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The Evening Courier
Vellmar · 1985 · 174 issues, 235 stories · Editor: Kurt Moor
1985 in figures
Casualties published by the War Ministry: 29. Acts passed: 110. Rulings: 244. Births: 10,913. Deaths: 8,794. Population on 1 January: 691,192. Grand Chancellor at the close of the year: Andrea Wendl.
January · 17 issues
- 1 January 1985 Piped water reaches Orchard Walk, Hollstadt. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 2 January 1985 Norrwick Ordnance Works lists on the Vellmar Exchange as RME.
- 3 January 1985 The harvest at Norrhafen is reported poor. Grain is 8 pfen the measure.
- 5 January 1985 A motor omnibus service begins between Norrhafen and Oberbach.
- 6 January 1985 Weinwick Gas & Light is acquired by Stolel Foods.
- 8 January 1985 The winter fair opens at Dammberg. 500 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 10 January 1985 The Court of Chronological Offences rules in The Crown v. S. M.: 11 months.
- 14 January 1985 The road between Weinau and Norrhafen is metalled at a cost of 40,000 marka.
- 15 January 1985 Kellner & Dotberg, Masons lists on the Vellmar Exchange as ESH.
- 16 January 1985 The Vellmar council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Market Street.
- 19 January 1985 Tarnmund Trading House is wound up. 353 jobs are lost at Tarnmund.
- 20 January 1985 Tarnmoor Ironworks lists on the Vellmar Exchange as WNB.
- 21 January 1985 The harvest at Hagenkirchen is reported late. Grain is 6 pfen the measure.
- 24 January 1985 Arnholt Foundry lists on the Vellmar Exchange as ARY.
- 26 January 1985 A motor omnibus service begins between Marschau and Ostrabruck.
- 27 January 1985 Sudholt Peat Company is acquired by Hauk Eel Canning.
- 30 January 1985 A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Grauburg so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.
February · 17 issues
- 1 February 1985 Grauburg Press lists on the Vellmar Exchange as RAM.
- 2 February 1985 The Annual War Appropriation for 1985, 113,587,580 marka, passes the Assembly 63 to 0, the first business of the session.
- 3 February 1985 The first television set in Sanding is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Long Quay. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
- 4 February 1985 A new bridge is opened at Wasserdorf by the Minister of the Interior. It has 2 arches.
- 5 February 1985 Fenn Import is founded at Norrwick by Klaus Fenn.
- 6 February 1985 The road between Grauburg and Brennholt is metalled at a cost of 80,000 marka.
- 7 February 1985 A crowd of 4,000 watches the Pfahl match at Vellmar. There are 31 arrests.
- 9 February 1985 Pfeil Brewery is founded at Sanding by Heike Pfeil.
- 11 February 1985 Vellmar Motor Works is declared bankrupt. 796 jobs are lost at Vellmar.
- 12 February 1985 The bells of Oberbach church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 13 February 1985 Tarnmund marks the 400th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Forge Row.
- 15 February 1985 The first television set in Tarnmund is demonstrated in the window of a shop in High Gate. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
- 17 February 1985 A picture house opens in Orchard Quay, Lindenmar, seating 400.
- 19 February 1985 The bells of Sanding church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 20 February 1985 The Winter Action at the Widow's Reach. The 3rd Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged.
- 26 February 1985 The coldest night in 60 years is recorded at Hagenkirchen. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 27 February 1985 A crowd of 5,000 watches the Pfahl match at Kessel. There are 49 arrests.
March · 15 issues
- 3 March 1985 A storm strips roofs in Wasserdorf and fells the old lime in Church Way.
- 5 March 1985 Weinwick Stores is declared bankrupt. 446 jobs are lost at Weinwick.
- 7 March 1985 Gas lighting is installed in Short Lane, Berging. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 8 March 1985 A new wing opens at the Berging hospital, with 80 beds.
- 10 March 1985 A fire in Well Quay at Hollstadt destroys 3 houses. The volunteer brigade attend. No lives are lost.
- 12 March 1985 Marrow Foods is declared bankrupt. 639 jobs are lost at Sanding.
- 13 March 1985 Rusk Eel Canning lists on the Vellmar Exchange as TPJ.
