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Luggage FOX JEWELERS INC, 108 S Lee, Tel 2517 (See Yellow Page 53) JEWEL BOX THE, 118 S Lee, Tel 2654
Lumber-Retail CAROLINA STANDARD CORP, 205 N Lee, Tel 3529 (See Yellow Page 14) LEAK H L LUMBER CO, Watson av (Watson Hts), Tel 2819 (See Yellow Page 16)
Richmond Lumber Co Airport rd (WH)
*Machine Shops STANDARD FOUNDRY & MACHINE CO, Hamlet rd, Tel 2904 (See Yellow Page 36)
Machinists STANDARD FOUNDRY & MACHINE CO, Hamlet rd, Tel 2904 (See Yellow Page 36)
GENE'S
CLEANERS
Complete Cleaning Service
Pick Up and Delivery
DIAL 9176
SHELL
BENNETT'S AUTO SERVICE
Gasoline Tires Tubes Accessories
101 Fayetteville Road DIAL 5584
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SWINK OIL CO. FUEL OIL -- Dial 2786
Mail Order Houses SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO, 212 E Washington, Tel 5231
*Mailing Lists
POLK R L & CO, 431 Howard, Detroit 31, Mich
Manufacturers Agents
Dulin Robt L (furn) 101 Lancaster la
Howell Geo A jr (chems & sups) 211 Rockingham rd
Meats-Wholesale Swink Meat Products Hospital rd
*Memorials RICHMOND MEMORIAL CO INC, Hamlet rd at City Limits, PO Box 871, Tel 2465 (See Yellow Page 58)
Men's Furnishings-Retail LONG'S MEN'S SHOP, 107 E Franklin, Tel 2026 W & H CLOTHING CO, 116 S Hancock, Tel 3634 (See Yellow Page 21)
*Millwork CAROLINA STANDARD CORP, 205 N Lee, Tel 3529 (See Yellow Page 14)
LEAK H L LUMBER CO, Watson av (Watson Hts), Tel 2819 (See Yellow Page 16) McDONALD'S STORE, Hoffman rd, Hamlet, N C, Tel 681-J (See Yellow Page 18) PHIFER J P CONSTRUCTION CO, Front (E Rockingham), Tel 3250 (See Yellow Page 17)
Monumental Work RICHMOND MEMORIAL CO INC, Hamlet rd at City Limits, PO Box 871, Tel 2465 (See Yellow Page 58)
*Motor Freight Transportation SMITH W D TRANSFER CO, 121 Cliff (WH), Tel 3343 (See Yellow Page 66)
#Moving-Long Distance
ALLIED VAN LINES INC, 121 Cliff (WH), Tel 3343 (See Yellow Page 66) SMITH W D TRANSFER CO, 121 Cliff (WH), Tel 3343 (See Yellow Page 66)
Newspapers RICHMOND COUNTY JOURNAL (Issued Monday, Wednes- day and Friday Afternoon), 105 E Washington, Tel 4056 (See Page B) ROCKINGHAM POST DISPATCH (Issued each Thursday Afternoon), 105 E Washington, Tel 4056 (See Page B)
Notions-Wholesale
Davis Fred M 508 E Washington
Nurserymen
McIntosh Flowerfields 113 N Grove av
Nurses Williams Faye H Mrs 75 William (B)
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"The Bank of Friendly Service"
RICHMOND COUNTY BANK ROCKINGHAM - ELLERBE Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Office Supplies and Equipment SERVICE OFFICE SUPPLY CO, 212 E Franklin, Tel 5795
#Oil-Fuel SWINK OIL CO, 619 N Lee, Tel 2786 (See Yellow Page 40)
Oil Distributors J & J Oil Co of Rockingham W US Hwy 74
Oils and Lubricants-Dealers
Esso Standard Oil Co Midway rd (W Rham)
Gulf Oil Distributors Airport rd (WH)
J &J Oil Co Inc W Washington extn
McLAURIN JOE M INC, Midway rd (W Rockingham), Tel 4662 (See Yellow Page 2) Swink Oil Co 619 N Lee
Union Petroleum Products Railroad
*Oils and Lubricants-Wholesale J & J OIL CO INC, West Rockingham, Tel 5280 (See Pages A, Z and Yellow Page 64)
Optometrists Ledbetter Henry D 107 S Hancock R12 Whitehead Philip M 104 N Lawrence
