overcast, clearing laterPrice 131 pfen
The Schwartzistan Herald
Vellmar · Tuesday, 18 August 1981 · No. 64,393 · Editor: Viktor Brenn
The first television set in Sandfeld is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Well Row
Sandfeld, 18 August 1981

The first television set in Sandfeld is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Well Row. A crowd gathers for the front-line report. One witness, the landlord of the inn, gave the following account: 'They were very orderly about it.' Local reaction was muted.
By the next morning Sandfeld had returned to its ordinary business, the ford being passable. The landlord of the inn said the town had seen the like before and would see it again.
Weinfeld marks the 700th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Mill Street
Weinfeld, 16 August 1981
By our regional staff. Weinfeld marks the 700th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Mill Street. a crowd which the constable declined to estimate gathered in the street and dispersed before first light, the ford being passable. A fuller account appears in our regional pages.
Concerning: Weinfeld, Mill Street.
The summer fair opens at Hochstadt
Hochstadt, 16 August 1981
The summer fair opens at Hochstadt. 600 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. The town clerk entered the matter in the minute book towards 2 in the afternoon. We have it from a woman who had come in from the market that the affair was much as described.
Concerning: Hochstadt, Ferry Street.
A cart overturns in Ferry Street, Hollhausen
Hollhausen, 16 August 1981
Hollhausen. A cart overturns in Ferry Street, Hollhausen. The driver, a man of Hagenkirchen, is taken to hospital. The bell was rung at the town hall and the townspeople turned out to see. Local reaction was muted.
Concerning: Hollhausen, Ferry Street.
A cart overturns in Iron Quay, Hollstadt
Hollstadt, 15 August 1981
A cart overturns in Iron Quay, Hollstadt. The driver, a man of Oberholt, is taken to hospital. Speaking to this journal, a schoolmaster who happened to be passing said: 'I said at the time it would come to this.' A fuller account appears in our regional pages.
A crowd of 4,000 watches the Pfahl match at Berging
Berging, 15 August 1981
From Berging. A crowd of 4,000 watches the Pfahl match at Berging. There are 15 arrests. Speaking to this journal, the driver of the carrier's cart said: 'It was over before the bell had done ringing.'
The first television set in Sandfeld is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Ferry Quay
Sandfeld, 15 August 1981
By our correspondent in Sandfeld. The first television set in Sandfeld is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Ferry Quay. A crowd gathers for the front-line report. The town clerk entered the matter in the minute book at noon. A spokesman for the town declined to add to the statement.
Concerning: Sandfeld, Ferry Quay.
Piped water reaches Low Way, Sudfurt
Sudfurt, 12 August 1981
By our regional staff. Piped water reaches Low Way, Sudfurt. The old pump is retained by public request. A schoolmaster who happened to be passing said: 'The clerk wrote it all down; you may ask him.'
Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry
| Private | Jonas Jost, of Salzmoor | The 3rd Marsh Regiment | enemy action | 14 August 1981 |
Roll as issued. Next of kin informed.
The front line is at the Reed Line. No change.
The Assembly
17 August 1981. The Hollstadt Universities Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 40 votes to 23. Applies to children between 6 and 12. The final reading was formal.
The Grand Chancellor, Andrea Wendl, has held office since 14 February 1979.
The Courts
The High Court, 13 August 1981. Dosek v. Beiler. Concerning a contract for a printing press not delivered. Ruling: for the defendant. The public gallery was thin.
The Regional Court of Westgau, 15 August 1981. Rusk v. Marrow. Concerning an unpaid debt of 19637 marka. Ruling: dismissed. The parties left by separate doors.
The Regional Court of Westgau, 12 August 1981. The Crown v. Wendl. Concerning fraud on the War Ministry. Ruling: acquitted. The public gallery was thin.
The Regional Court of The Osmoor, 12 August 1981. Hallin v. Monen. Concerning an unpaid debt of 7855 marka. Ruling: for the plaintiff with costs. The parties left by separate doors.
The Market
The Exchange closed the week quiet. Prices:
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, 105 marriages, 198 deaths. Population at the last return, 682,528.
Programmes of the day: the wireless.
On This Day
The Herald on this day.
171 years ago. A storm strips roofs in Weinau and fells the old lime in Garrison Street. Report.
171 years ago. The sawmill at Marschau burns through the night. 53 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 |
electrics · Sudholt · est. 1957 · STB
For electric fittings, lamps and wiring, talk to Sudholt Electric Company of Sudholt.
restaurant · Kessel · est. 1951
Zum Harbour, Kessel: the cooking of the country, at tables for two to twelve. Enquiries welcome.
retail · Lindenmar · est. 1951 · MEE
Mengen Department Store, Lindenmar: everything for the family under one roof. Enquiries welcome.
brewing · Grautal · est. 1971 · IIJ
For ale and porter in cask, and bottled beer for the household, talk to Grautal Brewery of Grautal.
banking · Brennholt · est. 1965 · PPP
Brennholt Savings Bank, Brennholt: the safe keeping of deeds and plate. Enquiries welcome.
construction · 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. Vigilans, Sudholt.
Notices
Vacancies in the electrics trade at Sudholt. Sudholt Electric Company.
For sale, car, Weinfeld, offers.
Lost: watch, Sandfeld. Reward.