Back issuesOne pfen
The Evening Courier
Vellmar · 1952 · 193 issues, 261 stories · Editor: Gregor Stolel
1952 in figures
Casualties published by the War Ministry: 34. Acts passed: 97. Rulings: 232. Births: 11,885. Deaths: 8,081. Population on 1 January: 589,951. Grand Chancellor at the close of the year: Edvard Ort.
January · 13 issues
- 2 January 1952 A cart overturns in Garrison Street, Sandfeld. The driver, a man of Wasserdorf, is taken to hospital.
- 7 January 1952 Electric light is switched on in the market square at Hollhausen.
- 8 January 1952 A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Oberholt so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.
- 9 January 1952 The telegraph reaches Sudfurt. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 11 January 1952 The first train reaches Norrhafen. The journey from Vellmar takes 5 hours.
- 13 January 1952 Mochschich & Sons, Brewers lists on the Vellmar Exchange as MOC.
- 14 January 1952 A cart overturns in Printer Way, Berging. The driver, a man of Grauholt, is taken to hospital.
- 16 January 1952 Berging Motor Works is founded at Berging by Maria Wendl.
- 19 January 1952 A new school opens at Sanding with 60 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 24 January 1952 The sawmill at Dammsee burns through the night. 3 men are out of work.
- 27 January 1952 The telegraph reaches Norrwick. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 28 January 1952 Wasserdorf marks the 200th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Salt Street.
- 29 January 1952 The harvest at Hochstadt is reported the best in memory. Grain is 7 pfen the measure.
February · 18 issues
- 1 February 1952 The telegraph reaches Sudholt. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 3 February 1952 A storm strips roofs in Berging and fells the old lime in Lime Square.
- 4 February 1952 The telegraph reaches Eisenheim. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 5 February 1952 The Annual War Appropriation for 1952, 22,023,306 marka, passes the Assembly 63 to 0, the first business of the session.
- 6 February 1952 The bells of Norrwick church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 9 February 1952 Workers at the tannery in Oberholt stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 4 days.
- 10 February 1952 A motor omnibus service begins between Sudfurt and Lindenmar.
- 12 February 1952 The winter fair opens at Ostrabruck. 400 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 13 February 1952 A new wing opens at the Eisenheim hospital, with 20 beds.
- 14 February 1952 The tannery at Grauholt burns through the night. 27 men are out of work.
- 15 February 1952 A picture house opens in Salt Gate, Oberbach, seating 200.
- 17 February 1952 The first train reaches Sandfeld. The journey from Vellmar takes 3 hours.
- 18 February 1952 The road between Norrhafen and Oberbach is metalled at a cost of 60,000 marka.
- 22 February 1952 A storm strips roofs in Weinfeld and fells the old lime in Forge Quay.
- 24 February 1952 Resting Life lists on the Vellmar Exchange as RST.
- 25 February 1952 Piped water reaches Market Street, Vellmar. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 26 February 1952 The bells of Lindenmar church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 27 February 1952 The coldest night in 60 years is recorded at Hagenkirchen. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
March · 20 issues
- 1 March 1952 A new school opens at Sudfurt with 60 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 2 March 1952 The Ostra rises 50 centimetres above its mark at Hagenkirchen. Cellars in School Way are flooded.
- 4 March 1952 Sudholt marks the 500th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Ferry Gate.
- 5 March 1952 A fire in Iron Street at Norrwick destroys 2 houses. The fire company attend. No lives are lost.
- 6 March 1952 A picture house opens in Chapel Walk, Salzhafen, seating 400.
- 7 March 1952 The road between Sandfeld and Sudholt is metalled at a cost of 60,000 marka.
- 9 March 1952 Sandfeld Dairy lists on the Vellmar Exchange as EDE.
- 11 March 1952 A new school opens at Eisenheim with 70 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 13 March 1952 Workers at the sawmill in Sudholt stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 7 days.
- 16 March 1952 Piped water reaches Lime Square, Norrhafen. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 17 March 1952 A crowd of 5,000 watches the Pfahl match at Norrhafen. There are 22 arrests.
- 18 March 1952 A storm strips roofs in Sandfeld and fells the old lime in Garrison Lane.
- 19 March 1952 The road between Dammsee and Sudfurt is metalled at a cost of 60,000 marka.
- 21 March 1952 The first train reaches Norrwick. The journey from Vellmar takes 7 hours.
- 22 March 1952 A crowd of 4,000 watches the Pfahl match at Tarnmund. There are 8 arrests.
- 25 March 1952 A new school opens at Reedtal with 80 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 26 March 1952 A fire in Salt Street at Hagenkirchen destroys 5 houses. The garrison attend. No lives are lost.