- 16 March 1985 The foundry at Ostrabruck burns through the night. 5 men are out of work.
- 18 March 1985 The road between Vellhausen and Salzhafen is metalled at a cost of 50,000 marka.
- 21 March 1985 The spring fair opens at Weinwick. 300 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 23 March 1985 The first train reaches Dammberg. The journey from Vellmar takes 2 hours.
- 24 March 1985 United Marsh Timber is acquired by Moor & Maller.
- 26 March 1985 Brenn Logistics lists on the Vellmar Exchange as TID.
- 27 March 1985 A crowd of 6,000 watches the Pfahl match at Tarnmoor. There are 42 arrests.
- 28 March 1985 A motor omnibus service begins between Sudfurt and Weinfeld.
April · 16 issues
- 2 April 1985 A picture house opens in Star Street, Ostrabruck, seating 700.
- 3 April 1985 The first television set in Kessel is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Forge Street. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
- 4 April 1985 The Oberbach council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Harbour Row.
- 7 April 1985 A new wing opens at the Sandfeld hospital, with 70 beds.
- 8 April 1985 A fire in Chapel Quay at Salzhafen destroys 4 houses. The town watch attend. No lives are lost.
- 10 April 1985 Kessel marks the 800th anniversary of its charter with a procession along High Street.
- 12 April 1985 The harvest at Salzhafen is reported late. Grain is 3 pfen the measure.
- 14 April 1985 The spring fair opens at Sudholt. 400 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 15 April 1985 The road between Hollstadt and Grauburg is metalled at a cost of 50,000 marka.
- 16 April 1985 A fire in Weaver Street at Weinau destroys 6 houses. The town watch attend. No lives are lost.
- 18 April 1985 Brenn & Birholt, Merchants lists on the Vellmar Exchange as HPU.
- 21 April 1985 Tarnmoor marks the 400th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Lime Street.
- 23 April 1985 The road between Tarnmoor and Weinwick is metalled at a cost of 80,000 marka.
- 25 April 1985 Workers at the paper mill in Kessel stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 4 days.
- 26 April 1985 Sudfurt marks the 400th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Iron Gate.
- 30 April 1985 The first train reaches Hollhausen. The journey from Vellmar takes 4 hours.
May · 11 issues
- 2 May 1985 Gas lighting is installed in Short Gate, Grauholt. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 3 May 1985 Electric light is switched on in the market square at Tarnmoor.
- 10 May 1985 Hochstadt Motor Works lists on the Vellmar Exchange as IMN.
- 12 May 1985 The first train reaches Norrhafen. The journey from Vellmar takes 4 hours.
- 13 May 1985 A storm strips roofs in Ostrabruck and fells the old lime in Well Street.
- 14 May 1985 Sandfeld Wine Cellars is founded at Sandfeld by Lukas Wendl.
- 17 May 1985 A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Weinau so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.
- 20 May 1985 The first train reaches Marschau. The journey from Vellmar takes 5 hours.
- 22 May 1985 A new school opens at Sudfurt with 40 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 26 May 1985 Ketmel Haulage is declared bankrupt. 287 jobs are lost at Berging.
- 31 May 1985 Workers at the weaving shed in Hollstadt stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 8 days.
June · 13 issues
- 1 June 1985 The harvest at Norrwick is reported good. Grain is 8 pfen the measure.
- 3 June 1985 A picture house opens in Tanner Square, Hollhausen, seating 600.
- 8 June 1985 The foundry at Lindenmar burns through the night. 31 men are out of work.
- 9 June 1985 A crowd of 4,000 watches the Pfahl match at Oberholt. There are 49 arrests.
- 10 June 1985 A picture house opens in Mill Lane, Sandfeld, seating 400.
- 11 June 1985 Vellmann Cloth Works is founded at Vellhausen by Martin Vellmann.
- 13 June 1985 A crowd of 3,000 watches the Pfahl match at Oberbach. There are 7 arrests.
- 17 June 1985 A storm strips roofs in Vellhausen and fells the old lime in Orchard Street.
- 19 June 1985 The 174th Victory Day parade ends at Victory Square under clear skies. The War Ministry estimates the crowd at 34,000. The year's casualty roll is read.
