FReeper Canteen ~ Fabulous FRiday ~

March 15, 2012 | Canteen Crew

[beachn4fun]

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale
of our military and our allied military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

Remember the Good Old Days?
Sock Hops?
Drive-in Movies?
Buddy Holly?
Or other things that made it Fabulous?
You know, before cellphones?
Come on in and share your memories.
Or take a trip back in time.

Tonight we’ll check out 1952.

Despite the war in Korea Americans considered themselves to be prospering
with average worker earning $3,400 per year,
a college teacher could expect to earn $5,100 per year.

Three out of 5 families owned a car,
2 out of 3 families now had a telephone,
1 in 3 homes had a television.

Average Cost of new house $9.050.00
Average wages per year $3,850.00
Average Cost of a new car $1,700.00

Fast Food restaurants were growing in popularity,

Many more cars in America were now fitted with automatic gearboxes
and gas cost 25 cents per gallon.

the scourge of Polio hit many thousands of families ( 50,000 estimated )

Number One Hit
March 9 – May 10 1952 ~ Kay Starr - Wheel of Fortune ~

(click graphic)

Arrowhead was born

Remember, the Canteen is a family friendly place.
We welcome the military, our allies, and their families.
Continued prayers for the success and completion of your mission.
Prayers for your safe return home.

[beachn4fun]

Did I do THAT??? LOL!

Geez, you forgot the "batting eyelashes" bit. hehe

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, LUV W. How’s it going?

[left that other site]

hee hee.

[MEG33]

Happy Friday To The Canteen

Thanks for the thread, beachy.I was a junior in college in 1952..
and married.
We did have a TV but I wasn't terribly impressed with the grainy picture.
My children were born in 54 and 56 while my husband was in the Navy
They are both glad they grew up in more innocent, conservative times

*Thank you to all who serve our country*

[beachn4fun]

Go Texans!

[MEG33]

Prayers going up for your dear MIL.
(((HUGS)))

[MEG33]

Love it!
(((HUGS)))

[beachn4fun]

I’m here (waving my arms in the air)

Good morning, Pro ((HUGS))

Geez, missed you again today.

Seems we’ll have a busy weekend according to my husband. Got shopping to do. And we may try to get out on Sunday for a quick breakfast.

We must have a lot of moisture in the air because my curly hair - which has been almost as straight as a board this winter - has suddenly decided to frizz up after my morning walk. LOL

Hope you have a wonderful time with daughter-girl.

BTW, where you born in the 50s? Didn’t see where you took a trip down memory lane. hint

Have a sunnylicious weekend.

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning Meg and (((HUGS))) to you.

[Arrowhead1952]

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[beachn4fun]

Good morning, Meg ((HUGS))
Your children are my age and my younger sister's age.

(hope you take the following with with the humor it is meant)

My children were born in 54 and 56 while my husband was in the Navy

Did your husband know what you were up to while is was gone? (wink)

[beachn4fun]

What? what? argggggg...

(pant...pant...calming down...breathe in...breathe out)
hehe

[MEG33]

(((HUGS)))
Sending comforting prayers ..

[MEG33]

LOL! I was always pregnant when he was at sea it seems.
;o)
(((HUGS)))

[left that other site]

Happy Friday!

Whatever Your Species,
Wear RED For The Troops Today!



ML/LTOS
(El Kabong)

[MEG33]

So cute..I remember poodle skirts!

[DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis]

LOL at that cute pic!

[Kathy in Alaska]

[left that other site]

me too!

[Kathy in Alaska]

LOL! The cabbie has a point. Makes perfect sense to me. Go Texas!!