Organizations-Benevolent and Fraternal MASONIC Ancient Free and Accepted Masons Rockingham Lodge No 495 505 Fayetteville rd Order of Eastern Star Rockingham Chapter No 248 505 Fayetteville rd
Organizations-Business
Carthage Production Credit Assn Carthage NC Rockingham Merchants Assn 101 S Lee R16
Organizations-Labor Rockingham Local 603 Textile Workers Union of America AFL-CIO School (E Rham)
Organizations-Patriotic Boy Scouts of America 4th av (A)
Organizations-Religious Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witness 104 London rd (KH)
Organizations-Welfare
American National Red Cross 2071/2 E Washington
Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons-D O Baker Richd C 104 N Lawrence
Oyster and Sea Food Dealers Sea Food Center The 224 E Washington
Paint-Retail CAROLINA STANDARD CORP, 205 N Lee, Tel 3529 (See Yellow Page 14) McDONALD'S STORE, Hoffman rd, Hamlet, N C, Tel 681-J (See Yellow Page 18)
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CAROLINA STANDARD CORP.
The Building Materials Department Store DIAL 3529 THE LUMBER NUMBER
Paint-Retail-Contd PHIFER J P CONSTRUCTION CO, Front (E Rockingham), Tel 3250 (See Yellow Page 17) Sherwin-Williams Paint Co 105 (2) E Franklin
Paper Hangers
Poole Alton T 120 Azzington
Paper Manufacturers Carolina Paper Mills Inc Midway
*Personal Loans RICHMOND FINANCE CORP, 1-2 Steel Bldg 2181/2 E Wash- ington, Tel 2040 (See Yellow Page 57) THRIFT LOAN & FINANCE CO INC, 15 Watson Bldg 101 S Lee, Tel 4606 (See Yellow Page 56)
Pest Control Orkin Exterminating Co Inc Mill rd (WH) Southern Exterminating Co 411 Fayetteville rd
#Petroleum Products J & J OIL CO INC, West Rockingham, Tel 5280 (See Pages A, Z and Yellow Page 64) McLAURIN JOE M INC, Midway rd (W Rockingham), Tel 4662 (See Yellow Page 62)
Phonographs and Records-Dealers John's Music Shop 207 E Washington
Photographers Dunbar-Stanley Studio 216 E Washington
Neal's Photo Service 202 N Randolph
Pop's Photo Shop 313 W Washington
Smith W Townsend 115 Richmond rd
#Photographic Equipment and Supplies FOX L G DRUG CO INC, 114 E Washington, Tel 2456 (See Yellow Page 29)
Physicians and Surgeons
Baker Richd C 104 N Lawrence Bristow Chas O 100 S Hancock Covington Alpheus M 303 Leak Garrett Frank B 1121/2 E Washington Haines Hilton D 118 S Lawrence Henry T Boyce 101 S Lee R17 Ingalls Clair L 107 S Hancock Long Zachary F 304 E Washington McIntosh Wm R 1141/2 E Washington Nicholson N Graham jr 216 E Washington Shannon Geo W 107 S Hancock R1 Sutton Edw C 104 S Randolph Watters V Gregg 303 Leak Wheliss John A 301 Leak White Philip F 104 S Randolph
Piano Dealers-Retail Asheboro Music Co 411 Fayetteville rd
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SAVE with SAFETY at the
L. G. FOX DRUG CO. PRESCRIPTIONS OUR SPECIALTY "ON THE SQUARE" Plastic Products-Manufacturers Dockery Manufacturing Co Inc Cheraw hwy
Rexall
DRUG STORE
Plumbers Mckenzie Hughie J 1103 W Washington extn
Newton H C 85 Mill (HP)
Newton Roy G Cheraw hwy
O'Brien Jas W 105 N Randolph
Poultry Dealers-Retail White Poultry Co Entwistle (E Rham)
Poultry Dealers-Wholesale White Poultry Co Entwistle (ER)
*Prescription Druggists FOX L G DRUG CO INC, 114 E Washington, Tel 2456 (See Yellow Page 29)
Produce Commission Merchants Richmond County Country Market 235 S Lee
Produce Dcalers-Retail
