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The Evening Courier
Vellmar · Friday, 1 April 1988 · No. 42,579 · Editor: Kurt Moor · Late edition
Money · Eisenheim · 30 March 1988
Taunden & Wutveist, Merchants is founded at Eisenheim by Susanne Taunden.
Taunden & Wutveist, Merchants is founded at Eisenheim by Susanne Taunden. And you thought it was a quiet week. The Exchange took it steady.
In the story: Taunden & Wutveist, Merchants, Susanne Taunden.
The Grand Chancellor, Karl Nagel, was not available to the Courier tonight.
Around the country · Sanding
The first television set in Sanding is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Old Gate Gate
The first television set in Sanding is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Old Gate Gate. A crowd gathers for the front-line report. The Courier's man was there. In the story: Sanding, Old Gate Gate.
Around the country · Grauburg
Piped water reaches Forge Street, Grauburg
Piped water reaches Forge Street, Grauburg. The old pump is retained by public request. The quay was black with people. In the story: Grauburg, Forge Street.
Around the country · Oberholt
The road between Oberholt and Weinwick is metalled at a cost of 50,000 marka
The road between Oberholt and Weinwick is metalled at a cost of 50,000 marka. Nobody stayed indoors. In the story: Oberholt, Garrison Square.
Around the country · Lindenmar
A picture house opens in Mill Gate, Lindenmar, seating 700
A picture house opens in Mill Gate, Lindenmar, seating 700. The quay was black with people. In the story: Lindenmar, Mill Gate.
Around the country · Weinfeld
A new school opens at Weinfeld with 20 pupils
A new school opens at Weinfeld with 20 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's. The Courier's man was there. In the story: Weinfeld, Vine Street.
Around the country · Weinwick
Gas lighting is installed in Chapel Street, Weinwick
Gas lighting is installed in Chapel Street, Weinwick. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness. More in tomorrow's Courier. In the story: Weinwick, Chapel Street.
Around the country · Kessel
A storm strips roofs in Kessel and fells the old lime in Forge Street
A storm strips roofs in Kessel and fells the old lime in Forge Street. More in tomorrow's Courier. In the story: Kessel, Forge Street.
The Roll as published by the War Ministry
The Ministry sent no names. The Courier is glad of it.
The front line is at the Reed Line. No change.
Courts and Assembly
The Assembly this week, in words of one syllable where possible.
1 April 1988. The Tramway (Amendment) Act goes through. Passed by the Assembly by 38 votes to 3. Provides 164304 marka for works between Grautal and Salzhafen. It changes The Tramway Act. Nobody cheered.
30 March 1988. The Sanding Housing Act goes through. Passed by the Assembly by 46 votes to 0. Every town above 5000 inhabitants must appoint an officer under this Act. Comes into force on 1 January 1989. Nobody cheered.
28 March 1988. The Aviation Act goes through. Passed by the Assembly by 36 votes to 22. Licences are issued by the Ministry of the Interior for a fee of 32 marka. Nobody cheered.
26 March 1988. The Reedtal Electricity Act goes through. Passed by the Assembly by 36 votes to 7. Licences are issued by the Ministry of the Interior for a fee of 652 marka. Nobody cheered.
The High Court. Grollar v. Wendl: Concerning an unpaid debt of 66601 marka. Ruling: dismissed. The gallery was half empty by lunch.
The Regional Court of The Osmoor. Veinmin v. Hauk: Concerning an unpaid debt of 66601 marka. Ruling: for the plaintiff with costs. You should have seen the faces.
Money
The Courier's shopping basket.
Bread 333 pfen the loaf. Beer 499.5 pfen the litre. A day's work pays 55.46 marka. A room costs 194.13 marka the month. The Exchange closed the year at 33,382.90. Bank rate 3.64 per cent.
The War Appropriation this year: 122,477,204 marka. Sixty-three to nil.
Born, wed, gone.
222 births, 108 weddings, 164 deaths this week. Population 697,107.
On this day
117 years ago. Six clubs form the Pfahl League. The first season is played that autumn on planked pitches over water. Report.
183 years ago. A cart overturns in Garrison Street, Salzhafen. The driver, a man of Hochstadt, is taken to hospital. Report.
Programmes of the day: the wireless.
Sport
Pfahl. The League of 1987 went to Tarnmund Lake. Full table.
| Club | W | L |
|---|---|---|
| Tarnmund Lake | 17 | 5 |
| Grauburg Fortress | 16 | 6 |
| Norrwick Printers | 15 | 7 |
| Hollstadt Workers | 14 | 8 |
| Marschau Garrison | 13 | 9 |
| Weinfeld Vintners | 11 | 11 |
| Altstadt Pfahl Club | 10 | 12 |
| Reedside Athletic | 10 | 12 |
| Ostrabruck Bridge | 8 | 14 |
| Brennholt Farmers | 8 | 14 |
| Vellmar Wardens | 7 | 15 |
| Kessel Iron | 3 | 19 |
The Courier's verdict on the season: long. Table below.
The Stars
The Courier crossword
Across runs across. Down runs down. Solution tomorrow. Do not send in almanacs. Fill it in online. Yesterday's habit, today's solution.
electrics · Sudholt · since 1957 · STB
For electric fittings, lamps and wiring, talk to Sudholt Electric Company of Sudholt.
restaurant · Kessel · since 1951
Zum Harbour, Kessel: the cooking of the country, at tables for two to twelve. Enquiries welcome.
retail · Lindenmar · since 1951 · MEE
Mengen Department Store, Lindenmar: everything for the family under one roof. Enquiries welcome.
brewing · Grautal · since 1971 · IIJ
For ale and porter in cask, and bottled beer for the household, talk to Grautal Brewery of Grautal.
banking · Brennholt · since 1965 · PPP
Brennholt Savings Bank, Brennholt: the safe keeping of deeds and plate. Enquiries welcome.
printing · Salzhafen · since 1986 · ZZP
Dorn & Sons, Printers, Salzhafen: ruled ledgers, day-books and licensed calendars. Enquiries welcome.