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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1938
Page
6
Westinghouse introduces the MEAT KEEPER in its 1938 refrigerators, a porcelain enamel compartment below the froster holding over ten pounds of meat at under 40 degrees. The enclosed, ventilated space with 86 percent humidity slows bacteria, preserves meat for days longer, and prevents dehydration with controlled air circulation.
Distracting summer heat and humidity are no longer a problem for indoor spaces such as offices and waiting rooms. The article notes relief from heat in general areas and mentions All Led ger of Iowa Southern Utilities as the source.
Salesmen discuss a new compact portable air conditioner that performs all functions of summer cooling. Ledger cites General Motors portable unit powered by a built in meter mizer and Frigidaire factories in Dayton Ohio. Local dealer says the product is truly new from the ground up with a specialized cooling unit patterned after the meter mizer refrigerator.
Frederick Reed assists Charles Berdo this week as reported by F. J. Longer. Mr and Mrs George Gates of Downey visited Leslie Gates for dinner Sunday. Mrs J H Baird and Mide Lewis were noted in the social column.
Henry Little of Iowa Southern Utilities Co. touts Frigidaire’s double-easy quickube tray that eliminates sticking and warming. The tray releases ice instantly without holding under a tap, reducing loss and making every cube usable for table use.
Mrs. Howard Miller and Mrs. Fred Longer visited Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Charlie Scheibel. Mrs. Lyle Wilson spent Tuesday afternoon at the Stanley Baird home. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Baird, Mike Lewis, and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley were also mentioned in the social notes.
Chas Breitenbach of Iowa Southern Utilities describes Frigidaire 1988 models featuring torquetube doors with all steel construction and no wood framing. The doors are fully insulated, reducing heat leakage and operating costs. Demonstrations and cut away views are at Breitenbach's store alongside the complete Frigidaire line.
South Hill June 3 Ern e Green is suffering with a very bad case of poison ivy. Norman Havel has been visiting the past week at the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs John Lasek. Several neighbors and relatives are noted visiting and helping with farm work and daily life.
Baird of Washington Sue Ab bott Mary Joan and Caroline Van Gundy of Peoria Til attended the Lewis reunion at Tow a City Sunday. Other relatives were there from Algona Guthrie Center Cedar Rapids and Tow a City. Mary Gier spent Tuesday afternoon with June Longer.
In Merrimac on June 30 Earl Smith is noted as the first in the neighborhood to start cutting wheat, beginning on a field Monday. Doyle Pan is reported as the first to finish haying, completed Tuesday at his place.
The mink feeds largely on frogs fish crayfish and muskrats but also preys on land animals. It will tackle creatures from a house rat and rabbit to a chicken.
A photograph captures Al Ledger, longtime associate of Iowa Southern Utilities, in a candid moment during a public event. Ledger’s role with the utility firm is noted as part of his professional profile.
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