Dawkins Wm L S Calvert
Deese Dewey D 11 S Western
Moss Geo M 534 W Washington extn
*Public Utilities CAROLINA POWER & LIGHT CO, 219 E Washington, Tel 2426 (See Yellow Page 32)
*Publishers-Directory HILL DIRECTORY CO INC, 2910 W Clay, Richmond 6, Va, Tel 84-3208 (See Yellow Page 28)
Radiator Repairers-Automobile
Bradley's Radiator Shop W Broad av
Rockingham Radiator Service 604 W Washington
Radio Broadcasting Companies and Stations Radio Station WAYN Inc 216 E Washington W A Y N Radio Station 216 E Washington
Radio Sets-Sales and Service BLAKE-BOWLES FURNITURE CO, 120 Pearl, Tel 4216 (See Yellow Page 44)
ECONOMY AUTO SUPPLY, 101 E Washington, Tel 4505 GOODMAN R W CO, 121 S Lee, Tel 3045 (See Yellow Page 23) HICKS J F FURNITURE CO, 1400 Fayetteville rd MCCASKILL FURNITURE & OIL CO, 141 Beaunit av (E Rockingham), Tel 4285 (See Yellow Pages 46 and 63)
Radio and Television Sets-Sales and Service Sheppard Radio Service 240 S Lee Steagall's Radio & Television Service rear 222 W Washington Taylor's Radio & Television Shop Mill rd (WH)
Railroad Passenger Stations Seaboard Airline 219 Caroline
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WARNER'S HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
ARMSTRONG
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DIAL 6018 or 3390
Railroads Rockingham Railroad Co 202 N Lee Seaboard Airline Railroad Co 216 Caroline
Rayon Fabrics-Manufacturers Burlington Industry (Steele Plant) end Front (C)
#Ready Mixed Concrete CONCRETE MIX INC, US Hwy 74, PO Box 990, Tels: Office 5204, Plant 2715 (See Yellow Page 24)
Real Estate
Gore's Claud Sons Inc 607 W Washington HUDSON VANCE L, 302 E Washington, Tel 4674
McDONALD REALTY CO, Hoffman rd, Hamlet, N C, Tel 681-W or 681-J (See Insert at Contractors in Classified Business Section and Yellow Page 60) PARKER W H INSURANCE & REALTY CO, 105 E Franklin, Tel 2505 (See Yellow Page 51)
RICHMOND INSURANCE & REALTY CO INC, 103 S Han- cock, Tel 4593 SEAWELL HERMAN C REAL ESTATE, 1 Watson Bldg 101 S Lee, Tel 3612 (See Yellow Page 59) Snead Hal W 301 McDonald
#Real Estate Loans SEAWELL HERMAN C REAL ESTATE, 1 Watson Bldg 101 S Lee, Tel 3612 (See Yellow Page 59)
** Realtors PARKER W H INSURANCE & REALTY CO, 105 E Franklin, Tel 2505 (See Yellow Page 51)
Recreation and Community Centers Beaunit Recreation Center 131 S Church (B) Hannah Pickett Community Center Front (E Rham)
Safie Community Center W 4th (S)
Refrigerators, Sales and Service
Bellamy Electric Service 108 N Lee Henry Willie R 108 S Ledbetter Pem's Electric Refrigeration Service rear 305 S Skipper
Rental Agents McDONALD REALTY CO, Hoffman rd, Hamlet, N C, Tel 681-W or 681-J (See Insert at Contractors in Classified Business Section and Yellow Page 60) SEAWELL HERMAN C REAL ESTATE, 1 Watson Bldg 101 S Lee, Tel 3612 (See Yellow Page 59)
Restaurants
Aleo Lunch Stand East Rockingham Bill's Cafe Five Points Bowers Cafe Cheraw hwy Bowers Drive In Cheraw hwy Busy Bee Cafc 127 W Franklin Court Cafe 200 S Lee Dixieberger 1401 Fayetteville F & H Sandwich Shop 173 Back (C) Fiesta The 810 Fayetteville rd
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OPPOSITE POST OFFICE STYLE
CLOTHING COMPANY
Rockingham, N. C. QUALITY
Men's and Women's Ready-to-Wear
LAURINBURG, N. C.
