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The Schwartzistan Herald
Vellmar · Monday, 30 September 1985 · No. 65,897 · Editor: Viktor Brenn
Tarnmoor Trading House is acquired by Ostmann & Sons, Brewers
Tarnmoor, 27 September 1985
Tarnmoor Trading House is acquired by Ostmann & Sons, Brewers. The particulars were entered in the register of companies at the Ministry of Finance. A fuller account appears in our regional pages.
The Exchange took the news in its stride; the close is given in the market column. Brokers in the iron rooms reported a fair for the season afternoon.
Concerning: Ostmann & Sons, Brewers, Tarnmoor Trading House.
A new wing opens at the Norrhafen hospital, with 70 beds
Norrhafen, 29 September 1985
A new wing opens at the Norrhafen hospital, with 70 beds. The roads about Norrhafen were under water at the time. One witness, the driver of the carrier's cart, gave the following account: 'The dog knew before any of us.'
Concerning: Norrhafen, Orchard Square.
A motor omnibus service begins between Marschau and Vellhausen
Marschau, 27 September 1985
Marschau. A motor omnibus service begins between Marschau and Vellhausen. Business in Marschau went on with some interruption through the afternoon. Local reaction was muted.
Concerning: Marschau, Warden Street.
The autumn fair opens at Sudfurt
Sudfurt, 26 September 1985
By our regional staff. The autumn fair opens at Sudfurt. 700 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. The district officers attended at dusk. The matter is expected to be raised in the Assembly.
The coldest night in 20 years is recorded at Marschau
Marschau, 24 September 1985
The coldest night in 20 years is recorded at Marschau. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. The town officers attended at noon. We have it from a clerk who would not be named that the affair was orderly.
Concerning: Marschau, Star Street.
The coldest night in 60 years is recorded at Vellmar
Vellmar, 24 September 1985
Vellmar. The coldest night in 60 years is recorded at Vellmar. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. The district officers attended at a quarter past 1. A spokesman for the town declined to add to the statement.
Concerning: Vellmar, Garrison Street.
A new wing opens at the Oberholt hospital, with 30 beds
Oberholt, 24 September 1985
By our correspondent in Oberholt. A new wing opens at the Oberholt hospital, with 30 beds. Speaking to this journal, a boatman from the lower quay said: 'They were very orderly about it.'
Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry
No roll issued.
The front line is at the Reed Line. No change.
The Assembly
29 September 1985. The Schools Regulation Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 51 votes to 7. Applies to children between 7 and 11. Members rose a little after 6 in the morning.
25 September 1985. An Act for the Better Improvement of Marsh Regiments Pay 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 final reading was formal.
25 September 1985. An Act for the Better Inspection of Libraries passed. Passed by the Assembly by 52 votes to 7. Applies to children between 5 and 14. The debate was lively.
25 September 1985. An Act for the Better Improvement of Public Health passed. Passed by the Assembly by 41 votes to 20. Every town above 1000 inhabitants must appoint an officer under this Act. Comes into force on 1 January 1986. The final reading was formal.
The Grand Chancellor, Andrea Wendl, has held office since 14 February 1979.
The Courts
The High Court, 30 September 1985. Vogt v. Hallin. Concerning smoke from a tannery at Kessel. Ruling: dismissed. The parties left by separate doors.
The High Court, 27 September 1985. Nelmann v. Kaffret. Concerning an unpaid debt of 1537 marka. Ruling: dismissed. The public gallery was thin.
The Regional Court of Norrfeld, 30 September 1985. The Crown v. Hallin. Concerning theft of coal. Ruling: acquitted. Judgment was delivered shortly after noon.
The Regional Court of Westgau, 28 September 1985. The Crown v. Marrow. Concerning assault at Hochstadt. Ruling: acquitted. The public gallery was full.
The Regional Court of The Capital District, 25 September 1985. The Crown v. Grau. Concerning fraud on the Royal Post. Ruling: 3 months with hard labour. The parties left by separate doors.
The Regional Court of Kesselhöh, 25 September 1985. Marrow v. Brenn. Concerning a contract for forty barrels of wine not delivered. Ruling: for the defendant. The parties left by separate doors.
The Market
Trading was thin on the Exchange this week. Published prices in the capital:
Bread, the loaf, 307.5 pfen; beer, the litre, 461.3 pfen. A labourer's day is paid at 49.9 marka; a furnished room lets at 174.64 marka the month. The Exchange index closed the year at 30,541.60. Bank rate stands at 6.07 per cent.
The War Appropriation for the year, 110,422,307 marka, passed the Assembly without a dissenting voice.
Registers
National Archive, weekly return: Recorded this week throughout the country: 214 births, 104 marriages, 170 deaths. Population at the last return, 691,192.
Programmes of the day: the wireless.
Deaths
Nadja Wendl, factory worker, born at Oberbach on 14 July 1924, died 24 September 1985. Member of the Assembly. factory worker, of Oberbach. A service will be held at the parish church; family flowers only.
On This Day
The Herald on this day.
173 years ago. The 1st Marsh Regiment completes the Reed Line, a twelve-kilometre causeway of planks and stakes pushed into the eastern marshes. It is declared the front. Report.
178 years ago. The harvest at Oberholt is reported average. Grain is 2 pfen the measure. Report.
Pfahl
The League table at the close of the season:
The League of 1984 was won by Altstadt Pfahl Club. Full table.
| Altstadt Pfahl Club | 17 | 5 |
| Tarnmund Lake | 17 | 5 |
| Norrwick Printers | 14 | 8 |
| Hollstadt Workers | 14 | 8 |
| Grauburg Fortress | 14 | 8 |
| Marschau Garrison | 14 | 8 |
| Vellmar Wardens | 11 | 11 |
| Weinfeld Vintners | 9 | 13 |
| Brennholt Farmers | 6 | 16 |
| Reedside Athletic | 6 | 16 |
| Ostrabruck Bridge | 6 | 16 |
| Kessel Iron | 4 | 18 |
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, 174.64 marka a month, bears no relation to what is asked in Sudholt. Perhaps the Ministry of Finance would care to visit. A Reader.
Notices
Situations: Mengen Department Store, Lindenmar, part-time staff.
For sale, caravan, Norrhafen, offers.
Found: keys, Norrhafen.