- 27 March 1952 Linkal Media is founded at Weinfeld by Elsa Hekar.
- 29 March 1952 Workers at the tannery in Vellhausen stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 7 days.
- 31 March 1952 A crowd of 4,000 watches the Pfahl match at Weinfeld. There are 49 arrests.
April · 15 issues
- 2 April 1952 Gregor Stolel becomes Editor of The Evening Courier.
- 3 April 1952 A new school opens at Berging with 80 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 4 April 1952 The bells of Eisenheim church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 9 April 1952 Eisenheim marks the 800th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Mill Row.
- 11 April 1952 A new bridge is opened at Brennholt by the Minister of the Interior. It has 8 arches.
- 12 April 1952 The Court of Chronological Offences rules in The Crown v. M. W.: 4 years, suspended.
- 14 April 1952 Weinwick marks the 400th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Salt Street.
- 15 April 1952 A picture house opens in Short Street, Weinwick, seating 500.
- 16 April 1952 The telegraph reaches Norrwick. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 19 April 1952 Gas lighting is installed in Lime Street, Tarnmoor. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 21 April 1952 A motor omnibus service begins between Tarnmund and Sandfeld.
- 27 April 1952 Ebner & Zendmek, Masons lists on the Vellmar Exchange as EBNE.
- 28 April 1952 The first train reaches Marschau. The journey from Vellmar takes 4 hours.
- 29 April 1952 The coldest night in 20 years is recorded at Salzhafen. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 30 April 1952 A fire in Orchard Lane at Lindenmar destroys 5 houses. The volunteer brigade attend. No lives are lost.
May · 16 issues
- 2 May 1952 Marschau Chronometric lists on the Vellmar Exchange as LUK.
- 3 May 1952 The Ostra rises 60 centimetres above its mark at Oberbach. Cellars in Orchard Street are flooded.
- 4 May 1952 The coldest night in 40 years is recorded at Grauburg. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 5 May 1952 Electric light is switched on in the market square at Dammsee.
- 6 May 1952 The road between Sanding and Hollhausen is metalled at a cost of 40,000 marka.
- 9 May 1952 Sudmark Assurance is founded at Weinfeld by Ernst Rabe.
- 11 May 1952 A crowd of 8,000 watches the Pfahl match at Grautal. There are 12 arrests.
- 13 May 1952 A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Hochstadt so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.
- 14 May 1952 A new school opens at Wasserdorf with 40 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 15 May 1952 A cart overturns in Reed Walk, Brennholt. The driver, a man of Sandfeld, is taken to hospital.
- 18 May 1952 A motor omnibus service begins between Brennholt and Brennholt.
- 19 May 1952 Kessler Stake & Plank lists on the Vellmar Exchange as JTZ.
- 20 May 1952 A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Hagenkirchen so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.
- 21 May 1952 A picture house opens in Orchard Quay, Lindenmar, seating 200.
- 27 May 1952 Electric light is switched on in the market square at Hollstadt.
- 30 May 1952 The spring fair opens at Reedtal. 200 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
June · 14 issues
- 1 June 1952 The bells of Tarnmund church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 5 June 1952 A new wing opens at the Norrwick hospital, with 60 beds.
- 7 June 1952 A picture house opens in Long Street, Vellmar, seating 600.
- 8 June 1952 A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Sudfurt so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.
- 15 June 1952 The coldest night in 30 years is recorded at Eisenheim. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 16 June 1952 The coldest night in 50 years is recorded at Sudfurt. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 17 June 1952 The harvest at Hagenkirchen is reported poor. Grain is 6 pfen the measure.
- 19 June 1952 The 141st Victory Day parade ends at Victory Square under clear skies. The War Ministry estimates the crowd at 21,000. The year's casualty roll is read.
- 21 June 1952 A crowd of 2,000 watches the Pfahl match at Berging. There are 54 arrests.
- 23 June 1952 The Ostra rises 50 centimetres above its mark at Dammsee. Cellars in Star Street are flooded.
- 25 June 1952 A cart overturns in Garrison Gate, Weinfeld. The driver, a man of Wasserdorf, is taken to hospital.
- 27 June 1952 A crowd of 3,000 watches the Pfahl match at Sudholt. There are 48 arrests.
- 28 June 1952 Lindenmar marks the 400th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Orchard Quay.
- 29 June 1952 The summer fair opens at Dammberg. 200 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
July · 16 issues
- 1 July 1952 Workers at the foundry in Grautal stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 4 days.
