Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1922-03-23
ASKS PATRONS M HELP
To Keep Rural Route Roads Good,
Boxes In Repair, Etc.


post office department in Washing
ton is published by request Of an
r. F. D. carrier:
My Dear Postmaster: The De-
partment Is Of the opinion that The
service on rural routes can be much
improved if a greater degree of CO.
operation on the part II rural pa
irons can be secured, and this Is
possible if the matter be brought to
their attention in the proper way
1T is believed that the local press
will not only be willing but glad TO
lend its assistance in engaging the
interest of the patrons and enlist
ing their help, as the newspapers are
vitality concerned in prompt delivery
ery service, and that 1t will publish
such matter without cost as being
Of public benefit
Postmasters of the third and
fourth classes are requested to en-
deayor to have their local or county
papers publish without mourning
expense to them or TO the Depart
ment, either the following article or
one of similar purport and purpose:
By direction Of the Post Office
Department, postmasters throughout
the country have recently made an
inspection of the rural routes from
their offices. The purpose was that
they might ascertain by personal OBJ
servation and make report whether
the roads used were in good condi-
tion for travel. the routes well ar
ranged, boxes properly erected. so
as to be easily reached by the carri-
ers without difficulty and without OBJ
structing travel, the carriers serving
their routes as officially prescribed.
the schedule. observed. and whether
the families served were satisfied
with the service rendered or there
we're improvements which could be
suggested In the interest of the pa
;rons or the Department.
1t became necessary, in connec-
ton with the inspections. TO request
many patrons to take action to the
end that their boxes might conform
with the regulations as to kind.
condition, location, or height, and ir
having the name of the owner plain
ly printed on them. Also, to bring
to the attention Of road overseers or
other responsible persons the need
for Improvement in roads or repair
or construction of culverts or bridges.
1t is the desire OF the Department,
and it's purpose, to provide adequate
and convenient service, so far as
may be possible, to all persons resid-
ing In rural communities, but this
end can not be attained without the
full cooperation of the patrons in the
efforts of postmasters and carriers
to serve them properly, regularly and
satisfactorily.
Whatever facilitates the work OF
the carrier Is of direct benefit to the
patrons, for the greater the ease and
speed with which carrier may
cover his route the earlier and better
the service afforded.
So patrons of rural delivery can
greatly help themselves by helping
their carrier, seeing to 1t that roads
are kept in good condition and
promptly opened after storms. by
keeping the approaches to their box
es clear. and by promptly and willing
" correcting any irregularities AFFECT
ing their boxes when asked TO do
so.
Another great assistance that pa
irons can render carriers is by keep
ing themselves supplied with and
using stamps instead OF placing un-
stamped mail, with money for the
purchase of the required postage, in
the boxes. This delays the carrier
and sometimes imposes a great
hardship on him, especially In cold
or stormy weather. If preferred
stamped envelopes. either printed or
plain, may be obtained from the
carrier, are of good quality. and cost
but little more than the value of the
stamps upon them, and are redeem
able at the value of the stamps II
damaged, but returned in a practical
" whole condition. If necessary to
place money in box, it should be
put in a coin-holding receptacle or
be properly wrapped 80 as to be eP
ily picked up by the carrier.
Money for the purchase of money
order sshould not be left in the
boxes. but should be handed to the
carrier and a receipt obtained.
Sincerely yours.
H. H. Billany.