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It's difficult to see the right side of this folder, but all the phone numbers for Tickets - Reservations are listed. Numbers like: MElrose 3-4688 in Colorado Springs, CO.; MAdison 6-3811 in Los Angeles, CA.; 147 in Bartlesville, OK.; Enterprise 215 in Glaveston, TX. Not to far removed from the days of picking up the phone and saying, "Hello Central, number one twenty-three, two shorts and a long." or simply, "Sarah, get the grocery store for me, please." ![]() Click here for enlarged view |
Even back in 1956, they had deals. Papa few for at full price, $27.20 plus tax and Gran few half fare, $13.60 plus tax. ![]() Click here for enlarged view |
If you're lucky, now all you get is peanuts. Back then, they wanted to make sure your neighbors knew you'd flown Continental, so they gave you a decal to put on your car window or luggage. (Paper with glue on back.)
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