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 well check out 1954.
President: Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican)
Vice President: Richard Nixon (Republican)
Chief Justice: Earl Warren
Speaker of the House of Representatives: Joseph William Martin, Jr. (R-Massachusetts)
Senate Majority Leader: William F. Knowland (R-California)
Popular TV shows: "Father Knows Best"
The Vampira Show
Movies: Rear Window,
Them,
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,
Dial M for Murder,
Godzilla
Marlin Brando starred in two of the most popular movies
" On The Waterfront" and "The Wild One"
Elvis Presley cut his first commercial record.
Average Cost of new house $10.250.00
Cost of a gallon of Gas 22 cents
Average Cost of a new car $1,700.00
Average Monthly Rent $85.00
Movie Ticket 70 cents
Life Magazine 20 cents
A new trend also started called DIY Do It Yourself projects
Following the discovery of a vaccine against Polio, the first mass vaccination of children against begins.
Number One Hit
Rock Around The Clock ~ Bill Haley & His Comets ~
(click graphic)
Beachy 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.