With Hoo-Hoo, it's what's up front that counts

f\LOSI\G thcir {'ars t() lhe inevital,le \/ criticism nlrile opening their eyes lo the possibilities that tople.ss dancers just mieht draw more attendance than a talk on the joys of forestry, Oakland Hoo-Hoo Club 39 instigated a joint meeting with San Francisco Club 9 at one o{ the {iner joints in San Francisco'-* justly famed North Bearfi area.

Predictably, the well-turned trunks of the topless dollies outdre\f' any previous attraction. A number o{ ca,.es of eyeball fatigue were treated by a resident medic,

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The Merchant Magazine plays like Playboy as Oakland Hoo-Hoo club blows its mind with a topless co-meeting with the San Francisco club. Meeting was most definitely not a bust.

despitr, the fact that su{{erels had earlier pretendcd not to notice thc surroundings.

Conrmitteemen who conceivcd the evettirg (obviously geniuses) were Dwight Curran, Paul Olsen. Dale N ensing. Bill Johnson. Bob McFitt and Ron Delisle.

The l'ell rounded sho'w' after dinner uas noted to have lots oI bonnr,c, with the per'formt rs fairly husting to titilate tht' trttdit'nce.

Angico, Bubinga, Bicuiba, Pau Ferro and Louro Preto are exotic sounding names. And, they imply the many unique and wonderful effects which can be achieved with these new hardwoods for all kinds of uses. You may think the prices will be pretty exotic too. But, most of these woods are below what you pay for more common types and the grade is better too. These are just part of the 75 different species available in good sizes and grades from our more than 7,000,000'inventory of hardwoods and softwoods. Call or write for full color photos and descriptions.

INNING the battle of wits against worthless check-passers is largely a matter of knowledge and vigilance. You have to know what you're up against, pass the information on to your employees, and be constantly on guard when accepting checks.

You are apt to get seven different kinds of checks: personal, tv/o-party, payroll, government, blank, counter, and traveler. And some customers mav offer monev orders.

LOOK FOR KEY ITEfilS

A check carries several key items such €rs name and location of bank, date, amount (in figures and spelled out), and signature. Close examination of such key items can sometimes tip you off to a worthless check. Before accepting a check, look for:

Nonlocal Banks. Use extra care in examining a check that is drawn on a nonlocal bank and require the best type of identification. List the customer's local and out-of-town address and phone number on the back of the check.

Date. Examine the date for accuracy of day, month, and year. Do not accept the check if it's not dated, if it's post-dated, or if it's more than 30 days old.

Location. Look first to be sure that the check shows the nameo branch, town and state where the bank is located.

Amount. Be sure that the numerical amount agrees with the written amount.

Legibility. Do not accept a check that rs not written legibly. It should be written and signed in ink and must not have any erasures or written-over amounts.

Payee. When you take a personal check ' on your selling floor, have the customer make it payable to your firm. Special care should be used in taking a two-party personal check.

- Amount of Purchase. Personal checks should be for the exact amount of the purchase. The customer should receive no change.

The author ol this autlwri,ntiue artble is Leona,rd Kolod,ny, ruuurger ol the ReniJ Bureau ol the Metropolitan Washington Bm.rd, ol Trade, Washington, D.C. Our tlnnks n him and to the Smdl Business Admini;tration lor ma,king availoblc this article.-Ed,inr.