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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1953
Page
3
Researchers at a Mid Western university report a new anti enzyme that halts decay acids before forming. From 381 compounds, 10 showed promise and only two were fully safe, tasteless, colorless and usable in dentifrice.
Drought reduces available forage across Central Texas with deer losses tied to malnutrition. A ranch near Austin reported up to twenty carcasses, including a velvet antlered five pointer. An autopsy by Texas A&M pathologist Dr. R D Turk confirmed starvation despite stomachs full of inedible material. Younger deer are hit hardest as migration declines and blighted ranges linger.
Acid formation was prevented yet normal digestion continued. The observation notes no impact on standard digestive processes or outcomes.
Garrison notes many drivers delayed inspections last weeks under the old law in Spring 1952 due to a shortage of inspection stations and last minute waiting. The new law extends a seven month period to reduce lines and delays.
Four new subscribers joined the Eagle list in a single push: Frank Koudelka and George Rybak of Houston, Mrs A F Wolff of Moulton, and Eddie Steinacher of El Campo. Ten dollar subscription gifts were sent for Mrs Otto Templin Sr, Mrs O J Tempin, and Mrs R E B Ogden of Seguin, plus Mrs F B Templin of Oak Harbor Washington. Renewals include Eddie Koudelka Moulich Flatonia, Louis Rothbauer Newport Washington, and others across Texas and beyond.
The St. Josephs Altar Society met at the Parish Hall with President Mrs. Joe Heger presiding. Members planned the Parish Picnic Country Store for September 13 and were urged to bring items or contact Mrs. Frank Petras.
Airman James V. Smith of Sheppard Air Base, badly injured in the Smiley fire that destroyed the Johnnie Cure house on July 14, faces arson charges after Cure was previously charged with arson. Smith, treated at Holmes Memorial Hospital and later at Lackland, recovered while Cure’s frame structure burned in a blast that knocked out windows and doors. A passerby found Smith about 100 yards from the scene and he was rushed to the local hospital in serious condition. Arson charges were filed against Cure the day after the fire.
The column discusses strikes and the public’s rights, asking how society would function if everyone echoed strikers’ tactics. It notes District Judge C Woodrow Laughlin’s removal suit in Austin, alleges ties to political boss George Parr, and questions voter responsibility, media influence, and anti communist sentiment.
Oil men have drilled 20 521 feet below the surface while Mt Everest rises 29 002 feet above sea level. Basins may reach 30 000 to 60 000 feet, but vast costs need a solid chance of oil at the bottom to justify the venture.
Funeral services for Albin Heidrich 86 of Shiner were held Wednesday August 19 honoring his life. The rites at Buffington Chapel Shiner were conducted by Rev E J Oehlke and he was buried at Shiner City Cemetery. He died August 17 at his son Adolph Heidrich’s home. Born April 1 1867 in Gera Germany he married Marie Peters March 9 1885 and came to America September 1891. Survivors include three sons eight daughters 28 grandchildren and 47 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife and several children and siblings.
More than a million tons of crude oil and its products are moved through pipe lines every day in the United States. Hundreds of mile long freight trains would require the natural gas which travels daily through pipe lines. Yet very few people, including those working in the oil and gas industry, have ever seen one of these lines.
Texas will implement a new seed testing fee plan on Sept 1 through two laboratories in Lubbock and Austin. Complete seed tests cost 2.50 with exceptions. germination and purity analyses priced separately. Noxious weed samples cost 1. seed tags rise to 2 cents. Fees accompany samples. tests must be paid to Texas Seed Act Fund.
Henry Webber of Shiner son of Mr and Mrs Walter Webber completes the Baldwin Business College Yoakum Texas accounting course He studied the complete program including three units in bookkeeping and the garage accounting set
The world’s largest hotel converted into a mammoth storage tank would hold 3.4 million barrels of oil, enough to feed the nation for about 10 hours. The United States daily oil demand exceeds 8.3 million barrels. Personal notes: Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Stewart and daughter Deborah visited the Ernest Laqua home over the weekend.
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