NAVY EXCHANGE NOTES (continued) . ..
What it boils down to is that we pay the same cost prices and taxes as a state
side exchange, plus we have a far mere complex transportation situation to put
up with. This same complex transportation picture very often results in higher
retail prices. This is simple arithmetics If an item costs $4.00 and it costs
another buck to get it to Adak, the Exchange has an investment of five dollars
which must be reflected in the retail price plus mark up.
WHAT HAPPENS TO THE PROFIT? Exchange profits do not belong to the exchange or
to any individual. After the cost of the merchandise is paid for and all wages,
repairs, supplies and other expenses are deducted, the profits are paid directly
to the station Welfare and Recreation fund for the benefit of everyone on Adak.
WE'RE MOT PERFECT; We don't want the above article to give the impression that
we think we are a well oiled, automatic machine that never makes a mistake. When
we do make a "boo boo", it is an honest mistake and we here at the Exchange are
^ working hard at trying to supply all of our patrons with the merchandise they
need and at the best possible price available to us. Your patronage is appreci
ated and we would like to thank the vast majority of our customers who are so
understanding of the unique problems we have to face and especially those who
can smile philosophycally when the ship is late or a vender comes through with
a last minute price change.
BOWLING BALLS
It has come to tha attention of this
writer that a lot of people would like
to buy a bov/ling ball but are afraid
that the people at the exchange don't
know how to drill the holes properly*
It's true...we don't know the first
| thing about drilling holes in bowling
" balls. You don't have to worry about
it though, because we don't drill the
holes anyway. At the special order
desk in the Exchange office we have a
gadget that measures your exact grip.
The sizes are then indicated on the
order blank, When the ball is- received,
it is all pollished up, the holes are
drilled and it is ready to bowl with.
So come on in and order that ball you've
been wanting. Bowling is a lot of fun
and you’ll certainly enjoy it a lot more
if you don't have to go searching through all the balls in the bowling alley to
find "the one you had last week".
NAVY EXCHANGE BEAUTY SHOP. . .Our licensed Beauticians are prepared to fashion
smart hair styles for you in our modern and confortable beauty shop located
in the exchange lobby. For appointments call between 9s00 AM and 5s00PM:
Mrs. Pattisal - 515-J or 184 for appointments on Wed. a.m. & 9-5 Thurs. & Friday.
Mrs. Clara Rivers 515-J or 218-J for appointments on Wed. and Thurs. Afternoon,
Monday thru Friday evenings.