HARTSVILLE, S. C.
Howard Johnson's Cheraw hwy J & K Cafe The Beaunit av (B) LaPetite Grill 215 W Washington Lassiter's Grill W Broad av Maple Wood Grill E US Hwy 74
Mercer Ernest South (E Rham) Orange Bowl 400 S Hancock Ortel Martha Mrs 408 Lucite Orwick Thos L 826 E Washington Rainbow Inn 36 N Rogosin Rockingham 201 E Washington Spencer Fred 817 E Washington Tourist City 706 (624) Fayetteville rd Vera & Ed's Front (E Rham) Whitlock's Cafe 109 W Washington
Roofers McLESTER'S ROOFING, HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING CO INC, 213 W Washington, Tel 4081 (See Yellow Page 47)
ROCKINGHAM ROOFING CO, 114 High, Tel 2239 (See Yel- low Page 61)
Roofing Materials and Supplies CAROLINA STANDARD CORP, 205 N Lee, Tel 3529 (See Yellow Page 14)
GORE CO THE, 607 W Washington, Tel 2154 (See Yellow Page 15)
#Savings Banks FARMERS BANK & TRUST CO THE, 106 W Washington, Tels: Banking Dept 4628, Loan Dept 3613, Trust Dept 4695 (See Yellow Page 9) RICHMOND COUNTY BANK, 125 E Washington, Tel 2451 (See Yellow Page 10)
Savings and Loan Associations RICHMOND COUNTY BUILDING & LOAN ASSN, 113 S Lawrence, Tel 4498 (See Yellow Page 13)
Schools-Public
Bell L J end Long av Cordova Grammar Church (C)
Great Falls 618 W Washington Pee Dee Church
Rockingham High 920 Leak
Rockingham High end Wall
Rohanen High School (E Rham) Sandridge Ellerbe rd
Sewing Machine Dealers Odom R T Sewing Machine Co 204 E Franklin Pfaff American Sales Corp 204 E Franklin Singer Sewing Machine Co 124 S Lee
Sheet Metal Workers ROCKINGHAM ROOFING CO, 114 High, Tel 2239 (See Yel- low Page 61)
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Organized 1901
The FARMERS BANK & TRUST COMPANY "The Dependable Bank"
Member F. D. I. C.
