COME TO THE FAIRiii.The Spring Toy Fair that is. Think of all the joy brought
to a girl or boy by getting them a toy. Tricycles, Bicycles, Hobby Horsos, all
things that maybe Santa forgot to bring are available. Starting today, 1 May
the Toy Fair begins at the Navy Exchange fairground in the Retail Store, As an
added attraction there will be "daily specials'* featuring Selected toys reduced
l/4 or more from the regular price. These reduced prices will be effective for
one day only and new items will be featured each day during the week.
MOTHER’S DAY IS 14 MAY....There is still time to make MOTHER'S DAY her happiest
ever. May we suggest alasting gift that will ease her chores such as appliances
that make kitchen drudgery a pleasure. For the Mom*s back home some beautiful
Alaskan Hematite Jewelry or a watch or lingerie (just received) which could be
airmailed easily. It's not too late to send flowers - The Special Order Desk
has all kinds of selections that can be made which insure delivery by Mother's
Day provided you act soon, Also, more Mother's Day cards are on their way and
should be here today,
FISHING GEAR IS HERE,,.,By the apparent enthusiasm by the populace our fish on
Adak had better stay under cover* Thursday was D-Day (Down from the Warehouse)
for the fishing gear and an ample selection of the finest lures, tackle boxes,
hooks, etc., still remains. For the fisherman who has his own ideas on the type
of fly he could catch the big ones on we have fly-tying kits which will provide
all the materials and equipment to produce just what you had in mind to catch
the big ones with. (Course this takes a little effort on your part ' in making
the fly).
MORE "GO POWER"....But not for speed. To reduce the ping and carbon deposits
caused by low octane gasoline; your Navy Exchange Service Station now features
a higher grade gasoline that boosts the octane near the 100 mark. This new gas
will add only cent more per gallon or 10<{: a tankfull to the LOW, LCW price
you were paying.
EVICTED, MOVING, MOVED....The CB’s served notice that our Package Store was due
to be demolished along with other buildings in the area so effective Tuesday, 2
May, the Navy Exchange Package Store will reopen at a new location at the rear
of the CPO Club (Club Caribou). Drive round back and enter the rear entrance,
where your friendly distiller of all sorts of spirits, Chief MC EVOY will be
glad to serve you. The same hours remain in effect.
SPACE AGE LAUNDRY & DRY-CLEANING SERVICE...We think that the new regular Laundry
and Dry-cleaning service wiicn has been out to an average of approximately 2
days is in keeping with providing youthe best possible service as is our policy.
Laundry and dry-cleaning in and out ofihe Pickup Station has been cut to an av
erage of 3 days. Use your Navy Exchange Laundry and Dry-cleaning Service.
COBBLER SHOP REOPENS....The Navy Exchange Cobbler Shop re-opened today in its
new location in the tunnel fromihe Bering Buildingto the Mess Hall. Our Cobbler
works only at night with the help of the little elves so for your convenience
all Laundry and Dry-cleaning Pick-up Stations and the Main Laundry will accept
your worn footwear for repair and return themto you when the work is completed.
REMINDER....Tailoring work may be left and picked up at any Laundry and Dry
cleaning Pick-up Station or come to the Main Laundry Building for fitting and
alterations by our newly hired seamstress.