| Show NOW IS THE TIME TO START THINKING ABOUT MAILING PARCELS OVERSEAS it is time to start thinking about mailing packages to servicemen vi cemen friends and relatives r ela t ives overseas parcel post for armed services personnel in korea japan and the pacific islands should be mailed by nov 1 articles addressed to europe europ or american possession will be delivered by christmas if posted before nov 15 christmas cards are arc the bright spot in overseas mailing and may be sent by air mail as late as dec 1 however all overseas christmas cards bearing three cent stamps should be mailed by nov 15 1 air parcels for overseas are limited to two pounds at regular parcel post rates the limit is 70 pounds packages may not exceed inches in com combined mat ned length and girth 2 foodstuffs such as fruit cakes cookies and candies seem to be the most popular gifts for servicemen dont mail perishable items matches and lighter fluids are forbidden expensive gifts should be sent by registered mail 3 select a durable mailing carton of wood metal or fiberboard line it with newspapers to cushion any shock use a heavy wrapping paper and strong cord to prevent parcels breaking open it is particularly important that an overseas address be correct and easy to read servicemen arc on the move so much that any additional delay may mean delivery after christmas to avoid such disappointments it is recommended that you hand print the full name rank service number branch of service organization and the army or navy post office through which the mail is to be routed labels frequently fall off when exposed to moisture so print directly upon the wrapping paper include your return address repeat them both inside on the mailing carton it is also a good idea to enclose a list of contents do not open until christmas stickers may be pla ced ed where they will not obscure the he address |