- 2 July 1952 A picture house opens in Market Street, Tarnmoor, seating 200.
- 6 July 1952 Gas lighting is installed in Well Street, Lindenmar. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 9 July 1952 A new school opens at Marschau with 20 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 10 July 1952 A storm strips roofs in Salzhafen and fells the old lime in Short Way.
- 11 July 1952 Dellberg & Muner lists on the Vellmar Exchange as DER.
- 12 July 1952 The weaving shed at Hagenkirchen burns through the night. 37 men are out of work.
- 14 July 1952 A fire in School Way at Hagenkirchen destroys 8 houses. The garrison attend. No lives are lost.
- 15 July 1952 A new bridge is opened at Brennholt by the Minister of the Interior. It has 2 arches.
- 18 July 1952 Tapund Haulage is founded at Salzhafen by Ingrid Tapund.
- 22 July 1952 The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Norrhafen. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 24 July 1952 Gas lighting is installed in Printer Street, Dammsee. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 25 July 1952 Ronkrecken Logistics is wound up. 881 jobs are lost at Salzhafen.
- 26 July 1952 A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Vellhausen so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.
- 29 July 1952 A motor omnibus service begins between Oberbach and Wasserdorf.
- 31 July 1952 Licensed Calendars of Westgau is founded at Wasserdorf by Willem Fenn.
August · 17 issues
- 2 August 1952 Workers at the sawmill in Weinwick stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 6 days.
- 3 August 1952 The coldest night in 80 years is recorded at Norrhafen. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 4 August 1952 Tarnmoor marks the 500th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Garrison Gate.
- 5 August 1952 A storm strips roofs in Wasserdorf and fells the old lime in Church Way.
- 7 August 1952 Piped water reaches Salt Street, Hagenkirchen. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 10 August 1952 Workers at the paper mill in Sudholt stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 6 days.
- 12 August 1952 Gas lighting is installed in Garrison Street, Norrbruck. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 14 August 1952 The first train reaches Salzhafen. The journey from Vellmar takes 7 hours.
- 15 August 1952 Electric light is switched on in the market square at Eisenheim.
- 16 August 1952 A new bridge is opened at Norrwick by the Minister of the Interior. It has 6 arches.
- 18 August 1952 The Ostra rises 80 centimetres above its mark at Lindenmar. Cellars in Chapel Street are flooded.
- 23 August 1952 A new bridge is opened at Lindenmar by the Minister of the Interior. It has 6 arches.
- 24 August 1952 Marrow Chemie is acquired by Fenn & Sons, Brewers.
- 25 August 1952 A fire in Vine Walk at Norrhafen destroys 6 houses. The volunteer brigade attend. No lives are lost.
- 28 August 1952 The harvest at Grauburg is reported average. Grain is 7 pfen the measure.
- 30 August 1952 A new wing opens at the Reedtal hospital, with 60 beds.
- 31 August 1952 A new school opens at Weinfeld with 50 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
September · 19 issues
- 3 September 1952 The Marschau Conference opens its 93rd session. Water is poured. The delegation of Hichistan is recorded as not present.
- 5 September 1952 A fire in Garrison Street at Wasserdorf destroys 6 houses. The town watch attend. No lives are lost.
- 7 September 1952 The first train reaches Norrhafen. The journey from Vellmar takes 7 hours.
- 8 September 1952 Sudholt Dye Company is wound up. 622 jobs are lost at Sudholt.
- 10 September 1952 Wendl Causeway Supply lists on the Vellmar Exchange as KPE.
- 11 September 1952 A cart overturns in Chapel Quay, Salzhafen. The driver, a man of Brennholt, is taken to hospital.
- 12 September 1952 The telegraph reaches Grauholt. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 13 September 1952 The Ostra rises 30 centimetres above its mark at Weinfeld. Cellars in Church Street are flooded.
- 15 September 1952 Electric light is switched on in the market square at Hochstadt.
- 17 September 1952 Ostrand Assurance lists on the Vellmar Exchange as SEH.
- 18 September 1952 A picture house opens in Weaver Gate, Norrbruck, seating 300.
- 19 September 1952 A new bridge is opened at Tarnmund by the Minister of the Interior. It has 8 arches.
- 20 September 1952 Brenn Import is wound up. 150 jobs are lost at Reedtal.
- 21 September 1952 A new wing opens at the Grauburg hospital, with 40 beds.
- 25 September 1952 Norrwick Mills lists on the Vellmar Exchange as JHI.
- 26 September 1952 A picture house opens in Market Way, Hagenkirchen, seating 600.
- 27 September 1952 The tannery at Vellhausen burns through the night. 28 men are out of work.
