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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1940
Page
8
High Point stores showcase 1940 refrigerators with dual economy features and improved cold storage. Models offer adjustable humidity for vegetables, frost ed foods, ice cube storage, and large farm capacity aimed at urban and rural homes with better dollar value and energy efficiency.
Cincinnati May 22 Crosley Shipments of ShelVador electric refrigerators for April were the largest in the past three years says Thomas W Berger general sales manager The Crosley Corporation Not since May 1937 have shipments equalled those for the month just closed Indications point to May being even bigger Crosley Refrigerators sold in High Point exclusively by In gram Furniture Company.
A new compact features a large powder case and a tiny flashlight bulb atop the mirror for dark vanity use. Both the bulb and battery are replaceable. The plastic case comes in all black ivory and pastel color combinations.
In major American cities the share of legal curb parking in business districts has fallen from about one third to roughly one half over the last decade, impacting street loading zones and traffic patterns.
Report notes that in the first 15 days of April, automobile registrations in principal cities will exceed the April 1939 level by about 33 percent.
Philco introduces a special frozen food compartment maintaining 2 to 20 degrees above zero. Months of research enabled instant temperature control while keeping the ice cube space intact. The feature targets frozen foods and desserts with a dedicated north pole style storage area.
The Stewart-Warner Dual Temp offers a separate freezing locker kept 22 degrees below freezing with six ice trays and 84 cubes capacity, 85 percent humidity, a Steinlamp to purify air, and removable center shelves. 1940 line includes Saw-a-Step De Luxe and Standard models from Household Appliance Co. in 205 North Main street.
Do not discard large cauliflower leaves. Boil for about 30 minutes and serve with plenty of butter, salt and pepper.
Westinghouse unveils a twelve model 1940 line led by an eight cubic foot low price unit for large rural families. Tru-Zone Cold control fixes five temperature zones with True-Temp control fiberglass insulation and redesigned hardware. Glass insulation and Freon cooling promise lower temps, less vibration, and quieter operation sold by Rose Furniture Co. in High Point Thomasville and Asheboro.
General Electric introduces the 1940 model with six improvements. Features include frozen storage with sub freezing temps, 85 percent humidity in cold storage for meat, 90 percent humidity in crisping drawers, and 40 degree general storage. Automatic humidity controls preserve freshness for days. High Point Hardware invites customers to see the new GE unit on display.
Use lukewarm water and mild suds to wash silk and avoid direct sun. Silk scorches so iron only warm. dampen evenly, press on the wrong side under a thin cloth to protect the fabric.
Diced avocado and orange grapefruit sections on crisp lettuce, garnished with mint strips, served with French dressing. Also sandwiches of cream cheese and walnuts make a light lunch option for the first warm days.
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