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The Evening Courier
Vellmar · 1965 · 185 issues, 281 stories · Editor: Paul Monen
1965 in figures
Casualties published by the War Ministry: 45. Acts passed: 90. Rulings: 233. Births: 11,718. Deaths: 8,629. Population on 1 January: 636,861. Grand Chancellor at the close of the year: Karl Brenn.
January · 10 issues
- 4 January 1965 — The telegraph reaches Lindenmar. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 7 January 1965 — The telegraph reaches Norrbruck. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 11 January 1965 — A new wing opens at the Berging hospital, with 20 beds.
- 19 January 1965 — A new bridge is opened at Brennholt by the Minister of the Interior. It has 5 arches.
- 20 January 1965 — Ostra Valley Line is founded at Sudholt by Anja Brenn.
- 21 January 1965 — A motor omnibus service begins between Weinfeld and Dammberg.
- 22 January 1965 — The first television set in Norrbruck is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Reed Row. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
- 24 January 1965 — The harvest at Sudfurt is reported average. Grain is 5 pfen the measure.
- 29 January 1965 — A new wing opens at the Sanding hospital, with 30 beds.
- 31 January 1965 — Tarnmund Dairy is wound up. 127 jobs are lost at Tarnmund.
February · 15 issues
- 1 February 1965 — A picture house opens in Orchard Quay, Lindenmar, seating 300.
- 2 February 1965 — The Annual War Appropriation for 1965, 40,080,262 marka, passes the Assembly 63 to 0, the first business of the session.
- 4 February 1965 — A cart overturns in Salt Street, Weinwick. The driver, a man of Hollstadt, is taken to hospital.
- 6 February 1965 — Kaltz & Sons, Brewers is founded at Weinwick by Ilse Kaltz.
- 14 February 1965 — Karl Brenn is elected Grand Chancellor by the Assembly, after a night of voting. The war budget is the first item of business.
- 16 February 1965 — Workers at the tannery in Sandfeld stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 6 days.
- 18 February 1965 — The first train reaches Dammberg. The journey from Vellmar takes 2 hours.
- 20 February 1965 — A crowd of 4,000 watches the Pfahl match at Weinau. There are 42 arrests.
- 21 February 1965 — The bells of Norrbruck church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 23 February 1965 — Grauholt marks the 700th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Mill Street.
- 24 February 1965 — Piped water reaches Salt Street, Weinwick. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 25 February 1965 — Klerel Department Store lists on the Vellmar Exchange as SUW.
- 26 February 1965 — Martin Feiten of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Star of the Wardens for holding the Third Stake alone for a night.
- 27 February 1965 — Grautal Wireless lists on the Vellmar Exchange as WHD.
- 28 February 1965 — The foundry at Grauholt burns through the night. 56 men are out of work.
March · 20 issues
- 2 March 1965 — A picture house opens in Old Gate Walk, Sudfurt, seating 200.
- 3 March 1965 — Brenn Stake & Plank lists on the Vellmar Exchange as NJA.
- 4 March 1965 — Ernst Fenn is appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs.
- 5 March 1965 — A new school opens at Tarnmoor with 20 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 6 March 1965 — Ansel Brenn is appointed Minister of War.
- 7 March 1965 — The Ostra rises 80 centimetres above its mark at Ostrabruck. Cellars in Star Lane are flooded.
- 8 March 1965 — A motor omnibus service begins between Grauholt and Ostrabruck.
- 10 March 1965 — Lukas Voss is appointed Minister of Justice.
- 12 March 1965 — A new school opens at Ostrabruck with 40 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 15 March 1965 — A motor omnibus service begins between Hochstadt and Kessel.
- 17 March 1965 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Grautal.
- 18 March 1965 — The spring fair opens at Vellhausen. 500 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 19 March 1965 — The road between Hollhausen and Vellmar is metalled at a cost of 80,000 marka.
- 20 March 1965 — Workers at the sawmill in Eisenheim stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 3 days.
- 22 March 1965 — A new bridge is opened at Grautal by the Minister of the Interior. It has 3 arches.
- 24 March 1965 — Piped water reaches Old Gate Quay, Dammsee. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 25 March 1965 — Manfred Rachmann is appointed Minister of Chronology.
- 26 March 1965 — A new bridge is opened at Grauburg by the Minister of the Interior. It has 5 arches.
- 27 March 1965 — Hirsch Stake & Plank lists on the Vellmar Exchange as HIK.
- 28 March 1965 — Workers at the sawmill in Grauholt stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 8 days.