- 28 September 1952 A new bridge is opened at Norrbruck by the Minister of the Interior. It has 8 arches.
- 29 September 1952 The autumn fair opens at Hagenkirchen. 400 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
October · 13 issues
- 1 October 1952 A cart overturns in New Gate Quay, Norrwick. The driver, a man of Norrhafen, is taken to hospital.
- 4 October 1952 A fire in Church Way at Oberbach destroys 3 houses. The town watch attend. No lives are lost.
- 6 October 1952 A storm strips roofs in Dammsee and fells the old lime in School Gate.
- 8 October 1952 A cart overturns in Church Lane, Marschau. The driver, a man of Weinwick, is taken to hospital.
- 12 October 1952 A cart overturns in Harbour Street, Wasserdorf. The driver, a man of Sudfurt, is taken to hospital.
- 13 October 1952 Dammsee marks the 300th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Old Gate Quay.
- 14 October 1952 A motor omnibus service begins between Norrhafen and Norrwick.
- 15 October 1952 A fire in Long Way at Weinwick destroys 4 houses. The fire company attend. No lives are lost.
- 17 October 1952 The Ostra rises 40 centimetres above its mark at Oberholt. Cellars in Short Row are flooded.
- 21 October 1952 Workers at the foundry in Berging stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 6 days.
- 22 October 1952 A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Hagenkirchen so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.
- 24 October 1952 Bosfrill & Sons, Brewers is founded at Lindenmar by Roland Bosfrill.
- 31 October 1952 A new wing opens at the Kessel hospital, with 80 beds.
November · 14 issues
- 1 November 1952 A motor omnibus service begins between Oberholt and Salzhafen.
- 9 November 1952 Grautal Transport lists on the Vellmar Exchange as IHO.
- 10 November 1952 A new bridge is opened at Dammsee by the Minister of the Interior. It has 4 arches.
- 14 November 1952 A motor omnibus service begins between Hollstadt and Hollstadt.
- 15 November 1952 A new wing opens at the Wasserdorf hospital, with 20 beds.
- 17 November 1952 Tonnholt Foods is founded at Tarnmund by Sigmund Tonnholt.
- 21 November 1952 The first train reaches Norrwick. The journey from Vellmar takes 8 hours.
- 22 November 1952 The bells of Vellhausen church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 23 November 1952 The road between Dammberg and Sudfurt is metalled at a cost of 40,000 marka.
- 24 November 1952 A new bridge is opened at Dammberg by the Minister of the Interior. It has 4 arches.
- 26 November 1952 A fire in Low Row at Hollhausen destroys 2 houses. The fire company attend. No lives are lost.
- 28 November 1952 Grauburg Fortress win the Pfahl League, their 1st title, with 15 wins from 20. Markus Wendl of Reedside Athletic is top scorer with 37 stakes.
- 29 November 1952 The road between Salzhafen and Oberbach is metalled at a cost of 40,000 marka.
- 30 November 1952 The telegraph reaches Oberholt. The first message sent is the front-line report.
December · 18 issues
- 2 December 1952 Emma Seinek wins the Vellmar Screen Prize for The Clerk.
- 4 December 1952 Sandfeld Trading House is founded at Sandfeld by Kurt Moor.
- 6 December 1952 Rosa Ilgen wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for A History of Oberholt.
- 7 December 1952 A cart overturns in Orchard Lane, Lindenmar. The driver, a man of Norrhafen, is taken to hospital.
- 10 December 1952 Zeller Chemie lists on the Vellmar Exchange as ZEE.
- 11 December 1952 Hagenkirchen marks the 500th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Vine Row.
- 12 December 1952 The road between Sudholt and Hollstadt is metalled at a cost of 20,000 marka.
- 13 December 1952 Workers at the foundry in Hochstadt stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 3 days.
- 14 December 1952 The bells of Vellhausen church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 15 December 1952 The road between Oberbach and Kessel is metalled at a cost of 70,000 marka.
- 16 December 1952 A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Reedtal so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.
- 17 December 1952 The foundry at Norrhafen burns through the night. 26 men are out of work.
- 21 December 1952 A cart overturns in Short Square, Grauholt. The driver, a man of Sandfeld, is taken to hospital.
- 22 December 1952 The harvest at Reedtal is reported average. Grain is 5 pfen the measure.
- 25 December 1952 A new school opens at Berging with 80 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 26 December 1952 Tarn Electronics is founded at Vellhausen by Paula Tarn.
- 30 December 1952 The telegraph reaches Grauburg. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 31 December 1952 A picture house opens in Salt Way, Lindenmar, seating 600.