Shoe Dealers-Retail CLARY JULIAN, 206 E Washington, Tel 2295 (See Yellow Page 65) Family Shoe Store The 130 S Lee
Phillips Shoe Store 120 S Lee
Shoe Repairers Boone Trail Shoe Shop 123 W Franklin Economy Shoe Shop 103 W Franklin HUDSON SHOE SHOP, 111 W Washington
Shoe Shiners
Walls Ben 908 E Washington
Sign Painters and Manufacturers Jenkins John C 313 W Washington
Silverware HOME SUPPLY CO, Front (E Rockingham), Tel 4054 (See Yellow Page 48)
Sporting Goods-Retail
Brad's Sporting Goods 112 W Franklin
Childers W Odell 87 South (E Rham) WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE, 107 W Washington, Tel 3918 (See Yellow Page 7)
Sporting Goods-Wholesale Sportland Dist E Washington ext
Stationers-Retail JOURNAL STATIONERY STORE, 105 E Washington, Tel 4056 (See Page B) SERVICE OFFICE SUPPLY CO, 212 E Franklin, Tel 5785
*Store Fixtures SOUTHERN FIXTURE CO, 101 Cole av (WH) (formerly Sand Hill rd), Tel 5775 (See Yellow Page 19)
Store Fixtures and Fittings Southern Fixture Co 101 Cole av (WH)
*Surety Bonds DEANE C B INSURANCE AGENCY, 228 E Franklin, Tel 4461 (See Yellow Page 50)
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Surveyors-Land
Bray Thos M Surginor rd Graham Willie 202 E Franklin R3 Liles T Berry 202 E Franklin R3 Steward Jas 305 McDonald Stewart Jas 1161/2 W Washington
Taxieab Service Cannonball Taxi Co 301 W Washington CENTRAL TAXI, S Hancock, Tel 4612 or 3308 Gaither Wm C S Lee cor Franklin Hardee Oscar 2101/2 W Washington Huggins Cab Co 2101/2 W Washington Jackson Jommie 820 E Washington
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Builders'Supplies
Quick Delivery of
THE GORE CO. Dial 2154
Melton's Taxi S Lee cor Franklin Riley's Taxi Service 300 E Washington
Telegraph Companies Western Union Telegraph Co 208 E Franklin
Telephone Companies SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH CO, 315 E Franklin, Tel 9011
*Television Sets-Sales and Service BLAKE-BOWLES FURNITURE CO, 120. Pearl, Tel 4216 (See Yellow Page 44)
ECONOMY AUTO SUPPLY, 101 E Washington, Tel 4505
GOODMAN R W CO, 121 S Lee, Tel 3045 (See Yellow Page 23)
HICKS J F FURNITURE CO, 1400 Fayetteville rd, Tel 4063 (See Yellow Page 45)
MCCASKILL FURNITURE & OIL CO, 141 Beaunit av (E Rockingham), Tel 4285 (See Yellow Pages 46 and 63)
Textile Manufacturers-Supplies and Equipment Dixie Roller Shop Front (E Rham)
Theatres North Carolina Theatres Inc 209 E Washington
Richmond Theatre 209 E Washington
Strand 109 E Washington
Tire Dealers and Repairers BENNETT'S AUTO SERVICE, 101 Fayetteville rd, Tel 5584 (See Yellow Page 8)
CITY ESSO SERVICENTER, 500 E Washington, PO Box 732, Tel 2501 (See Yellow Page 3)
Smith & Gibson Five Points
Stillwell's Carolina Tire & Retreading Co 323 W Washington
Tourist Agents National Tourist Assn 403 Ann
Trading Stamp Companies Sperry & Hutchins Co 220 W Washington
Transfer Companies
Baxley's Transfer W Broad av
SMITH W D TRANSFER CO, 121 Cliff (WH), Tel 3343 (See Yellow Page 66)
#Truck Dealers SANDHILL CHEVROLET CO, 105 Fayetteville rd, Tel 4073 (See Yellow Page 5)
Trucking Burroughs Olin Sandhill rd (JP) Steelman John C Cheraw hwy Webb Mitchel D Pine (JP)
Trust Companies FARMERS BANK & TRUST CO THE, 106 W Washington, Tels: Banking Dept 4628, Loan Dept 3613, Trust Dept 4695 (See Yellow Page 9)
