465 BAR AND CLUBS. A refreshment bar, an officers’ club, and three beach clubs were operated at Elmer, and a refreshment bar functioned at all other established camps. In order that the use of beer and liquor would not be abused, stringent controls were established governing the handling and sales of these beverages. Liquor and beer were sold retail across the bars only at scheduled hours. A chit system with denominations varying from five cents to thirty cents in books of two and five-dollar value were used for such sales. A ration card system was used in supplying one bottle of liquor per week to personnel authorized to make such purchases by their Task Group Commander. Oneration card also authorized the purchase of five bottles of liquor for a “take-home” supply; when the “take-home” card was used, all other unused ration cards were voided. In general, bar operations funtioned smoothly. All money from such facilities was deposited in the Contract Advance Fund. Pertinent statistics are provided in Table 4-5. Figure 4-7. CHAPTER IV, SECTION 1 SNACK BAR. A snack bar was operated at Elmer for the morale and convenience of personnel. This bar was operated for the sale of sandwiches, light refreshments, coffee, and fountain drinks. On Sunday mornings, from 0900 to 1100 hours, a late breakfast was available at reasonable prices. The “‘chits” used in the bars and clubs were also acceptable in the snack bar. Cash could be used only to purchase “chit” books which, since the books were serially numbered, provided for a tight control of cash receipts. The snack bar monthly operating statement is shown in Table 4-6. POST EXCHANGE. Post Exchange stores were operated at each camp for the convenience of Contractor and Task Force personnel which provided ar- ticles for ordinary use and recreational purposes at reasonable prices. The prices established by the Resident Controller covered cost of the merchandise, salaries of employees, and esti- Post Exchange - Elmer Page 4-11