- 20 June 1985 The harvest at Reedtal is reported late. Grain is 7 pfen the measure.
- 22 June 1985 A cart overturns in Long Gate, Weinwick. The driver, a man of Sudholt, is taken to hospital.
- 24 June 1985 The Wasserdorf council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Garrison Street.
- 26 June 1985 The coldest night in 60 years is recorded at Sanding. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
July · 13 issues
- 4 July 1985 Wendl Clockworks (Licensed) lists on the Vellmar Exchange as NFH.
- 5 July 1985 Electric light is switched on in the market square at Weinwick.
- 6 July 1985 Sudmark Railway is founded at Tarnmund by Hedwig Marrow.
- 7 July 1985 The summer fair opens at Kessel. 300 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 9 July 1985 Electric light is switched on in the market square at Grauburg.
- 10 July 1985 The first train reaches Reedtal. The journey from Vellmar takes 6 hours.
- 16 July 1985 The bells of Sudfurt church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 20 July 1985 A cart overturns in High Street, Wasserdorf. The driver, a man of Ostrabruck, is taken to hospital.
- 21 July 1985 Electric light is switched on in the market square at Salzhafen.
- 24 July 1985 A fire in Star Street at Dammsee destroys 7 houses. The town watch attend. No lives are lost.
- 25 July 1985 Workers at the brewery in Dammsee stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 7 days.
- 27 July 1985 Gas lighting is installed in Salt Quay, Sanding. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 28 July 1985 Dill Stake & Plank is wound up. 875 jobs are lost at Eisenheim.
August · 15 issues
- 1 August 1985 Sudfurt Ironworks is founded at Sudfurt by Peter Brenn.
- 2 August 1985 Gas lighting is installed in Well Way, Vellhausen. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 3 August 1985 The Court of Chronological Offences rules in The Crown v. P. S.: 4 months.
- 8 August 1985 The bells of Vellhausen church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 9 August 1985 Marsch Stake & Plank lists on the Vellmar Exchange as WZM.
- 10 August 1985 Hallin & Kuren Machine Works is wound up. 404 jobs are lost at Wasserdorf.
- 13 August 1985 Electric light is switched on in the market square at Norrwick.
- 15 August 1985 The coldest night in 60 years is recorded at Norrhafen. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 17 August 1985 A new school opens at Grauholt with 30 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 18 August 1985 A picture house opens in Bridge Quay, Tarnmund, seating 800.
- 23 August 1985 Gas lighting is installed in Printer Street, Salzhafen. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 24 August 1985 Moor Brewery is wound up. 837 jobs are lost at Tarnmoor.
- 25 August 1985 Dammberg marks the 600th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Long Street.
- 27 August 1985 The first train reaches Ostrabruck. The journey from Vellmar takes 5 hours.
- 28 August 1985 The Ostra rises 70 centimetres above its mark at Weinau. Cellars in Market Way are flooded.
September · 12 issues
- 1 September 1985 The Marschau Conference opens its 126th session. Water is poured. The delegation of Hichistan is recorded as not present.
- 5 September 1985 Rusk Iron & Steel lists on the Vellmar Exchange as SCV.
- 10 September 1985 Berging Press is acquired by Brenn & Keirand Machine Works.
- 11 September 1985 A cart overturns in New Gate Quay, Weinau. The driver, a man of Grauburg, is taken to hospital.
- 16 September 1985 The first train reaches Weinwick. The journey from Vellmar takes 3 hours.
- 17 September 1985 Hallin Foundry is declared bankrupt. 75 jobs are lost at Sudholt.
- 21 September 1985 Piped water reaches Ostra Street, Weinwick. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 22 September 1985 A new wing opens at the Tarnmoor hospital, with 20 beds.
- 24 September 1985 The coldest night in 20 years is recorded at Marschau. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 26 September 1985 The autumn fair opens at Sudfurt. 700 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 27 September 1985 Tarnmoor Trading House is acquired by Ostmann & Sons, Brewers.
- 29 September 1985 A new wing opens at the Norrhafen hospital, with 70 beds.
October · 17 issues
- 1 October 1985 A new school opens at Wasserdorf with 80 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 4 October 1985 Sudmark Wine Company is founded at Salzhafen by Ingrid Fenn.
