The Evening Courier, 24 February 1997

Money · Vellmar · 21 February 1997

Brennholt Press lists on the Vellmar Exchange as DZU.

Brennholt Press lists on the Vellmar Exchange as DZU. The brokers cheered. Or coughed. Hard to say. More tomorrow.

In the story: The Vellmar Exchange, Brennholt Press.

The Grand Chancellor, Rolf Quast, was not available to the Courier tonight.

**Our picture:** Vellmar, 21 February 1997, the crowd. Spot yourself. Brennholt Press lists on the Vellmar Exchange as DZU.

Dammberg Construction is declared bankrupt

Dammberg Construction is declared bankrupt. 742 jobs are lost at Dammberg. The whole town came to look. In the story: Dammberg Construction.

Money · Vellmar

Kessel Trading House lists on the Vellmar Exchange as SJR

Kessel Trading House lists on the Vellmar Exchange as SJR. The Courier's man was there. In the story: The Vellmar Exchange, Kessel Trading House.

Around the country · Brennholt

The road between Brennholt and Sanding is metalled at a cost of 40,000 marka

The road between Brennholt and Sanding is metalled at a cost of 40,000 marka. The Courier's man was there. In the story: Brennholt, Reed Walk.

Around the country · Kessel

Gas lighting is installed in Iron Street, Kessel

Gas lighting is installed in Iron Street, Kessel. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness. Details inside. In the story: Kessel, Iron Street.

Around the country · Weinwick

Workers at the weaving shed in Weinwick stop work over wages

Workers at the weaving shed in Weinwick stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 5 days. The quay was black with people. In the story: Weinwick, Long Walk.

Around the country · Eisenheim

A motor omnibus service begins between Eisenheim and Sanding

A motor omnibus service begins between Eisenheim and Sanding. Hundreds turned out. In the story: Eisenheim, Weaver Gate.

Around the country · Hollhausen

Workers at the foundry in Hollhausen stop work over wages

Workers at the foundry in Hollhausen stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 5 days. Nobody stayed indoors. In the story: Hollhausen, Tanner Square.

About Town

The Courier's eyes and ears in the cafés.

Rosa Tarn, merchant, is 85 today. Not a day over 85, say friends.

Viktor Brenn, teacher, is 78 today. Still working, still complaining about the ferry. Happy birthday.

Manfred Eckholt, shop assistant, is 74 today. Friends say you would never guess.

Renate Marrow, driver, is 67 today. Still working, still complaining about the ferry. Happy birthday.

Klaus Dill, clerk, is 67 today. Still working, still complaining about the ferry. Happy birthday.

Bernd Tarn, architect, is 65 today. Friends have been asked not to mention it. Friends have mentioned it.

Rolf Kaner, teacher, is 60 today. Not a day over 60, say friends.

Paul Brenn, postal worker, is 59 today. Still working, still complaining about the ferry. Happy birthday.

Gone

Monika Brenn, labourer, born Hollwald 15 April 1932, died 20 February 1997.

Thomas Brenn, farmer, born Kessel 3 June 1929, died 19 February 1997. Minister of the Interior.

The Roll as published by the War Ministry

Private

Uwe Brenn, of Norrwick

The 6th (Reserve) Marsh Regiment

enemy action

22 February 1997

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.

23 February 1997. The Pensions (Amendment) Act goes through. Passed by the Assembly by 39 votes to 13. Every town above 2000 inhabitants must appoint an officer under this Act. It changes The Pensions (Amendment) Act. It took them all afternoon.

20 February 1997. The Norrwick Railway Act goes through. Passed by the Assembly by 42 votes to 9. Provides 176540 marka for works between Wasserdorf and Hochstadt. Nobody cheered.

The High Court. Ketmel v. Brundfeld: Concerning the estate of the late Brundfeld. Ruling: for the eldest son. The Courier was there.

The High Court. Brenn v. Dellar: Concerning smoke from a paper mill at Sanding. Ruling: dismissed. The gallery was full.

The Regional Court of Kesselhöh. The Crown v. Vogt: Concerning desertion from the Marsh Regiments. Ruling: acquitted: he was lost in the fog. You should have seen the faces.

The Regional Court of The Sudmark. Brenn v. Brenn: Concerning the estate of the late Brenn. Ruling: will set aside. You should have seen the faces.

The Regional Court of Kesselhöh. Hallin v. Fenn: Concerning a contract for church bells not delivered. Ruling: for the defendant. The gallery was full.

The Regional Court of The Sudmark. Brenn v. Klessdan: Concerning an unpaid debt of 28135 marka. Ruling: for the plaintiff, half the sum. You should have seen the faces.

Money

What your pfen buys this week.

Bread 375.1 pfen the loaf. Beer 562.7 pfen the litre. A day's work pays 66.33 marka. A room costs 232.15 marka the month. The Exchange closed the year at 58,679.90. Bank rate 3.81 per cent.

The War Appropriation this year: 143,092,891 marka. Sixty-three to nil.

The week in the registers.

206 births, 115 weddings, 181 deaths this week. Population 711,263.

On this day

192 years ago. Weinfeld marks the 200th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Mill Street. Report.

191 years ago. The brewery at Hagenkirchen burns through the night. 28 men are out of work. Report.

Programmes of the day: the wireless.

Sport

Pfahl. The League of 1996 went to Norrwick Printers. Full table.

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

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 The weather turns and so does your luck, briefly.

Gemini A cousin writes. Reply this week or not at all.

Cancer The causeway is dry. Use it.

Leo You will be thanked in public. Look modest.

Virgo Sort the drawer you have been avoiding.

Libra The scales tip your way on Thursday.

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

Sagittarius You will be late. Leave earlier than that.

Capricorn Do not lend the ladder.

Aquarius Drink the beer, not the water.

Pisces Sleep early on Wednesday. You will need it.

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.