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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1956
Page
28
Modern air conditioning units and electric fans let you control indoor climate in any room. Home, store, or office cooling is now affordable and widely available, with dealer guidance on cost and setup. The new all in one Windowlette unit cools up to 510 square feet with automatic temperature control.
In Bremerton Washington a bronze plaque was unveiled at Point No Point to commemorate the signing of the Hahd Skus treaty. Participants included Rev William Kitsap and David Prince, descendants of local chiefs associated with the treaty that ceded parts of Kitsap County.
Modern decorating thrives in air conditioned homes as light colors stay fresh longer and furnishings last longer. Filtration reduces dust while humidity control prevents mildew and sticking doors. Repainting and upholstery needs drop, with expert claims costs halve in cooled homes. Pianos and instruments stay in tune due to stable moisture.
Ned Smith Jr. captured a two foot long black snake found tampering with mail in a carton of baby chicks at the Ashland post office. He dropped the reptile into a glass jug as alarm from the chicks alerted workers.
Mrs. Oscar Turner, 26, learning to drive, backed across a vacant lot and through a brick wall into a swimming pool. Passenger Mrs. Bernice King sustained minor injuries, while Turner's 2 year old son Jack was uninjured.
The article explains calculating needed fan capacity. It covers room cubic footage, CFM ratings, and ventilating versus circulating ratings. A 2000 CFM ventilating fan yields about one air change per minute in a typical warm climate.
Contrary to belief, snakes can swim and move in water. They cannot strike as far on water due to lack of firm support, though their bite remains nearly as effective underwater as on land.
Knowing how to operate your room air conditioner can save you money and increase your comfort. For maximum results, keep the cooling portion running continuously or start early in the morning on hot days. The unit must run long after sunset to remove sun heat from the room.
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