- 7 October 1985 A new bridge is opened at Norrbruck by the Minister of the Interior. It has 8 arches.
- 8 October 1985 Hollstadt Gas & Light is declared bankrupt. 274 jobs are lost at Hollstadt.
- 10 October 1985 A fire in Weaver Gate at Hochstadt destroys 8 houses. The garrison attend. No lives are lost.
- 12 October 1985 Gas lighting is installed in Chapel Walk, Salzhafen. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 14 October 1985 A cart overturns in Weaver Gate, Hochstadt. The driver, a man of Berging, is taken to hospital.
- 16 October 1985 The autumn fair opens at Oberholt. 400 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 19 October 1985 The bells of Sandfeld church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 20 October 1985 Workers at the brewery in Hagenkirchen stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 6 days.
- 22 October 1985 Fenn & Sons, Printers lists on the Vellmar Exchange as KMB.
- 23 October 1985 United Marsh Timber lists on the Vellmar Exchange as MSR.
- 25 October 1985 The autumn fair opens at Brennholt. 800 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 26 October 1985 Reedtal Stores lists on the Vellmar Exchange as LKN.
- 27 October 1985 Gas lighting is installed in Market Square, Weinfeld. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 28 October 1985 A cart overturns in Long Quay, Sanding. The driver, a man of Grautal, is taken to hospital.
- 31 October 1985 A picture house opens in Harbour Gate, Grauburg, seating 600.
November · 13 issues
- 2 November 1985 Gas lighting is installed in Garrison Lane, Kessel. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 3 November 1985 The telegraph reaches Sandfeld. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 6 November 1985 A cart overturns in Garrison Gate, Lindenmar. The driver, a man of Hollstadt, is taken to hospital.
- 9 November 1985 Kessel marks the 800th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Reed Row.
- 10 November 1985 A motor omnibus service begins between Weinfeld and Weinau.
- 11 November 1985 A picture house opens in Church Way, Norrhafen, seating 800.
- 14 November 1985 A cart overturns in Market Street, Eisenheim. The driver, a man of Hollhausen, is taken to hospital.
- 15 November 1985 Gas lighting is installed in Bridge Row, Brennholt. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 21 November 1985 The Ostra rises 30 centimetres above its mark at Kessel. Cellars in Short Way are flooded.
- 23 November 1985 Beirmann Electrical is declared bankrupt. 243 jobs are lost at Norrbruck.
- 24 November 1985 Marschau Garrison win the Pfahl League, their 63rd title, with 16 wins from 22. Dieter Gristen of Grauburg Fortress is top scorer with 32 stakes.
- 25 November 1985 Workers at the brewery in Dammberg stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 7 days.
- 26 November 1985 Jost Eel Canning is founded at Weinau by Kerstin Jost.
December · 15 issues
- 1 December 1985 Martin Tarn wins the Radio Award for The Chancellor's Lantern.
- 2 December 1985 Andreas Wachs wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for What the Fog Keeps.
- 4 December 1985 The harvest at Grauholt is reported the best in memory. Grain is 8 pfen the measure.
- 5 December 1985 Fenn Foundry lists on the Vellmar Exchange as UWF.
- 6 December 1985 A fire in Ferry Lane at Wasserdorf destroys 8 houses. The garrison attend. No lives are lost.
- 7 December 1985 Rainer Kracher wins the Museum Gold Medal for A Grey Inheritance.
- 9 December 1985 A fire in Chapel Way at Ostrabruck destroys 2 houses. The town watch attend. No lives are lost.
- 10 December 1985 Gas lighting is installed in Chapel Row, Dammsee. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 16 December 1985 The winter fair opens at Hollhausen. 700 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 18 December 1985 Brenn & Histen Machine Works lists on the Vellmar Exchange as JAK.
- 22 December 1985 Brennholt marks the 400th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Printer Walk.
- 23 December 1985 A new wing opens at the Marschau hospital, with 80 beds.
- 25 December 1985 Batneilt Stake & Plank lists on the Vellmar Exchange as BATN.
- 27 December 1985 A storm strips roofs in Oberbach and fells the old lime in Reed Street.
- 31 December 1985 A fire in School Gate at Dammsee destroys 8 houses. The fire company attend. No lives are lost.