April · 19 issues
- 1 April 1965 — The harvest at Norrwick is reported the best in memory. Grain is 8 pfen the measure.
- 2 April 1965 — A new school opens at Sudfurt with 50 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 3 April 1965 — The first train reaches Sudholt. The journey from Vellmar takes 3 hours.
- 4 April 1965 — Piped water reaches Garrison Lane, Ostrabruck. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 6 April 1965 — Licensed Calendars of Ostrand lists on the Vellmar Exchange as HPZ.
- 7 April 1965 — The harvest at Hochstadt is reported good. Grain is 3 pfen the measure.
- 11 April 1965 — The first television set in Kessel is demonstrated in the window of a shop in High Street. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
- 12 April 1965 — A new school opens at Lindenmar with 30 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 13 April 1965 — The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Dammberg. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 14 April 1965 — A fire in Weaver Square at Sudholt destroys 3 houses. The fire company attend. No lives are lost.
- 16 April 1965 — The bells of Sudfurt church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 17 April 1965 — Oberbach Mills is wound up. 108 jobs are lost at Oberbach.
- 19 April 1965 — The first train reaches Sudfurt. The journey from Vellmar takes 3 hours.
- 23 April 1965 — The telegraph reaches Hagenkirchen. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 24 April 1965 — A cart overturns in High Way, Hollhausen. The driver, a man of Norrwick, is taken to hospital.
- 25 April 1965 — A storm strips roofs in Norrbruck and fells the old lime in Reed Row.
- 26 April 1965 — The Court of Chronological Offences rules in The Crown v. M. L.: acquitted for want of evidence that the figure denoted a year.
- 27 April 1965 — A new wing opens at the Norrbruck hospital, with 80 beds.
- 29 April 1965 — A new school opens at Sudholt with 20 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
May · 18 issues
- 4 May 1965 — A cart overturns in High Way, Hollhausen. The driver, a man of Oberbach, is taken to hospital.
- 6 May 1965 — A fire in Old Gate Row at Wasserdorf destroys 2 houses. The town watch attend. No lives are lost.
- 7 May 1965 — Workers at the paper mill in Salzhafen stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 8 days.
- 8 May 1965 — A cart overturns in Harbour Street, Wasserdorf. The driver, a man of Sudfurt, is taken to hospital.
- 9 May 1965 — Moor Almanacs (Licensed) is wound up. 166 jobs are lost at Norrhafen.
- 10 May 1965 — A storm strips roofs in Hagenkirchen and fells the old lime in Market Way.
- 11 May 1965 — Norrbruck Trading House lists on the Vellmar Exchange as UPO.
- 12 May 1965 — A crowd of 8,000 watches the Pfahl match at Dammsee. There are 31 arrests.
- 14 May 1965 — A picture house opens in Printer Street, Kessel, seating 600.
- 16 May 1965 — Kessel Wine Cellars lists on the Vellmar Exchange as UGC.
- 17 May 1965 — Gas lighting is installed in Chapel Way, Ostrabruck. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 18 May 1965 — Piped water reaches Ferry Row, Reedtal. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 21 May 1965 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Grauburg.
- 24 May 1965 — The paper mill at Ostrabruck burns through the night. 32 men are out of work.
- 25 May 1965 — Gas lighting is installed in School Street, Dammberg. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 28 May 1965 — A crowd of 5,000 watches the Pfahl match at Salzhafen. There are 47 arrests.
- 29 May 1965 — Folmann Foundry is founded at Kessel by Friedl Folmann.
- 31 May 1965 — A storm strips roofs in Ostrabruck and fells the old lime in Forge Gate.
June · 11 issues
- 4 June 1965 — Workers at the tannery in Oberholt stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 3 days.
- 5 June 1965 — A motor omnibus service begins between Salzhafen and Eisenheim.
- 8 June 1965 — Kamm Iron & Steel lists on the Vellmar Exchange as KAM.
- 17 June 1965 — The harvest at Sanding is reported late. Grain is 6 pfen the measure.
- 19 June 1965 — Fenn Mill Company lists on the Vellmar Exchange as JCB.
- 20 June 1965 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Berging.
- 21 June 1965 — Prill Almanacs (Licensed) is declared bankrupt. 688 jobs are lost at Sudholt.
- 23 June 1965 — A storm strips roofs in Berging and fells the old lime in Harbour Street.
- 24 June 1965 — A cart overturns in Old Gate Gate, Norrhafen. The driver, a man of Tarnmoor, is taken to hospital.
