NAl/y EXCHANGE' /vcres.
NEW EXCHANGE OFFICER DUE: LTJG R. A. VERPLAETSE, SC, USN is due to arriv:e on
Adak in the near future to relieve LT R. S. 0LINGER as N avy Exchange Officer* Nr.
VERPLAETSE cones to us fron} the Navy Exchange at Norfolk, Va*, where he served as
assistant Exchange Officer* The relieving date is expected to be approximately 15
December.
SNOW CHAINS: The Navy Exchange garage will install snow chains on your car on a
"manpower available" basis.. The charge is .75^. Eue to the limited number of per
sonnel attached to the garage, there may be times when it will be impossible to in
stall chains. It is suggested that patrons call the garage prior to driving .there
to determine if a men Is available to put the chains on. Incidentally, there is
now available at the garage tri-pod jacks which are extremely easy to operate and
are ideal for putting your own chains on.
SEAUTY SHOP: The holiday season is fast approaching and many of Adah's lovely
udies will be wanting to visit the beauty shop in order to look their very best.
If you intend to make a visit to the beauty shop prior to Christmas time, it is
strongly suggested that you make your appointments now. If you'd' like, drop in at
the shop in,person to make your appointment and enjoy a cup of coffee'on the housel
FRESH FLOWERS: We would like again to remind the good people of Adak that fresh
flowers arc available through the special order desk, for those special occasions.
The flowers received thus far have arrived in fine shape. Surprise the little wo
man on her birthday, anniversary, etc., with beautiful fresh flowers. Guar a, ntoed
to make a hit.
SHOPPER'S HINTS: If you have a sportsman (or sportswoman) in your family, take
hoed I! I Arriving on the next ship is a fine shipment of shotguns (.12 Gauge), *22
Sidles and 30.06 & .270 doer rifles. These will probably go font so shop early.
Also in the sporting goods line, we have a fine selection in fishing and camping
£ear. Next spring will be hero before you know it and Adak’s folks will bo flock
ing to the hills and streams to "rough it". All of these items make excellent
Christmas gifts that will last for years end years.
A complete inventory will have to be held for the purposes of relieving the Ex
change officer. As a result of this inventory, many items will no doubt wind up
bn the mark-down table. These mark-downs will start very soon so keep an eye on
the "bargain section" and take full advantage of these good buys.
CHRISTMAS CARDS: Right now is certainly not to soon to buy your holiday cards.
have a fine selection in stock that will be sure to please your friends end loved
ones in the lower forty-nine.
BIRCHWOOD BARBER SHOP: The barber shop in the Birchwood building will be open for
business Monday, 19 November, The hours of operation,will be: Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday,,, OB00 to 1145 and 1230 to 1615*
SNOW - SNOW - SNOW: You’ve'got the snow,,,.We*ve got the sleds! Big ones for the
big kids (and parents) and little ones for the small fry. Those are good sturdy
sleds ideal for taking the ’’lumps’1 of /.dale’s somewhat rough terrain.