The History Of Natural Gas From 600 B.C.
The article traces natural gas from ancient mystique to modern utility, noting early uses by the Chinegue for salt evaporation, Delphi temples, and Baku seepages. It cites North American discoveries, early wells in Fredonia New York 1821, Detroit 1854, and Erie 1854, plus a 475000 mile pipeline network and 1955 production of 16 trillion cubic feet with 211 trillion reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Greece
Baku
Caspian Sea
Persia
India
North America
Charleston
West Virginia
Geo Washington
America
Fredonia
New York
the Nations First Natural Gas Company
Michigan Consolidated Gas Company
Detroit
Erie
Pennsylvania
Rochester
Titusville
Water Heaters and the Hot Water Demand
Charles R. Henderson, district general manager for Michigan Consolidated, notes modern appliances need ample hot water. He cites over 80 percent of household water is hot, with about 40 uses, urging gas water heaters sized to family needs and future growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Henderson
Michigan Consolidated
New Look Gas Kitchens Feature Colorful Ranges
Gas ranges adopt two and three tone enamel and metallic finishes with pink yellow green coppertone stainless and satin chrome cabinets. Thermostatic controls keep temperatures from 150 to 450 degrees eliminating scorching and boil overs. Built in ovens with wide 24 inch models and internal thermometers offer faster, smokeless cooking and easier cleanup.
Gas Clothes Dryer Promises Quick, Easy Laundry
The automatic gas clothes dryer speeds washing with sunless warmth and damp-dry action. It dries 15 times faster than lines, saving 20 workdays yearly and reducing ironing by tumbling wrinkles from towels knits and flannels. It frees homemakers from hauling heavy laundry and cuts walking miles.
Server gas refrigerator promises continuous automatic cooling
The modern Server gas refrigerator uses a tiny blue flame to energy the cooling cycle. It provides continuous automatic operation with silent, even cold without starts or stops and features automatic defrosting for ease of housework.
Anniversary Year For Co. Sales Executive
Milton Kendrick, sales manager for Michigan Consolidated Gas in Ann Arbor, marks his 25th year in the gas utility business. A University of Michigan graduate, he joined a Maryland gas firm in 1953 and has held multiple posts in Mt. Pleasant, Greenville, and Ann Arbor, alongside leadership roles in the Junior Chamber of Commerce Lions Club Red Cross Junior Achievement and the Michigan Gas Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Consolidated Gas Company
Ann Arbor
Milton Kendrick
University of Michigan
Maryland Gas Company
Mt. Pleasant
Greenville
Kendrick
Junior Chamber of Commerce
The
Lions Club
American Red Cross
Athletic Managers Association
U. of M
National Alumni Association
Michigan Gas Association
Incinerators touted as home solution to waste problems
Modern gas incinerators are presented as a complete answer to household garbage. They promise indoor disposal of wet waste, bones, and old shoes while excluding cans and bottles, saving money and space and reducing fire hazards and pest attraction.
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B.C
Consult
Holland
Sleem St EH
Holland Furnace Co
Ann Arbor, Mich
Henry A. Schroen
Michigan Avenue
C.H.C
Brown St
Cerren East
Scott Eas Mea
R. G. Wahl
Michigan
Bryant Furnaces
Williamson Furnaces
Michigan Stoker & Engineering
S. Ashley
Normandy
Brooks St
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