- 27 June 1965 — The bells of Oberbach church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 30 June 1965 — Tieral Vineyards lists on the Vellmar Exchange as TIS.
July · 16 issues
- 3 July 1965 — A cart overturns in Cooper Walk, Dammberg. The driver, a man of Salzhafen, is taken to hospital.
- 5 July 1965 — The road between Dammsee and Dammberg is metalled at a cost of 60,000 marka.
- 7 July 1965 — A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Sudfurt so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.
- 9 July 1965 — Workers at the paper mill in Eisenheim stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 5 days.
- 14 July 1965 — The road between Dammsee and Sandfeld is metalled at a cost of 60,000 marka.
- 15 July 1965 — Sudmark Wine Company lists on the Vellmar Exchange as ZLK.
- 16 July 1965 — Kaltz & Feisen, Merchants lists on the Vellmar Exchange as CVH.
- 17 July 1965 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Lindenmar.
- 19 July 1965 — Gas lighting is installed in Salt Street, Hollstadt. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 20 July 1965 — Brennholt Savings Bank is founded at Brennholt by Heinz Kessler.
- 21 July 1965 — A storm strips roofs in Brennholt and fells the old lime in Old Gate Walk.
- 22 July 1965 — A storm strips roofs in Reedtal and fells the old lime in Bridge Street.
- 23 July 1965 — A fire in Weaver Gate at Norrbruck destroys 3 houses. The fire company attend. No lives are lost.
- 25 July 1965 — The coldest night in 80 years is recorded at Grautal. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 28 July 1965 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Hochstadt.
- 30 July 1965 — Wendl Almanacs (Licensed) is acquired by Marrow Eel Canning.
August · 15 issues
- 3 August 1965 — A crowd of 5,000 watches the Pfahl match at Dammberg. There are 15 arrests.
- 4 August 1965 — A storm strips roofs in Norrbruck and fells the old lime in Old Gate Street.
- 6 August 1965 — Hallin Engineering lists on the Vellmar Exchange as IMH.
- 9 August 1965 — A cart overturns in Garrison Lane, Hollstadt. The driver, a man of Vellmar, is taken to hospital.
- 10 August 1965 — Dunen Almanacs (Licensed) lists on the Vellmar Exchange as DUD.
- 11 August 1965 — A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Lindenmar so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.
- 12 August 1965 — A motor omnibus service begins between Eisenheim and Hagenkirchen.
- 14 August 1965 — The first train reaches Weinwick. The journey from Vellmar takes 4 hours.
- 17 August 1965 — Workers at the tannery in Salzhafen stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 7 days.
- 18 August 1965 — The coldest night in 30 years is recorded at Hollstadt. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 19 August 1965 — A motor omnibus service begins between Weinfeld and Hochstadt.
- 20 August 1965 — Norrbruck marks the 300th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Reed Row.
- 21 August 1965 — A fire in Orchard Square at Hollstadt destroys 7 houses. The town watch attend. No lives are lost.
- 24 August 1965 — Brenn Brewery is declared bankrupt. 696 jobs are lost at Vellmar.
- 25 August 1965 — Gas lighting is installed in Orchard Street, Oberbach. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
September · 13 issues
- 2 September 1965 — The first train reaches Grauholt. The journey from Vellmar takes 5 hours.
- 4 September 1965 — Kessler Stake & Plank is founded at Brennholt by Nadja Kessler.
- 6 September 1965 — The Marschau Conference opens its 106th session. Water is poured. The delegation of Hichistan is recorded as not present.
- 7 September 1965 — A cart overturns in Chapel Street, Lindenmar. The driver, a man of Ostrabruck, is taken to hospital.
- 11 September 1965 — The bells of Vellhausen church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 13 September 1965 — The tannery at Kessel burns through the night. 14 men are out of work.
- 14 September 1965 — Brenn Brewery is acquired by Norrhafen Brewery.
- 16 September 1965 — A new school opens at Oberbach with 70 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 18 September 1965 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Dammberg.
- 24 September 1965 — The harvest at Dammsee is reported the best in memory. Grain is 5 pfen the measure.
- 25 September 1965 — Hallin Clockworks (Licensed) is acquired by Rabe Foundry.
- 27 September 1965 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Oberholt.
- 28 September 1965 — The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Sudfurt. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
October · 15 issues
- 3 October 1965 — Fritfeld Causeway Supply is declared bankrupt. 47 jobs are lost at Hollhausen.
- 4 October 1965 — A new wing opens at the Grauholt hospital, with 40 beds.