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Rockingham's Leading
108 S. LEE ST.
JEWELERS DIAL 2517
Upholsterers Ace Upholstering Shop Broadway (JP) Elliott Rufus L 527 W Washington extn Mitchell's Upholstery Shop Cheraw hwy
Used Cars
Harris Auto Sales E US Hwy 74
Mac's Auto Sales Mill rd
McInnis Motor Co 200 W Washington
Morse Motor Co 413 W Washington
ROCKINGHAM AUTO SALES, S Hancock and US Hwy 74, Tel 5261
SANDHILL CHEVROLET CO, 105 Fayetteville rd, Tel 4073 (See Yellow Page 5)
Saunders R L Used Cars 300 E Washington
WALKER-CARR MOTORS INC, Mill rd cor Cheraw hwy (Watson Hts), Tel 2494 (See Yellow Page 6)
Watkins Auto Sales 315 S Hancock
Venetian Blinds-Dealers HICKS J F FURNITURE CO, 1400 Fayetteville rd, Tel 4063 (See Yellow Page 45) HOME SUPPLY CO, Front (E Rockingham), Tel 4054 (See Yellow Page 48)
Veterinarians Gandy Ralph E jr 301 Rockingham rd
Warehouses-Merchandise
Pee Dee Bonded Warehouse N Lee
Smith Supply Co 304 S Hancock
Watch and Jewelry Repairers
Bob's Watch Shop 210a W Washington
FOX JEWELERS INC, 108 S Lee, Tel 2517 (See Yellow Page 53) JEWEL BOX THE, 118 S Lee, Tel 2654 Pence Dewey M 115 W Franklin
Smith Ernest 111 W Washington
Welders and Brazers
Shuler Thos W 121 Richmond rd
Wood Carvers Terry Claude W Airport rd (WH)
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U. S. POSTAL INFORMATION
POSTAGE RATES AND CLASSIFICATION
For Information regarding claselica- tion, postage rates, and mallability of domestic mall of all classes. entry and malling of publications as second-class matter, metered and permit mall. bulk rate mallings of third-class matter. RusIness Reply Cards and Envelopes. apply at your local post office.
DOMESTIC POSTAL RATES
First-Class
LETTERS : 3 cents for each ounce or fraction of an ounce. ( Local delivery same rate )
POST CAROS or POSTAL CARDS:
cents each withIn prescribed alzes.
BUSINESS REPLY CARDS : 3 cents each : Air Mall, 5 cents each.
BUSINESS REPLY ENVELOPES : Business reply envelopes I cent In ad- dition to regular postage. Apply at Post Office for Permit.
Secand-Class
NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS (Transient rate) : 2 cents for the first 2 ounces, and 1 cent for each addl. flonal 2 ounces or fourth class rate. whichever Is lower.
Third-Class
(Limit 8 ounces)-On circulars and other miscellaneous printed matter, also on merchandise. 2c for the first 2 ounces or fraction, plus Ic for each additional ounce or fraction.
On books and catalogs having 24 or more pages : also, seeds, cuttings. bulbs. rools. scions, and plants-2 cents for first 2 ounces and 11/2 cents for each additional 2 ounces.
Bulk Rate
For Detalls Consult Your Local Postmaster
Fourth-Class-(Parcel Post)
The present size and weight limits for fourth class ( parcel post) will con- tinue to apply In all cases except for parcels mailed at a first class office for dellvery to another first class office In which case the size is limited to 72 Inches length and girth. 40 pounds In welght to the local first and second zones, and 20 pounds in weight in the third to the eighth zones. Exceptions to the new size and weight restric- tions are :
(1) Baby fowl, live plants, trees. shrubs. or agricultural commodities (not Including manufactured products thereof ).
(2) Books, permanently bound for preservation. consisting wholly of read- Ing matter or reading matter with Incl- dental blank spaces for students' nots. tions and containing no advertising matter other than Incidental announce- menta of books.
(3) Parcels mailed In the United States, Including the District of Colum- bla. for delivery by any Army or Fleet post office or in any Territory or pos- session of the United States, Including the Canal Zone and Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. or malled at any Army of Fleet post office or In any Territory or possession of the United States, Including the Canal Zone and Truat Territory of the Pacific Islands. for dellvery In the United States, In- cluding the District of Columbia. of any Army or Fleet post office or any Territory or possession thereof. In- cluding the Canal Zone and Trust Ter - ritory of the Pacific Islands.
