Boxoffice (Apr-Jun 1962)

Counter Cooking Equipment Designed on Modular Basis Star Manufacturing Co. has a complete new line of counter cooking equipment designed on a modular basis so standard equipment stands can be filled with no space left over. This Designer Series equipment is constructed of stainless steel for easy cleaning and lasting dm-ability. New full-width doors provide recessed control knobs and access to interior. New modular FOR MORE ^ INFORMATION # Sp Use Readers’ Bureau Coupon on Page 35 machine combines ease of operation and maintenance with style and eye appeal. Uniform shaved ice that is dry and fluffy is produced at the flick of a finger for snow balls, snow cones, slush and other iced drinks. Ice dispensed right into a cup makes it no longer necessary to store shaved ice that becomes soggy and has to be dipped and transferred to a cup. The Sno-Master is constructed of aluminum and stainless steel with an all-mirrored finish. It occupies only one square foot of counter space. Since operation is without ice coming into contact with hands at any time, all health requirements are met. Special Formula Mix for Coating Candy Apples Candy apples are being offered to theatre concessions as a new item with the “Candy Apple Magic” mix manufactured and distributed by Victor Products Co. The mix, in a cherry flavor, is packed in air-tight, sanitary polyethylene bags complete with instructions. One bag of the mix plus five design permits flush rear wall installation in equipment stands without wasting space. New recessed tops on all units trap grease and spillage and allow a practical means of locking units together with grease-tight seals. All units are completely serviceable from top and front. The new modular styling provides a maximum of cooking capacity in a minimum of lineal counter space. New adjustable legs with concealed threads make for true levehng and lineup. The complete set of equipment consists of deep fryer, griddle, hotplate and foodwarmer. It is available for either gas or electric power. Work top spacers are also available. Non-Toxic Insecticide Spray In Aerosol Dispenser Can Spix Aerosol, a new, non-toxic, nonflammable insecticide spray has been developed by the C. B. Dolge Co. especially for use against flies, mosquitoes and gnats. Pressure on the aerosol can valve releases a fine fog, assuring prolonged and deadly contact with insects. Where these insects are present the Spix Aerosol should be sprayed at the rate of six seconds per 1,000 cubic feet. Since it is non-flammable, the sprayer may smoke if he wishes. One compact can of this new spray is equivalent to more than one gallon of Class AA insecticide by government standards as it has concentrated killing power. It is suitable for use wherever food is handled, and, used as directed, is deadly also to wasps, roaches and silverfish. 1962 Ice-Shaving Machine Has Many Improvements Sno-Master Manufacturing Co. says that its new, 1962 model Sno-Master ice shaving Claims made for products described editorially on this and other pages are taken from the manufacturers' statements. pounds of sugar will coat 115 apples at a cost of less than one cent each. A special “test” sample size of the mix, enough to coat 50 apples, is available for 25 cents in coin or stamps. New Energy Candy In a Straw For Theatre Concessions A new candy item with a plus feature is Sip-Its which is made by Milko Products, Inc. Sip-Its work like a straw and each 9V^-inch Sip-It includes about 1/5 ounce of pure dextrose, native’s main source of body energy. While helping to keep children’s bodies primed, dextrose interferes less with their normal eating habits, being 30 The MODERN THEATRE SECTION