- 5 October 1965 — Bank of Osmoor is wound up. 745 jobs are lost at Dammsee.
- 10 October 1965 — Gas lighting is installed in Iron Walk, Weinfeld. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 13 October 1965 — The coldest night in 40 years is recorded at Hollhausen. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 16 October 1965 — The harvest at Sudholt is reported late. Grain is 8 pfen the measure.
- 19 October 1965 — A storm strips roofs in Hollstadt and fells the old lime in Lime Row.
- 20 October 1965 — Dill & Sons, Printers is founded at Reedtal by Ingrid Dill.
- 21 October 1965 — The sawmill at Lindenmar burns through the night. 34 men are out of work.
- 24 October 1965 — A crowd of 5,000 watches the Pfahl match at Vellmar. There are 24 arrests.
- 25 October 1965 — A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Tarnmund so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.
- 26 October 1965 — The first television set in Weinfeld is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Market Square. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
- 28 October 1965 — A new bridge is opened at Weinau by the Minister of the Interior. It has 6 arches.
- 29 October 1965 — The telegraph reaches Hollhausen. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 30 October 1965 — Piped water reaches Salt Street, Weinwick. The old pump is retained by public request.
November · 12 issues
- 1 November 1965 — The tannery at Norrbruck burns through the night. 46 men are out of work.
- 2 November 1965 — The harvest at Hochstadt is reported late. Grain is 7 pfen the measure.
- 7 November 1965 — A new bridge is opened at Oberholt by the Minister of the Interior. It has 7 arches.
- 8 November 1965 — The sawmill at Reedtal burns through the night. 33 men are out of work.
- 9 November 1965 — A motor omnibus service begins between Weinwick and Hollhausen.
- 10 November 1965 — Sandfeld Savings Bank lists on the Vellmar Exchange as PTD.
- 11 November 1965 — Reedside Athletic win the Pfahl League, their 12th title, with 16 wins from 20. Markus Rirfaus of Grauburg Fortress is top scorer with 26 stakes.
- 22 November 1965 — The autumn fair opens at Sudfurt. 700 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 23 November 1965 — The first television set in Tarnmoor is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Lime Lane. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
- 24 November 1965 — Ostrand & Sons, Printers lists on the Vellmar Exchange as VWS.
- 27 November 1965 — A cart overturns in Garrison Street, Salzhafen. The driver, a man of Salzhafen, is taken to hospital.
- 29 November 1965 — Weinfeld marks the 700th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Mill Street.
December · 21 issues
- 1 December 1965 — Karin Moor wins the Museum Gold Medal for The Widow of Salzhafen.
- 2 December 1965 — Lindenmar Ordnance Works is founded at Lindenmar by Hedwig Voss.
- 4 December 1965 — Rainer Vetter of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Line Medal for holding the Third Stake alone for a night.
- 6 December 1965 — A cart overturns in High Way, Hollhausen. The driver, a man of Norrbruck, is taken to hospital.
- 7 December 1965 — Felix Brenn wins the Assembly Medal for Verse for Water to the Knee.
- 8 December 1965 — Gregor Vollfeld wins the Radio Award for Garrison in the Marsh.
- 9 December 1965 — The bells of Hollstadt church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 11 December 1965 — A motor omnibus service begins between Norrwick and Reedtal.
- 12 December 1965 — A storm strips roofs in Lindenmar and fells the old lime in Garrison Street.
- 13 December 1965 — The Ostra rises 50 centimetres above its mark at Eisenheim. Cellars in Weaver Gate are flooded.
- 14 December 1965 — A new school opens at Weinau with 50 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 19 December 1965 — Weinfeld marks the 700th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Forge Quay.
- 20 December 1965 — A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Weinwick so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.
- 21 December 1965 — A fire in Salt Street at Weinwick destroys 3 houses. The garrison attend. No lives are lost.
- 22 December 1965 — A new bridge is opened at Hochstadt by the Minister of the Interior. It has 7 arches.
- 24 December 1965 — Grautal Railway Company is declared bankrupt. 212 jobs are lost at Grautal.
- 25 December 1965 — A picture house opens in Ferry Way, Hollstadt, seating 800.
- 27 December 1965 — Workers at the tannery in Grauholt stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 6 days.
- 29 December 1965 — A crowd of 8,000 watches the Pfahl match at Hollstadt. There are 37 arrests.
- 30 December 1965 — A crowd of 5,000 watches the Pfahl match at Brennholt. There are 36 arrests.
- 31 December 1965 — Gas lighting is installed in Long Street, Dammberg. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.