It is not contemplated that the pro- visions of this law shall be evaded or circumvented by diverting parcels ex. ceeding the prescribed limits of bize and weight from first class offices and malling the parcels at offices of the second. third or fourth class or on rural or atar routes.
Zone
Ist 1b. (cents)
Additional
1bs. (cents)
Local
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30
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18.05
AIR MAIL SERVICE
United States Air Mail Service Six cents for each ounce or fraction thereof ; limit of weight 8 ounces: to any part of the United States. May be registered. Insured, aent C. O. D. or Special Delivery.
Post Cards 4 cents each.
Alr mail atamps and distinctlyely. stamped envelopes are Issued for pre- payment of postage on alr mail. Ord- Inary atamps may also be used.
Alt mail should be plainly marked "VIA AIR MAIL" In the space Imme- dlately below the stamps and above the address
Canada (same abore except
weight limit of 60 lbs).
Air Mail Mexico
Rate of postage to Mexico : Six cents for each ounce.
Dispatched by the United States Alr Mail Service and In Canada or In Mex- tco by the Alr Mall Services In those countries. For additional Information telephone your local post office.
United States Air Mail Service to Central America, South America, the West Indies and other Fareigu Countries.
For Information regarding this ser vico telephone your local post office
Air Parcel Past
Alr postage on parcels welghing & o2. or less is 6c per oz.
Zones
Over 8 0%. to I 1b.
Additional pounds
1, 2 and 3
60c
48c
65c
50c
6
75€
64c
7
75c
72c
8
80c
80c
SPECIAL SERVICE FEES IN ADDITION TO REGULAR POSTAGE
SPECIAL DELIVERY FEES on all classes of mail Including Air Mail :
First
Other
Welght
Class
Classes
Not over 2 lbs.
20c
35c
Over 2. not over 10 lbs. 35c
45c
Over 10 lbs. 50c
60c
SPECIAL HANOLING ( Without Special Delivery)
FOURTH CLASS: 2 pounds or less. 13 cents ; over 2. not over 10 pounds. 20 cents ; over 10 pounds, 25 cents. "Special Handling" must be so in- dorsed
DOMESTIC ORDINARY MAIL SENDERS' RECEIPTS FOR
A receipt (certificate of malling) Is furnished the sender of domestic ordin- ary mail of any class upon payment of 3 cents for each piece This fee does not Insure against loss, rifling or dam- age, but merely furnishes evidence of malling, and no receipt will be obtain- ed from the addressee on delivery Ad- ditional duplicate receipts may be ob- talned upon payment of 1 cent each.
Money Order Fees
Limit for each money order la $100
Amount of Money Order
From $ 0 01 to $ 5.00
10
From 5 01 to 10 00
15
From 10 01 to
50.00
25
From 50.01 to 100 00 35
Registry
Domestle mall matter prepala at the Arst-claas rate of postage. may be reg. Istered against loss. rifling or damage upon payment of the following fees :
REGISTERED MAIL
Indemnity Umit
Registra- tion fee
0.01 to $
5.00
.... .. .40
5 0I to
25.00
.55
25 01 to
50 00
.65
50 01 to
75.00
.75
75.01 to
100 00
.85
100 01 to
200 00
.95
200 01 to
300 00
1 05
300 01 to
400 00
1 15
400 01 to
500 00
1.25
500 01 to
600 00
1.35
600 01 to
700 00
1.45
700 01 to
800.00
1.55
800 01 to
900 00
1.63
900.01 to
1000.00
1.75
CERTIFIEO MAIL
Applies to first class mall having no Intrinsic value. It provides proof of mailing (when postmarked by window clerk) and proof of delivery Certifled Slail coupons are available at any post office No Indemnity Is applicable. Certified Mail Fee
Inquiry fee
in addition to postage
....... 15€
...... 10c
SURCHARGES For Delalls Consult Your Local Postmaster
COLLECT . DN . DELIVERY (Third and Fourth Class Matl) C. O. D. FEES (Unregistered) For collections and In-
demnity not to exceed Cents
$ 5 00
36
10 00
10
25 00
60
50 00
70
100 00
80
150.00
90
200.00
100
ODMESTIC INSURED MAIL
Amount of Insurance
Fee Cents
0.01 to $ 5 00
5 01 to
10 00
10
10 01 to
25 00
15
25 01 to
50 00
20
50 01 to
100 00
30
100.01 to
200.00
35
RETURN RECEIPTS
The fees for Senders' Return Re- ceipta for domestic, registered. certi- fied and Insured mall shall be follows :
When requested at time of mailing
70
When requested after malling 15c
(not certified)
Showing address where dellvered Dellver to addressee only 20c
AIDS TO PROPER MAILING
Write name and address plainly and completely.
