The bell on our new washer really intrigued me. Around 1950 we finally got an actual automatic washing machine. You’d plug it in, turn it to “start” and then you could walk away while it swirled the ...

Way back in time I wrote a column about wash day in my family when I was a young boy. I recalled the log cabin that my father built back in the mid 20s and the fast moving spring running beside it ...

“See that?” I asked, pointing at a TV ad for major appliances. “If we ever have to get a new washer and dryer, that’s the color I want!” They were deep blue, and I heard a choir of angels singing.

“Took a risk washing my clothes when there was a chance of rain. I put it all on the line.” I was looking out my window near my desk at a neighbor’s house, watching banners hanging on the porch wave ...

Wringer washer: John of Quakertown is looking for a wringer washer. Easel: Reba of Allentown is looking for an easel for painting. Fence posts: Amy of Lehighton is looking for white vinyl fence posts.

Many things have changed at Allied Appliance since the days of wringer washers. They now sell, design and install kitchen cabinets. Appliances sold include washers, dryers, fridges and ranges (oven ...

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