Greenbelt, Maryland. Federal housing project. Mrs. Leslie Atkins taking an orange out of her well-stocked refrigerator

Greenbelt, Maryland. Federal housing project. Mrs. Leslie Atkins preparing dinner in her kitchen, one end of which is the dining room. Notice the mangle and washing machine on either side of the stove

You'll probably find new friends during this war, but you may not find a new refrigerator, so keep yours in good condition. To assure best results, arrange food properly, meat and milk closest to freezing unit. Don't overcrowd, as this prevents circulation of air

Cardinal "don't" for housekeepers: don't put hot food into the refrigerator. Allow cooked foods to cool to room temperature before placing in the refrigerator

If your refrigerator is a separate unit, see that there is a two-and-a-half-inch clearance between it and the wall behind and at least a seven-inch clearance above

Conservation of durable goods. Old Man Winter comes to the refrigerator. This unfortunate freezing compartment is lumbering along day and night, coated with excess frost. Defrost frequently, keep the cold control set at "low" except when freezing ice cream or ice cubes, and keep the frost formation

The motors of many refrigerators require periodic cleaning. If your model is one of these, keep coils free from hampering dust and grime by weekly sessions with a wire brush or a vacuum attachment

Conservation of durable goods. Try this on your refrigerator. Close the door on a slip of paper or a dollar bill. If you can pull the paper out, you are wasting valuable electric power. Have the gasket (the strip that lines the edge of the door) tightened or replaced immediately, and help Uncle Sam

Greenbelt, Maryland. Federal housing project. Paying for purchases at the checking out gate of the cooperative grocery store