Place name and address of aender on all matter.
Prepay postage fully on all lettera and parceis.
Always address mall for clty delle ery to street and number and request correspondents to do likewise.
Use designallon North or South, East of West when It Is s proper part of the address and save delay in dellvery Insure valuable parcels except those contalning amal' articles of consider. able value which should be registered Wrap parcel post carefully In heavy paper and tle knots securely
You will often gain s day's time In delivery by depositing mall as soon as It is ready.
Use Postal Unit numbers on mall addressed to clties where Unit Num. bers are required.
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GENERAL ABBREVIATIONS
acct accountant | dramkr
adj . . adjuster
admn ... administrator
or administration
adv . sdvertIsing
electric
agcy agency electn electrician mldr molder sec secretary
mlnr
milliner
serv service
electro electrotyper mn man ship shipping
elev
elevator
emp employee
eng engineer
engT engraver
apts
archt
asmhlr
assembler
assoc
associate
asst
assistant
atndt
attendant
atty
attorney
aud
auditor
Fed
avenue f1
hgemn baggageman
hkhndr hookbinder
bkpr . bookkeeper
hldr
builder
blk
hlock ft
blksmith ...
birmkr boilermaker
blvd
boulevard
hmo. . business machine
operator
hr branch
brklyr bricklayer
brkmn brakeman
hur
bureau
CSP
Christian
Science Practitioner
cahtmkr . cabinetmaker
carp carpenter
cash cashier
cbauf chauffeur
chem chemist or chemical ho
chf
chlef
checker
chkr
Hts circle
cir
civil
clk
clerk
cln. . cleaning or cleaner cio clothing
collr collector
coml commercial
coma commission
comnr commissioner
compositor comp ..
condr conductor
confr
consta ... construction
contr contractor la
cor corner lab
corres .. correspondent ct
court 1hr
lumber
RC ... Roman Catholic
Unlv
University
uphol upholsterer
ret veterinary
litho lithographer rdr reader Fulc vulcanlzer
Indrs laundress real est .... real estate
Indry laundry rec receiving
limited
lwyr
lawyer
mach
. machinist or machine rep
mdse
merchandise
repr
mechanic or mechanical | restr
med medical ret
dr
drive Met
Metropolitan
meter rdr .. meter reader rm
room
ydmstr
... yardmaster
ABBREVIATIONS OF GIVEN NAMES
Richard
Robt
Robert
Saml
Samuel
Sol . Solomon
Arth Arthur
Steph Stephen
Aug
August
Eug Eugene
Michl
Michael
Theo Theodore
Benf
Benjamin
Fredk
Frederick
NathI
Nathaniel
Thos
Thomas
Cath Catherine | Geo
George | Patk
Patrick | Wm Wlillam
8-1-50
Charles Jas
Chaa
Abr Abraham
Alex Alexander Danl
Daniel Jos
Joseph
Edward Kath Katherine
AI .. Alfred
Edw
Eliz Elizabeth
Margt Margaret
room
undwrtr underwriter
ctr
custda
custodian
del
delivery
dep
deputy
dietn
dietitian
dir
director 1td
dis pr
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