regiments. Ruling: 6 years. The public gallery was full.
The Market
Trading was fair for the season 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: 216 births, 113 marriages, 162 deaths. Population at the last return, 682,528.
Programmes of the day: the wireless.
Deaths
Luise Kessler, miner, born at Vellmar on 31 May 1910, died 22 January 1981. Member of the Assembly. miner, of Vellmar. A service will be held at the parish church; family flowers only.
On This Day
The Herald on this day.
156 years ago. The bells of Norrbruck church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Report.
155 years ago. The Winter Action at the Ninth Kilometre. The 1st Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged. 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. An Old Subscriber, Sudholt.
Notices
Zum Harbour, Kessel, seek a clerk. Apply in writing to the office.
Room to let, Vellmar, 143.88 marka a month.
Found: wallet, Sandfeld.