The Evening Courier, 22 August 1976

Money · Weinwick · 20 August 1976

Bank of Ostrand is acquired by Grauholt Press.

The Courier can reveal: Bank of Ostrand is acquired by Grauholt Press. Money talks. More tomorrow.

In the story: Grauholt Press, Bank of Ostrand.

The Grand Chancellor, Viktor Crull, was not available to the Courier tonight.

**Our picture:** Weinwick, 20 August 1976, the crowd. Spot yourself. Bank of Ostrand is acquired by Grauholt Press.

Weinau Chronometric lists on the Vellmar Exchange as VDI

Weinau Chronometric lists on the Vellmar Exchange as VDI. The Courier's man was there. In the story: The Vellmar Exchange, Weinau Chronometric.

Around the country · Reedtal

A storm strips roofs in Reedtal and fells the old lime in Ostra Street

A storm strips roofs in Reedtal and fells the old lime in Ostra Street. Every window had a face in it. In the story: Reedtal, Ostra Street.

Around the country · Oberbach

The summer fair opens at Oberbach

The summer fair opens at Oberbach. 300 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. The Courier's man was there. In the story: Oberbach, Church Way.

Around the country · Hagenkirchen

A picture house opens in Vine Row, Hagenkirchen, seating 600

A picture house opens in Vine Row, Hagenkirchen, seating 600. Details inside. In the story: Hagenkirchen, Vine Row.

Around the country · Dammberg

The Dammberg council installs a computer to keep the rates

The Dammberg council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Mill Street. The Courier's man was there. In the story: Dammberg, Mill Street.

About Town

The Courier's eyes and ears in the cafés.

Peter Tristmoch, journalist, married Maria Ostrand on 20 August 1976. The Courier sends the bill.

Ernst Dauren, factory worker, is 76 today. Friends have been asked not to mention it. Friends have mentioned it.

Emma Marrow, typist, is 75 today. Friends have been asked not to mention it. Friends have mentioned it.

Marta Brenn, official, is 70 today. Friends say it shows.

Agnes Hallin, merchant, is 69 today. Still working, still complaining about the ferry. Happy birthday.

Gertrud Moor, journalist, is 61 today. The cake was seen leaving the baker's at 8.

Marta Kessler, journalist, is 56 today. Still working, still complaining about the ferry. Happy birthday.

Kurt Birk, banker, is 52 today. Still working, still complaining about the ferry. Happy birthday.

The Roll as published by the War Ministry

Private

Jonas Kessler, of Weinwick

The 5th Marsh Regiment

enemy action

19 August 1976

As issued by the War Ministry. The Courier adds nothing.

The front line is at the Reed Line. No change.

Courts and Assembly

The Assembly this week, in words of one syllable where possible.

20 August 1976. The Dating of Instruments Regulation Act goes through. Passed by the Assembly by 42 votes to 19. Administered by the Ministry of Chronology. Offences under this Act are tried before the Court of Chronological Offences. You will notice, or you will not.

The High Court. Kessler v. Brenn: Concerning an unpaid debt of 39203 marka. Ruling: for the plaintiff, half the sum. You should have seen the faces.

The Regional Court of The Ostrand. Kessler v. Hallin: Concerning a contract for twelve mules not delivered. Ruling: for the defendant. The gallery was full.

The Regional Court of Norrfeld. Wendl v. Marschner: Concerning an unpaid debt of 39203 marka. Ruling: dismissed. The gallery was packed.

Money

The prices that matter.

Bread 196 pfen the loaf. Beer 294 pfen the litre. A day's work pays 29.56 marka. A room costs 103.45 marka the month. The Exchange closed the year at 21,445.20. Bank rate 5.97 per cent.

The War Appropriation this year: 66,770,815 marka. Sixty-three to nil.

The week in the registers.

216 births, 119 weddings, 161 deaths this week. Population 670,174.

On this day

168 years ago. The harvest at Hollstadt is reported poor. Grain is 5 pfen the measure. Report.

165 years ago. The sawmill at Grauholt burns through the night. 30 men are out of work. Report.

Programmes of the day: the wireless.

Sport

Pfahl. The League of 1975 went to Norrwick Printers. Full table.

Club	W	L
Norrwick Printers	18	4
Weinfeld Vintners	18	4
Brennholt Farmers	15	7
Tarnmund Lake	15	7
Marschau Garrison	14	8
Grauburg Fortress	13	9
Reedside Athletic	11	11
Altstadt Pfahl Club	9	13
Hollstadt Workers	7	15
Vellmar Wardens	5	17
Ostrabruck Bridge	4	18
Kessel Iron	3	19

Player of the season, says the Courier: whoever planted the last stake. Ten out of ten.

The Stars

Aries A letter you expected does not come. Buy bread early.

Taurus A door sticks. Oil it before it matters.

Gemini You will hear the same story twice. Believe the second telling.

Cancer The causeway is dry. Use it.

Leo Someone admires your coat. Do not lend it.

Virgo Your papers are in order. Keep them that way.

Libra The scales tip your way on Thursday.

Scorpio Old papers should stay in the attic. Better still, hand them in.

Sagittarius Good news from a cousin. It costs you a stamp.

Capricorn Do not lend the ladder.

Aquarius Drink the beer, not the water.

Pisces Someone compliments your boots. They want to borrow them.

The Courier crossword

Solution in tomorrow's Courier. The setter is not responsible for the Grand Chancellor's name being awkward. Fill it in online. Yesterday's habit, today's solution.