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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1939
Page
3
A dated devotional note reflecting on guiding light from Christ, with a Horace Mann quote on cultivation of the intellect and Desraeli on how knowledge of the past expands future decision making.
A 1939 magazine piece by Morgan Denning likens overeating to drinking, citing a 300 pound friend “Henry” who eats three meals a day plus snacks. The anecdote highlights daily caloric excess far above his 2500 calorie need and quirkily details Henry’s habit patterns and symptoms.
A local column argues excess food intake by Henry equals daily calorie excess. It frames Henry as a food drunkard, linking temperance to total abstinence from harmful indulgences and moderation of useful ones. The piece notes doctors advising reduced drinking smoking and eating.
A recent meeting featured a national figure with strong health, who admitted a health break and resolved to quit whiskey. The discussion touched on drinking versus abstaining as life insurance risk, and contrasted a 260 pound man with a healthy target of 170 to 180. The piece cites a magazine table detailing exercise needed to burn excess calories for common foods, listing actions like walking, climbing, running, and swimming to offset surplus intake.
The article explains how exercise level dictates daily calorie needs from 2500 for indoor desk workers to 6000 for hard workers and up to 10000 for cyclists. It warns against overeating or undereating, warns about food drunkenness, and urges temperance to live longer.
A Washington restaurateur quips that some patrons treat his silverware like medicine to be taken after meals, sparking reflections on dining etiquette and public perception of tableware use.
Nationally known cartoonist depicts a father daughter joke about raising a girl with dancing music art and travel before marriage. A Washington schoolboy quips about a greatest common divisor, prompting a quip about a lost item. A lampoon about athletes and business follows, ending with a Mike line on hammer throwing versus monkey business.
A Washington inventor perfects a slick mouse trap 80 arrang ed with mirrors so approaching mice see several others enjoying the cheese. A San Diego man tells his lawyer he fears his wife. A State college lad quips about Sunday dinners with bankers menala. A Scotchman cuts his finger after iodine bottle mishap. Office Grouch notes the hardest thing to rise for is a cold bed. A wife complains a 4 am wake is loud enough to justify waking. The tramp offers a bow and explanation to a lady about talking in public.
The U and I club met at Mrs. Ernest Garrett’s home with seven members. They scheduled the monthly supper for members and families for Saturday March 25 at the Joe Maxwell home. The supper committee includes Mrs. Robert Dawson Mrs. Dill Boileau and Mrs. Maxwell. Members should bring sandwiches and their own table service. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
Sunshine Community members will elect officers at a meeting scheduled for Wednesday March 22 at the Don Wylie home. A noon dinner will follow with meat sandwiches and a basket dinner requested.
Mrs Amos Norton entertained seven EB O W club members at Mrs Robert Dawson home Tuesday. A business meeting preceded light refreshments and social time with Chinese checkers. The next regular meeting is March 28 at Mrs Dawson's home.
Government tests show that actors and speakers may project less in cold conditions as heavy clothing absorbs more sound, requiring louder voice to be heard. Audience ears feel changes as outfits influence acoustic clarity.
The Legion Auxiliary in Brighton elected delegates and alternates to attend the county American Legion auxiliary meeting on April 11. Delegates include Mrs. Paul Snakenberg, Mrs. Belle Rice, Mrs. Oscar Lane, Mrs. Fred Downing, Mrs. Everette Burnham, Mrs. George Birney, and Mrs. Archie Buwer. Alternate names were read, and the group approved 270 pounds of magazines sent to Knoxville veterans hospital. Cards were sent to ill members and two Des Moines veterans, Ralph Woods and Clyde Putnam. They voted to send clothing to a child, a monetary gift to Knoxville hospital for prizes, and to greet the Legion on its 20th anniversary. Serving committee: Mrs. Archie Euwer and Mrs. S. W. Kaster.
Edna Turnipseed was honored at a shower hosted by her mother Mrs. Faye Turnipseed and the Merry Makers club plus guests. Miss Turnipseed will marry Daryl Statler later this month with gifts and refreshments provided for the guest of honor.
The Washington Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star received an invitation to Brighton OFS for a school of instruction next Monday March 26. The session begins at 1 20 pm with an evening meeting at 7 30 pm led by instructor Mrs. Male Brumm of Fort Madison.
Pauline Elizabeth Ramey of Hedrick and Noy C. Sable of Packwood were married yesterday at 5 p.m. in the Methodist parsonage with Pr. Arthur Atack performing the single ring ceremony. Attendants were Nettle Mayer and Keith Carrin. They planned a honeymoon trip to Illinois and will reside in Packwood.
The Pythian Sisters of West Chester met Tuesday in regular session despite bad roads and illness with fair attendance. Representatives to the Grand Temple and delegates to the district convention were elected, and plans were made for the section on April 11. A practice meeting is set for March 30, with all members urged to attend.
Community events list shows church and club meetings across Monday to Saturday including Ladies Aid sessions, Rebekah initiation, P.E.O gatherings, a Damascus Shrine ceremony, a Turkey dinner, and a Y M C A short course. Notable addresses include Mrs J W Applegate 427 East Jefferson, Mrs Meredith Chance 213 Main Street, and Will Matucha 406 Rae Main Street.
A list of residents with birthdays and anniversaries is published. Among those noted are Mrs. Lewis Warren Rex Henz of Oskaloosa Mrs L P Severe of Brighton Leslie Gates Mrs Jack Schneider Harlan Bm ry Sam Beese Mrs Paul Ross of Wayland Helen and Dean Niffenegger Juanita Miller and Clyde Lambert celebrating thirteenth anniversary Wayne Pratt Ray Box Eva Stevens and other neighbors, with cake and committee remarks at a birthday party.
The Fortnightly club garden department sponsors a free short course tomorrow at 2:30 pm in the YMCA community room. Prof. H E Jaques of Iowa Wesleyan College Mount Pleasant lectures on Insects and displays his insect collection. Mrs E E Morrison plans song selections as part of the program.
In Health magazine a report notes that sustained loud work inside a can or enclosed space causes greater ear damage than equivalent noise exposure outdoors. It cites studies showing higher sound levels and poorer ventilation intensifying the risk for workers.
Mrs Bert Dill hosted the Poinsettia club luncheon yesterday at her home with a St Patrick day theme. Centerpiece featured a shamrock bowl and green white colors dominated the menu. Chinese checkers provided entertainment while the menu noted a letter to a member unable to attend. Two guests, MPs A C Durst and Mrs May Smith, joined members including Mrs Sherm Crone Mrs Owen Hayes and others.
Hi Ho the sage of Chinatown says some men are so dishonest that even if paid for breath they would choke trying to cheat. The quote reflects a sharp view of deceit and integrity attributed to the figure known as Hi Ho.
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