The Evening Courier, 6 December 1981

Showbiz · Vellmar · 5 December 1981

Ludwig Rerner wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for The Chancellor's…

Ludwig Rerner wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for The Chancellor's Garrison. Every window had a face in it. The Courier's critic gives it 8 out of ten. The Courier was there.

In the story: Ludwig Rerner.

The Grand Chancellor, Andrea Wendl, was not available to the Courier tonight.

**Our picture:** Vellmar, 5 December 1981, the crowd. Spot yourself. Ludwig Rerner wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for The Chancellor's Garrison.

Showbiz · Vellmar

Rolf Brenn wins the Assembly Medal for Verse for A Second Inheritance

Rolf Brenn wins the Assembly Medal for Verse for A Second Inheritance. One pfen well spent. In the story: Rolf Brenn.

Around the country · Hollhausen

A motor omnibus service begins between Hollhausen and Norrhafen

A motor omnibus service begins between Hollhausen and Norrhafen. And you thought it was a quiet week. In the story: Hollhausen, Low Row.

Around the country · Eisenheim

The first train reaches Eisenheim

The first train reaches Eisenheim. The journey from Vellmar takes 3 hours. The Courier's man was there. In the story: Eisenheim, Market Street.

Around the country · Weinau

The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Weinau

The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Weinau. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. The Courier can reveal no more tonight. In the story: Weinau, Market Way.

Around the country · Grauburg

The coldest night in 60 years is recorded at Grauburg

The coldest night in 60 years is recorded at Grauburg. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. One pfen well spent. In the story: Grauburg, Forge Street.

Around the country · Sudholt

A new school opens at Sudholt with 80 pupils

A new school opens at Sudholt with 80 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's. Details inside. In the story: Sudholt, Cooper Square.

About Town

Who is doing what, and with whom. About Town knows.

Andreas Weirnwitz, factory worker, became Minister of War on 12 November 1981. About Town wishes them luck and a good clerk.

Oskar Brenn, cook, married Monika Marsch on 3 December 1981. About time, say friends. Friends always say that.

Paul Hallin, farmer, married Brigitte Hallin on 3 December 1981. About time, say friends. Friends always say that.

Klaus Pfeil, clerk, married Monika Wendl on 3 December 1981. Both families report satisfaction. The caterer reports profit.

Arno Krerberg, clerk, is 80 today. Not a day over 80, say friends.

Bruno Sormann, merchant, is 74 today. Still at it. The Courier raises a glass.

Roland Krotek, labourer, is 68 today. Not a day over 68, say friends.

Gertrud Ostrand, labourer, is 65 today. Friends have been asked not to mention it. Friends have mentioned it.

Gone

Brigitte Dorel, mechanic, born Bruchau 29 July 1929, died 6 December 1981.

Agnes Hallin, merchant, born Vellmar 19 August 1907, died 3 December 1981.

The Roll as published by the War Ministry

No names this week. Good.

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

Courts and Assembly

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

6 December 1981. The Lindenmar Aviation Act goes through. Passed by the Assembly by 34 votes to 13. Licences are issued by the Ministry of the Interior for a fee of 3155 marka. You will notice, or you will not.

4 December 1981. The Hospitals (Amendment) Act goes through. Passed by the Assembly by 47 votes to 14. Every town above 5000 inhabitants must appoint an officer under this Act. Comes into force on 1 January 1982. It changes The Hospitals (Amendment) Act. You will notice, or you will not.

1 December 1981. The Calendar Licensing (Amendment) Act goes through. Passed by the Assembly by 35 votes to 12. Administered by the Ministry of Chronology. Offences under this Act are tried before the Court of Chronological Offences. Comes into force on 1 January 1982. It changes The Berging Calendar Licensing Act. It took them all afternoon.

The High Court. Lenz v. Brenn: Concerning an article in The Evening Courier. Ruling: dismissed: fair comment. You should have seen the faces.

The Regional Court of Westgau. Eckholt v. Wendholt: Concerning a contract for iron rails not delivered. Ruling: contract void. The gallery was packed.

The Regional Court of Westgau. Hallin v. Ziegler: Concerning an article in The Schwartzistan Herald. Ruling: for the plaintiff, 3272 marka. The gallery was packed.

Money

The prices that matter.

Bread 261.8 pfen the loaf. Beer 392.8 pfen the litre. A day's work pays 41.11 marka. A room costs 143.88 marka the month. The Exchange closed the year at 32,419.70. Bank rate 5.47 per cent.

The War Appropriation this year: 90,554,982 marka. Sixty-three to nil.

Born, wed, gone.

224 births, 123 weddings, 172 deaths this week. Population 682,528.

On this day

168 years ago. Hollhausen marks the 700th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Ferry Square. Report.

168 years ago. The weaving shed at Hollstadt burns through the night. 45 men are out of work. Report.

Programmes of the day: the wireless.

Sport

Pfahl. The League of 1981 went to Marschau Garrison. Full table.

Club	W	L
Marschau Garrison	18	4
Tarnmund Lake	16	6
Weinfeld Vintners	15	7
Norrwick Printers	15	7
Hollstadt Workers	12	10
Altstadt Pfahl Club	12	10
Grauburg Fortress	11	11
Brennholt Farmers	11	11
Vellmar Wardens	9	13
Reedside Athletic	8	14
Ostrabruck Bridge	3	19
Kessel Iron	2	20

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

10 November 1981. Marschau Garrison win the Pfahl League, their 61st title, with 18 wins from 22. Rolf Kloltiell of Weinfeld Vintners is top scorer with 22 stakes. Sport report.

The Stars

Aries Someone owes you a pfen. Let it go; it was never coming.

Taurus Eat the eel. It is good for you.

Gemini Say less at the market than you mean to.

Cancer The causeway is dry. Use it.

Leo Someone admires your coat. Do not lend it.

Virgo A form arrives. Fill it in the same day.

Libra A quarrel over nothing. It ends by supper.

Scorpio Hold your tongue at the ferry.

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

Capricorn Hard work this week; the reward is next week, or the one after.

Aquarius Drink the beer, not the water.

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

The Courier crossword

Clues marked Across run left to right; the rest run down. Solution in tomorrow's Courier. Entries with a licensed calendar reference are void. Fill it in online. Yesterday's habit, today's solution.