Telephone directory : Los Angeles extended area ()

Long Distance S ADMINISTRATION Nearby or distant points are as near as your téléphone. A téléphone conversation îs next best to being there in person. It provides opportunity for complète discussion and décision without delay. Whether it is a call to a customer or a branch otfice or plant, it's a most satisfactory way to get things done. vice for Business BUYING By téléphone, buyers can take advantage of rapid price changes in a iast moving market and obtain advance notice of changes in style. Fréquent contact with the sources of supply prevents over-stocking. SELLING Supplément salesmen's visits to other cities by telephoning customers at fréquent intervais. This also affords an opportunity to dïscuss trade relations and promotes good-will. Advise customers and salesmen of immédiate price changes or new stock. Surplus stocks are moved more rapidly by using long distance service. It saves time and expense, and gets results. COLLECTIONS Collecting money on overdue accounts is made easier by a tactful téléphone call. It is the bcst way to get an immédiate answer from one in authority — and at the same time maintain good will. It présents the opportunity to "iron out" complaints and at the same time in a tactful way to discuss plans for seulement. CREDITS Quick information on crédit références from an out-of-town point is often necessary. Téléphone and get the answer now. GENERAL Small orders and fréquent purchases require many sales contacts. As sales expense increases and profit margins are less, ways must be found to increase sales at lower cost. There are many plans particularly suited to various types of business. One of our représentatives may be able to suggest profitable uses of long distance in your business. Call us without obligation. Long Distance Service for Social Uses GREETINGS end per :rsary dates, birthdays Mother's al greetings. the téléphone is the Father's Day, Easter, or any time that it is des Personal and satisfactory way of extending them. CONGRATULATIONS For promotions, graduations, weddings, births, or for an congratulations might be in order, the téléphone makes the more sincère — more appreciated. COURTESY CALLS reason that Personal — A teleph ephone call to friends after returning home from a visit lets thcra your safe arrivai home and is appreciated. INVITATIONS Whethcr for week-end visits or for an evening's entertainment, invitations by téléphone arc impressive, and acceptance can be secured immediacely, making ît possible to arrange entertainments for out-of-town friends on short notice. RESERVATIONS Telephoning ahead for réservations often avoids delays, ïnconvenience and embarrassment. It is frcqucntly the controlling factor in making your trip one of comforc and pleasure. KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH THE FOLKS AT HOME The folks at home appreciatc a call by téléphone because it is Personal, and exemplifies your interest in their wcll being. A call to the folks at home is always worth scveral times more in satisfaction than its cost in dollars WHEN TRAVELING Telephoning ahead for road and travel information, to notify friends of your coming, or to find out about fishing conditions will add to the pleasure of your trips. CHILDREN A WAY FROM HOME Children away at school, at camp, or at work, are no farther away than the nearest téléphone. You can keep in touch with them as easily as though they were just a few blocks away. SICKNESS In time of sickness the téléphone is indispensable. You can keep constanlly informed of the patient's condition, thus being relieved of a great deal of worry. And, too, it helps to cheer the patient and speed recovery.